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

Tesla sued over another fatal crash centered around faulty door design On November 21, a lawsuit was filed against Tesla Inc. in U.S. District Court, Western District 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Tesla begins production of new Model Y Standard at Giga Berlin, Germany On November 3, Tesla started production of the new entry-level Model Y Standard at its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2025. The Model Y Standard offers up to 534 km (321 miles) of driving range, a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph), and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. Based on Tesla social media update and website...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

U.S. auto sales fall 5.2% in October as OEMs struggle to sell EVs as tax credits end Note: Some figures were updated on November 12. MarkLines' preliminary figures for U.S. new vehicle sales for October 2025 (as of November 4, including estimates from GM, Stellantis, Tesla, etc.) were 1,272,043 units, down 5.2% from the same month last year. The number of business days in October was 27, the same as the same month last year. Light vehicle seasona...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Tesla’s backup plan for Cybercab includes steering wheel, pedals In Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk laid out plans to begin production soon on the driverless Cybercab, saying the company plans to build millions of these two-seat EVs at Gigafactory Texas starting in 2026, each priced under USD 30,000, that have no steering wheels and pedals. Tesla has now admitted it may have to fit the Cybercab with conventional controls if it wants t...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/01

Tesla’s operating income drops 40% despite record deliveries and revenue in Q3 2025 With record global vehicle deliveries and record energy storage deployments, total revenue rose 12% to a record USD 28.1 billion. Automotive revenue rose 6.0% to USD 21.2 billion. However, net income fell 37% in Q3 from a year earlier to USD 1.37 billion even revenue rose sharply due to U.S. buyers rushing to get expiring federal EV tax credits. Its operational ...

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

JPJ reports top-registered EVs by model in Malaysia during first 9 months of 2025 Reported on October 13, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric 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 uni...

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

Tesla Malaysia updates charging network; More charging stations set for 2025 Reported on October 3, 2025, Tesla Malaysia has provided an update on its vehicle lineup and charging network. The company currently operates 15 Supercharging locations nationwide, offering a total of 68 Superchargers.  Complementing these are 16 Destination Charging sites with 73 AC chargers, supporting over 10,000 Tesla owners.  Additional charging stations will be l...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Tesla deliveries in Q3 up 7.4% to record, while production down 4.8% On October 2, Tesla announced production, delivery, and deployment results for the third quarter of 2025. The expiration of EV tax credits on September 30 drove 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 s...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Tesla increases lease prices in U.S. as EV tax credit expires On October 1, Tesla has raised lease prices for all its vehicles in the U.S. after 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

JPJ shows Malaysia’s most registered EVs by model in Jan–Aug 2025, Chinese brands make up majority Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia 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 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Malaysian JPJ announces top 20 EV registrations by brand in January–August 2025 Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025. BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (1,117), XPeng (842), Denza (787), Zeekr (679), Mer...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

ty of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on August 5. Year-to-date sales increased 2.1% with 1,265,281 cars registered in the January-August period of 2025. August sales for VW fell 1.5% to 7,866 units (9.5% market share), Ford sales increased 5.9% to 5,617 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 ca...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Call that shed light on the company’s plans for EV sales and eventual production in the U.S. market. Foxconn recently sold its Lordstown, Ohio, plant, formerly planned as an EV production site, to Softbank “for greater financial flexibility” in fixed assets, while staying committed to its “3+3” strategy, balancing expansion in EVs, cloud, and networking”. Funds for the sale will all be reinvested in expanding the company’s U.S. foo...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

Thai government - Tesla discuss cooperation on EV technology, Full Self-Driving, and sustainability On August 26, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Transport met with Tesla to discuss cooperation on electric vehicle (EV) technology and autonomous driving systems (Full Self-Driving: FSD). The government emphasized its commitment to improving road safety and promoting greener, more efficient mobility. Key priorities include strengthening EV infrastruc...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Tesla starts accepting pre-orders for Model Y L electric SUV in China On August 19, Tesla started accepting pre-orders for the Model Y L large 6-seater battery electric SUV in China, with a starting pre-order price of CNY 339,000. Deliveries will start in September. The Model Y L adopts an aerodynamic exterior design and measures 4,976mm long, 2,129mm wide, and 1,668mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,040mm. The Model Y L has a dual-motor AWD layout a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20