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Model 3 Fremont timeline history: - Production of old model 3 ended in December 2023 - Production of new Highland Model 3 is now ramped up in May 2024 for both SR and LR, with 300+ vehicles currently in U.S. inventory ready to deliver. Ramp-up was 5 months. Slower deliveries because no US tax...

My view : 1) The Model Y has never been refreshed since unveiling in 2019, 5 years ago. 2) The Model Y is about to be refreshed for 2025. 3) For a view into what will be the Refresh, Tesla has provided us a guide. Look at the Highland Model 3 new features (exterior looks, suspension, cabin...

Question on used Tesla sales from official Tesla website under $25,000 : If I buy a 2019 Tesla Model 3 for $22,000 *from Tesla official website directly* and there is no extra delivery fee, and I meet the income limits, then will the $4,000 federal used EV tax credit be directly applied by Tesla...

My guess is probably the same schedule for the 3 Highland but delayed by one year. China orders in September and deliveries in Q4, USA orders in January 2025 and deliveries in March. The Y is the #1 most important vehicle for Tesla. The short answer is Yes. But you should order the current Y...

Yes, I owned Model 3 LR RWD for 5 years, and test drove Model 3 Highland RWD for 40 mins. On that one, the quiet cabin at highway speeds reminded me of my old Lexus. I also have tons of driving experience with Xs, plus various rented and loaner Ys and Ss and 3s.

P90D X is awesome, mine has 90K miles on it. I love the windshield view, the speed and power, the FSD, and the large cargo space. But you shouldn't buy a P90D. You should buy a P100D with higher miles instead. There are a lot of issues with P90D X: - Range is low (225 EPA miles on 7 year old...

P90D X originally had 250 miles of range 8 years ago. Currently they have around 220 to 225 miles fully charged, so 180 miles at 80% is correct. The biggest issue is the battery and motors warranty being expired, those replacements are super expensive. Maybe a 2018 model is better, and will...

The main things I'm looking for in the Juniper Y compared to the current 2024 Y are all the same things found in the Highland Model 3: - More comfortable suspension. Current Y has a rough ride on bumpy city streets, although it's fine on smooth suburban streets and highways. - Quieter cabin at...

All the Teslas except Model S qualify for the Federal EV tax credit, even the Cybertruck will get an $80K price and qualify. For sedans the MSRP limit is $55K. Would the following be possible? Tesla Model S RWD for $55K ($48K after federal EV tax credit) 290 mile range with much smaller...

I think a U.S. Juniper Y launch in the next 6 months is likely, due to the fact that the Model 3 and Model Y have always shared over 50% of their parts. The parts suppliers for the Highland 3 have been in mass production for over 6 months now in Asia and now the U.S., so Tesla could migrate the...

I'm interested in a Model Y with a slightly nicer interior, 2nd row touchscreen for kids, and quiet cabin at highway speeds (like a Lexus). The Model 3 Highland that I test drove has all of these features today. I assume the Y refresh (Juniper) will have the same changes and likely more. Does...

My feeling on the future of the X : Tesla only builds the S/X for sentimental reasons now. As soon as the company is in a tough financial position they will completely cancel the S/X program and lay off those employees. 95% of sales are 3/Y and the company focus is now autonomy and robotaxi...

I'm the OP. Yeah, back in July 2023 my crystal ball was working great. The prophecy has been fulfilled, not in January 2024 but in April 2024. Close enough. Excited that you can now order any color X except red and get the tax credit with black interior. Or you can order a gray X with any...

Leasing non-EVs : Bad financial idea. Better to just buy and sell later. Leasing an EV: Great idea. 1) Get the $7500 tax credit free money now, then get another $7500 tax credit free money in 2 years on your next lease. This federal tax credit is why the Tesla payments are so cheap. After...

Here is my thought process on this: - I'm pretty sure that the larger tire load requirements for the rear tires are only due to towing. - I don't tow anything, and my 2016 X P90D doesn't even have the towing enabled. So therefore I can sell my 2 rear wheels (which are wider than the front...