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Tesla Model 3’s headroom put to the test with 6’7″ tall driver
Tesla Model 3 has ample headroom to support even the tallest of tall drivers. Despite the vehicle being smaller in stature than its larger sibling, Model S, the vehicle’s open cabin design and sparse interior makes for a spacious feel.
Father and son duo behind popular YouTube channel Now You Know set out to prove just that by soliciting the help of Jeff who stands at 6’7″ in height (201 cm). Jeff, also a Tesla Model S owner, demonstrates how he’s able to sit comfortably in the driver’s seat and still have headroom to spare.
“On my S, I have to duck my head more”, says Jeff when speaking about his experience when entering Model 3’s front driver’s seat. “Here I just go right in without ducking my head too much.”
Jeff’s description of Model 3’s ease of ingress over Model S can be seen in a side-by-side comparison of interior dimensions for each vehicle. We’ve also included the Model X for comparison purposes.
Tesla’s Model 3 with glass roof stacks up well against the larger Model S sedan in terms of headroom and leg room. In fact, the smaller Model 3 has slightly better front and rear headroom than the Model S. Leg room for front seat riders in the Model 3 is practically identical to that of the Model S.
TESLA MODEL 3 |
TESLA MODEL S |
TESLA MODEL X |
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| Head room (front) | 40.3″ (glass roof), 39.6″ (std) | 38.8″ | 41.7″ |
| Head room (rear) | 37.7″ | 35.3″ | 40.9″ (middle row) |
| 37.9″ (third row) | |||
| Leg room (front) | 42.7″ | 42.7″ | 41.2″ |
| Leg room (rear) | 35.2″ | 35.4″ | 38.4″ (middle row) |
| 32.7″ (third row) | |||
| Shoulder room (front) | 56.3″ | 57.7″ | 60.7″ |
| Shoulder room (rear) | 54.0″ | 55.0″ | 32.7″ (middle row) |
| 40.0″ (third row) | |||
| Hip room (front) | 53.4″ | 55.0″ | 55.6″ (middle row) |
| Hip room (rear) | 52.4″ | 54.7″ | 59.0″ (third row) |
| 38.5″ (middle row) |
Model 3’s spacious interior is largely helped by the the vehicle’s lack of an instrument cluster and unique dashboard design that consists of a single center-mounted touchscreen and “ventless” HVAC system. By pushing the windshield forward and shortening the dashboard, Model 3 is designed for easier ingress and egress. Tesla’s 6’2″ CEO, Elon Musk, also noted that a software update will arrive that raises the steering wheel and adjusts seating position to allow for even easier vehicle access for taller people.
Jeff also demonstrates Model 3’s rear headroom capabilities.
By moving the support beam closer to the base of the rear window, Tesla was able to maximize interior space in the backseat while providing ample headroom for all passengers. This also explains Model 3’s use of a trunk versus a hatchback design like the Model S.
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Tesla Model S and X customization options begin to thin as their closure nears
Tesla’s Online Design Studio for both vehicles now shows the first color option to be listed as “Sold Out,” as Lunar Silver is officially no longer available for the Model S or Model X. This color is exclusive to these cars and not available on the Model S or Model X.
Tesla Model S and Model X customization options are beginning to thin for the first time as the closure of the two “sentimental” vehicles nears.
We are officially seeing the first options disappear as Tesla begins to work toward ending production of the two cars and the options that are available to those vehicles specifically.
Tesla’s Online Design Studio for both vehicles now shows the first color option to be listed as “Sold Out,” as Lunar Silver is officially no longer available for the Model S or Model X. This color is exclusive to these cars and not available on the Model S or Model X.
🚨 Tesla Model S and Model X availability is thinning, as Tesla has officially shown that the Lunar Silver color option on both vehicles is officially sold out
To be fair, Frost Blue is still available so no need to freak out pic.twitter.com/YnwsDbsFOv
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) February 25, 2026
Tesla is making way for the Optimus humanoid robot project at the Fremont Factory, where the Model S and Model X are produced. The two cars are low-volume models and do not contribute more than a few percent to Tesla’s yearly delivery figures.
