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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 October 10, 2023 - 10:45PM
Tesla has launched a wrap service for the Model 3 & Y in the US which adds 7 new paint options at a cost of $8,000. In addition, Tesla will be offering a wrap service with multiple colors for the Cybertruck within 6 months after the start of deliveries.
By Armen Hareyan on October 9, 2023 - 6:27AM
Xpeng G6 is the new competitor of the Tesla Model Y, but there is an opinion that design-wise it's more of a Porsche Macan.
By Armen Hareyan on October 7, 2023 - 7:04AM
Tampa unveils new affordable downtown rides as its introduced new Tesla Model Y taxis provide downtown rides for only $2.
By Tinsae Aregay on October 6, 2023 - 6:01AM
Late last night Tesla cut the price of the Model 3 & Y by as much as $2,250. The new price cuts mark the lowest starting price for some Tesla variants and have reignited questions about demand for Tesla vehicles.
By John Goreham on October 3, 2023 - 9:02PM
A pro installer explains what electric vehicle tire sticker shock syndrome is and why it is happening to so many EV owners. 
By Jeremy Johnson on October 2, 2023 - 9:56PM
Tesla has released the base Model Y again and this time, it's almost as cheap as a Model 3 RWD.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 30, 2023 - 12:40PM
Tesla’s VP of Investor Relations, Martin Viecha shares Wall Street’s decreased quarterly vehicle delivery expectations. In an email sent to institutional investors, Viecha highlights the consensus that Tesla’s Q3 delivery will decline to 455,000 vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 26, 2023 - 6:34AM
Currently, the UAW is holding strikes that have shut down vehicle production at Ford, GM, & Stellantis. And now, in support of the UAW strikes, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) says she’ll replace her Model 3 with a union-built EV.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 22, 2023 - 7:14AM
Tesla's director of manufacturing at Giga Texas, Jason Shawhan, has revealed that once Cybertruck production is fully ramped at Giga Texas, the employee count will increase to 60,000. That’s 40,000 more workers than the plant currently employs.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 21, 2023 - 11:02AM
It appears that Tesla has paused production of the Model Y and Cybertruck at Giga Texas - why is this happening?
By Armen Hareyan on September 15, 2023 - 10:13AM
Last night Tesla made significant changes to its Model Y lineup in the United States, which could have implications for the production and allocation of Tesla's highly anticipated 4680 battery cells and their availability for the Cybertruck.
By John Goreham on September 13, 2023 - 11:14AM
A $200 solution to a $3,000 problem is now available to EV owners. Is your electrical service panel at or near its capacity, preventing you from easily adding an EV charger? Emporia, a leader in home EV chargers, has a great Load Management solution.
By Jeremy Johnson on September 13, 2023 - 9:09AM
There is a Model Y for sale, and it has full self-driving and costs just $45,000. Is this a good deal?
By John Goreham on September 12, 2023 - 2:49PM
We caught up with Emporia and learned about some exciting new products. One in particular will thrill Tesla owners.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 7, 2023 - 9:15AM
A report quoting a Tesla supplier suggests that Tesla has pushed back Giga Mexico's start of production to late 2026 or early 2027. This suggests Tesla has postponed Giga Mexico plans by a full 2 years.
By Armen Hareyan on September 6, 2023 - 12:46AM
The cost of maintaining a Tesla in 2023 can vary depending on several factors, including the specific Tesla model, your driving habits, and the age of the vehicle. Here are some key cost components to consider.
By Peter Neilson on September 5, 2023 - 4:06PM
Tesla is stepping into the auto insurance game, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. With cool tech, privacy worries, and hefty costs, can Tesla truly change the game?
By Tinsae Aregay on September 1, 2023 - 8:42PM
Recently, Tesla cut Model S & X prices by as much as $30,000. Although great news for people looking to buy new vehicles, it has been received negatively by current Model S & X owners who are now demanding a list of compensations from Tesla.
By Tinsae Aregay on September 1, 2023 - 5:55AM
Late last night, Tesla once again massively cut Model S & X prices. Model X now starts at $79,990 which makes it qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax incentive. And even more surprisingly, Tesla has also cut the price of FSD by 25%.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 31, 2023 - 2:41PM
A new up close Project Highland Model 3 picture confirms the upgrade will not give the all-electric sedan a hatchback. However, for those disappointed, Tesla has implemented yet another price cut bringing the starting price of a Model 3 even lower.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 31, 2023 - 8:39AM
The Biden administration has once again opened an investigation into Elon Musk & his companies. The new SEC & DOJ investigation claims Musk used millions of dollars from Tesla to build himself a glass house. Musk has categorically denied all allegations.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 30, 2023 - 2:44PM
Tesla’s battery research partnership with Dr. Jeff Dahn of Dalhousie University has announced 4 breakthrough batteries. One of these breakthroughs is a 4 million-mile battery, however, 2 of the remaining cell prototypes are even more impressive.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 29, 2023 - 7:36AM
Elon Musk a couple of days back said that Tesa vehicles with HW4 computers will not get FSD for at least 6 months. However, late last night, in a surprising move, Tesla released FSD Beta 11.4.4 to HW4 vehicles in North America – here is what’s going on.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 27, 2023 - 2:15PM
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla will not start work on enabling FSD on HW4 vehicles until the EV maker solves level 5 autonomy on HW3 vehicles globally. Although great for HW3 vehicle owners, this could push FSD access on HW4 until 2025.
By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2023 - 2:11PM
Tesla now includes estimated gas savings in the advertised starting price of their cars on their website. This change was also made on all order pages.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 24, 2023 - 8:49AM
Late last night, Tesla officially sent out Cybertruck Delivery Event invites. Although it costs 30,000 credits (≈$4,000) to attend the event, the 1st attendees have already started taking their place. Tesla has also confirmed the delivery event location.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 23, 2023 - 11:02PM
In a new leaked internal email, Elon Musk rallies Tesla employees to achieve the same build precision with the Cybertruck as that of LEGO and soda cans. Musk’s comments come after he reviewed a “production candidate” Cybertruck with fit & finish issues.
By Tinsae Aregay on August 23, 2023 - 12:36PM
A new South Korean video of the inside of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory suggests Tesla is leaning towards South Korea as the location for the company’s upcoming Gigafacotry. Tesla is expected to announce the new location before the end of the year.
By Peter Neilson on August 21, 2023 - 4:38PM
Dive into the world of 'rare earth' minerals—more common than their name suggests and crucial in vehicles from Prius to Tesla.
By Armen Hareyan on August 21, 2023 - 10:11AM
As I wrench and tinker in the realm of electric vehicles (EVs), there's one name that's been buzzing like a high-voltage wire: Tesla. And in the world of affordable yet advanced electric SUVs, the Tesla Model Y takes the central position.