By November 2020, the Tesla Model S was no longer the new kid on the block. It was the seasoned veteran. It had been dominating the luxury EV segment for nearly a decade, largely because it was the only car in the luxury EV segment. But late 2020 was a very specific moment in Model … Read more
For a brief, delirious moment in 2022, the Tesla Model 3 was the only car in history that defied physics. You could drive one for two years and sell it for more than you paid. It was the infinite money glitch of the automotive world. But that party is over. The lights came on, the … Read more
In November 2020, the Tesla Model Y was the new kid on the block. It was the car everyone predicted would eat the automotive industry alive—and they were right. It eventually dethroned the Toyota Corolla to become the best-selling vehicle in the world. But buying a Model Y in its freshman year (2020) was a … Read more
Earlier this week, Tesla unveiled its cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, and not many people were impressed. These aren’t the Model 2 some were expecting, and these definitely aren’t the $25,000 to $30,000 car that Tesla needs to compete with the updated Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Bolt, and others. Tesla must be … Read more
By now, you’ve probably heard that Tesla has finally debuted its “more affordable” Model 3 and Model Y variants. Referred to as Standards, these models have smaller batteries and a little less range. Additionally, there’s been some de-contenting to bring the price down. This de-contenting is more cynical than practical, and while some interesting things … Read more
The Tesla Model Y Standard enters the lineup The Tesla Model Y Standard marks the brand’s newest entry-level crossover configuration. Slotting beneath the Long Range model, it’s designed to offer the core experience of Tesla ownership at a lower price point. This version returns to the lineup after a brief absence, offering improved efficiency and … Read more
Tesla introduces the new Model 3 Standard The updated Tesla Model 3 Standard serves as the new entry point into the Model 3 lineup. With a starting price of $36,990 before fees, it’s designed to make Tesla ownership more accessible while maintaining much of the brand’s signature performance and technology. Built on the same refreshed … Read more
Tesla has introduced new entry-level versions of its most popular models, the Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard. Both variants aim to make Tesla ownership more attainable by offering simplified feature sets and shorter driving ranges at lower price points. The Model 3 Standard starts at $36,990, while the Model Y Standard begins at … Read more
EV growth is still strong, but slowing down EVs and plug-in hybrids now account for nearly half of all new cars sold in China. That’s staggering compared to the U.S. or Europe, where the EV transition is happening much more slowly. BYD, Tesla, Geely, and a handful of others continue to sell in massive volumes. … Read more
Ford is betting big on what it calls a “Model T moment,” aiming to democratize EV ownership just as Henry Ford did with gasoline cars more than a century ago. The centerpiece of that strategy is the Ranchero EV, a compact, four-door electric pickup designed to start near $30,000 when it hits the market in … Read more
