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Tesla Model 3 owner survey reveals improvements in Service and Supercharging
Tesla Model 3 owners are reporting improvements in the company’s ability to offer a higher availability of Superchargers to customers, as well as positive opinions regarding the repair of manufacturing defects in a timely fashion, according to Bloomberg‘s survey of 5,000 owners of the company’s most affordable sedan.
However, repairs for Teslas that have been damaged in accidents are still a point of improvement for Tesla, as the timeliness of repairs after a Model 3 has been involved in an accident is not meeting up with the requirements of customers. Nevertheless, poll results suggest that Tesla continues to make improvements to its network of service centers by listening to customer feedback.
Tesla’s Supercharger network continues to grow, the company has added nearly 500 new stations globally, comprised of over 5,000 Superchargers since April 2018. CEO Elon Musk stated in November 2018 he planned to expand the Supercharger network by offering 23,000 available charging stops available to Tesla owners by the end of 2019.
The company is trending short of this number and will likely not reach it by the end of the year, but Musk has still managed to grow the network by more than 36% in the last 18 months, making the ownership experience much more convenient. Model 3 owners scored Supercharger availability as a 4.27 out of a possible 5, in Bloomberg‘s poll. In the last week, Tesla has either opened, started construction, or obtained permits for 24 new Supercharger stations across the world, according to supercharge.info.
Bloomberg‘s newly released info comes on the heels of part one of the survey, where Tesla owners reported positive trends in repairing manufacturing issues such as panel gaps and “soft paint”. Tesla has made improving these issues one of the main focuses by eliminating mistakes within the manufacturing process, as Musk stated “since we began shipping Model 3 last year, we have been very focused on refining and tuning both part and body manufacturing processes.
The result being that the standard deviation of all gaps and offsets across the entire car has improved, on average, by nearly 40%, with particular gap improvements visible in the area of the trunk, rear lamps and rear quarter panel.” Tesla has continually made changes to improve those issues over time, the service side of the company is still suffering. Many Model 3 owners who have been involved in accidents or are in need of replacement parts are becoming subjected to a number of inconveniences, such as long wait times and poor communication with Tesla representatives.
Elon Musk recognized the issue and addressed it in January, where he stated the extended wait times began when Tesla decided to store replacement parts at regional distribution centers, and not at the service locations. “We made a strategic error in the past about not having service parts located at our service centers..basically meant it was impossible to have a fast turnaround on service,” Musk said. The company has utilizes mobile service to repair its vehicles in any location at any time, improving convenience for Tesla owners.
Faster speeds in charging are closing the difference in time between filling up a gas tank and charging an electric vehicle. The efficiency in electric vehicle charging has improved, but not only with Tesla Superchargers. Ionity’s network of charging stations also offer increased speeds, eliminating excessive time spent at a charger. More electric cars are on the road and chargers with increased power are able to eliminate long breaks in driving, improving overall efficiency. Tesla’s commitment to improving the ownership experience comes from dedication to fix the problems voiced by owners.
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Tesla officially publishes Q4 2025 vehicle delivery consensus
By releasing these numbers directly, Tesla establishes a clear, transparent benchmark ahead of its actual results.
Tesla has taken the rather unusual step of officially publishing its company-compiled Q4 2025 delivery consensus on the Investor Relations site. As per analyst estimates, Tesla is expected to deliver 422,850 vehicles and deploy 13.4 GWh of battery storage systems this Q4 2025.
By releasing these numbers directly, Tesla establishes a clear, transparent benchmark ahead of its actual results, making it harder for narratives to claim a “miss” based on outlier estimates.
Official consensus sets the record straight
Tesla’s IR press release detailed the consensus from 20 analysts for vehicle deliveries and 16 analysts for energy deployments. As per the release, full-year 2025 consensus delivery estimates come in at 1,640,752 vehicles, an 8.3% decline from 2025’s FY deliveries of 1,789,226 cars.
Tesla noted that while it “does not endorse any information, recommendations or conclusions made by the analysts,” its press release does provide a notable reference point. Analysts contributing to the company compiled consensus include Daiwa, DB, Wedbush, Oppenheimer, Canaccord, Baird, Wolfe, Exane, Goldman Sachs, RBC, Evercore ISI, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Jefferies, Needham, HSBC, Cantor Fitzgerald, and William Blair.
Tesla’s busy Q4 2025
Tesla seems to be pushing hard to deliver as many vehicles as possible before the end of 2025, despite the company’s future seemingly being determined not by vehicle deliveries, but FSD and Optimus’ rollout and ramp. Still, reports from countries such as China are optimistic, with posts on social media hinting that Tesla’s delivery centers in the country are appearing packed as the final weeks of 2025 unfold.
