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Tesla counters Model 3 SR+ delays with LFP packs in North America

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Forced to push back delivery dates for the SR+ Model 3, the company’s most affordable vehicle available online, to January 2022, Tesla is attempting to get Model 3s to their owners by offering the LFP packs that come standard in European and Chinese versions of the car. For months, Tesla has been battling high demand for its vehicles.

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Tesla Model 3 Highland leases qualify for IRA tax credit loophole

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The Tesla Model 3 Highland was recently launched in North America. Tesla Model 3 Highland leases are more affordable thanks to a loophole in the Inflation Reduction Act about commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles are not subject to the eligibility requirements as electric vehicles purchased for personal use.

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Anaheim Police to deploy Tesla Model Y cruisers this week

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While the press release didn’t disclose how much the department paid for the Model Y units, the most affordable inventory Model Y on Tesla’s website in the Anaheim area is selling for $41,390 before tax credits. Many police departments across the U.S. (

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

Teslarati

Credit: Unplugged Performance / Anaheim Police Department Credit: Unplugged Performance / Anaheim Police Department The City of Anaheim shared an official press release announcing the program on Friday, noting that it purchased the vehicles from Tesla’s available inventory.

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Tesla’s cheapest Model 3 with the 2024 tax credit might surprise you

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However, the Performance model is still eligible and can be purchased for less than the Model 3 LR, as can be seen on the Model 3 order configurator at the time of writing. The Tesla Model 3 Long Range (LR) and Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) configurations are no longer eligible for the $7,500 tax credit as of January 1.

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GM to hike Hummer EV prices by $6,250 on Saturday

Teslarati

Earlier this week, Teslarati shared data that many prospective electric truck buyers hold reservations on multiple models, with very few having plans to purchase more than one vehicle. Anyone even considering the GMC Hummer EV should lock in their more affordable price before Saturday when the prices will increase, all varying by trim level.

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Tesla expands self-serve test drives to destination chargers

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When someone used to place an order for a Tesla vehicle online in North America, the customer was assigned a “Tesla Advisor” at their local store to help manage the process leading up to the delivery. The company has been gradually implementing this new strategy in North America and expanded to Europe last year.

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