Tesla Makes 200 New Radical Upgrades In New The Model 3

Tesla Makes 200 New Radical Upgrades In New The Model 3

Based on recent information and images out of China, it seems the China-made Model 3 has undergone some interior upgrades. More specifically, the country's version of the popular Tesla midsize sedan now gets three USB C charging points, as well as a wireless charging...

Tesla China Refutes Model 3 Parts Shortage

Tesla China Refutes Model 3 Parts Shortage

[ad_1] According to the website, Tesmanian, there's no Tesla Model 3 parts shortage in China, as was rumored recently. Tesmanian reached out to Tesla China's public relations and was told bluntly that there's no part shortage, and that they are proceeding normally as...

Nightmare Or Easy To Clean?

Nightmare Or Easy To Clean?

[ad_1] Tesla is one of just a few automakers to offer white seats, but are those seats resistant to stains? What if a soda explodes inside your Tesla Model 3? Is the mess easily cleaned up? Or is it a nightmare to get your white seats back to being all white again? We...

Is China’s Tesla Fighter Worthy?

Is China’s Tesla Fighter Worthy?

[ad_1] Tesla is already enjoying much success in China. However, domestic automaker Xpeng may be the first to give it some healthy competition. The automaker's P7 all-electric sedan mirrors the Tesla Model 3 in many ways. It's nice on the eyes, it's quick, and it...

It Has Cowl Cover Issues Too

It Has Cowl Cover Issues Too

[ad_1] We have already told you Sandy Munro got a second Tesla Model Y as part of the teardown process his company is doing. The only difference, in this case, is that this new unit will not be disassembled: it is meant for testing. Anyway, Munro could not resist...

Set Clocks Back Nov. 2 — Recycle Batteries & CFLs

Set Clocks Back Nov. 2 — Recycle Batteries & CFLs

Set Clocks Back Nov. 2 — Recycle Batteries & CFLs CFL Recycling Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2. Daylight Saving Time is a good reminder to test your home’s smoke detectors and change out old batteries. As winter approaches, it’s...

Auto Sales Decimated by Coronavirus Outbreak

Auto Sales Decimated by Coronavirus Outbreak

[ad_1] Worldwide automobile sales have fallen by large numbers and countries and automakers are incentivizing purchases. In China, auto sales fell 43 percent in March—after the even larger plunge of 79 percent (1.43 million vehicles) in February. But the sales slump...

Biden Would Make the U.S. Dependent on Foreign Oil Again

Biden Would Make the U.S. Dependent on Foreign Oil Again

[ad_1] Former Vice President Joe Biden promised to stop issuing leases for oil and natural gas drilling on federal lands and in offshore areas and he promised to ban hydraulic fracturing, known as “fracking”. The logical result of these positions would be for the...

We Disagree with You, So Shut Up

We Disagree with You, So Shut Up

[ad_1] A cage fight has recently erupted among the Environmental Left.  It pits those who want to eliminate affordable energy against those who want to eliminate all energy (and, while they are at it, eliminate people, too). Famous radical documentarian, Michael...

Autotrader Spends Some Time In The Tesla Crossover

Autotrader Spends Some Time In The Tesla Crossover

[ad_1] We've been waiting longer than anticipated for all the popular mainstream automotive media websites to come forth with their Tesla Model Y reviews. This is because the Model Y came to market toward the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and related shutdowns....

Two Years & 50,000 Later

Two Years & 50,000 Later

[ad_1] We are finally at the point that many LINKK Tesla Model 3 owners have had their cars for two years or more. This also means some owners have put quite a few miles on their car. While most Model 3 buyers seemed pretty impressed with their purchase early on,...

Old Components With Personal Info Find Their Way On eBay

Old Components With Personal Info Find Their Way On eBay

[ad_1] Tesla’s retrofitting service for media control units (MCU) and Autopilot hardware – HW, for short – may not go far enough in protecting owners’ personal data. That’s according to white hat hacker GreenTheOnly. He obtained four units of these Tesla computers off...

0-60 MPH & 1/4-Mile Tests

0-60 MPH & 1/4-Mile Tests

[ad_1] As we've shared a few times recently, the Tesla Model S received a new update that includes performance and launch mode improvements. More specifically, the ridiculously quick Tesla sedan gets a Cheetah stance launch mode. Keep in mind, this is not a new...

