Tesla cuts the price of the Model 3 again, this time by $1,100
The Tesla Model 3 is getting its second price cut of 2019. Tesla reduced the price by $1,100, bringing the base price of the electric car down to $42,900 before government incentives. That's still above the $35,000 base price Tesla has been aiming for since the Model 3's launch.
Tesla Model 3 handles are stylish but can freeze shut in cold temperatures
The Tesla Model 3 is undoubtedly a high-tech vehicle, with futuristic features built in an elaborate and innovative construction process. But owners of the cars who are currently living through the polar vortex-induced cold are having a rather old-fashioned problem: the door handles are freezing in place.
Redesigned Jeda Wireless Pad charger for Tesla Model 3 piles on new features
Redefined and redesigned, the second generation Jeda Wireless Pad charger for the Tesla Model 3 adds new functionality and user convenience features. Users can position smartphones in portrait mode on the Wireless Pad in the Model 3 console for everyday use, but switch to landscape mode for Google Maps or Waze.
Tesla given go-ahead to start deliveries of Model 3 to Europe
Tesla has been given the green light to start deliveries of its Model 3 electric sedan to Europe. The launch of its most popular and competitively priced vehicle give it the chance to compete more effectively with the likes of BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz in Europe's premium car market.
Tesla cuts prices by $2,000 to offset reduced tax credit
Tesla cut the price of the Model S, Model 3, and Model X by $2,000 to compensate for the halving of its federal tax credit from $7,500 to $3,750. The tax credit is being phased out because Tesla has reached 200,000 electric car sales. Tesla also said it delivered 245,240 cars in 2018.
Mesmerizing time-lapse video provides rare look at how Tesla makes a Model 3
This 48-second time-lapse gives us a rare look inside the Tesla factory in Fremont, California. It shows how the company makes a Model 3 from start to finish. The process requires 40 basic steps that are accomplished in 90 minutes. The video notably illustrates Tesla's approach to streamlining its production process.
Tesla’s Model 3 currently costs $38,000 to produce but will sell for $35,000
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has told employees that the current cost for producing a Model 3 is $3,000 over the ticket price of the car. Tesla hopes that with improvements in production efficiency, this number can be brought down so that the Model 3 can become profitable to produce or at the very least break even.
Tesla brings track mode to Model 3 Performance
Being behind the wheel of a Tesla sometimes feels like you're in a race car, especially when accelerating. Now a new mode literally makes the Tesla 3 Performance model ready to take home the checkered flag. The new Track Mode adds stability to the drive and is designed for closed track courses.
Double your charging speed with Nomad’s Tesla Model 3 wireless charger
Nomad's wireless charger for the Tesla Model 3 fits the EV's charging dock exactly. If you plug both of the Nomad's into the Model 3's two front USB ports you can charge two smartphones quickly or one phone twice as fast. An anti-slip rubber base helps keep the charger and phones in place.
Aced it! Tesla’s Model 3 earns a five-star crash-test rating
The results are in and they're great: the Tesla Model 3 has aced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's different crash tests and earned a five-star safety rating. Tesla's smallest, most affordable model achieved a five-star rating in every category, a rare score in the automotive industry.
Tesla’s latest update reportedly breaks Autopilot rather than improving it
A recent over-the-air (OTA) update meant to improve Autopilot functions for Tesla vehicles went awry recently, crippling the system rather than adding new features. Elon Musk personally tweeted to say he's aware of the issue and made it a priority for Tesla engineers.
Tesla Model 3: Here’s the latest news including specs and performance
Here's everything we know about the Tesla Model 3, including its underlying tech, features, and its claimed range of 250 miles per charge. Now that the Model 3 production line is back up and running at an accelerated rate, and there's also a new Track Mode available to folks who buy the Performance model.
Tesla wants help, will hire customer experience specialists at 98 locations
Tesla is on a tear, ramping up hiring for Tesla showrooms in 98 locations across the country. In the largest reported jump in job openings since at least 2016, there are now more than 2,000 open positions. The hiring may be a result of increased Model 3 production or the decision to remain a public company.
Elon Musk tweets about privatizing Tesla Motors, causes an investor frenzy
Elon Musk is in the news again over some tweets on Twitter about openly expressing the idea of transitioning Tesla Motors into a private company, prospectively starting stock share prices at $420 per share. This ultimately has industry analysts and investors going crazy trying to make sense of it all.
Tesla aims for 6,000 Model 3s per week as it continues posting losses
Tesla recently hit a major Model 3 production milestone and raked in record revenue, but continues to lose money. But the company is aiming to continue increasing Model 3 production and achieve profitability. A lot will be riding on Tesla's next few quarters as it works to achieve those goals.
Tesla now requires a $2,500 non-refundable deposit to order a Model 3
After two years of requiring a refundable $1,000 deposit for Telsa Model 3 reservations, the electric vehicle company is opening up availability to anyone in the U.S. or Canada who puts down a $2,500 nonrefundable deposit. High performance and long-range versions have earlier delivery schedules.
Tesla faces third safety investigation from state agency in California
Tesla is going through a bit of a rough patch. The electric car company is currently facing a health and safety violation after a factory worker was hospitalized with a broken jaw. Tesla has issued a statement saying that the injured worker was a contractor who was not under Tesla's direct supervision.
Tesla’s self-parking feature, Summon, is now available on the Model 3
Tesla's Summon parking feature is finally available on the Model 3. While Summon has been available on the Model S and Model X for some time, it is just now rolling out to Model 3 owners through a software update announced last month. Summon lets cars park themselves with a driver onboard.
Tesla reaches production milestone, now ‘a real car company’
Tesla has lingered in production hell for months as it tries to ramp up Model 3 production. There's a light at the end of the tunnel, according to the firm. It has finally reached its goal of building 5,000 examples of its entry-level model in a week. Analysts question whether it can continue to do so.
Tesla’s software update brings Summon, Wi-Fi, and more to Model 3 vehicles
Tesla is updating its software once again, and Model 3 owners should be particularly pleased with these latest developments. With update 2018.24, Model 3 cars are now capable of accessing the Autopilot Summon feature, as well as cabin overheat protection and Wi-Fi. These features were already on other Tesla cars.
This has not been an easy year for Tesla and its Model 3
Production woes have delayed delivery of Tesla's Model 3, its new entry-level vehicle aimed at bringing more consumers into the carmaker's electric fold. Now, it's finally nearing its goal of producing 5,000 units per week (which it was supposed to hit last year), but it still has a ways to go.
‘Rogue employee’ tried to sabotage Tesla, internal email claims
Tesla is suing a former employee, accusing him of exporting confidential company data to third parties, as well as making false statements about Tesla to the media. But the employee denies the claims, insisting that he was trying to blow the lid on "some scary things" he claims to have seen at Tesla.
Almost a quarter of Tesla Model 3 orders refunded, according to report
According to a report citing April 2018 data from Second Measure, a financial analytical firm that analyzes anonymized credit and debit card transactions, Tesla refunded almost 23 percent of the Model 3's $1,000 pre-orders. This presumably stems from the numerous production and quality issues.
Tesla updates Model 3 braking software, earns Consumer Reports recommendation
Consumer Reports now recommends the Tesla Model 3. Originally the Model 3's emergency braking test distance was too long, but after an OTA update, the Model 3's brakes performed in line with factory results. Tesla CEO Elon Musk delivered on his promise to do whatever it took to improve the brakes.
Performance option pushes Tesla’s mass market Model 3 into Model S territory
Posting on Twitter, Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk has announced two new variants of the Model 3. The first is the all-wheel drive variant, which gets a dual-motor drivetrain. The second is the Performance model, which Musk bills as a BMW M3-slapping sports sedan. Both offer up to 310 miles of range.
DT Daily: Tesla pauses Model 3 production to untangle robot assembly lines
Tesla hits the brakes on Model 3 production just when it needs to ramp it up, Apple eyes a broader news focus (and business), we explain that ever-mysterious 'blockchain' thingie.
Tesla boss admits company had been too reliant on robots
In a recent interview, Tesla's Elon Musk admitted that the company relied too much on robots which slowed down production. "Humans are underrated," the CEO tweeted.
Tesla Model 3 sales rev up in first quarter, outpace other electric cars in U.S.
Tesla released 2018 first-quarter figures that show the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling electric car in America.
Tesla just made it easier to access Autopilot in your Model 3 sedan
Tesla released an update that adjusts the controls for the self-driving option from the center infotainment console to the easier-to-access steering wheel.
HTC Vive Pro features big VR resolution boost, audio upgrade, more
The new HTC Vive Pro VR headset breaks cover for pre-orders, Apple has been secretly making their own screen tech, we take the new Tesla Model III for an e-spin.
Tesla’s Model 3 rings in mixed reviews, still faces production delays
It seems Tesla's much-anticipated Model 3 continues its rocky launch with mixed feedback and criticism, and continuing production woes.
Tesla electric-car tax credits may begin phasing out soon
Tesla is nearing 200,000 U.S. sales, meaning it's also nearing the point where the federal electric-car tax credit will begin phasing out.
Tesla promises to implement safety changes after Redditor totals a Model 3
The driver allegedly hit a parked car at 60 mph and, to Tesla's credit, walked away with only minor injuries.
Now you can track how many Tesla Model 3 electric cars are made each week
Bloomberg is tracking the weekly production rate of the Tesla Model 3, primarily by looking at VIN registrations.