Overall, Tesla achieved its production and delivery target of 1.8 million vehicles in 2023. Model 3 and Model Y remain the main sales drivers, accounting for more than 90% of full-year sales.

Notably, the Model S and Model X were lumped into the “Other Vehicles” category in the fourth quarter, along with the Cybertruck, which began first deliveries in late November but has seen negligible sales. Tesla likely delivered fewer than 100 Cybertrucks in November and December, but specific numbers have not been released.

Excluding the Cybertruck, Model S and Model X sold a combined 22,969 units in the fourth quarter of 2023, the highest quarterly sales since 2019 and a five-year high.

It is noticed that in the first quarter of 2021, sales of Model S and Model X were as low as 2,000 units. At that time, Tesla was conducting major upgrades to these two models. In the second quarter of 2023, its sales reached 19,225 vehicles, a recent peak.

In recent years, the share of Model S and Model X in Tesla’s overall sales has declined. CEO Elon Musk said in 2019 that continuing to produce these two cars was more of a sentiment.

“Quite frankly, they’re expensive and low-volume. We continue to produce them more for sentimentality than for any other reason. Their importance to the future is minimal,” Elon Musk said at the time , “But they’re still great cars. The Model S, which MotorTrend named the best car ever, especially the new model, features variable damping suspension, a hospital operating room-grade air purification system, and a Raven powertrain that makes it “To be one of the fastest accelerating cars in the world, to drive it so easily, it’s like driving a Superman car, to have impeccable safety features, it’s an absolutely amazing vehicle.”

The reason for the rebound in sales of Model S and Model X is unclear. Some analysts believe that it may be due to the price reduction strategy and the benefits of the tax credit policy for the Model

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“We can… confirm that we are also conducting an investigation,” the Swedish Transport Agency said in an emailed statement.

Asked about the Norwegian investigation, the Swedish agency said it had also received “many notifications of similar problems with Tesla-branded vehicles.”

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency said it had not yet contacted the Swedish Transport Agency about the suspension failure.

It was previously reported that the Norwegian traffic safety regulator is investigating a suspension failure of Tesla electric vehicles, which may lead to a vehicle recall.

Tor-Ove Satren, a senior engineer at the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA), said the agency began questioning Tesla in September 2022, asking it to evaluate consumer complaints about broken rear lower control arms in Model S and Model X vehicles.

If it is determined that the vehicles pose a “serious risk,” Tesla may be recommended to recall the vehicles and replace parts. However, if there are no safety concerns, the review may be closed or a decision may be made to expand the investigation.

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Recalled batches:

From now on, a total of 2 imported Model

Reason for recall:

The vehicles within the scope of this recall had their steering wheels modified at a Tesla service center. The modified new steering wheels were still equipped with the airbags of the original steering wheels, resulting in a mismatch between the airbags and the new steering wheels. When a vehicle collides, the protective performance of the airbag may be affected, which will increase the risk of the driver being injured in an accident and pose a safety hazard.

Recall measures:

Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will inspect the vehicles within the recall scope. If it is found that the airbag type does not match the steering wheel type, it will replace it with the correct type of airbag free of charge to eliminate safety hazards.

Method to informe:

Tesla Motors (Beijing) Co., Ltd. will notify relevant car owners via registered mail, text message, etc. to arrange recall repairs. Users can call the Tesla customer service hotline: 400-910-0707 via mobile phone or landline for consultation. In addition, you can also log in to the websites www.dpac.org.cn and www.recall.org.cn and follow the WeChat public account (SAMRDPAC) to learn more information and report defect clues.

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At present, the Tesla Model S / X optional Stealth grey, pure black, pearl white, deep sea blue, and fiery red 5 basic colour scheme, Model S is priced at RMB 698,900, Model X is priced at RMB 738,900.

The appearance of the two models is as follows:

▲ Model S Stealth grey

▲ Model X Stealth grey

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Tesla recalled a total of 3.8 million vehicles in 2022, according to NHTSA. But so far in 2023, Tesla has recalled only about 439,000 vehicles, and a recent Barron’s report estimated that the automaker will recall about 550,000 vehicles by the end of the year. .

