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Tesla Model 3 (Page 38)

By Steve Birkett on
A new ICCT report reveals increased EV adoption in the US, highlighting the Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid as key models, as well as the automakers and policy agendas driving this development.
By Armen Hareyan on
If you are going away on vacation and worried about how much your Tesla Model 3 battery would drain while you’re gone take a look at Tesla Joy's recent explanation of 12 days without charging her Tesla Model 3. She did an experiment and explained how much your Tesla Model 3 battery is expected to drain per day if you leave it without charging and unplugging for 12 days. Here is Joy in her own words.
By John Goreham on
If you have been considering buying an electric vehicle this week is very important from a timing and price perspective. Here's why and the timeline you need to know.
By Armen Hareyan on
This morning I saw a very interesting story in which Rivers from Tech Connect Youtube Channel demonstrates how he gets his Tesla Model 3 in and out of his tight garage using the Summon feature. Note that the Summon is demonstrated not only forwards, but also backwards and in which situations it benefits the owner. Here is Rivers in his own word and the video demonstration.
By John Goreham on
A new study finds that half of drivers think Tesla Autopilot is a hands-free driver system.
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday on June 19 Tesla released a new software update for Model 3. The V.2019.20.2.1 update has no Enhanced Summon has auto screen brightness improvements. Tesla owners are hoping the next update will include Enhanced Summon. William from All Electric Youtube channel explains what the recent over the air software update entails.
By Brian Jenkins on
Excitement is brewing around Tesla with leaked photos and interviews of some upcoming news. Some significant events are still happening this year at Tesla and we are discussing 5 of them including the Model S and X refresh, Tesla Pickup and Maxwell batteries.
By John Goreham on
AAA's emergency electric vehicle charging program has been suspended for now. Towing remains the only viable option.
By Al Castro on
A few days ago my distinguished colleague, the editor in chief of Electrek, proclaimed that a 400 mile range electric car was not needed. As if he were King George, his royal edict proclaimed as he has in the past, a 200 mile range car was “plenty.” Well, consider me to be John Hancock and the Continental Congress: live free or die. We hold these truths, that not only is the 400 mile range electric car needed, but Frederic Lambert is wrong. Here’s why.

By John Goreham on
Off the record and on, automakers are starting to admit that the Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius Prime, Chevy Volt, and Honda Clarity formula just isn’t working.
By John Goreham on
No Tesla vehicle has ever earned the highest vehicle safety rating in America. That could change late August.
By John Goreham on
Tesla's sales soften in the U.S. market. Here's a look at how Tesla did in May and year to date.
By John Goreham on
Tesla stock has declined a staggering amount in just one month. Where is the bottom for this distressed stock? Financial reports are looking quite gloomy.
By John Goreham on
Tesla will limit the amount of charge an owner can get at some Supercharger sites to address overcrowding.
By John Goreham on
We Estimate the number of deaths and major crashes Autopilot would have caused by now if every vehicle in America had the driver-assist system.
By John Goreham on
In less than one year Tesla's stock has dropped by half. It will have to double in value to reach its prior high point.
By John Goreham on
The reason that Tesla is still selling Autopilot-equipped cars is sad, but simple. Here is what it will take for NHTSA to act.
By John Goreham on
A new report by the National Transportation Safety Board details the latest example of Teslas operating on Autopilot killing their occupants. The conditions of the latests were almost identical to a previous crash.
By John Goreham on
Tesla's stock price just hit a low point not seen since December of 2016. Here's what is causing Tesla investors to sell low.
By Al Castro on
Something is going viral like canine parvo across the internet, and it’s becoming a fascinating watch. You’ll see scores of Tesla owners actually playing hide and seek with their new Tesla Model 3s with the latest upgraded hard and software, in lots and garages. The scary but endearing part of the process is when their cars “sniff” them out to reunite. Welcome to an unexpected turn in the Driverless Car Revolution: it’s now about Astro, not Rosie!
By Marc Stern on
Tesla has always been a leader in innovation. They revived the factory-owned and operated car store successfully. They update their software over-the-air as soon as it is tested. And, now, to accommodate your flats and other mechanical issues, they let you pre-order the bad parts just so you can be ready.
By Armen Hareyan on
There is an easy and inexpensive way to reduce the Tesla Model 3 road noise. This new video shows how to do it by adding seals on your doors.
By Armen Hareyan on
Today I read a very interesting discussion on Facebook about someone who had made a Tesla Model 3 reservation three years ago and wondering if it's still worthy it. He just got the invite to make is configurations. He can't sell it for a premium and he doesn't even want the car now. What to do if you have made a Model 3 reservation three years ago and don't want it in wake of so many upcoming good EVs like Nissan Leaf and others.
By John Goreham on
Tesla's stock price continues to fall. It is now lower than it has been in a very, very long time.
By John Goreham on
Tesla's Q1 loss is staggering, but investors had fair warning.
By John Goreham on
A new bill supported by both Republicans and Democrats would extend the electric vehicle tax credit, which has primarily been used by buyers of high-performance and luxury vehicles.
By John Goreham on
Tesla's pricing and other policies have the company being widely accused of "bait and switch" tactics. Here is a rundown of which media outlets and Tesla forums are using that harsh term.
By John Goreham on
The sales rate of Tesla's Model 3 dropped by more than half in the past quarter. Here's why, and what is likely to happen going forward.
By John Goreham on
Heavy discounting and slowing sales by its peers puts the Chevrolet Bolt battery electric car (BEV) back on top in the U.S. market affordable EV sales race.
By John Goreham on
We compare the 2019 Kia Niro Battery Electric Car to the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus and come away surprised by some similarities and also by some stark contrasts.