The only way for plug-in car sales in the U.S. is up, up and away! August brings another plug-in car sales record in the U.S. of 36,380 (up 120% year-over-year). The latest results are simply amazing, better than July’s record by 23%. The market share of plug-ins reached a level not seen before of over […]
Tag: Tesla Model 3
Researched Data: How Long Should A Tesla Battery Last?
Let’s take an up-close look at Tesla battery life, with analysis from a long list of owners’ cars. Not long ago, we shared our friend Sean Mitchell’s video about having to replace the 60-kWh battery in his Tesla Model S. He shared what caused his battery’s rapid degradation so that other Tesla owners will make […]
Tesla’s Chief Motor Engineer Discusses Model 3 Motor Tech
TALKING MOTORS WITH TESLA’S TOP MOTOR ENGINEER Tesla is always inclined to do things differently, and this applies to the motors it uses in its vehicles. Most production EVs use some form of permanent magnet traction motor technology, but Tesla’s Model S and Model X both use induction motors. EV engineers have carried on spirited […]
Tesla’s Response To Hurricane Florence: Free Charging, More Battery
Tesla lightens the worry of escaping from Hurricane Florence. Just like in the case of Hurricane Irma in 2017, Tesla tries to support those in the affected area (potential path) of Hurricane Florence before the real impact begins. Tesla customers in Hurricane Florence’s path will be able to the use Supercharging network for free, while […]
Tesla Model 3 in $35k base trim to start production ‘in the next 8 months’
Elon Musk’s prediction last July that the Model 3’s production hell is coming to an end seems to be ringing true. Tesla is currently in the final month of Q3 2018, and according to Musk in a letter to employees shared last Friday, the company is on the cusp of its “most amazing quarter” yet, […]
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Free Tesla Supercharging Through Referral Ends September 16
Tesla is set to reduce the number of paint ordering options and reminds us that the referral program for free unlimited Supercharging is coming to an end Today, Tesla released an e-mail directed to those who contacted the company in one shape or form in the last few years. The e-mail revolves around two things: reducing […]
Here’s The Estimated Range Of Tesla Model S, 3 & X At Highway Speed
Teslike compiles range data from multiple sources into a single handy chart. When in a familiar driving situation, an electric vehicle owner knows what to expect from his or her trusty plug-in. But range estimates become more complicated when you step out of your daily routine. Driving style, terrain, speed, and exterior temperature can all […]
Analyst: New Machines Will Push Tesla Model 3 Production To 8,000/Week
Not only that, the analyst believes Tesla will drop down to the coveted $100 per kWh battery cell cost point by the end of this year. We’ve acquired a note to Tesla investors from Worm Capital. It opens with this statement: In late August, Tesla invited us to visit the Gigafactory located outside Reno, Nevada. […]
Tesla Model 3 Production Hits 90,000: Pace Currently Below 4,000/Week
Tesla is on track to produce the 100,000th Model 3 by the end of this month. According to Bloomberg’s Tesla Model 3 Tracker (yes, we know it’s not always 100% accurate, but it’s close), cumulative production of the Tesla Model 3 stands now at 90,198 (the numbers are estimated). While the overall pile of Model 3 […]
Tesla stock proves volatile amid TSLA bull’s cautious stance, longtime critic’s optimistic outlook
Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) is showing its trademark volatility today, amidst a longtime bull’s more cautious stance and a surprisingly optimistic outlook from a longtime critic. Tesla shares opened at $279.68 on Tuesday’s trading, down 2.04% from Monday’s $285.50 close. In a recent note on Tuesday, Nomura Instinet analyst Romit Shah downgraded Tesla from “Buy” to […]
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