With CEO Elon Musk confirming that the Model S and Model X would officially be phased out at the end of the quarter, some of the options are being thinned out.
This is an expected move considering Tesla’s plans for the two vehicles, as it will make for an easier process of transitioning that portion of the Fremont plant to cater to Optimus manufacturing. Additionally, this is likely one of the least popular colors, and Tesla is choosing to only keep around what it is seeing routine demand for.
During the Q4 Earnings Call in January, Musk confirmed the end of the Model S and Model X:
“It is time to bring the Model S and Model X programs to an end with an honorable discharge. It is time to bring the S/X programs to an end. It’s part of our overall shift to an autonomous future.”
Fremont will now build one million Optimus units per year as production is ramped.
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Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD estimated delivery slips to early fall 2026
Tesla has also added a note on the Cybertruck design page stating that the vehicle’s price will increase after February 28.
Tesla’s estimated delivery window for new Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (AWD) orders in the United States has shifted to September–October 2026. This suggests that the vehicle’s sub-$60,000 variant is now effectively sold out until then.
The updated timeline was highlighted in a post on X by Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt, who noted that the estimated delivery window had moved from June 2026 to September-October 2026, “presumably due to strong demand.”
The Dual Motor AWD currently starts at $59,990 before incentives. Tesla has also added a note on the Cybertruck design page stating that the vehicle’s price will increase after February 28.
If demand remains steady, the combination of a later delivery window and a pending price increase suggests Tesla is seeing sustained interest in the newly-introduced Cybertruck configuration. This was highlighted by Elon Musk on X, when he noted that the Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD’s introductory price will only be available for a limited time.
When the Cybertruck was first unveiled in November 2019, Tesla listed the Dual Motor AWD variant at $49,990. Adjusted for inflation, that figure equates to roughly $63,000 in 2026 dollars, based on cumulative U.S. inflation since 2019.
That context makes a potential post-February price in the $64,000 to $65,000 range less surprising, especially as material, labor, and manufacturing costs have shifted significantly over the past several years.
While Tesla has not announced a specific new MSRP, the updated delivery timeline and pricing note together suggest that the Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD could very well be the variant that takes the all-electric full-sized pickup truck to more widespread adoption.
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SpaceX targets 150Mbps per user for upgraded Starlink Direct-to-Cell
If achieved, the 150Mbps goal would represent a significant jump from the current performance of Starlink Direct-to-Cell.
SpaceX is targeting peak download speeds of 150Mbps per user for its next-generation Direct-to-Cell Starlink service. The update was shared by SpaceX Spectrum & Regulatory Affairs Lead Udrivolf Pica during the International Telecommunication Union’s Space Connect conference.
“We are aiming at peak speeds of 150Mbps per user,” Pica said during the conference. “So something incredible if you think about the link budgets from space to the mobile phone.”
If achieved, the 150Mbps goal would represent a significant jump from the current performance of Starlink Direct-to-Cell.
Today, SpaceX’s cellular Starlink service, offered in partnership with T-Mobile under the T-Satellite brand, provides speeds of roughly 4Mbps per user. The service is designed primarily for texts, low-resolution video calls, and select apps in locations that traditionally have no cellular service.
By comparison, Ookla data shows median 5G download speeds of approximately 309Mbps for T-Mobile and 172Mbps for AT&T in the United States, as noted in a PCMag report. While 150Mbps would still trail the fastest terrestrial 5G networks, it would place satellite-to-phone broadband much closer to conventional carrier performance, even in remote areas.
Pica indicated that the upgraded system would support “video, voice, and data services, clearly,” moving beyond emergency connectivity and basic messaging use cases.
To reach that target, SpaceX plans to upgrade its existing Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellites and add significant new capacity. The company recently acquired access to radio spectrum from EchoStar, which Pica described as key to expanding throughput.
“More spectrum means a bigger pipeline, and this means that we can expand what we can do with partners. We can expand the quality of service. And again, we can do cellular broadband basically, cellular broadband use cases, like AI or daily connectivity needs,” he stated.
SpaceX has also requested regulatory approval to deploy 15,000 additional Direct-to-Cell satellites, beyond the roughly 650 currently supporting the system. The upgraded architecture is expected to begin rolling out in late 2027.