Tesla Model Y third-row seats: Latest images show they are not vestigial, provide enough legroom

Tesla Model Y sightings have been whetting the appetite of electric vehicle fans but people are most curious about the third-row seats of the much-awaited electric crossover. New images of the Tesla Model Y third-row seats leaked online and give consumers a good idea of how much space is available. The latest images of the […]

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Tesla is hiring designers to create ‘Chinese-style’ electric vehicles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced during the recent Gigafactory 3 event in Shanghai that the company plans to create a design and R&D center in the country and it appears the carmaker is now looking for designers to help come up with “China-style” Tesla vehicles. China-focused news website Abacus first spotted the announcement of Tesla […]

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Tesla owner gets surprise Model Y sighting on snowy mountain pass in California

A Tesla Model Y prototype was spotted on a snowy portion of the Donner Pass in Northeastern California. The car was navigating with relative ease through the unpleasant road conditions during the nighttime. Reddit user and Tesla owner Christopher Radoff spotted the Model Y after his wife had given him a heads up that a […]

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Tesla Model Y CARB certification published, hinting at stellar range and imminent delivery

Tesla Model Y’s certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is out and this is a huge development for consumers longing to get behind the wheel of the all-electric crossover. Automotive journalist Bozi Tatarevic first spotted the Tesla Model Y Performance All-Wheel Drive CARB certification online, which fueled speculation by user Alter Viggo that […]

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Every Tesla Model Y sighting so far: Subtle refinements from unveiling event to today

A Tesla enthusiast recently compiled all of the sightings of the Model Y in chronological order. The video shows how Tesla has been fine-tuning the vehicle ahead of its initial production phases and its first deliveries later this year. YouTuber and electric vehicle enthusiast Ryan Shaw compiled a complete collection of every Model Y sighting, […]

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Tesla Model Y looks surprisingly close to Model X size in California sighting

Tesla fans and future owners of the Model Y cannot help but think how the upcoming all-electric crossover compares in size versus the flagship Model X SUV and the mass-produced Model 3 sedan. While recent sightings of the upcoming vehicle have given the EV community a general idea, the latest snapshots of a Model Y […]

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Elon Musk hints at ‘Advanced Manufacturing Technologies’ to ramp Tesla Model Y in China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke of new “advanced manufacturing technologies” for the Model Y crossover at the company’s Model 3 event in Shanghai. “Model Y will also have some advanced manufacturing technology that we will reveal in the future. I think it will be exciting to show the kind of manufacturing technology associated with the […]

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Tesla starts Model 3 customer deliveries in China, formally launches Model Y program

Tesla officially opened the floodgates in China as it made its first mass delivery of locally-made Model 3 on Tuesday during an event at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. The electric car maker also announced the kick-off of its Model Y program in the country. CEO Elon Musk flew in from the United States to personally […]

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Does Tesla’s latest patent have to do with its promised million-mile battery?


Last April, Elon Musk announced that a “1 million-mile battery pack” was in the pipeline. As a recent article posted on Forbes points out, today’s typical Li-ion battery packs are more than adequate for individual EV owners, but applications such as taxi services and long-distance trucking will require batteries optimized for longevity (according to writer… Read more »

Tesla GF3 leak reveals big Model Y announcement at MIC Model 3 delivery event

Tesla’s upcoming Made-in-China Model 3 delivery event in Shanghai seems to have a surprise in store, after an image leaked online revealed surprising hints related to the Model Y. As it turns out, Tesla may be starting its Model Y program at Gigafactory 3 starting January 7, 2020, far earlier than what even the company’s […]

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