Tesla, the Car of the Future, Here Today
Tesla largely started the electric vehicle revolution (rEVolution). Here are links to much more information on Tesla.
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Tesla offers several models. In order of release date:
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Original Roadster, very limited production;
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Model S, the full-size sedan, the car that made Tesla popular;
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Model X, the full-sized SUV with the funky gull-wing doors;
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Model 3, the US' best-selling midsize sedan (and what I drive);
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Model Y, the mid-sized SUV, just starting to ship in March/April, 2020;
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Roadster, sports car planned for 2021;
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CyberTruck pickup, planned for 2021.
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Tesla Semi, planned for "soon".
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91% of Tesla Owners Would Buy Another - #1 in Consumer Reports Survey
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Owners' Forum TMC
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Yes, Tesla recycles its spent batteries worldwide as do others.
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False complaints filed about suspension problems, culprit unmasked "A spokesperson for NHTSA confirmed that the agency has not found any safety issue with Tesla’s suspensions and that the company has clarified the language in its goodwill agreement. It considers the issue resolved…"
Tesla Accessories
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EVannex, Established maker
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Tesloid, formerly Tesla STore, accessories
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RpmTesla, accessories
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Jeda.com - mainly for USB console upgrade, wireless charger
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Taptes - China, large variety, budget-minded >>>>>>> 342b030ea7dba02c1d2303f04b72085cb259acb6
Tesla Model 3
The Model 3, an "affordable Tesla" "for most of the rest of us", was announced/unveiled March 31, 2016. Before the reveal, Canada’s Globe and Mail called the event the beginning of the beginning for the Tesla Model 3. Within a few weeks, over a quarter million people had put down a US$1K deposit to hold a place in the ordering queue, a queue which ultimately reached half a million reservations.
Deliveries of the Model 3 with the "optional" long-range battery started in mid 2017 to employees, to US-based previous Tesla owners later in 2017, and to non-employees in February, 2018. Canadian deliveries began in May of 2018. The all-wheel drive (AWD) option was added in June, 2018. Various versions and trims can be ordered directly from their web site (referral link) then you will get 1,000 free miles or 1,500 km of Supercharging access. Most configurations offer delivery in "a few weeks" in the US and Canada, occasionally from inventory in some locations for near-immediate delivery. Model 3 has also begun shipping into Europe, including right-hand drive (e.g., UK).
Disclosure: I purchased a Model 3 (RWD, long-range battery) in the summer of 2018. And I love it! Read these reviews to see why everybody loves this car. Wired Magazine called it "a landmark in automotive history." The traditional Motor Trend Magazine called it "the most important car of the century". The rest of us just call it: "bring it on!".
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My Model 3 FAQ.
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Business Insider shows Model 3 "clear winner" over Chevy Bolt.
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Bloomberg said that the Model 3 lives up to the hype.
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Detroit News reviewer loved it: "Model 3 lives up to the hype!"
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Road and Track: "Discovering driving joy… in a family sedan-a car aimed at entry-luxury four-door buyers, the silver drones of white collar office parks worldwide-is an unexpected delight."
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Tesla Model 3 is more than an electric car-- It’s a Landmark in Automotive History - Wired
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Model 3 Production Specs Revealed: Up to 310 Miles - Electrek
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June 2018 - Model 3 makes it onto top 100 selling car models in the USA
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Tesla Model 3 has the most advanced large-scale LIon battery pack ever — expert
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Model 3 is of course not perfect, so here’s my Model 3 Wish List Page listing various little things that can be improved (some of which are in process already, BTW).
Tesla vs the Evil Short Sellers
There is an emerging view that the main short sellers against Tesla are not in it for society’s good, but out to destroy an innovative company for their own huge short-term profit. Read about it:
