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Tesla delivers its 200,000th car, triggering the EV tax credit phase-out period

Tesla has delivered its 200,000th vehicle this month, triggering the phase-out period of the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric…

Tesla Model 3 gets pushed to its limits in real-world battery range test

Ben Sullins of YouTube's Teslanomics recently conducted a real-world battery range test for his Model 3. Starting with a full,…

Tesla Model 3 impressions from an existing Model S owner

After nearly two years of waiting after putting down my deposit on the day of Model 3 Mania, I finally…

Veteran Tesla owner shares honest thoughts about his new Model 3

Lots of reviews discuss Model 3—its performance and driving attributes, its interior and exterior design, the basic functionality achieved through…

Tesla vs. gas car: Which state offers the biggest fuel savings?

A report released by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute is showing the cost savings to the average vehicle…

Tesla Model S P100D vs. 100D: Is it worth the extra $36k to upgrade?

If you're on a market for a Tesla Model S and debating between the purchase of a Ludicrous P100D and…

Tesla owner explains why solar investments can help reduce world conflict

As a former fighter pilot and university professor, I have long been involved in how to reduce conflict in the…

Tesla Model 3 owners must pay to Supercharge, no 400 kWh of free use

The first Tesla Model 3 owners are starting to discover the costs associated with using the company's fast charging Supercharger network.…

Tesla Model 3 monthly payment after tax, fees, insurance, and charging costs

Tesla Model 3 reservation holders can now have a head start when it comes to calculating their soon-to-be monthly payment…

Tesla Model X on Summon drives through garage door after HomeLink closes it

A 2-month old Tesla Model X with Autopilot 2 hardware drove through a closing garage door while on Summon mode after the vehicle…

Tesla’s used car business is rapidly expanding, on pace to triple used sales

Used cars have a healthy share of most automakers’ cash flow, and Tesla is looking to get into that game.…

Tesla legal questions: Can you sell your Model 3 reservation? (Video)

So you have your Tesla Model 3 reservation, but realize you no longer want it, is there a way to…

Teslanomics good-naturedly rips into Tesla owners with satirical video

Our friend Ben Sullins over at Teslanomics released a satire of Tesla owners this morning, and some of his comments…

What happens when you cancel your Tesla Model 3 reservation?

So you dropped a smooth $1000 to reserve your new Model 3, but decide that Tesla's latest mass market car…

Tesla Model 3 delivery estimator – When will I get my car?

With Model 3 production kicking off and the first deliveries taking place next month, reservation holders are facing a question…

Tesla prioritizes Supercharger expansion “so drivers never wait to charge”

Tesla issued a blog post today that sets forth precisely how it intends to meet the charging needs of its…

Tesla battery degradation analysis reveals how long a battery might last

Teslanomics by Ben Sullins looks to answer the age-old question asked by likely every Tesla owner and would-be buyer of the…

Tesla launches Mobile Tire Service program in San Francisco to help stranded drivers

Tesla has launched the new Mobile Tire Service program to better serve owners who end up on the side of…

Tesla refreshes mobile app with modern UI, Touch ID and improved speed

Early Model S adopters, many of whom have been using the company's mobile app for several years with little to no…

What does a Tesla Model S owner think of the Chevy Bolt? (Full review)

Southern California Tesla Model S owner Alex Venz was recently given 24-hour access to a Chevy Bolt with the stipulation…