Tag: Model Y

Waiting Times for Some Tesla Models in China Increase After Automaker Discounts

SHANGHAI—Prospective Tesla Inc. buyers in China are waiting longer for certain versions of its Model Y car, suggesting the electric-vehicle maker’s decision to cut prices is stoking demand in its second-largest market. Tesla cut prices by 6 percent to 13.5 percent on Friday, bringing some of its auto prices to near BYD’s best-selling models in a…


Newly-Launched Tesla Model Y Sees Huge Demand in Australia

High demand for Tesla’s Model Y SUV after its launch in Australia has caused the automaker to push back delivery dates for the vehicle by six months. The Austin-based automaker introduced on June 10 the Model Y to Australians, priced from AUD$68,900 plus on-road costs for its entry-level rear-wheel-drive variant, about $5,000 more than the…


Dancing Musk Hands Drivers First Teslas From New German Gigafactory

BERLIN—Elon Musk was cheered as he oversaw the handover of Tesla’s first German-made cars at its Gruenheide plant on Tuesday, marking the start of the U.S. automaker’s inaugural European hub just two years after it was first announced. Loud music played as 30 clients and their families got a first glimpse of their shining new…


Canada Opens Probe Into Tesla’s Heating System Following Consumer Complaints

San Francisco—Canada’s auto safety regulator said on Thursday it has opened an investigation into the heating system of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles following 16 consumer complaints about its performance during cold weather. Transport Canada said it is concerned that a malfunctioning heating and air-conditioning system “may affect windshield defogging/defrosting and therefore driver…


Group Says Tesla Model Y ‘Top Safety Pick’

WASHINGTON—The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said on Tuesday the 2021-22 Tesla Model Y received its Top Safety Pick+ designation. Following a conversion to a camera-only system, IIHS said the mid-size SUV’s standard front crash-prevention system earned superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian tests. The standard front crash-prevention system on 2021-22 Tesla…


Tesla Further Extends Delivery Time for Model Y Standard Range in China

Tesla Inc’s (TSLA) mid-size sports utility vehicle Model Y would now take even longer with deliveries in China, the electric vehicle maker’s website shows. What Happened The delivery time for the $43,200 Model Y standard range is now stretched to 10–14 weeks, from the earlier 6–10 weeks range. The delivery for the Long Range and…


Tesla Once Again Raises Prices as Model Y Sells Out, Adds New Free Paint Color

Tesla Inc. has been experiencing tremendous growth not only in its stock price, but also in its demand. The manufacturer can’t keep up with demand as it deals with supply chain issues and growing popularity. Due to this, Tesla has raised the price for the Model 3 and Model Y on its website by $1,000…