Tesla is starting to deliver the Model 3 Performance vehicles to its store in order to build a test fleet ahead of customer deliveries.
We’ve now got our first good look at the new version of the Model 3. more…
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Tesla Model 3 teardown shows over 30% profitability as Munro research firm ‘eats crow’
Munro & Associates, an engineering research and consulting firm, bought a few Tesla Model 3 vehicles to tear them down and produce an analysis of the new electric vehicle.
The firm has been releasing partial reports on the Model 3 for months now.
A…
Tesla buyers screwed over by Ontario government over direct sales for EV incentive
Last week, we reported on Ontario shutting down its electric vehicle rebate just as Tesla Model 3 deliveries are ramping up in the province.
Now we’ve learned that the situation is even worse than first thought for Tesla buyers as the Ontario gov…
Tesla deploys first 100 Powerwalls with solar for new virtual power plant in Australia – already having an impact
Earlier this year, Tesla announced that it reached a deal with the South Australian government to install solar arrays and Powerwalls on up to 50,000 homes to create the biggest virtual power plant in the world.
The deal was jeopardized after a new gov…
Nio EP9 and VW Pikes Peak I.D. R all-electric race cars took over Goodwood with new records
The Goodwood hill climb this weekend was dominated by all-electric vehicles. Nio’s EP9 all-electric hypercar and VW’s Pikes Peak I.D. R all-electric race car took over Goodwood with new records. more…
Tesla Model 3 unmanned on Autopilot travels 1,000 km on a single charge in new hypermiling record
Just a few months after establishing the 606-mile (975 km) Tesla Model 3 hypermiling record, another team has beat it with a 622-mile (1,001 km) run with a twist: the Model 3 was also “unmanned” and on Autopilot. more…
Tesla extends free unlimited Supercharging for Model S and Model X with referral program
The latest round of Tesla’s referral program for owners was supposed to end last night, but the automaker has extended it for two more weeks – maintaining the opportunity for new buyers to get free unlimited Supercharging for Model S and Mo…
First Tesla Model 3 rollover crash: ‘only minor injuries, car performed exceptionally well’, says owner
We have yet to see any result from third-party crash tests on the Tesla Model 3, but we are still learning about the safety performance of the car through real-world accidents.
Now an owner reports back on what could be the first reported Model 3 rollo…
Tesla Model 3 Performance version gets efficiency of 116 MPGe – significantly lower than standard version
In the race of making electric vehicles more efficient, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric is still the reigning king with its exceptionally small and efficient battery pack.
The Tesla Model 3 is its closest competitor and it could eventually beat it with upco…
Tesla accelerates Model 3 delivery timelines on new orders
Just a few weeks after updating the delivery timelines of all Model 3 versions available to order, Tesla is updating them again to accelerate deliveries for new orders.
Some Model 3 buyers could even get their car in a month. more…