A Laundry List Of Complaints

A Laundry List Of Complaints

[ad_1] While some people argue that most complaints about Tesla vehicles are nit-picky, others believe that the company has a long way to go and needs to address many issues. Both opinions are reasonable and justified, depending on how you look at things. However, we...

Top Five Likes and Dislikes

Top Five Likes and Dislikes

[ad_1] I've had my Tesla Model 3 for about a year now and driven it 15,000 miles. I'm loving it more and more all the time; it's really a great car, not just a great electric car.  A few weeks back I did a post dedicated to my five top likes and was meaning to follow...

Model Y Body-In-White May Shed Light On Tesla Glass Incidents

Model Y Body-In-White May Shed Light On Tesla Glass Incidents

[ad_1] The first time I reported an issue with glasses on Tesla vehicles was on January 6. Sergio Rodriguez's Model X had a waterfall in his dashboard. We later learned from Chad Hrencecin, from "The Electrified Garage," and also from George Catalin Marinescu, from...

Tesla Sold Under 150,000 Model 3s In Last 4 Quarters In The U.S.

Tesla Sold Under 150,000 Model 3s In Last 4 Quarters In The U.S.

[ad_1] By the way of presenting the market potential for the Model Y, Tesla unknowingly revealed also the sales results for the Model 3 in the U.S. market. We say unknowingly because obviously the company has the data, but doesn't want to report it to the public....

Which Electric SUV Should You Buy?

Which Electric SUV Should You Buy?

[ad_1] The Tesla Model Y is arguably in a class of its own when it comes to long-range premium all-electric crossovers. However, the electric SUV market has grown in the recent past. There are a few non-luxury electric crossovers available, such as the Hyundai Kona...

A Complete Comparison Of All Tesla Vehicles

A Complete Comparison Of All Tesla Vehicles

[ad_1] If you're considering buying a Tesla vehicle, your options recently increased. Tesla launched the Model Y crossover in March, which brought its total historical lineup to five vehicles, though the original Roadster is no longer in production. Currently, you can...

Tesla Shows How High Model Y Market Potential Might Be

Tesla Shows How High Model Y Market Potential Might Be

[ad_1] Tesla has high ambitions and expectations for the Model Y, which might not only match but significantly expand on the Model 3 sales results. Most recently, the company showed on a chart that the Model 3 noticeably outsold in the U.S. all of its main sedan...

More On Tesla’s Q1 2020 Earnings Report And Investors Call

More On Tesla’s Q1 2020 Earnings Report And Investors Call

[ad_1] EDITOR'S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the...

Tesla Q1 Deliveries And What To Expect In 2020

Tesla Q1 Deliveries And What To Expect In 2020

[ad_1] During the first quarter of 2020, Tesla delivered 88,496 electric cars (in line with preliminary numbers), which is 40% more than a year ago. It was also the third straight quarter of positive financial results with a symbolic net income of $16 million (GAAP)....

Model S To Be Retested For 400 Miles

Model S To Be Retested For 400 Miles

[ad_1] By the way of its Q1 financial report, Tesla boasted that it managed to widen the EPA range gap between its top-of-the-line model and the closest non-Tesla EV. In April 2017, the longest-range Tesla had 97 miles (156 km) more EPA range than the highest...

Tesla Energy Generation And Storage Business: Q1 2020 Results

Tesla Energy Generation And Storage Business: Q1 2020 Results

[ad_1] Tesla's energy business results in Q1 2020 were not too strong, but a few milestones were achieved, which is a good sign for the future. First of all, Tesla Energy revenues amounted to $293 million (9.6% below Q1 2019), while the cost of revenues stands at $282...

Tesla Giga Shanghai Construction Progress April 29, 2020: Video

Tesla Giga Shanghai Construction Progress April 29, 2020: Video

[ad_1] Tesla intensifies construction work at the Tesla Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China. The latest video report recorded by 乌瓦 on April 29 reveals multiple steel structures in an advanced stage of construction. Frankly, it's now difficult to find a place on the plot...

Tesla Q1 2020 Earnings Report Shocks World With Profit

Tesla Q1 2020 Earnings Report Shocks World With Profit

[ad_1] Tesla just released its Q1 2020 earnings report and for the first time ever, the automaker reports a Q1 profit. The main financial details from the Q1 2020 report are as follows: $5.985 billion in revenue Profit of $0.09 per share  And here's what Tesla was...

