Tesla added new Model Y orders to its referral program — a surprising move so early in deliveries — and it could be indicating weak demand. Early on, Tesla put in place a referral program that rewarded existing owners for referring new buyers. Last year, Tesla ended its original referral program, citing concerns with the… Continue reading Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
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Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
The rumor that Tesla is looking for a location for a factory in the UK is gaining traction as there are now local reports that Musk went to visit the UK last weekend. Last week, we reported on local reports in the UK that Tesla was working with the government to look for a site… Continue reading Tesla UK factory rumor gains some traction as Elon Musk gets involved
Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is facing some Model Y production issues in a new leaked email to employees. Due to the pandemic, Tesla had to shut down its Fremont factory at a really bad time – just as they were starting to ramp up Model Y production. They started back up last month,… Continue reading Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp up problem in leaked email
Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories
Tesla has quietly made a previously unreported acquisition of a firm specialized in automated manufacturing to support the design of new factories. Back in late 2017, Tesla announced that it was acquiring manufacturing firm Perbix, but the Minnesota-based firm wasn’t the only manufacturing firm Tesla was acquiring at the time. At the same time, Electrek… Continue reading Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories
Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
A rumor is circulating about Tesla and the British government working together on finding a location for a factory in England. Tesla is currently undergoing a massive expansion in Europe with its first full-fledged factory near Berlin and a new design and research center in the German capital. After announcing that Tesla’s first factory in… Continue reading Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
Elon Musk: Tesla is speeding up production and installations of Supercharger V3
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla’s slower deployment of Supercharger V3 was due to production, but it is now ramping up. Musk said that he wants the Supercharger network to cover “95% to 100% of the population in all active markets”. They had the goal to have 18,000 Superchargers around the world by the end of 2018. Unfortunately, Tesla… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla is speeding up production and installations of Supercharger V3
Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla has invited YouTuber JerryRigEverything to take a look at the Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather. Just in time for the summer, we get a rare look inside Tesla’s Model Y cold weather testing. The automaker invited YouTuber JerryRigEverything to take a look at Tesla’s testing of the electric SUV at their… Continue reading Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
Tesla has removed its mention of free Supercharging on new Model S and Model X orders as part of its new price cuts. As we reported last night, Tesla has cut prices across its lineup except for Model Y. In short, all versions of the Model 3 have seen a $2,000 price cut and all… Continue reading Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai expansion is back in full swing
Construction work at Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai appears to be back in full swing as new buildings come up super quickly to produce Model Y in less than a year. As we reported earlier this week, Tao Lin, vice president of Tesla China, is saying that Tesla will ramp up Model 3 production by more than… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai expansion is back in full swing
Tesla installs more production robots at Fremont factory
Tesla is installing more production robots at its Fremont factory in order to increase capacity, according to new construction permits. Due to the shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area, Tesla had to shut down its Fremont factory for about a month and a half before restarting production last week. The factory had been in operation… Continue reading Tesla installs more production robots at Fremont factory