May 23
BYD Seal begins pre-orders in China, starting under $32K, as a Tesla Model 3 competitor
Scooter Doll - May. 23rd 2022 10:58 am PT
Chinese automaker BYD Auto has officially begun taking pre-orders for its long-teased Seal sedan. The new EV model, anticipated by many to become a competitor to the Tesla Model 3, arrives in four different trim models and will be the first from BYD to include its new cell-to-body (CTB) technology.
June 15
Tesla tops the list of most satisfied customers in the entire auto industry
Fred Lambert - Jun. 15th 2022 2:29 pm PT
Tesla has topped the list of most satisfied customers in the entire auto industry, with Model 3 taking the top spot for for all cars globally.
June 21
Tesla dominates the list of most American-made cars
Fred Lambert - Jun. 21st 2022 11:18 am PT
Tesla dominates the list of most American-made cars, now with the Model Y taking the top spot on the 2022 list.
June 20
Tesla’s chief designer’s wife is selling new interiors for Tesla cars through Unplugged Performance
Fred Lambert - Jun. 20th 2022 10:35 am PT
von Holzhausen, a company started by Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen’s wife Vicky von Holzhausen, is starting to sell new interiors for Tesla cars through a partnership with Unplugged Performance, a longtime Tesla tuner and aftermarket part company.
June 13
How much is a Tesla lease in 2022?
Scooter Doll - Jun. 13th 2022 5:32 pm PT
Electrek is sponsored by Autonomy.com, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time. (See Terms.) Ok, you’ve seen the hype and have your eyes set on owning a Tesla, but first, you wonder, “how much […]
June 15
Tesla (TSLA) significantly increases its electric car prices across its lineup
Fred Lambert - Jun. 15th 2022 10:10 pm PT
Tesla (TSLA) has significantly increased the prices of its electric cars across its entire lineup with some models going up by as much as $6,000.
June 10
Tesla secures multibillion-dollar deal with Samsung for new cameras for self-driving
Fred Lambert - Jun. 10th 2022 2:58 am PT
Tesla has reportedly secured a multibillion-dollar deal with Samsung to get new cameras for its self-driving sensor suite.
July 1
Opinion: EVs will be supply constrained until ICE cars die out
Seth Weintraub - Jul. 1st 2022 1:37 pm PT
Question: When does an internal-combustion-engined car become valueless? Answer: When the cost of buying or leasing an electric vehicle along with paying for maintenance and miles becomes less expensive than using a free gas car.
June 28
15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of Uber drivers through Hertz deal
Fred Lambert - Jun. 28th 2022 9:58 am PT
Uber announced that 15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of its drivers in more than 30 US cities through its deal with Hertz to expand access to electric vehicles.
June 5
2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Scooter Doll - Jun. 5th 2022 5:58 pm PT
Electrek is brought to you by Autonomy.com, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time (See Terms). In 2022, Tesla continues to reign as the #1 name in EVs around the globe by […]
June 24
Tesla prepares to upgrade Gigafactory Shanghai to produce 21,000 EVs per week
Fred Lambert - Jun. 24th 2022 10:48 am PT
Tesla is preparing to partly shut down Gigafactory Shanghai for a few weeks in order to upgrade the factory to a production capacity of 21,000 electric vehicles per week.
June 26
Is it better to buy or lease an electric vehicle?
Scooter Doll - Jun. 26th 2022 1:33 pm PT
Electrek is brought to you by Autonomy.com, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time (See Terms). So you’ve made the wise decision to go all-electric and get yourself your first EV. Nice. […]
June 28
See leaked photos of Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 before June 29 reveal
Jameson Dow - Jun. 28th 2022 1:46 pm PT
Photos of Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 have leaked in advance of its June 29 reveal, showing a swoopy, aerodynamic shape for the upcoming EV sedan. Update: Hyundai has now officially released photos and a press release. Update 2: The first real-world photos have surfaced of the car.
July 2
Tesla (TSLA) announces just over 250,000 deliveries – its first down quarter in a long time
Fred Lambert - Jul. 2nd 2022 7:20 pm PT
Tesla announces its second quarter (Q2) 2022 production and delivery results today and confirmed just over 250,000 deliveries – its first down quarter in a long time.
June 10
Tesla Model Y with new 4680 cells shows impressive potential for faster charging
Fred Lambert - Jun. 10th 2022 8:16 am PT
Early experiences with the new Tesla Model Y with 4680 cells and a structural battery pack are showing some impressive potential for faster charging and better energy density.
June 9
