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Ownership Experience Tesla Is One Of The Least Reliable Used Car Brands: Consumer Reports

Tesla Is One Of The Least Reliable Used Car Brands: Consumer Reports

Several owners of older Model S EVs reported battery and drive unit replacements. Meanwhile, Lexus and Toyota are at the top.
By Iulian Dnistran Aug 28 2024
Manufacturing / Production How To Identify A Tesla's Origin: Check Out The 2024 Model Year VIN Decoder

How To Identify A Tesla's Origin: Check Out The 2024 Model Year VIN Decoder

Each plant has its own letter: "F" is for Fremont, California, "A" is for Austin, Texas.
By Eric Loveday Aug 19 2024
Charging Tesla Now Offers A $5,000 Bundle With FSD And Unlimited Supercharging

Tesla Now Offers A $5,000 Bundle With FSD And Unlimited Supercharging

Here's how much you'd have to drive to make it worth the money.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 9 2024
News Musk Says Tesla Roadster Will Take The Place Of Canceled Model S Plaid Plus

Musk Says Tesla Roadster Will Take The Place Of Canceled Model S Plaid Plus

The Model S Plaid Plus was supposed to offer 520 miles of range and even quicker acceleration than the standard Plaid.
By Andrei Nedelea Jul 31 2024
Recalls Tesla Just Recalled 1.8 Million Cars

Tesla Just Recalled 1.8 Million Cars

The issue affects all Tesla models except the Cybertruck. It’s already been corrected through a software update.
By Andrei Nedelea Jul 30 2024
News Watch A Tesla Model S Plaid Run A Quarter Mile At Hypercar Speeds

Watch A Tesla Model S Plaid Run A Quarter Mile At Hypercar Speeds

It's almost as fast as the $2.5 million Rimac Nevera.
By Rob Stumpf Jul 29 2024
EV Conversions Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

This Pontiac Fiero GT was converted using the powertrain and battery pack from a Tesla Model S donor car.
By Wade Malone Jul 21 2024
Pricing The Tesla Model S And Model X Just Got More Expensive

The Tesla Model S And Model X Just Got More Expensive

Even though sales appear to be falling, Tesla is still raising the price.
By Mark Kane Jul 20 2024
Range / Efficiency Which Electric Cars Have The Longest Driving Range?

Which Electric Cars Have The Longest Driving Range?

A total of 34 electric cars are on the list, all of them with 300 miles of range or more. That’s six more EVs since our last update.
By Iulian Dnistran Jul 18 2024
13:43 Repair / Maintenance This Tesla Model S Taxi Has 430,000 Miles. Here's How Its Battery Holds Up

This Tesla Model S Taxi Has 430,000 Miles. Here's How Its Battery Holds Up

It's still on its first battery and hasn't had its electric motors replaced either.
By Andrei Nedelea Jul 17 2024
Sales Tesla Cybertruck Is Becoming The U.S.' Best-Selling Electric Pickup

Tesla Cybertruck Is Becoming The U.S.' Best-Selling Electric Pickup

But the numbers also suggest a significant decrease in Model S and Model X sales.
By Mark Kane Jul 9 2024
Sales Tesla Production, Deliveries Graphed Through Q2 2024: The Road To 6 Million EVs

Tesla Production, Deliveries Graphed Through Q2 2024: The Road To 6 Million EVs

In Q2, the difference between deliveries and production hit a record 33,000 units.
By Mark Kane Jul 8 2024
Buying Tips These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports

These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports

Tesla, Hyundai, Rivian, Volkswagen, Chevrolet and Audi all have a place on Consumer Reports’s list.
By Iulian Dnistran Jun 26 2024
Aftermarket / Tuning Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously.
By Wade Malone Jun 23 2024
Battery Tech Average Tesla Model 3, Model Y Battery Degradation After 200,000 Miles Impresses

Average Tesla Model 3, Model Y Battery Degradation After 200,000 Miles Impresses

On average, the capacity fade for the Long Range battery version is 15%.
By Mark Kane Jun 19 2024
News This $400 Tesla Aftermarket Part Fixes One Very Controversial Feature

This $400 Tesla Aftermarket Part Fixes One Very Controversial Feature

For a few hundred dollars and a good amount of elbow grease, you can get your turn signal stalks back.
By Rob Stumpf Jun 19 2024
Range / Efficiency This Tesla Model S Only Lost 36% Of Its Range After 430,000 Miles

This Tesla Model S Only Lost 36% Of Its Range After 430,000 Miles

This 2016 Model S P90D is still on its original battery and electric motors. How far can it go?
By Iulian Dnistran Jun 14 2024
20:33 Repair / Maintenance This $10,100 Tesla Model S Got Brought Back From The 'Dead'

This $10,100 Tesla Model S Got Brought Back From The 'Dead'

Just a little work brought it back from the dead. That’s a steal for a Model S P90D with plenty of life left in its battery.
By Andrei Nedelea Jun 7 2024
Ownership Experience This Tesla Model S Has 430,000 Miles On The Original Battery And Motors

This Tesla Model S Has 430,000 Miles On The Original Battery And Motors

It’s also been Supercharged daily to 100% state of charge. Where are the haters now?
By Iulian Dnistran Jun 6 2024
35:16 Buying Tips Buying A Used Tesla Model S? Here Are Some Issues To Look Out For

Buying A Used Tesla Model S? Here Are Some Issues To Look Out For

Here are the most common problems to watch out for when purchasing a used Model S.
By Wade Malone Jun 2 2024
Elon Musk Tesla Driver Asks For Relaxed FSD Mode, So Elon Musk Promises 'Hurry' Mode

Tesla Driver Asks For Relaxed FSD Mode, So Elon Musk Promises 'Hurry' Mode

We're not sure how 'Hurry' mode addresses the request for a drive mode less aggressive than 'Chill.'
By Wade Malone Jun 1 2024
Safety Tesla Autopilot Data Shows Improved Q1 2024: 7.63 Million Miles Per Crash

Tesla Autopilot Data Shows Improved Q1 2024: 7.63 Million Miles Per Crash

The average distance between crashes, while using Autopilot, improved 47% year-over-year.
By Mark Kane May 23 2024
11:31 Aftermarket / Tuning Tesla Model S 'Dark Knight' Gives The Plaid The Look And Track Focus It Deserves

Tesla Model S 'Dark Knight' Gives The Plaid The Look And Track Focus It Deserves

It features a full bodykit by Unplugged Performance that transforms its look complemented by suspension and brake upgrades.
By Andrei Nedelea May 23 2024
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Celebrates 3,000,000th Electric Car Produced In Fremont

Tesla Celebrates 3,000,000th Electric Car Produced In Fremont

The factory has an installed annual vehicle capacity of over 650,000 EVs.
By Mark Kane May 20 2024
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