Tesla opens sales for affordable Model 3 Standard in Europe On December 5, Tesla announced it has launched the more affordable Standard version of the Model 3 in Europe to expand its lineup of offerings in a region where its sales have been lagging. Deliveries for the Model 3 Standard are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Tesla previously opened orders for the Model Y Standard in October, with first deliveries expected in December. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

strict of Washington (Tacoma) over a fiery crash that left one person dead and another seriously injured after rescuers allegedly struggled to open the vehicle’s doors. The case stem from a January 2023 accident, when Jeffery Dennis and his wife Wendy were driving on a Saturday afternoon in their Model 3 sedan, which “suddenly and rapidly accelerated out of control”, hitting a utility pole and bursting into flames, according to the lawsuit....

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

r, Ford's up 1.5%, and Stellantis' up 0.3%. Ford's EV sales were down 24.8%, with the E-Transit in particular down 76.1%. Tesla's sales increased for the first time in 11 months in September, but again fell sharply in October, down 30.4%. The company announced lower-cost versions of the Model Y and Model 3 with reduced specifications in October following the expiration of federal tax credits, but future developments remain to be seen, including w...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

sharply due to U.S. buyers rushing to get expiring federal EV tax credits. Its operational income fell 40% to USD 1.6 billion and operating margin fell to 5.8% from 10.8% in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA fell 9% to 4.2 billion. Total global production was down 5% to 447,450 units, with Model 3/Y down 2% to 435,826 units, and all other models down 56% to 11,624 units. Total global deliveries were up 7% to 497,099 units, with Model 3/Y...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Tesla recalls 12,963 vehicles over power loss from battery pack contactor On October 21, Tesla announced it is recalling 12,963 2025 Model 3 sedans and 2026 Model Y SUVs over an issue that can cause a sudden loss of battery power, increasing the risk of a crash. The company is recalling 7,925 Model Ys and 5,038 Model 3s produced from March through August 2025. The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/24

Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai rebounds in September after adding 3rd product Vehicle shipments of Tesla’s Shanghai plant returned to growth in September after the factory added the larger Model Y L, a six-seat crossover, to its product mix. The Model Y L is the third model produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, following the Model 3 and Model Y. September shipments at the plant rose 2.8% to 90,812 vehicles after sliding for two straight months, accordi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

ctric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first nine months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 6,212 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,709 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,665 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,434 units). Completing the top five was the Tesla Model 3 with 1,412 units. In sixth place was the BYD M6 with 1,261 units, followed by the BYD Seal (886 units), Denza D9 (850 units), BYD Atto 2 (751 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

Tesla reveals affordable Model Y and Model 3 variants On October 7, Tesla finally revealed the more affordable version of its Model Y, called the Standard, and in a surprising move announced the Model 3 Standard as well. The two cars are now available for order on Tesla's U.S. website. The Model Y Standard starts at USD 39,990 and is available for November/December delivery, while the Model 3 Standard starts at USD 36,990, and arrives a little la...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

l Leaders program in 2023, it was required that at least 30% of its DC fast chargers (minimum 180 kW) be accessible to the public and usable by EVs from other brands starting in 2025, a condition that has yet to be met. Tesla Malaysia also introduced a new Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant of the Model 3 Highland. (From an article of Paul Tan on October 3, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

rove record sales, and made Q3 the first quarter in 2025 that Tesla posted a year-over-year sales gain.     •    Total deliveries were up 7.4% from Q3 2024, while total production in the quarter was down 4.8% from the same period in 2024.    •    Of the 497,099 vehicles delivered in Q3, Model 3/Y deliveries accounted for 481,166 units and 15,933 were all other models.    •    Of the 447,450 vehicles produced in Q3 2025, Model 3/...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

, Renault sales increased 8.8% to 5,910 units, VW sales increased 13.5% to 5,411 units, Dacia sales increased 31.8% to 5,386 units and SEAT sales increased 13.5% to 4,641 units compared to September 2024. The best-selling cars in September 2025, in order of popularity, were the Dacia Sandero, Tella Model 3, Renault Cllio, Toyota C-HR and SEAT Ibiza. Of all vehicles sold in September, gasoline vehicles had a 23.6% market share, diesel vehicles had...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

the USD 7,500 federal tax credit that helped boost EV sales expired, according to the company's website. The monthly lease of the company’s best-selling Model Y increased to a range between USD 529 and USD 599, from a range of USD 479 to USD 529. Prices of all vehicles, however, remain unchanged. Model 3 lease prices moved up to a range of USD 429 to USD 759 per month, from a range of USD 349 to USD 699. The change in leasing prices follows the...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

during the first eight months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,363 units), and Tesla Model Y (2,045 units). Completing the top five was the BYD M6 with 1,176 units. In sixth place was the Tesla Model 3 with 1,116 units, followed by the BYD Seal (825 units), Denza D9 (787 units), Zeekr 009 (567 units), and Chery Omoda E5 (494 units). Models ra...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

units (6.8% share), BMW sales jumped 13.9% to 5,200 units (6.3% share), Audi sales dropped 22.4% to 4,820 units and Mercedes-Benz rose 3.1% to 4,551 units (5.5% share). The best-selling cars in August 2025 were Ford Puma (2,457 units), Kia Sportage (1,785 units), Tesla Model Y (1,650 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,593 units) and VW Tiguan (1,526 units). Compared to last August, gasoline-engine car sales decreased 14.2% to 37,373 units (45.1% share), b...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

certification standards, and the use of clean energy to cut greenhouse gas emissions. These efforts support Thailand’s goal of reducing emissions by 20% by 2030 and establishing the country as a regional hub for EVs. Tesla presented its full portfolio of products and technologies, including EVs (Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X), over-the-air (OTA) software updates that enhance safety, advanced driver-assistance systems, and FSD. The company...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Tesla’s affordable Model Y images leaked and reported Recent sightings of prototypes of the affordable Model Y have been leaked and reported on by some media outlets. Comments note that while a front bumper camera is retained, the continuous light strip across the front fascia has been removed, and the headlights have been repositioned higher, giving the vehicle a look more similar to the Model 3. In the rear, the new taillight design replaces ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/31

affordable model in June, with volume production planned for the second half of 2025.” In the earnings call following, CEO Elon Musk confirmed these affordable vehicles would be available starting in Q4, which coincides with the EV tax credits expiring on September 30 for its current mass market Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. “As we said, we started production in June, and we’re ramping. We probably built some things throughout the quarter,...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/30

ology’s website on July 16, LG Energy Solution will be the supplier of lithium-ion batteries for the new Model Y L variant, which will have a top speed of 201 km (125 miles) per hour, the same as the regular Model Y. The vehicle will be produced at Gigafactory Shanghai, along with the Model Y and Model 3. (Weibo and other sources on July 16, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Tesla’s lightly refreshed Model S and X spotted Tesla Model S and Model X testing mules have been spotted in California as well as on the Nurburgring track in Germany, and reported on social media. Rather than the major renewal of the Model 3 and Model Y, recent images of the Models S and X prototypes show that Tesla is not planning major design changes, but a refresh that affects the lower portion of the front fascias, with a front camera, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Euro NCAP awards top safety ratings to 7 new models On May 21, Euro NCAP tested the latest models from Audi, Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21