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Tesla Model Y

In this section of Torque News you will find Tesla Model Y news and reports.

By Tinsae Aregay on September 15, 2021 - 8:54AM
EV fires garner disproportionate attention from the media. However, the heroic action of a Tesla Model Y owner and his wife shows us, not only that ICE vehicle fires are common but, also how an EV can come to the rescue.
By Timothy Boyer on September 14, 2021 - 5:43PM
Find out now some of the latest information in a recently released new video that discusses Tesla’s General Assembly 4.5 (GA 4.5) Plant in Fremont.
By John Goreham on September 14, 2021 - 9:12AM
Used cars are in high demand, and the ones people want most badly come from Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 13, 2021 - 5:50AM
Elon Musk let his frustration out about the new EV tax credit saying it was written by Ford/UAW lobbyists, as they make their electric car in Mexico. Musk says the way the new rule is written does not serve the US taxpayer.
By John Goreham on September 10, 2021 - 12:17PM
The myth that a compact spare tire adds meaningful mass to a vehicle is easily disproven.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 9, 2021 - 5:28PM
We have reports of China sales numbers out of China and the Model Y is selling like hot cakes. We wrote that this would happen a couple months ago and now it is coming true. Let's see the numbers.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 31, 2021 - 3:26PM
A new report from China suggests Tesla is looking for manufacturing partners to produce the company's newest 4680 cells. The report also states Tesla's partners are working on a new 4690 form factory to supply the EV maker.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 31, 2021 - 1:09AM
After years of back and forth, Tesla is finally close to selling its vehicles in India. The EV maker has completed homologation and received approval to sell 4 of its vehicle variants in the country.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 30, 2021 - 11:01AM
We saw a Model Y at Tesla's Giga Factory in Austin, Texas. After it was spotted and pictures were seen, the car was quickly covered up by employees of Tesla. This appears to be a pre production version of the Model Y.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 27, 2021 - 3:10PM
According to reliable sources, Tesla is planning to bring back Standard Range Plus Model Y manufacturing to the Fremont California plant. The vehicle will have a bigger battery pack, longer range, and LFP batteries from CATL.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 25, 2021 - 10:28AM
Elon Musk clarifies his earlier comments suggesting current FSD Beta is "not great". And says compared to any of the competition, the current FSD Beta is still amazing, it just falls short by Tesla's lofty standards.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 23, 2021 - 12:33PM
Long lines are being reported at European Tesla stores, as Tesla enthusiasts line up to get their first glimpse of the all-electric crossover the day Tesla starts delivering Model Y to Europe.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 22, 2021 - 10:17AM
Elon Musk's recent comments at Tesla's AI Day suggest the EV maker has delayed the Cybertruck until late 2022.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 21, 2021 - 12:10PM
According to reports coming out of China, Tesla's Model Y Production at Giga Shanghai has reached over 1000 vehicles a day. Added all together, this gives Tesla a run rate of over 1.3 million vehicles a year.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 19, 2021 - 6:03AM
Two environmental groups, Nabu and Green League, say they will not take their fight against Giga Berlin to a higher court. However, the environmental organizations vow to keep their fight.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 17, 2021 - 3:56PM
Tesla was forced to shut down the Model 3 production line at the company's Fremont California plant over the weekends. However, according to reports, Tesla has restarted Model 3 production, even though it is in limited quantity.
By John Goreham on August 16, 2021 - 3:46PM
NHTSA has opened a new investigation into why Tesla vehicles crash so often into parked first responder vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 14, 2021 - 2:02PM
Elon Musk has confirmed the refreshed Model Y, which will be produced at Giga Texas, and Giga Berlin will have two-thirds of its body made with a Giga Press.
By John Goreham on August 10, 2021 - 5:54PM
Tesla was ignored by the Biden Administration at a recent meeting on electric vehicles. There is one obvious reason Tesla was not there and one we feel might be a possibility as well.
By Jeremy Johnson on August 10, 2021 - 11:20AM
We see a new batch of Tesla Model Y vehicles at Giga Berlin and we believe that these are going to be used to help calibrate the machinery in Giga Berlin in preparation for mass production of the Tesla Model Y at Giga Berlin.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 10, 2021 - 4:34AM
After a very long wait, the refreshed Tesla Model X seems to finally be entering production. Tesla customers with a Model X Plaid reservation have reported Tesla has contacted them to "prepare for deliveries".
By Tinsae Aregay on August 4, 2021 - 6:54AM
An inside source familiar with Tesla’s Giga Texas and Giga Berlin construction timelines says - Tesla is planning to start test production of a drivable refreshed Model Y in Giga Texas as early as next week.
By Daniel Cappo on August 2, 2021 - 8:14PM
The Tesla Model Y came onto the scene just over a year ago, but sky is the limit for this crossover. The upcoming changes to the Model Y will draw more attention to the car.
By John Goreham on August 2, 2021 - 9:46AM
Your electric vehicle is attached to a charging station or wall-mounted charger, and you cannot pull the handle out. Here’s what to do to make it let go.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 1, 2021 - 6:08PM
A person with a reliable track record of obtaining insider information from Tesla claims his sources have told him, Tesla is planning to discontinue the Model 3 after the $25,000 compact car (Model 2) begins production.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 31, 2021 - 7:13PM
A new rumor out of China suggests, before the end of 2021, Tesla will begin limited production of a brand new compact vehicle designed in China. From previous leaks, we believe the vehicle will be based on the Model 3 chassis.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 30, 2021 - 5:22AM
A fire has been reported at Tesla's latest and largest Megapack project in Victoria, Australia. The fire is still raging on and Fire Rescue Victoria says drones have been deployed to aid in the extinguishing effort.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 28, 2021 - 11:48AM
Tesla has been granted a patent for the Cybertruck's design. In the patent application are included reference designs that closely resemble the Cybertruck. Tesla also names several employees as designers but there is no mention of Elon Musk.
By Tinsae Aregay on July 26, 2021 - 2:36AM
Over the weekend Elon Musk visited the Giga Texas construction site. Musk seems really happy with the construction progress and says the factory will be over a mile long and 7 stories high when complete.
By Jeremy Johnson on July 24, 2021 - 5:17PM
Are used Tesla vehicles appreciating in value? We are seeing instances of appreciating value for trade into Tesla where the price offered has increased over time. Does this mean used Tesla's are an appreciating asset? Let's find out.