Here’s a quick recap of the biggest and most interesting stories posted on Drive Tesla for the week of September 27 to October 3, 2021.
Q3 2021 Production & Deliveries
Another quarter, another record. Tesla posted more than 241K deliveries (+73% YoY, +20% QoQ) in a quarter where almost all other automakers saw double digit declines.
Teslas banned for not being ‘car wash friendly’
By far the most popular story this week – a car wash in New York bans Teslas for not being ‘car wash friendly.’
New Tesla Cybertruck design spotted?
Two very short and low quality videos appeared this week, potentially showing the new door handle-less design. Do you think it’s the updated design?
Extra long wait times for entry-level Model 3
If you want the SR+ Model 3 in white with aero rims, be prepared for a very long wait until you receive your car. How long?
More Model Y range in China
Tesla updated the range estimates for the Model Y in China. This is likely due to a bigger battery, but there has been no official word from Tesla yet.
Tesla Model X sightings in Canada
After months of not hearing much about the Model X, several test vehicles were spotted in Canada, including a Plaid variant!