Tesla’s head of China, Tom Zhu, has taken over responsibilities for sales, service, and deliveries in North America, according to sources familiar with the matter. Last month, we reported on a rumor that Zhu, president of Tesla China, would replace Musk as CEO of Tesla. We were skeptical of the report as it came from a… Continue reading Exclusive: Tesla’s head of China takes over sales in North America
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Tesla Semi battery pack design leaks
The design of the Tesla Semi battery pack has leaked, and it reveals how Tesla fits a massive ~900 kWh pack in the truck. Tesla unveiled the production version of its Tesla Semi class 8 electric truck and delivered the first units last month. At an event, Tesla described an electric truck that could truly disrupt… Continue reading Tesla Semi battery pack design leaks
Tesla announces a new ‘Investor Day’, will discuss new vehicle platform
Tesla announced today that it will hold a new ‘Investor Day’ on March 1, 2023 where it will discuss a new vehicle platform. Over the last few years, Tesla has started to hold regular events like ‘Battery Day‘ and ‘AI Day’ to give updates on some of its most important programs and recruit talent to… Continue reading Tesla announces a new ‘Investor Day’, will discuss new vehicle platform
Tesla announces record 405,000 vehicles delivered in Q4 2022
Tesla announced that it delivered over 405,000 vehicles in Q4 2022. That sets a new record and means over 1.3 million EVs were delivered in 2022. With the production ramp at Gigafactory Texas and Berlin, as well as continued improvements at Fremont Factory and Gigafactory Shanghai. It was undeniable that Tesla was going to have… Continue reading Tesla announces record 405,000 vehicles delivered in Q4 2022
Tesla prepares launch of a cheaper Model Y electric SUV
A new Model Y built at Giga Texas Tesla is apparently preparing to launch a cheaper version of the Model Y electric SUV, according to an update to its online configurator. In 2022, Tesla’s vehicle lineup remained primarily unchanged in North America. It’s expected to shake up a bit in 2023, especially with the new… Continue reading Tesla prepares launch of a cheaper Model Y electric SUV
Tesla adds extra discount for Model S and Model X for just 2 days
Tesla is offering a new discount for Model S and Model X for just two days. Previously, it was only for Model 3 and Model Y. As we have recently reported, Tesla has been having some rare demand issues lately – especially in the United States, due to unique circumstances. It has been years since… Continue reading Tesla adds extra discount for Model S and Model X for just 2 days
Tesla announces upcoming launch of Model S and Model X in China
Tesla has announced the upcoming launch of Model S and Model X in China – with pricing coming on January 6 and deliveries in the first half of 2023. Model S and Model X haven’t come to China since Tesla shut down production in January 2021 to refresh the models. Difficulties ramping production back up… Continue reading Tesla announces upcoming launch of Model S and Model X in China
Here are the Tesla models eligible for $7,500 US federal tax credit
The IRS has now released its full list of electric vehicle models eligible for the new and updated $7,500 US federal tax credit. Here’s the list of Tesla models eligible. The new $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles in the US is coming into effect on January 1, 2023, but there are still a… Continue reading Here are the Tesla models eligible for $7,500 US federal tax credit
Tesla Model Y is now the best-selling car in all of Europe
Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car in all of Europe in November. It’s for the second time, and not just for electric vehicles, but all cars. Over the years, Tesla’s vehicles have often become the best-selling vehicles in certain European markets. However, it never topped the list of best-selling cars in the entire European… Continue reading Tesla Model Y is now the best-selling car in all of Europe
Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to not be ‘bothered by stock market craziness’
Elon Musk told Tesla employees in a new email that they should “not be too bothered by stock market craziness” even though the price has been in free fall for the last year. After a whole year of almost straight nonstop decline, now down 69% year-to-date, Tesla’s stock has been a prominent subject of discussions… Continue reading Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to not be ‘bothered by stock market craziness’