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2021
Tesla opens Megapack orders online
Tesla launched an order and pricing page for Megapack, making it possible for customers to order the product online; the article says Tesla had previously sold it business to business.
2021
Tesla introduces Full Self-Driving subscription option
Tesla introduced a subscription option for its Full Self-Driving capability for eligible vehicles in the United States, priced at $199 per month instead of a $10,000 upfront payment.
2021
Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly signs $436 million deal with Tesla
The article reports that Samsung Electro-Mechanics signed a $436 million deal with a U.S. electric-vehicle maker, which the article identifies as Tesla by inference. The report does not specify the deal's terms; industry rumors linked it to cameras for the Cybertruck.
2021
Tesla releases FSD Beta 9.0
Tesla released version 9.0 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The update uses Tesla Vision, which relies on optical images rather than radar sensor data.
2021
Tesla raises Model S and Model X prices by $5,000
Tesla increased the U.S. base prices of its redesigned Model S and Model X vehicles by $5,000; the article gives no reason for the change.
2021
Tesla launches Model Y Standard Range in China
Tesla announced the official launch of the Model Y Standard Range in China and began accepting reservations. The starting price was 276,000 RMB.
2021
Panasonic sells its Tesla stake
Panasonic sold its stake in Tesla for about $3.61 billion. Panasonic said the sale would not affect its partnership with Tesla.
2021
Tesla Model 3 regains top safety recognition
Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety restored their top safety recognition for the Tesla Model 3. IIHS said its 2021 Top Safety Pick award applied to all 2021 Model 3 vehicles regardless of which front-collision prevention system was installed; Consumer Reports said independent testing supported reinstating the Model 3 as its Top Pick.
2021
Tesla announces recall plan for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China
Tesla said it had proactively filed a recall plan with China's market regulator for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because the active cruise-control function could be mistakenly activated, creating a safety risk in extreme circumstances. Tesla said the recall could be completed through an over-the-air software update or, when that was not possible, by a Tesla service center. The supplied sources report 285,520 vehicles in the Chinese-language report and 249,855 China-made vehicles plus 35,665 imported Model 3 sedans in the regulator-based report.
2021
Tesla recalls more than 285,000 vehicles in China
Tesla’s Beijing and Shanghai companies announced a recall of 285,520 imported and China-made Model 3 and China-made Model Y vehicles in China. The notice said an active cruise control system issue could cause drivers to activate the feature unintentionally in some situations. Tesla said the recall would include free software upgrades, by over-the-air update where possible or through Tesla service centers.
2021
Tesla announced a China vehicle recall for a software update
Chinese regulators said Tesla would recall nearly 300,000 China-made and imported Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for an online software update related to an assisted-driving function that could be activated accidentally and cause sudden acceleration. Owners were not required to return their vehicles.
2021
Tesla recalls more than 280,000 vehicles in China over cruise-control issue
Tesla's Beijing and Shanghai entities filed a recall plan with China's market regulator covering specified locally produced Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The vehicles may mistakenly activate active cruise control and accelerate to the set speed, potentially creating a collision hazard. Tesla said it would provide a free over-the-air software upgrade, or arrange a free upgrade through service centers when OTA is unavailable.
2021
Tesla sued over Supercharger fees
Kevin Shenkman sued Tesla in California state court, alleging that fees for leaving a vehicle at a charging station too long breach a promise of free lifetime charging. He seeks to represent early Tesla adopters and requests cost recovery, punitive damages, and an order stopping the fees.
2021
Tesla announces planned Powerwall launch in China
Tesla China announced that its Powerwall product would soon officially launch in China; the source describes the launch as planned, not completed.
2021
Tesla changes after-sales account logo to gray
Tesla changed the logo on its official after-sales account from red to gray, and its official Weibo avatar was also updated to the new gray logo.
2021
Alset EHome partners with Tesla for solar and energy products
Alset EHome International announced a partnership between its subsidiary, Alset EHome Inc, and Tesla for an initial supply of Tesla PV Solar Panels, Powerwalls and EV Chargers for installation at single-family homes.
2021
Tesla updates Model S Long Range range estimate
Tesla's website changed the Model S Long Range range figure from 412 miles to 405 miles and changed the wording from “estimated range” to “EPA estimated range.”
2021
The Boring Company opens Las Vegas Loop
The Boring Company opened its Las Vegas Loop, a 1.5-mile tunnel system with three stations serving the Las Vegas Convention Center. The service used Tesla cars driven by human drivers, with speeds limited to 35 mph.
2021
Tesla vehicle door failure reported after power loss
A report said a Tesla owner was unable to open the vehicle door after the car lost power and nearly suffocated in the heat before breaking a window to escape.
2021
Tesla extends battery research contract through 2026
The battery research team formerly headed by Jeff Dahn extended its contract with Tesla until 2026.