Tesla Model 3's Built in China Will Be Eligible for New Energy Vehicle Subsidies

Tesla announced on Friday its Chinese-built Model 3 cars would receive state subsidies, a move that will help boost Tesla’s push into China, the world’s biggest market for EVs and an important market for the California-based electric automaker.

FutureCar Staff 2019-12-06 15:15 PT

With 200,000 Reservations Since Last Week, Tesla’s New Cybertruck Ignites Interest in Electric Pickups

Despite the unusual appearance of the Tesla Cybertruck, reservations for it topped 200,000 in just a matter of days, according to Tesla. The slew of reservations might be a good indicator of the growing interest in electric pickups.

Eric Walz2019-11-25 16:45 PT

Tesla Unveiled its New 'Cybertruck' Last Night in California to Mixed Reviews

Tesla unveiled its futuristic “Cybertruck” at a special event last night in California to a mixture of surprise and disappointment. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been saying for the past year that the truck would be like no other pickup ever made and he was right about that.

Eric Walz2019-11-22 09:25 PT

Tesla Unveils the First Model 3 Sedans Made in China

Tesla unveiled its first run of vehicles built in China late last week, an important milestone for the company as it prepares to start sales of domestically made electric sedans in China. The Deep Metallic Blue-painted Model 3s include Tesla badging in Chinese characters, differentiating them from their U.S. built counterparts.

FutureCar Staff 2019-11-11 16:30 PT

Elon Musk Confirms Higher Capacity Battery Packs for the Tesla Model S/X Plaid Variants

Elon Musk announced this week that Tesla plans on using higher capacity battery packs for the Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid variants.

Manish Kharinta2019-11-09 12:30 PT

Tesla Will Unveil its new Electric ‘Cybertruck’ on Nov 21

Tesla plans to unveil its new electric pickup truck, which Muck calls a "cybertruck," on Nov. 21 in Los Angeles near the SpaceX rocket factory, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday.

FutureCar Staff 2019-11-06 13:10 PT

Tesla Installs its 2,000th Supercharger in China as Shanghai Gigafactory Nears Completion

In preparation for an expected boom in electric car sales in mainland China, Tesla is busy installing EV charging infrastructure to meet demand. This week, Tesla installed its 2,000 Supercharger in China near Shanghai.

Eric Walz2019-11-01 11:00 PT

Tesla Stock Soars After the Electric Automaker Reports Q3 Profit

Tesla’s long anticipated third quarter results were disclosed yesterday and the California automaker pleased investors as it reported a profitable quarter. Strong sales of the Model 3 helped Tesla’s bottom line, and sent it stock to an 8-month high rising 21% to $307.12 per share in after hours trading on Wednesday.

Eric Walz2019-10-24 07:00 PT

Tesla Given Green Light to Start Building Vehicles at its Shanghai Gigafactory

Tesla was added to a government list of approved automotive manufacturers, China’s industry ministry said on Thursday, as it granted the electric-vehicle maker a certificate to start production in the country.

FutureCar Staff 2019-10-17 14:45 PT

Consumer Reports Calls Telsa’s New Smart Summon Feature ‘Glitchy’

After thoroughly testing Tesla’s new Smart Summon feature, consumer watchdog publication Consumer Reports said automated parking system is “glitchy” and only works intermittently, raising questions about why Tesla released it to the public so soon.

Eric Walz2019-10-09 10:00 PT

Tesla’s Shanghai Factory is Gearing Up to Start Mass Production of the Model 3

A little over a year ago, electric automaker Tesla announced that it would built a factory in China, its first outside of the U.S. Over the past six months, construction of the factory has continued at a rapid pace, with the first Model 3s expected to roll off the assembly by the end of the month.

Eric Walz2019-10-03 11:15 PT

Tesla Reports a Record Quarter, Delivering 97,000 Electric Vehicles

Today, the California automaker Tesla reported Q3 deliveries of 97,000 vehicles, making it the biggest delivery quarter since the automaker went public in June of 2010.

Eric Walz2019-10-02 16:30 PT

Tesla Acquires DeepScale, a Startup Improving Deep Neural Nets for Self-Driving Cars

Tesla, which becomes the latest automaker to buy a promising tech startup. The electric automaker announced it has acquired DeepScale, a computer vision startup that spun out of a research project at the University of California Berkeley.

Eric Walz2019-10-01 19:00 PT

Tesla Reportedly Working on a Million-Mile Battery Pack

While Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has a habit of making bold claims, a scientific study proves that this one isn’t as farfetched as it sounds.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-09-29 06:00 PT

Elon Musk Confirms that the Tesla Roadster Will Take on the Famed Nürburgring

The historic racetrack in Germany will soon host a speed run for one of the most anticipated electric performance sports cars of all time, the Tesla Roadster.

Manish Kharinta2019-09-15 13:30 PT

Tesla May Be Popular in the U.S., But Nissan’s Leaf Is Still the Global EV King

The Tesla Model 3 has only been on the market since 2017, but the electric vehicle has already captured a staggering 67 percent of the market in the U.S. Unfortunately, it’s not enough to take control globally.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-09-15 06:00 PT

Tesla Autopilot Was Engaged in 2018 California Crash; Driver's Hands Off Wheel: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday that a Tesla Model S was in Autopilot mode and the driver’s hands were off the wheel when it struck a fire truck in Culver City, California.

FutureCar Staff 2019-09-04 06:00 PT

Electric Automaker Tesla is Offering Auto Insurance in California

Electric automaker Tesla Inc announced today that the company is offering its own car insurance policies to Tesla vehicle owners in California. Tesla said owners will receive up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases as much as 30% reduction in their current premiums in California.

FutureCar Staff 2019-08-28 14:00 PT

Tesla’s Elon Musk & Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma to Speak at a Shanghai AI Conference This Week

Elon Musk and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd chairman Jack Ma will speak at a conference on artificial intelligence (AI) in Shanghai. The two entrepreneurs will have a conversation in front of an audience on Aug 29 at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.

FutureCar Staff 2019-08-26 23:55 PT

Tesla is Once Again Raising Prices in China as the Sino-U.S. Trade War Drags On

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc will raise prices in China on Friday, earlier than planned, and is considering increasing prices again in December should Chinese tariffs on U.S.-made cars take effect.

FutureCar Staff 2019-08-26 15:15 PT