Tesla Model Y Gets First Price Hike in Two Years
- Tesla increased Model Y prices by up to $1,000 across trims, marking the first rise in two years. Sentiment remains mostly positive due to strong demand and limited price adjustments.
- The price hike may be a strategic move to offset costs ahead of a potential FSD v14.3 launch, rumored to come with a spring update.
- Several owners report a BMS_u018 error after Supercharger visits, prompting research into battery management glitches.
- Frunk release issues require multiple attempts, while towing accessories for Model 3 are gaining interest.
- A Tesla owner expressed frustration over being misled by advisors regarding the Model X yoke and AWD vs Plaid confusion.
- Jaecoo launches its J5 Battery Electric Vehicle, and OMODA 7 SHS-P adds remote parking and a sliding screen.
- The used three-row crossover market shows volatility as Toyota’s EV transition boosts resale values for final gas Highlander models.
- Beijing Auto Show highlights include PHEVs, EVs, supercars, and mega SUVs expected to reshape the automotive game.
- Questions arise about sodium battery disposal and recycling plans as alternative chemistries gain traction.
- Free DC charging offers continue to spark interest among EV owners looking to reduce costs.
- Elon Musk makes headlines for making faces at a Chinese luncheon, earning a dedicated New York Times article.
- One member is draining and filling Clarity Coolant for battery longevity; another shares a multi-nation Europe road trip in a rented Mercedes A200 hatch.
- A 1984 Jaguar XJ-S V12 purchase is humorously called ‘another bad decision,’ contrasting with modern EV reliability.
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