Tesla Model 3 Was #2 Best Selling Car In Europe In March 2020

Tesla Model 3 Was #2 Best Selling Car In Europe In March 2020

[ad_1] The outbreak of COVID-19 caused a 39% decrease in global new car registrations in March (to 5.55 million) and according to JATO Dynamics, Europe was actually the most affected. Stats for the 27 European markets reveal a decrease in new passenger car...

Wichita, Kansas Joins The Race For Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory

Wichita, Kansas Joins The Race For Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory

[ad_1] Some automakers are canceling or delaying future products due to the impact of COVID-19. However, as far as we understand, the Tesla Cybertruck is still coming sooner rather than later. In fact, recent information on social media reportedly gleaned from CEO...

Will Today’s Low Gas Prices Be A Threat To Tesla?

Will Today’s Low Gas Prices Be A Threat To Tesla?

[ad_1] YouTube influencer Cleanerwatt wonders if current low gas prices will decrease the demand for Tesla vehicles. To answer that question, we need to consider why there's a demand for cars like the Model 3 in the first pace. We need to look at why Tesla owners...

SK Innovation Announces 2nd Battery Gigafactory In Georgia

SK Innovation Announces 2nd Battery Gigafactory In Georgia

[ad_1] SK Innovation Increases Planned Investment in U.S. EV Battery Business to $2.5 Billion Construction on Second Battery Plant in Georgia to Begin Later This Year SEOUL, South Korea, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SK Innovation announced today plans for additional...

Tesla Model X Performance ‘Raven’ Impresses In One Lap

Tesla Model X Performance ‘Raven’ Impresses In One Lap

[ad_1] The Tesla Model X 100D Performance isn't exactly a track car. Even with the so-called "Raven" update that arrived in 2019 and saw it and its Model S stablemate receive more powerful, more efficient motors, adaptive suspension, and silicon carbide (SiC) power...

Tesla Model Y Roof Rack Efficiency Reduction Tested

Tesla Model Y Roof Rack Efficiency Reduction Tested

[ad_1] If you add a roof rack to your Tesla Model Y, its efficiency is going to take a hit. However, the good news is, it's very minor. This is especially true if you stick with the product that Tesla offers, which costs $450. There are likely non-Tesla products that...

Tesla Model Y Featured In Best Luxury Compact SUV Rankings

Tesla Model Y Featured In Best Luxury Compact SUV Rankings

[ad_1] Edmunds admits it had plans to publish a much bigger comparison. However, the coronavirus put a big dent in its plans. Fortunately, the publication's editorial team was still able to drive all the high-performance luxury compact SUVs. As you'll see in the...

Here’s How To Buy A Tesla Cybertruck For Only $99 A Month

Here’s How To Buy A Tesla Cybertruck For Only $99 A Month

[ad_1] Interested in buying the Tesla Cybertruck but worried that it might be priced beyond your budget? What if we told you there's a way to get one of these electric pickup trucks for under $100 per month. Even the cheapest Tesla Cybertruck checks in at $39,900, so...

Sponsored: How can we design batteries that charge faster?

Sponsored: How can we design batteries that charge faster?

[ad_1] The safety, lifetime, energy density and charge/discharge time of batteries need to improve before they are suitable for the storage of renewable electricity, drive train electrification and making portable devices more sustainable. If you want to learn about...

The Tesla Model Y Is Poised To Win In A Big Way: Here’s Why

The Tesla Model Y Is Poised To Win In A Big Way: Here’s Why

[ad_1] EDITOR'S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the...

Chicago acts to keep city from becoming a charging desert

Chicago acts to keep city from becoming a charging desert

[ad_1] Electric-car charging infrastructure in Chicago could use a boost, and the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Friday meant to pave the way for that. Scheduled to take effect this fall, the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ready (EVSE-Ready) ordinance...

CATL’s LFP CTP Batteries Coming To European EVs In 2020

CATL’s LFP CTP Batteries Coming To European EVs In 2020

[ad_1] With New Partners, CATL Strengthens Commitment to Commercial Vehicle Electrification in Europe NINGDE, China, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reacting to the growing trend towards e-mobility, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) (300750.SZ), the...

