Elon Musk Gives US Labor Secretary A Tour Of Gigafactory Texas

The United States Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh, paid a visit to Elon Musk, who gave him a tour of Gigafactory Texas. Walsh and Musk's get-together could be interpreted as the Biden Administration extending an olive branch to Tesla after various public snubs.Walsh visited Giga Texas on Sunday, March 14, according to Axios. Walsh was visiting Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, where he sat down with Politico to discuss workers empowerment, job growth, unionization, the Great Resignation, and getting Americans back to work.During...[More]

Elon Musk Gives US Labor Secretary A Tour Of Gigafactory Texas

The United States Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh, paid a visit to Elon Musk, who gave him a tour of Gigafactory Texas. Walsh and Musk's get-together could be interpreted as the Biden Administration extending an olive branch to Tesla after various public snubs.Walsh visited Giga Texas on Sunday, March 14, according to Axios. Walsh was visiting Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, where he sat down with Politico to discuss workers empowerment, job growth, unionization, the Great Resignation, and getting Americans back to work.During...[More]

Is Germany Finally Ready For Giga Berlin And Tesla

It took a while, but German authorities recently gave Tesla conditional environmental approval to start vehicle production at Gigafactory Berlin, clearing the way for German-made Model 3.s and Y.s to start hitting the Autobahns. The plant has already assembled around 2000 prototypes, while Tesla's official delivery celebration event is currently slated for March 22nd.Nothing is ever settled in a democracy, especially a paperwork-loving one. Tesla has received a 536-page conditional building permit, which contains 400 conditions that Tesla n...[More]

Is Germany Finally Ready For Giga Berlin And Tesla

It took a while, but German authorities recently gave Tesla conditional environmental approval to start vehicle production at Gigafactory Berlin, clearing the way for German-made Model 3.s and Y.s to start hitting the Autobahns. The plant has already assembled around 2000 prototypes, while Tesla's official delivery celebration event is currently slated for March 22nd.Nothing is ever settled in a democracy, especially a paperwork-loving one. Tesla has received a 536-page conditional building permit, which contains 400 conditions that Tesla n...[More]

Kelley Blue Book Says The Cost To Own A Tesla Is Way Less Than The Competition

Kelley Blue Book has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle market segment over a five year period.The electric sedan came out at the top in KBB’s 5-year Cost to Own Awards, which takes into account the total vehicle-related costs an owner will encounter during the first five years of owning a car.This includes things like insurance, maintenance costs, fuel costs, taxes and registration fees. The company even looks at depreciation, which it says is the biggest single item you'll pay over th...[More]

Kelley Blue Book Says The Cost To Own A Tesla Is Way Less Than The Competition

Kelley Blue Book has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle market segment over a five year period.The electric sedan came out at the top in KBB’s 5-year Cost to Own Awards, which takes into account the total vehicle-related costs an owner will encounter during the first five years of owning a car.This includes things like insurance, maintenance costs, fuel costs, taxes and registration fees. The company even looks at depreciation, which it says is the biggest single item you'll pay over th...[More]

Chinese Tesla Model Y Sales Quadrupled In February 2022

The Tesla Model Y becomes one of the hottest electric vehicles in China and currently is the crucial model for the brand, as the Model 3 volume significantly decreased.According to the China Passenger Car Association data, Tesla sold in China some 23,200 Made-in-China cars (up 27% year-over-year) and exported 33,315.An interesting thing is that most of Tesla's local sales in China happen to be the Model Y, which with 18,593 was up 302% year-over-year (although a year ago the Model Y was barely ramping up).The sales volume in February was high e...[More]

Chinese Tesla Model Y Sales Quadrupled In February 2022

The Tesla Model Y becomes one of the hottest electric vehicles in China and currently is the crucial model for the brand, as the Model 3 volume significantly decreased.According to the China Passenger Car Association data, Tesla sold in China some 23,200 Made-in-China cars (up 27% year-over-year) and exported 33,315.An interesting thing is that most of Tesla's local sales in China happen to be the Model Y, which with 18,593 was up 302% year-over-year (although a year ago the Model Y was barely ramping up).The sales volume in February was high e...[More]

Tesla Dominates Germany In February

Tesla sales in Germany are going strong, with the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover commanding a lead in the country’s electric vehicle segment. This is quite an impressive accomplishment for Tesla, especially considering that its local E.V. production facility, Gigafactory Berlin, is yet to commence operations.Monthly sales data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority for February 2022 revealed that Tesla saw 3690 Model 3 registrations last month, making it the most popular electric vehicle in Germany. Its stablemate, the Tesla Model Y ...[More]

Tesla Dominates Germany In February

Tesla sales in Germany are going strong, with the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover commanding a lead in the country’s electric vehicle segment. This is quite an impressive accomplishment for Tesla, especially considering that its local E.V. production facility, Gigafactory Berlin, is yet to commence operations.Monthly sales data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority for February 2022 revealed that Tesla saw 3690 Model 3 registrations last month, making it the most popular electric vehicle in Germany. Its stablemate, the Tesla Model Y ...[More]

