Key Points 📈 Tesla China attributes recent price increase for Model 3 Long Range and Model Y Long Range to rising costs. 🚗 The electric vehicle maker mentions that price fluctuations are normal and can be influenced by changes in production costs. 💰 Tesla China’s recent price hike puts the Model 3 Long Range at…
Tesla is recalling 159 Model S and Model X over an airbag issue. Vehicles affected by the recall were part of the 2021 to 2023 model year. The issue is partly due to the fact that the Model S and Model X are offered with both a yoke and a traditional round steering wheel. As…
Michigan recently passed legislation that would boost the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The legislation was passed by the Michigan Senate earlier this week. It passed the Michigan House of Representatives in June as HB 4706. “I applaud my colleagues in both parties and chambers who have voted to put this legislation on the…
Just as expected, Tesla China announced earlier today that the Model 3 and Model Y Long Range variants are receiving a slight price adjustment. The Model 3 Long Range received a RMB 1,500 ($206) price increase, while the Model Y Long Range saw a price adjustment of RMB 2,500 ($343). As of writing, the Model 3…
Ahead of Tesla’s launch of the refreshed Model 3 “Highland” in North America, the vehicle has been spotted in the U.S. only a few times, and mainly under a set of coverings. However, another uncovered version of the new Model 3 was recently seen in California, suggesting that the automaker could be inching toward announcing…
Key Points 🚗 General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary, Cruise, recalls nearly 1,000 driverless cars after a pedestrian accident. 🚦 The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked Cruise’s permit after a vehicle hit and pinned a pedestrian. 🔄 The recall is due to a failed post-crash response in Cruise’s Automated Driving Systems (ADS) collision detection subsystem.…
Key Points 🚗 Switzerland plans to end tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024. 📅 The decision will be effective from January 1, 2024, imposing a 4 percent import duty on EVs. 💰 The government sees the exemption as no longer necessary due to a significant increase in EV adoption and price convergence. 📈…
Key Points 🚀 Tesla’s Powerwall fleet in Europe has reached 1 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy storage. 💡 This amount of energy can power approximately 41,000 households for 12 hours. 💻 Tesla’s Powerwall systems are used in conjunction with solar panels to store and distribute solar-generated power. 💡 Homeowners with Powerwall systems can create distributed batteries…
Key Points 🚗 The Tesla Cybertruck’s official specs have not been shared by the company yet. 🔌 A video from TFLEV claimed to have insider information about the Cybertruck’s specs, including power outlets near the tailgate with a 220-volt outlet and two 110-volt outlets. 💡 If the power outlets are confirmed, owners may be able…
Key Points 🚗 Tesla Model 3 Highland is now equipped with a HEPA filter, enhancing its air quality. 💨 The HEPA filter can remove 99.97 percent of particulate matter, promoting better in-cabin air quality. 🌍 The Model 3 Highland with the HEPA filter is being introduced in various markets, including Asia, the Middle East, and…