LG Chem Triples Carbon Nanotube Production For Better Batteries

LG Chem Triples Carbon Nanotube Production For Better Batteries

[ad_1] According to the latest news, LG Chem is investing 65 billion KRW ($ 53 million) to expand production capacity of carbon nanotubes (CNT) at its Yeosu plant in South Korea by 1,200 tons annually (from 500 tons to 1,700 tons) by Q1 2021. Global demand for CNT was...

Could Tesla Sell More Cars With Ads?

Could Tesla Sell More Cars With Ads?

[ad_1] Tesla and CEO Elon Musk continue to advertise the fact that the company doesn't advertise. Some would argue that this is simply false. However, Tesla doesn't have a marketing budget and it doesn't run traditional ads. Instead, Tesla banks on social media,...

Here Is What A Comparison Of EPA/WLTP Range Ratings Reveal

Here Is What A Comparison Of EPA/WLTP Range Ratings Reveal

[ad_1] The U.S. EPA and European WLTP range ratings were introduced to help consumers understand an expected average real-world range, but as more models appeared on the market, there is a lot of confusion instead. The problem is not only the results themselves (their...

20 kw across 11 inches, 92% efficiency

20 kw across 11 inches, 92% efficiency

[ad_1] Wireless charging for passenger cars has been slow to take off, but a recent demonstration shows the potential of the technology for commercial trucks. The United States Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) announced in a press release...

It’s Epic And So Much Fun

It’s Epic And So Much Fun

[ad_1] This game of Jenga includes a lot of friends, a Tesla Model X, some gambling of sorts, and a ton of high-speed pulls. It looks like a ton of fun, doesn't it? We've all played some Jenga before right? And many of us have even played what we thought was giant...

First-ever Completely Transformed, Bagged Tesla Model Y

First-ever Completely Transformed, Bagged Tesla Model Y

[ad_1] EDITOR'S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the...

Smart cost-cutting, but no hidden V2G potential

Smart cost-cutting, but no hidden V2G potential

[ad_1] Just as widely expected, the Tesla Model Y battery pack is virtually identical to that of the Model 3. That's a top-level conclusion of Sandy Munro, of Munro & Associates, who has been conducting a teardown of the Model Y, with running commentary comparing...

Why hydrogen fuel cells are the future of sustainable transport

Why hydrogen fuel cells are the future of sustainable transport

[ad_1] Fuel cell technology has been in development since the late 1800s and hydrogen fuel cells have been around since the early 1930s. However, they have never been as widely discussed as they are today.That's because the technology is almost at a stage where it can...

Safety Concern Needs To Be Addressed

Safety Concern Needs To Be Addressed

[ad_1] Does the Tesla Model Y have hatch issues?  Chris Heider from the YouTube channel HandyDadTV is a Model Y owner, and he seems to think so. We think Heider did a great job of explaining what he views as issues with the Model Y's hatch, and demonstrating them...

Tesla is pushing an Autopilot update for traffic lights and sto

Tesla is pushing an Autopilot update for traffic lights and sto

[ad_1] Thanks to software changes, Tesla vehicles are regularly being updated and enhanced with new intelligence and features. One such feature has been in development for a long while now but is finally rolling out to the masses. This update is a Traffic Light and...

How Has This Tesla Model 3 Rental Held Up After 60,000 Miles?

How Has This Tesla Model 3 Rental Held Up After 60,000 Miles?

[ad_1] People have scrutinized the quality and fit and finish of Tesla's vehicles for years. This is due in part to the fact that it was an emerging automaker not too long ago. Early issues were pointed out and it lit a fire among Tesla fans and skeptics. Sure, Tesla...

Tons Of Issues On This Y Seem Extreme

Tons Of Issues On This Y Seem Extreme

[ad_1] The Tesla Model Y is not immune from defects and this video review reveals exactly that. It seems Tesla build quality is still problematic. Should a new car have all of these issues? The answer is no and more often than not, Tesla will fix small issues with the...

Eco-Friendly Nominee Alongside Diesel Truck, Loses To Hybrid

Eco-Friendly Nominee Alongside Diesel Truck, Loses To Hybrid

April 22, 2020 Consumer Research Indicates Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Stewardship as Main Reasons for Electric Vehicle Ownership and Consideration CHICAGO, April 22, 2020 – In honor of Earth Day 2020, the leading automotive digital marketplace, Cars.com...

From Plaid Speed To A Complete Stop

From Plaid Speed To A Complete Stop

[ad_1] Nothing really happens at the Tesla Gigafactory 4 (aka Giga Berlin) site in Grünheide, near Berlin in Germany since we heard about postponing the project more than two weeks ago. The latest videos from the site present basically a silent plot, even "the last...

