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Top Tesla Model 3 options by US State as selected by reservation holders

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Ben Sullins of Teslanomics has unveiled a new online tool that analyzes the most popular Tesla Model 3 options by state. The data is being provided by the online authority for tracking Model 3 reservations, Model3Tracker.info, which allows reservation holders to input information about their reservation, including what presumed upgrades they are likely to include in their order once the Model 3 Design Studio goes live.

Last spring, early data from 1,637 entries indicated that 90% of reservation holders planned to add one or more options to their Model 3. The most popular upgrade at that time was a larger battery, an option that 75% of people said they were willing to pay extra for.

In October, the number of people who had registered with Model3Tracker jumped to 4,321. At the time, Paul Carter, who started and continues to maintain the tracker, reported that 7% of Model 3 reservation holders said they would check every option available while only 5% said they did not intend to specify any upgrades. The most recent data from this month suggests that 93% of Model 3 reservation holders will not purchase a base model for $35,000. Instead, opting for one or more available options.

Sullins has taken the raw data supplied by Model3Tracker.info and created a map that highlights the most sought after options made by Model 3 reservations worldwide. Hovering through each state allows one to view popularity of Model 3 options by individual US state. We’ve provided the Teslanomics video by Ben Sullins at the end of this story that explains how his search tool works in detail.

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Here’s the interactive display tool being provided courtesy of Teslanomics.

According to Sullins’ visual aid, 87% of Californians say they will add one or more Model 3 options — the same as the worldwide average. The top upgrade is Autopilot with 69% selecting that feature followed by a larger battery at 62% of Model3Tracker respondents. The all glass roof appeals to 55% of reservation holders. Also popular with Californians are premium paint (53%) and the dual motor configuration (52%).

In New York, where winter driving is of concern, 72% of reservation holders will specify the dual motor option for their Model 3. 67% want Autopilot and 60% will upgrade to any available cold weather package.

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Sullins’ program works for customers in Canada, too. In British Columbia, 88% of reservation holders will order upgrades starting with the glass roof option at 63%. Dual motors are second on the list at 61% followed closely by a larger battery at 59%. Data for Europe is also available but is only broken down by country. A less detailed worldwide summary is also available.

If you are a Model 3 reservation holder, we encourage you to add your information to the Model3Tracker database and help build a larger sample of data. Also, please share with the community any sightings of the Model 3 in our Model 3 discussion forum. Come join the discussion!

 

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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