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are also still performing well in China’s premium EV segment. Based on data from January to November, the Model Y took China’s number one spot in the RMB 200,000-RMB 300,000 segment for electric vehicles, selling 359,463 units. The Model 3 sedan took third place, selling 172,392. This is quite impressive considering that both the Model Y and Model 3 command a premium compared to their domestic rivals.
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Tesla’s Elon Musk accepts invitation to Israel’s Smart Transportation Conference
The announcement was shared by the Israeli Prime Minister in a post on social media platform X.
Elon Musk has reportedly accepted an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to participate in the country’s Smart Transportation Conference in March 2026.
The announcement was shared by the Israeli Prime Minister in a post on social media platform X.
A call and an invitation
Netanyahu posted on X about Musk, stating in Hebrew: “Last night, I held a joint conference call from Florida with entrepreneur Elon Musk, Minister of Transportation Miri Regev, and the head of the National AI Headquarters, Erez Askal. In the framework of the conversation, Musk responded to my invitation and Minister Regev’s invitation to participate in the Smart Transportation Conference that will be held in March.”
Netanyahu added that he and Musk discussed continuing initiatives such as the promotion of autonomous vehicle laws and the boosting of AI technologies in Israel. This, according to the Prime Minister, is aimed at making the country a global leader in emerging technologies.
“Additionally, we discussed the continuation of collaborations with Tesla and the promotion of the law pertaining to autonomous vehicles. I spoke at length with Musk about promoting and developing artificial intelligence technologies in Israel, and I said in our conversation: We intend to catapult Israel and turn it into a global leader in the field, just as we did in cyber and other technologies,” Netanyahu added.
Tesla FSD’s upcoming rollout in Israel
Elon Musk’s upcoming conference appearance in Israel could hint at Tesla’s upcoming rollout of FSD and its Robotaxi service in the country. Previous reports have hinted that FSD is nearing regulatory approval in Israel, following strong advocacy from local owners and direct intervention from the government.
Nearly 1,000 Tesla drivers petitioned authorities, highlighting FSD’s potential to enhance road safety. Transport and Road Safety Minister Miri Regev responded positively on X, writing “I’ve received the many referrals from Tesla drivers in Israel! Tesla drivers? Soon you won’t need to hold the steering wheel.”
Minister Regev has instructed the ministry’s Director-General to accelerate the approval process, including necessary tests. A dedicated working group, led by Moshe Ben-Zaken, is also coordinating with regulatory and safety agencies to meet international standards.
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Tesla China delivery centers look packed as 2025 comes to a close
Needless to say, it appears that Tesla China seems intent on ending 2025 on a strong note.
Tesla’s delivery centers in China seem to be absolutely packed as the final days of 2025 wind down, with photos on social media showing delivery locations being filled wall-to-wall with vehicles waiting for their new owners.
Needless to say, it appears that Tesla China seems intent on ending 2025 on a strong note.
Full delivery center hints at year-end demand surge
A recent image from a Chinese delivery center posted by industry watcher @Tslachan on X revealed rows upon rows of freshly prepared Model Y and Model 3 units, some of which were adorned with red bows and teddy bears. Some customers also seem to be looking over their vehicles with Tesla delivery staff.
The images hint at a strong year-end push to clear inventory and deliver as many vehicles as possible. Interestingly enough, several Model Y L vehicles could be seen in the photos, hinting at the demand for the extended wheelbase-six seat variant of the best-selling all-electric crossover.
Strong demand in China
Consumer demand for the Model Y and Model 3 in China seems to be quite notable. This could be inferred from the estimated delivery dates for the Model 3 and Model Y, which have been extended to February 2026 for several variants. Apart from this, the Model Y and Model 3 also continue to rank well in China’s premium EV segment.
From January to November alone, the Model Y took China’s number one spot in the RMB 200,000-RMB 300,000 segment for electric vehicles, selling 359,463 units. The Model 3 sedan took third place, selling 172,392. This is quite impressive considering that both the Model Y and Model 3 are still priced at a premium compared to some of their rivals, such as the Xiaomi SU7 and YU7.
With delivery centers in December being quite busy, it does seem like Tesla China will end the year on a strong note once more.
Tesla officially publishes Q4 2025 vehicle delivery consensus
Tesla’s Elon Musk accepts invitation to Israel’s Smart Transportation Conference