China Outlines Cut Of EV Subsidies By The End Of 2022

China Outlines Cut Of EV Subsidies By The End Of 2022

[ad_1] China officially announced a two-year extension of the subsidies for all-electric cars, through the end of 2022, although after the three month transition period (from July 23) rules change. Without the announcement, subsidies would end this year (on December...

LG Chem Gets Another Huge Loan For Its Battery Plant In Poland

LG Chem Gets Another Huge Loan For Its Battery Plant In Poland

[ad_1] According to the South Korean media, LG Chem just received another huge loan for its lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Poland. Three banks - Korea Development Bank (KDB), Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) and Nonghyup Bank - reportedly offered some...

How Do Heated Seats Compare To Model S?

How Do Heated Seats Compare To Model S?

[ad_1] April is almost over, and mild temps are kicking in in some parts of the country. However, many of us live in areas that are still getting snow. That's not necessarily a bad thing since Tesla just started delivering its new Model Y crossover. Winter testing is...

Consumer Reports Released Annual Issue: It’s Electrified

Consumer Reports Released Annual Issue: It’s Electrified

[ad_1] EDITOR'S NOTE: This article comes to us courtesy of EVANNEX, which makes and sells aftermarket Tesla accessories. The opinions expressed therein are not necessarily our own at InsideEVs, nor have we been paid by EVANNEX to publish these articles. We find the...

Check Out How It Differs

Check Out How It Differs

[ad_1] If the core of electric cars is their power source, we can say that the Model Y teardown has reached its heart. Sandy Munro did not talk about the battery pack until he could have it discharged and safely deal with it. That has probably already happened, but...

It’s Tesla Model Y Glass-Breaking Day At Munro & Associates

It’s Tesla Model Y Glass-Breaking Day At Munro & Associates

[ad_1] Expert teardown engineer Sandy Munro continues his Tesla Model Y journey. In this episode, he provides more information about the new Tesla crossover's unique windshield shape, along with some of his ideas about possible accommodations for future...

Tesla Giga Shanghai Construction Progress April 22, 2020: Video

Tesla Giga Shanghai Construction Progress April 22, 2020: Video

[ad_1] The latest video report from the Tesla Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, China, recorded by 乌瓦 on April 22 reveals another week of huge progress. The steel structure is well advanced, so we can actually see the shape of the new manufacturing facility, which is...

Does Cheap Gas Mean Tesla Supercharging Is Now Overpriced?

Does Cheap Gas Mean Tesla Supercharging Is Now Overpriced?

[ad_1] Gas prices have plummeted in a very big way. While many people simply aren't driving, those who are are enjoying huge savings. With gas prices so cheap, is it more expensive to charge an EV than it is to fill up a gas car? The final answer is 100 percent no (at...

A Cheaper Choice Is Now Here

A Cheaper Choice Is Now Here

[ad_1] Tesla now offers a $1,000 tow hitch for the Model Y, but the aftermarket already has a cheaper option that probably makes more sense to buy, especially if you purchased the Model Y before Tesla made the hitch available. When Tesla first launched the Model Y it...

Tesla’s Computers Are Different For Model S, X And Model 3, Y

Tesla’s Computers Are Different For Model S, X And Model 3, Y

[ad_1] If you have read any of my articles about the MCUv1 issues, they have a mistake I have to apologize for. Some of them mention that the MCUv2 is on the Tesla Model 3. The truth is this vehicle – and now the Model Y – has a cluster of computers that is ironically...

Tesla AI Chief Releases Video Of Cars Detecting Pedestrians

Tesla AI Chief Releases Video Of Cars Detecting Pedestrians

[ad_1] Many of today's cars offer pedestrian detection. Some vehicles even come standard with the feature. This paired with advanced automatic emergency braking will work to save lives. Tesla has been constantly updating its active safety features, Autopilot...

Nissan LEAF Is Most Well-Known Electric Car In The UK, Model S #2

Nissan LEAF Is Most Well-Known Electric Car In The UK, Model S #2

[ad_1] The Nissan Leaf may be Britain's best-selling electric car but, perhaps unsurprisingly, it has also been revealed to be the nation's best-known EV as well according to a new survey by DrivingElectric.com. The survey of over 700 people revealed that more than 94...