Thursday, January 2, 2025

A Tesla Truck for $10,000?

The Tesla Cybertruck is eligible for a $10,000 fleet rebate in Canada for businesses and organizations. The rebate is available in British Columbia and is pending approval from Quebec Écocamionnage and the Federal iMHZEV rebates. The very real challenge of a Tesla Pickup Truck
The Tesla Cybertruck is an all-electric pickup truck with a starting price of $79,990 for the all-wheel drive model. The high-performance Cyberbeast model starts at $99,990. Both models offer an $8,000 upgrade for supervised Full Self-Driving. Here are some other ways to get the Cybertruck for less: Referral credit: A $1,000 referral credit is available. Military Program: A $1,000 credit is available through the Military Program. Financing deal: Tesla has its first financing deal for the Cybertruck. The Cybertruck can travel up to 325 miles on a single charge, and can recover up to 136 miles of range with just 15 minutes of Supercharging. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Call it the Tesla Truck, the Tesla Pickup Truck, or the Tesla-150, but CEO Elon Musk has made it clear as revealed in the company’s Master Plan, Part Deux that the electric carmaker plans to make a pickup and heavy-duty truck. In fact, he couldn’t be clearer: he stated in the past that plans call for something to compete with the best-selling light-duty vehicle on American roads: the Ford F-150. This precludes the idea of a small or mid-sized Tesla truck and says that Musk seems to be clearly aiming for a full-sized offering. Tesla-PickupA full-sized electric truck seems like a lark to most truck owners and enthusiasts. I live in the heart of truck country, Wyoming, where pickup trucks equal passenger cars in numbers on the road and range from half-ton F-150s, 1500s, and Silverados to heavy-duty and diesel-driven duals. Although many enjoy scoffing at the wannabe cowboys who buy a big, shiny pickup and drive it to the office and back every day – never seeing dirt or any load larger than an IKEA furniture set – the core truck buyer and, indeed, the majority of truck owners do not fit that stereotype. In general, truck owners fall into three categories: weekend warriors, offroaders, and workhorses. The weekend warrior uses a truck to tow toys (boats, RVs, what have you) and occasionally haul household construction goods for home improvement. The offroader buys the TRD, Pro-4X, and similar packages and spends a lot of time getting mud, dirt, and tree branches stuck on the truck (this would be my personal category, for the record). Finally, the workhorses are those who buy a truck to work with, either as a commercial vehicle or as a personal working machine – these include farmers, ranchers, commercial haulers, tradesmen, and so forth. FOR COMPLETE ARTICLE:

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

2025 Resla 3 for under $60k?

Overview The Tesla Model 3 practically invented the electric compact sedan category and it remains a highly appealing choice for EV shoppers. The recent "Highland" updates to the Model 3 addressed some of our biggest gripes with the car: Suspension improvements that smooth out the ride are appreciated, as are the nicer interior materials. Those updates helped it along to a spot on our 10Best list this year. However, the infotainment system still lacks Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility, and now even more physical controls have been jettisoned—the Model 3 has gone stalk-free, moving the turn-signal controls to the steering wheel and the gear selector to the display. It's as quick as ever, though; the Performance model delivers particularly brutal acceleration, and even the slowest version, the rear-drive Long Range model, manages a 4.6-second run to 60 mph. Real-world highway range falls short of the advertised numbers but still beats many other EVs. Rivals include the BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Polestar 2.
Playlist Back PausePlaylist Forward Unmute Closed Captions Enter FullscreenUnmute UNMUTE Where This Vehicle Ranks #1 in Best Electric Sedans and HatchbacksChevron Down Icon Tesla Model 31 Tesla Model 3 STARTING AT: $44,130 Hyundai Ioniq 62 Hyundai Ioniq 6 STARTING AT: $38,945 Fiat 500e3 Fiat 500e STARTING AT: $38,000 Nissan Leaf4 Nissan Leaf STARTING AT: $29,280 Mini Cooper Electric5 Mini Cooper Electric STARTING AT: $31,895 Toyota Mirai6 Toyota Mirai STARTING AT: $52,000 What's New for 2025? Tesla has dropped the Standard Range model, previously the least expensive Model 3, from the lineup. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2025 Tesla Model 3 starts at $44,130 and goes up to $56,630 depending on the trim and options. Long Range RWD $44,130 Long Range AWD $49,130 Performance $56,630 Rear-wheel drive and a single electric motor are standard, but a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup is available. We'd recommend either the rear- or all-wheel-drive Long Range models, which offer an estimated 363 and 341 miles of driving per charge, respectively. All Model 3s come standard with heated and ventilated front seats, navigation, and Tesla's Autopilot driver-assist system. 2025 10BEST CARS car and driver 2025 10best cars winners 10Best Cars for 2025 car and driver 2025 10best tesla model 3 longrange Tesla Model 3: Car and Driver 2025 10Best Cars This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. EV Motor, Power, and Performance As with most EVs, the Model 3 gains speed swiftly, smoothly, and almost silently, with the electric motor providing a strong punch from a stop. And it's quick—extremely so in some trims. Like all Teslas (and most other EVs), the Model 3 carries its battery under the floor, resulting in a low center of gravity. This helps it change direction crisply and feel planted and stable in corners. The steering is accurate and well-weighted, with three different settings that adjust the level of effort. The ride is firm without being harsh, and the cabin is notably quieter than before in our testing. The new-for-2024 Performance trim ups the ante with a host of upgrades. This model is the only Model 3 that comes with a sport-tuned suspension with adaptive dampers. The Performance model's all-wheel-drive powertrain pumps out a combined 510 horsepower and Tesla has upgraded the brakes and installed a staggered set of wheels and tires. 0–60-MPH Times When we tested the rear-wheel-drive Long Range model, it got to 60 mph in a swift 4.6 seconds. The all-wheel-drive dual-motor Long Range model will likely be quicker still. The 2024 Performance trim has more power than the pre-facelift version and got to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds in our testing. 2025 tesla model 3 long range rwd rearVIEW EXTERIOR PHOTOS MICHAEL SIMARI|CAR AND DRIVER MORE ON THE MODEL 3 SEDAN 2024 tesla model 3 long range rwd Tested: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD Improves 2024 tesla model 3 performance 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Tested: Blast Off 2024 tesla model 3 long range rwd test Latest Model 3 Is Way Quieter with Far More Range Range, Charging, and Battery Life Three distinct Model 3 trims are offered, each with a different estimated driving range. The rear-wheel-drive Long Range model has an estimated range of 363 miles, while the all-wheel-drive Long Range model offers 341 miles of driving range. (If you opt for the extra-cost 19-inch wheels, the estimated range numbers are lower.) The Model 3 Performance sacrifices some of the range for more power, but its estimated range is still pretty good at 296 miles per charge. In our real-world 75-mph highway range test, the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 Long Range achieved a result of 310 miles and the Model 3 Performance achieved 260 miles. The Model 3 offers several different options for charging: Tesla's network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers, adapters for DC public-charging stations, 240- and 120-volt outlets, and a home-charging station. Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe The various versions of the Model 3 are rated between 113 MPGe and 138 MPGe by the EPA. Our RWD Long Range test vehicle managed 128 MPGe on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test and the Performance model managed 91 MPGe. The Model 3 comes standard with aluminum wheels that are covered by plastic aerodynamic hubcaps. We wanted to know how much impact those hubcaps have on the car's driving range, so we tested with and without them and were surprised to find that they helped more than expected. For more information about the Model 3's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo We're not exaggerating when we say that the Tesla Model 3 has an interior unlike any other (non-Tesla) car on the market today. It's shockingly simple inside, with nearly everything controlled by the monolithic touchscreen in the center of the dashboard. Buttons on the steering wheel control things like the exterior side-view mirrors, the position of the steering column, and even the turn signals—and we wish those controls were of the conventional design instead. The Tesla's low, flat floor makes for a spacious and airy feel inside. The front seats are supportive and comfortable, but the rear seats are positioned low and are cramped and uncomfortable; don't expect adults to be able to spend long periods of time in them. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats is simple and expands the trunk space considerably, providing enough room for 15 carry-on suitcases. There are also generously sized bins and cubbies throughout t For complete article in CAR AND DRIVER