Tesla is the biggest name in the electric car world at the moment and has somewhat made its way to all-electric cars despite being a fairly new company compared to traditional car brands. It’s been a year of ups and downs for Tesla.
As such, Tesla has a lot of things going for it from new cars to EV ideas launched by Elon Musk. So we now have a rolling collection of Tesla news and updates, giving you a one-stop shop for keeping track of what’s going on at the company.
So read on for the latest news from Tesla and why you might want to get a little excited about what’s coming from Tesla this year and beyond.
Latest Tesla news (Updated April 19)
April 19: The new Tesla will not come with a free mobile phone charger
Tesla’s Gen 2 Portable Connector Bundle lets you plug your car into a standard home outlet, meaning you can recharge just about anywhere. Previously, the package was included with your Tesla at the point of sale, but that is no longer the case.
Elon Musk confirmed This news broke on Twitter, citing stats that claimed Mobile Connector usage was “extremely low”. And this is not surprising given the fact that the charging speed of the portable connector of 1.3 kW can only recharge 2-3 miles of range every hour. This means that recharge time is measured in days, not hours, which is
But Musk confirmed that some the changes have been made. If you want to buy a portable connector, the price will drop from $275 to $200. Tesla will also include some extra adapters, and you’ll likely be able to connect the car to 240-volt outlets or Type 1 EV chargers if they’re available.
Fortunately, Superchargers and home Tesla chargers, which can be recharged significantly faster, will be connected directly to any Tesla car without an adapter.
April 13: The Standard Model Y returns from the Standard range
After many rumors, Elektrek has reported that the standard range Tesla Model Y is returning. Tesla canceled the original Standard Range Model Y in February 2021, due to it having a (relatively) low range of 244 miles. That left the Long Range Y, currently priced at $62,990, as the cheapest model.
But thanks to the new 4860 battery packs, which provide much better power capacity than previous batteries, Tesla is bringing back the cheapest Model Y. This new model offers two-motor all-wheel drive, instead of the previous all-wheel drive rear-wheel drive, with a range of 279 miles and a starting price of $59,990.
Unfortunately, Elektrek reports that the car is only available to Tesla employees at the moment, with the first car delivered at last week’s Giga Rodeo event. But sources say the car will be available to regular buyers “in the coming weeks”.
March 15: Tesla raises all of its prices again
“Tesla price hike” is a phrase we’ve heard a lot in recent months, but here it is again. Earlier this week, Tesla took a chance on pricing on its online configurator again, meaning Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3, now starts at $46,990. This is a price increase of $2000.
The long-range Model 3 is now $2,500, although it already got a $1,000 price increase last week, and costs $54,490. The performance model is up $3,000, and it will now cost you $61,990.
Other models were not excluded either. The long-range Model Y now costs $62,990, having suffered a price increase of $1,000 last week and an additional $2,000 this time around. Performance Model Y increased $3,000 to $67,990.
The already expensive Model S and Model X were not left out. The Standard Model S now starts at $99,990, while the Plaid is now $135,990, both of which are $5,000 more. The Model X, the most expensive range in Tesla’s lineup, starts at $114,990 for the Standard Model and $138,990 for the Plaid. The following increases are $10,000 and $12,500.
As for the reason, the increase is presumably due to the supply chain and the increased cost of materials. The price of nickel, a major component of electric car batteries, has seen a sharp rise in price in recent weeks.
The good news is that the changing price only affects new orders. So if you book a Tesla again when the prices were lower, this should be the price you pay.
Mar 11: Tesla prioritizes orders by adding $12,000 for fully autonomous driving
It’s no secret that Tesla may have trouble meeting demand, and there are some huge wait times for some of its cars — especially the Model X. But if you have the money to pay for fully self-driving, you may be able to get the car sooner than if you didn’t.
InsideEVs report that the waiting time for the Model Y is about six months, however adding the $12,000 FSD add-on shortens the wait time to just two months. Meanwhile, the standard Model 3 will arrive in May, while the FSD-equipped model will arrive a month earlier.
So if you want a Tesla, and you want a Pronto, you might have to shell out an extra $12,000 to get the concession.
Feb 28: ‘Tracking Mode’ gets closer to non-premium Teslas cars.
Tesla will give drivers more control over their car’s settings, even if they don’t own one of the company’s Performance or Plaid cars.
Owned by Elon Musk g It’ll reach Model 3 and Model Y – even if you own a standard or long-range version of either car. Or, at least, if you have an Acceleration Boost upgrade.
Track mode allows you to adjust handling, control traction, regenerative braking, and adjust the vehicle’s balance. Moreover, Tesla will depict many specifications on your car screen, including acceleration force, temperature of various parts, etc.
Moreover, your car dash cam will automatically save each lap as a separate video, provided you set up asterisks and you’re done.
There is no timeline for this, or whether cars without Acceleration Boost will get the upgrade. So sit well and be patient.
Feb 28: The full beta version of autonomous driving is released in Canada
Tesla’s fully self-driving autopilot may be available in different parts of the world, but the pilot program is only available in the US or has been, because it’s also starting to roll out in Canada.
The trial version is a subscription program, provided your driver can pass a Tesla “safety test score”, and gives FSD drivers access to new software and features before they are released to the public. And now it will start to be available if you live in Canada. But luck is hard if you live outside North America.
Canadian FSD drivers can request access to the trial version on their vehicle’s infotainment screen. head for Controls > Autopilot > Fully Autonomous Driving Demo Request And follow the on-screen instructions.
Feb 23: Tesla wants to be able to play Steam games in its cars
There may be a day in the near future where you can access the Steam library inside your car. Or, at least, that’s what Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is striving for Twitter The company’s intent is to let Tesla play Steam games – instead of moving titles one by one.
We’re working through the general case to get Steam games to work on Tesla for specific titles. The former is clearly where we need to be in the long run.February 22 2022
Being able to play in a Tesla is nothing new. Modern Model S and Model X cars can play AAA titles like The Witcher 3 and at some point in the future, Cyberpunk 2077. Other cars can also play many less resource-intensive mini-games.
Obviously, adding Steam games would be a huge boost. While it’s not necessary for you to be able to play video games in your car at the moment, Musk did it earlier. claimed “Entertainment will be paramount when the cars themselves drive.” He’s not wrong, but we’re still far from cars being able to do all the heavy lifting without driver involvement — no matter how many times Musk tries to claim otherwise.
This gives Tesla plenty of time to work on expanding its limited game libraries for its cars. Only as long as it doesn’t let people play with it while driving.
Feb 18: Tesla allows older Model 3 owners to upgrade their box – but only in China (for now)
Tesla has announced a new upgrade program that will allow people to pay $650 to modify their old Model 3 with an electric tailgate — or, in other words, a motorized trunk hatch that can open and close itself. But there is an issue that the upgrade is only available in China at the moment.
The earliest Model 3 EVs were sold without an electric tailgate, a feature many would expect at their price tag. Some have resorted to aftermarket installations from third parties, but Tesla is now offering Chinese customers the opportunity to have the work done by certified Tesla engineers. The asking price of $650 includes parts and labor.
It looks like Tesla has been announcing things in China before the rest of the world lately — it recently started offering a first-party packaging service in the country as well. Expect that, backdoor upgrade, to eventually expand internationally.
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