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Tesla mobile charger now available for purchase with vehicle orders

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Recently, Tesla updated its order page, allowing customers to purchase chargers while ordering their custom vehicles. Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases. Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. Tesla used statistics to make its decision about the Mobile Charging Connector.

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Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases

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Tesla has decided to backtrack on its decision to charge an extra $400 for a mobile charging connector for new vehicle purchases, with CEO Elon Musk noting that the item’s price would be halved due to the community’s feedback. Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. Musk’s statement was an understatement.

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Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model is better for companies and consumers

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Researchers found four statistically significant poor experiences that many customers faced. Of those who paid above MSRP, 34% paid fees that they had never heard of, 31% purchased a model that wasn’t their first choice, 30% compromised on features they wanted, and 30% bought from dealers who weren’t their first choice.

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Dot Transportation deploys Orange EV electric yard truck at California distribution center

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Truck data is reported using Orange EV’s web-based telematics system (standard equipment on all Orange EV trucks) that provides instant feedback, real-time performance statistics, and hard data that helps fleets understand system status, fuel efficiency, cost savings and more. —Mike Saxton, Orange EV Chief Commercial Officer.

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Tesla Model Y Long Range now available in Japan

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New Model Y and Model 3 purchases may be eligible for Japan’s Clean Energy Vehicle Introduction Promotion Subsidy (CEV Subsidy). Tesla Japan recently announced that the Model Y Long Range from Giga Shanghai is available for purchase. Statistics from 2012 to 2021 revealed that BEV sales lagged behind internal combustion engine sales.

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Tesla analyst narrows down final prediction for Q4 deliveries

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Tesla ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) is set to report Q4 and Full Year 2022 delivery figures as early as today, and analyst Dan Ives believes the company is in line to publish its strongest final quarter figures in company history. million units for the year. million units for the year. We believe with Tesla 4Q deliveries line in the sand is ~415k.

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Tesla orders after April 17 will not include Mobile Charging Connector

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Following Tesla’s removal of the standard inclusion of the mobile charging connector, company representatives confirmed today any vehicle ordered after April 17 would not include the device. “Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases.