Tesla Model 3 Easter Eggs: Video demonstration of Mars, Sketchpad and Menu
New details of Tesla’s Model 3 continue to emerge from venture capitalist and Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson, this time of Model 3 Easter Eggs. Jurvetson, who’s the proud owner of a production...
View ArticleTesla to fund Model 3 production with $1.5 billion bond offering
As Tesla begins to ramp up Model 3 production, the company will seek a $1.5 billion bond offering to help finance its push. “Tesla intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to further...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 has an 80.5 kWh battery and 258HP according to EPA document
The EPA released its Certification Summary Information Report of Tesla’s Model 3, and it contains some new information on battery specifications and horsepower rating for the premium electric sedan....
View ArticleTesla CEO Elon Musk thinks demand could reach 700,000 Model 3s per year
Following the trend of Tesla’s “rapid scaling” after the launch of its Model 3, CEO Elon Musk said he thinks demand could one day hit 700,000 Model 3 cars per year. Musk made the statement on a call...
View ArticleTesla VP gives pep talk on Model 3 ‘production hell’ in rare footage (video)
A video has been unearthed on YouTube that shows a Tesla executive in charge of the Model 3 production line giving a pep talk to Fremont factory workers before the Model 3 delivery event. The person in...
View ArticleUnion supporters at Tesla factory say Model 3 “production hell” isn’t safe
Pro-union workers at Tesla’s Fremont factory are worried about safety at the plant as Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the company enter Model 3 “production hell.” Two pro-union workers at the Fremont facility...
View ArticleTesla Model Y rendered on existing Model 3 platform
With the frenzied excitement over Model 3 beginning to level out, buzz and fanfare will soon emerge for Tesla’s second installment in its line of SUVs – Model Y. Chief Elon Musk recently confirmed that...
View ArticleTesla adds Model 3 car cover as optional accessory to online store
Following our report that Tesla has begun to include Model 3 accessories to the its online store, the company has introduced a separate indoor and outdoor car cover to would-be Model 3 buyers that are...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 with white interior option spotted ahead of Fall availability
A gorgeous Tesla Model 3 with white interior option was recently spotted charging at the Mountain View Supercharger station just outside of company headquarters. This marks the first time we’re seeing...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 Cost Estimator computes actual cost after options and tax credit
The cost of a Tesla Model 3 will range greatly depending on one’s choice between a Standard 220-mile version with a starting price of $35,000 and the Long Range 310-mile version starting at $44,000....
View ArticleTesla Model S, X and 3 will get an easy-entry/exit function in future...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is apparently holding to his word that an auto-raise and lower steering wheel feature will be added to an upcoming over-the-air software update for “all cars”. Musk responded to a...
View ArticleAny Tesla in the world could soon auto-adjust to your driver’s settings...
Elon Musk entertained a flurry of Twitter requests over the weekend made by Tesla owners who asked for new vehicle features ranging from auto-closing sunroofs that can detect rain, to an...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 will retain 71% of its value after 50k miles, ‘best-in-class’...
A new in-depth analysis that draws on responses from over 14,000 vehicle owners projects that Tesla’s Model 3 will have a low rate of depreciation and retain 71% of its value after 50k miles, beating...
View ArticleTesla Model 3’s body structure is a strategic blend of aluminum and ultra...
New photos from Tesla Model 3’s Body Repair Tech Note reveal a metal composition for the vehicle’s structure that strikes a perfect balance between world class safety and cost effectiveness. One might...
View ArticleBMW reveals a beefier and sportier 2018 i3s EV to rival Tesla’s Model 3
BMW has introduced a sportier version of its popular i3 compact sedan dubbed the i3s. The new, sleeker, performance-focused i3 features an improved design aimed at eliminating the boxy structure of...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 will have Smart Air Suspension option, linked to dual motor...
Tesla Model 3 buyers that are holding out for the dual motor configuration that’s expected to arrive in mid-2018 will be rewarded with the Smart Air Suspension upgrade. CEO Elon Musk confirmed in a...
View ArticleTesla increases Autopilot data collection as it pursues Full Self-Driving...
Tesla is pushing forward on its Full Self-Driving goals as it increases data collection from Model S and Model X equipped with the Autopilot hardware suite. The California-based electric car maker has...
View ArticleTesla fires back after US Labor Board complaint
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint Thursday against Tesla, saying the company required workers to sign a nondisclosure agreement that would prevent employees from discussing working...
View ArticleConsumer Reports says 83 percent of Tesla drivers very satisfied with...
Helping the environment is a major incentive for purchasing a Tesla, but a recent Consumer Reports article on top infotainment systems validates that buyers are drawn to the vehicle’s entertainment...
View ArticleTesla Model 3 monthly payment after tax, fees, insurance, and charging costs
Tesla Model 3 reservation holders can now have a head start when it comes to calculating their soon-to-be monthly payment thanks to a new online tool created by self-proclaimed data geek and Model S...
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