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Tesla Model Y

In this section of Torque News you will find Tesla Model Y news and reports.

By Tinsae Aregay on
Currently, the UAW is holding strikes that have shut down vehicle production at Ford, GM, & Stellantis. And now, in support of the UAW strikes, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) says she’ll replace her Model 3 with a union-built EV.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla's director of manufacturing at Giga Texas, Jason Shawhan, has revealed that once Cybertruck production is fully ramped at Giga Texas, the employee count will increase to 60,000. That’s 40,000 more workers than the plant currently employs.
By Jeremy Johnson on
It appears that Tesla has paused production of the Model Y and Cybertruck at Giga Texas - why is this happening?
By Armen Hareyan on
Last night Tesla made significant changes to its Model Y lineup in the United States, which could have implications for the production and allocation of Tesla's highly anticipated 4680 battery cells and their availability for the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on
A $200 solution to a $3,000 problem is now available to EV owners. Is your electrical service panel at or near its capacity, preventing you from easily adding an EV charger? Emporia, a leader in home EV chargers, has a great Load Management solution.
By Jeremy Johnson on
There is a Model Y for sale, and it has full self-driving and costs just $45,000. Is this a good deal?
By John Goreham on
We caught up with Emporia and learned about some exciting new products. One in particular will thrill Tesla owners.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A report quoting a Tesla supplier suggests that Tesla has pushed back Giga Mexico's start of production to late 2026 or early 2027. This suggests Tesla has postponed Giga Mexico plans by a full 2 years.
By Armen Hareyan on
The cost of maintaining a Tesla in 2023 can vary depending on several factors, including the specific Tesla model, your driving habits, and the age of the vehicle. Here are some key cost components to consider.
By Peter Neilson on
Tesla is stepping into the auto insurance game, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. With cool tech, privacy worries, and hefty costs, can Tesla truly change the game?
By Tinsae Aregay on
Recently, Tesla cut Model S & X prices by as much as $30,000. Although great news for people looking to buy new vehicles, it has been received negatively by current Model S & X owners who are now demanding a list of compensations from Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Late last night, Tesla once again massively cut Model S & X prices. Model X now starts at $79,990 which makes it qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax incentive. And even more surprisingly, Tesla has also cut the price of FSD by 25%.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new up close Project Highland Model 3 picture confirms the upgrade will not give the all-electric sedan a hatchback. However, for those disappointed, Tesla has implemented yet another price cut bringing the starting price of a Model 3 even lower.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The Biden administration has once again opened an investigation into Elon Musk & his companies. The new SEC & DOJ investigation claims Musk used millions of dollars from Tesla to build himself a glass house. Musk has categorically denied all allegations.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla’s battery research partnership with Dr. Jeff Dahn of Dalhousie University has announced 4 breakthrough batteries. One of these breakthroughs is a 4 million-mile battery, however, 2 of the remaining cell prototypes are even more impressive.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk a couple of days back said that Tesa vehicles with HW4 computers will not get FSD for at least 6 months. However, late last night, in a surprising move, Tesla released FSD Beta 11.4.4 to HW4 vehicles in North America – here is what’s going on.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will not start work on enabling FSD on HW4 vehicles until the EV maker solves level 5 autonomy on HW3 vehicles globally. Although great for HW3 vehicle owners, this could push FSD access on HW4 until 2025.
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla now includes estimated gas savings in the advertised starting price of their cars on their website. This change was also made on all order pages.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Late last night, Tesla officially sent out Cybertruck Delivery Event invites. Although it costs 30,000 credits (≈$4,000) to attend the event, the 1st attendees have already started taking their place. Tesla has also confirmed the delivery event location.
By Tinsae Aregay on
In a new leaked internal email, Elon Musk rallies Tesla employees to achieve the same build precision with the Cybertruck as that of LEGO and soda cans. Musk’s comments come after he reviewed a “production candidate” Cybertruck with fit & finish issues.
By Tinsae Aregay on
A new South Korean video of the inside of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory suggests Tesla is leaning towards South Korea as the location for the company’s upcoming Gigafacotry. Tesla is expected to announce the new location before the end of the year.
By Peter Neilson on
Dive into the world of 'rare earth' minerals—more common than their name suggests and crucial in vehicles from Prius to Tesla.
By Armen Hareyan on
As I wrench and tinker in the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), there's one name that's been buzzing like a high-voltage wire: Tesla. And in the world of affordable yet advanced electric SUVs, the Tesla Model Y takes the central position.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla famously has a deal to supply Hertz 100,000 Model 3 and Ys for the company’s rental car fleet. However, a new Tesla job opening suggests that the EV maker is in the early stages of setting up its own car rental service.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Latest Project Highland Model 3 leaks suggest that Tesla has already started producing the refreshed Model 3 at Giga Shanghai. However, today, a new and more credible report pushes the start of Highland Model 3 production to next month.
By Tinsae Aregay on
Tesla has once again cut vehicle prices in China. The new price cuts lower the starting price of the Model Y Long Range & Performance by $1,950. The price cuts are expected to further lower Tesla's operating gross profit which is already down 50% in 2023.
By Peter Neilson on
Discover why Tesla's unique battery preconditioning is setting the gold standard in EV charging, ensuring smarter, longer-lasting battery health.
By Peter Neilson on
It's not just about plugging in, but a rhythm of shared power, efficiency, and etiquette.
By Peter Neilson on
Dive into the electrifying journey of auto shops in the EV era.
By Peter Neilson on
From rollercoaster-like acceleration to silent speed, my ride on the Zero electric motorcycle was an adrenaline-charged dance with the future.