One question we hear from many new readers on CleanTechnica is about EV (electric vehicle) charging. “Can non-Tesla EV owners charge their cars at Tesla charging stations or do they need to stay within their own manufacturers’ charging networks?” The answer is a bit of a moving target, but here’s … [continued]
Have you noticed more Teslas on the roads these days? It’s not just your imagination. According to the latest automotive marketshare data from Cox Automotive and Kelly Blue Book (KBB), Tesla managed to hit 4.2% share of the overall light vehicle automotive market in the United States in 2023, with … [continued]
For the total trip, my average energy usage was about 326 Wh/mile over 6,000 miles. This would have been better (lower) during warmer weather, but it’s still good enough to get you from charger to charger on a road trip.
Prospective customers waiting for a redesigned Tesla Model Y will be waiting for some time, apparently. As reported by Teslascope on X/Twitter, Tesla recently sent out an internal communication to all sales offices stressing that staff clarify to customers that there will be no updated version of the Model Y … [continued]
With winter in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners to prepare for road trips in the cold weather. Last month, I offered up 11 Tips for Driving and Charging your Tesla in Cold Weather, but here are some recommendations for … [continued]
Eleven Cold Weather Tesla Tips to Ease Your Range Anxiety and Avoid Getting Stranded this Winter Note: An updated version of this article is available here. Here in the Northeastern United States, winter is upon us. And with the extreme cold temperatures come challenges for any car or truck. Just … [continued]
Tesla Giveth and Tesla Taketh Away UPDATE (April 25, 2024): Tesla announced that benefits from the Referral program will be suspended after April 30, 2024. CEO Elon Musk has promised that a new version of the program will launch at some point in the future. As part of Tesla’s ongoing … [continued]
Tesla made a splash last year with the introduction of an upgraded Model 3 sedan in China. Code name “Highland,” the refresh represented the first major change to the Model 3 since its introduction in 2017. Originally manufactured in the company’s Shanghai plant and offered for sale in Asia and … [continued]
In the United States EV (electric vehicle) market, the “price” of a car can vary quite a bit over time. And I’m not talking about Tesla’s seemingly schizophrenic pricing policies. I’m talking about the bottom line price of an electric car, net any government incentives and rebates. In an effort … [continued]
Like many urban areas, New York City suffers from excessive noise, traffic and pollution from passenger and commercial vehicles as they travel the city streets day and night. Under mayor Eric Adams, New York City has set aggressive timelines for full-scale electrification of passenger vehicles in order to improve air … [continued]
