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Tesla Model 3 completely overwhelms Chevy Bolt in drag race

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A Tesla Model 3 and an all-electric Chevy Bolt recently battled on the streets of Moscow. The short race, which was conducted on an open road by the Moscow Tesla Club, provided a good glimpse of the difference in the performance of both vehicles. As it turns out, the Model 3 completely outclasses its GM-made rival.

The Chevy Bolt, rebadged and sold in the European market as the Opel Ampera-E, is GM’s entry into the same segment as the Model 3. The two vehicles have been extensively compared in the past, considering that on paper, the base Model 3 and the Bolt EV were reasonably matched. The Bolt, after all, boasts decent performance and range that is comparable to Tesla’s vehicles.

Reviews of the Chevy Bolt have been highly favorable, with publications such as Car & Driver dubbing the 2018 variant of the electric car as a “pioneer among electric cars thanks to its affordability, practicality, and long driving range.” Equipped with a 60 kWh battery pack and a front-mounted electric motor, the Bolt is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in as little as 6.5 seconds, far quicker than other electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf and the Toyota Prius Prime. The Bolt’s EPA-rated all-electric range of 238 miles is also considered as one of the car’s most attractive features.

While it is easy to see that the Bolt is a superior vehicle compared to competitors such as the Leaf and the Prius Prime, the Model 3 is an entirely different animal. The Model 3 has far more modest specs than its supercar-dominating siblings like the Model S and Model X; with Tesla only selling the RWD, long-range version of the vehicle today. This particular variant is equipped with a range of 310 miles and a rated 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds.

As observed by YouTube’s DragTimes, however, the Model 3 is actually much faster than what Tesla claims. Brooks, the owner of the channel, managed to record the mass market compact electric sedan going from 0-60 mph in as little as 4.6 seconds. As we noted in a previous report, the Model 3 also defeated a V8-powered Pontiac G8 GT in a drag race, with the electric car dominating its ICE-based rival. 

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As could be seen in the video from the Moscow Tesla Club through the KindelTech YouTube channel, the Chevy Bolt is not even in the same ballpark as the Model 3 when it comes to straight-line performance. The two vehicles briefly stopped to align themselves before flooring their accelerator pedals, but as soon as the race began, it was immediately clear which electric car was faster. From the start of the race, the Model 3 pulled away from the Chevy Bolt, and then it just kept going, and going.

Just a few seconds into the race, the Model 3 could be seen a few car lengths’ ahead of the Chevy Bolt EV. As noted by KindelTech, they recorded the Model 3’s 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time at 5.7 seconds and the Chevy Bolt’s 0-100 km/h run at 7.3 seconds. Interestingly, the Model 3 in this recent race did not even perform as fast the electric car in DragTimes’ test. Regardless of this, the Model 3 in the recent race still outclassed the GM-made electric car.

Watch the Model 3 vs. Chevy Bolt EV race below. 

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Simon is an experienced automotive reporter with a passion for electric cars and clean energy. Fascinated by the world envisioned by Elon Musk, he hopes to make it to Mars (at least as a tourist) someday. For stories or tips--or even to just say a simple hello--send a message to his email, simon@teslarati.com or his handle on X, @ResidentSponge.

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Elon Musk seemingly confirms Cybertruck gift to 13-year-old cancer fighter

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, the teen has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12.

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Elon Musk has seemingly confirmed that he will be sending a Tesla Cybertruck to 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old Houston boy fighting brain cancer. The teen was recognized as an honorary Secret Service member by U.S. President Donald Trump during his address to Congress on Tuesday. 

A Chance Meeting

The Tesla CEO’s Cybertruck pledge was mentioned during DJ’s short interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. When Collins asked the 13-year-old what he told the Tesla CEO, DJ answered that he asked for a Cybertruck.

“I said, ‘can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there?’” the cancer fighter stated.

Daniel noted that Musk responded positively to his request, which was highlighted by Collins in a post on X. Musk responded to the post with a heart emoji, suggesting that he really will be sending a Cybertruck to the 13-year-old cancer fighter.

Teen’s Cancer Battle Inspires

Diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of brain and spine cancer with no cure, Daniel has undergone 13 surgeries by the time he was 12. During his speech, Trump highlighted the 13-year-old’s long battle with his disease. 

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“Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true,” Trump stated.

Daniels officially received an honorary badge from U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran, to much applause during the event.

Surprisingly Partisan

While Daniels’ story has been inspiring, Trump’s focus on the 13-year-old cancer fighter has received its own fair share of criticism. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace, while referencing Daniels’ love for law enforcement, noted that she is hoping the 13-year-old never has to defend the U.S. capitol against Trump supporters. “If he does, I hope he isn’t one of the six who loses his life to suicide,” Wallace stated.

Anti-Musk and Trump accounts on X have also thrown jokes at the cancer fighter’s honorary badge, with some dubbing the 13-year-old as a “DEI hire” that should be looked into by DOGE.

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

  • But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
  • This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
  • As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
  • For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States. 

FSD user’s tale:

  • As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
  • During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
  • In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous. 
  • “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
  • “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products. 

The video: 

  • Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver. 
  • The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
  • While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
  • Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Cool inside jokes: 

  • The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it. 
  • From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
  • The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
  • The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.

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