That Tesla has a lot riding on the upcoming Model 3 launch is a colossal understatement. Competitors, shareholders and those who have pre-ordered one are all watching closely, so the Californian company does not want a repeat of the delays that dogged the Model S and Model X launches. To […]
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Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted on the streets for first time (video)
A video showing what is believed to be one of the first running versions of the highly-anticipated Tesla Model 3 has surfaced online, giving us a clear view of its road presence and proportions. The Tesla Model 3 is set to go into production in July this year, and as […]
Tesla Model 3 pre-production models to roll out Feb. 20
It’s been a while since we heard any news on the upcoming Tesla Model 3, but a report from Reuters indicates that pre-production models will start rolling out of the Freemont, California facility on February 20. The car has been scheduled for a July 2017 release date ever since it […]
Tesla Model 3 to feature ‘Dyson Bladeless’-like climate control?
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything about Tesla’s disruptive Model 3 sedan- the final piece of Elon Musk’s Secret Master Plan 1 to democratise electric cars and a record setter for pre-orders. The car is supposed to land late this year, but the second instalment in the […]
Tesla Model 3 components to be built at Gigafactory
Tesla Motors has announced another expansion package that will see an additional $350 million of investment in the U.S. The announcement was made not by CEO Elon Musk, but the Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval, during a recent State of the State address, which you can check out here. Attending […]
Tesla gets approval to expand Fremont manufacturing facility
Tesla has received regulatory approval for a major upgrade of its Fremont manufacturing facility, potentially doubling Tesla’s manufacturing space. Fremont City Council earlier this week reached its decision and approved Tesla Motors’s expansion plan that includes adding up to 4.6 million square-feet to the existing plant, with reports stating Tesla’s […]
Tesla announces 3 more Supercharger locations for Australia
Tesla has announced it will be introducing three more public Supercharger stations in Australia, including two which will help connect Sydney and Brisbane and another connecting Melbourne and Adelaide. The first two, currently under construction, are located at Motto Farm in Heatherbrae near Newcastle and another in Knockrow at the […]
Tesla Model 3 battery 30% more energy efficient than Model S
Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 sedan could be packaged with a battery pack up to thirty per cent more efficient than the battery pack powering the current Model S. While Tesla is yet to officially announce many of the technical specifications for the Model 3’s componentry, Jeff Evanson, vice president of […]