Teslas Direct Sales Model Is a Major Advantage

Tesla's direct sales model is unique in the industry yet already has others following suit. This approach to sales is a strong competitive advantage, as it is often the deciding factor for consumers when making a purchase.A long time ago cars were sold by automakers to customers directly. But in 1898, this changed when William E. Metzger founded the first dealership in the United States. Direct sales by an automaker to consumers are now limited by most states in the U.S. through franchise laws that require new cars to be sold only by licensed a...[More]

Teslas Direct Sales Model Is a Major Advantage

Tesla's direct sales model is unique in the industry yet already has others following suit. This approach to sales is a strong competitive advantage, as it is often the deciding factor for consumers when making a purchase.A long time ago cars were sold by automakers to customers directly. But in 1898, this changed when William E. Metzger founded the first dealership in the United States. Direct sales by an automaker to consumers are now limited by most states in the U.S. through franchise laws that require new cars to be sold only by licensed a...[More]

New Tesla Model Y Version Added To EPA Site

An all-new Tesla Model Y version has been added to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website.However, the addition brings more questions than answers.InsideEVs discovered the new Model Y is listed as AWD on the EPA site.However, it is not like the existing Long Range AWD on the site.Is this a new AWD version with the dual-motor powertrain but a different or smaller battery?It appears it might be? As per the EPA website, the new AWD version has a 279-mile (449km) range and a slightly better efficiency than the Long R...[More]

New Tesla Model Y Version Added To EPA Site

An all-new Tesla Model Y version has been added to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website.However, the addition brings more questions than answers.InsideEVs discovered the new Model Y is listed as AWD on the EPA site.However, it is not like the existing Long Range AWD on the site.Is this a new AWD version with the dual-motor powertrain but a different or smaller battery?It appears it might be? As per the EPA website, the new AWD version has a 279-mile (449km) range and a slightly better efficiency than the Long R...[More]

Tesla Drop Delivery Service Introduced In Germany

Tesla has introduced a new service in Germany that gives customers more flexibility in when they can pick up their new cars.Called Tesla Drop Delivery, you can now pick up your new car when the Delivery Center is closed.According to a text message received by a reservation holder in Germany, the new service works through using the mobile app and your Tesla Account.After showing up you can unlock and inspect the car using the mobile app. Then digitally sign some paperwork and documents to confirm the delivery.It will be interesting to see what...[More]

Tesla Drop Delivery Service Introduced In Germany

Tesla has introduced a new service in Germany that gives customers more flexibility in when they can pick up their new cars.Called Tesla Drop Delivery, you can now pick up your new car when the Delivery Center is closed.According to a text message received by a reservation holder in Germany, the new service works through using the mobile app and your Tesla Account.After showing up you can unlock and inspect the car using the mobile app. Then digitally sign some paperwork and documents to confirm the delivery.It will be interesting to see what...[More]

Young Investors Betting Big On Tesla

Millennials and Gen Z are collectively beginning to throw their financial weight around Wall Street. As they do, many analysts are noting how the market will be impacted for decades to come, with companies like Tesla experiencing high volumes of support from these age groups.Younger generations are favoring stocks with high-risk, high-reward factors, according to Investor’s Business Daily, with Tesla being a top pick across the Millennial and Gen Z generations.Millennials and Gen Z are also set to inherit almost $70 trillion from boomers in t...[More]

Young Investors Betting Big On Tesla

Millennials and Gen Z are collectively beginning to throw their financial weight around Wall Street. As they do, many analysts are noting how the market will be impacted for decades to come, with companies like Tesla experiencing high volumes of support from these age groups.Younger generations are favoring stocks with high-risk, high-reward factors, according to Investor’s Business Daily, with Tesla being a top pick across the Millennial and Gen Z generations.Millennials and Gen Z are also set to inherit almost $70 trillion from boomers in t...[More]

How To Shorten Your Tesla Delivery Wait Time

Extremely high demand has led to wait times for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y growing to almost a full year, depending on the configuration.You can shorten that wait time by purchasing an option like a non-standard paint colour, upgraded wheels, or even a tow hitch.Tesla has now added another way to shorten the wait time by as much as seven months, but this time it is not by changing the physical features or appearance of the car, but by changing the software included with it.Based on a recent update to the online configurator, Tesla appears to...[More]

How To Shorten Your Tesla Delivery Wait Time

Extremely high demand has led to wait times for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y growing to almost a full year, depending on the configuration.You can shorten that wait time by purchasing an option like a non-standard paint colour, upgraded wheels, or even a tow hitch.Tesla has now added another way to shorten the wait time by as much as seven months, but this time it is not by changing the physical features or appearance of the car, but by changing the software included with it.Based on a recent update to the online configurator, Tesla appears to...[More]