It is noted that so far, more than 16 million vehicles have been recalled by all automakers in 2023, while the total number in 2022 has reached 19 million vehicles. Although Tesla’s recall rate was slightly above average in 2022, it is expected to have lower recall rates this year.

Tesla’s recall last week affected 55,000 Model X vehicles due to a faulty controller that failed to detect or display information about low brake fluid levels. Tesla rolled out an OTA software update to fix the issue, which doesn’t require customers to take their vehicles to a service center.

While some of Tesla’s past recalls have required customers to make repairs at a service center, many have not, and some have criticized the use of the word “recall” in these cases. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has also criticized the use of the word on multiple occasions, calling it “totally wrong” in a February tweet.

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It is worth mentioning that the estimated delivery time (for new orders) of Tesla Model X in the United States has increased significantly and is currently up to several months. Previously, Tesla significantly lowered the price of the Model

In addition, Tesla launched the new Model X standard range version in the United States in August, which is $10,000 lower than the long-range version, but the range is also reduced accordingly.

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The Standard Range Model S accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour (96.6 kilometers per hour) in 3.7 seconds and has a range of 298-320 miles (479-515 kilometers). In contrast, the long-endurance version of the zero-hundred acceleration is 0.6 seconds faster, and the cruising range is as high as 375-405 miles (approximately 603.5-651.8 kilometers). The starting price of the Model S standard battery life version is 78,490 US dollars.

The Model X Standard Range version needs 4.4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour, and the cruising range is 255-269 miles (approximately 410-433 kilometers), while the long-range version has a cruising range of up to 330-348 miles (approximately 531.1 -560.3 km), and can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The starting price of the Model X Standard Endurance Edition is $88,490.

Tesla delivered a total of 466,140 vehicles in the second quarter, with the Model 3 and Y accounting for most of them. Tesla delivered 19,225 Model S/Xs in the second quarter, out of production of 19,489.

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The recall covers the 2021-2023 Model S and Model X. The announcement shows that the front seat belts of these models may not be properly connected to the pre-alarm anchors, which may cause the risk of the seat belts falling off.

▲ Picture source NHTSA

According to the announcement, Tesla’s local after-sales service department will check the front seat belts, connect the seat belts to the pre-tension anchors, and replace the seat belt assembly free of charge if necessary. In addition, the owner notification letter is expected to be sent on September 12, 2023, and the owner can contact the local Tesla customer service.

It was previously reported that Tesla announced its second-quarter earnings today, with second-quarter revenue of $24.9 billion and market expectations of $24.51 billion.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk said production would drop slightly in the third quarter due to factory upgrades. He also said that if the macro environment cannot remain stable, car prices will have to be lowered. Affected by this news, Tesla’s U.S. stock fell as much as 4.3% after hours.

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Elon Musk said that sacrificing vehicle profit margins in exchange for more production is reasonable. He believes that the short-term difference in gross margins and profitability is really small compared to the long-term outlook. All these numbers seem silly.

He also mentioned that Tesla allows owners to transfer FSD “one-time”; it is open to the licensing issue of FSD software. “We are very open to licensing our FSD software and hardware to other automotive companies” “in preliminary discussions with an OEM about using Tesla FSD”.

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It is noticed that this is not the first time Tesla has faced such a lawsuit. As early as 2019, many Tesla owners said that after updating the software of the 2019.16.1 and 2019.16.2 versions, the cruising range of their cars was reduced by 12 to 30 miles, and the charging speed was also greatly affected. The affected vehicles are primarily Model S vehicles with 85 kWh battery packs that were discontinued in 2016. At that time, Tesla owners sued Tesla and won the lawsuit. Later, Tesla restored most of the battery capacity and compensated each owner $625.

This time, some Model S and Model X cars were affected, and when Tesla provided software updates, it did not inform car owners that it might lead to a decrease in battery life. Some owners who contacted Tesla’s service department said they were told the battery needed to be replaced. Since older models of these cars are out of warranty, Tesla charges as much as $15,000 if the battery needs to be replaced.

The biggest problem with this incident seems to be the communication problem on Tesla’s side again. Tesla never explained to the car owner what happened. Last time Tesla said that the battery capacity reduction was due to safety concerns, but did not say what the safety issue was or how they resolved it. The problem would be much simpler if the situation could be stated openly, but for now, it can only be resolved through the law.

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A New Zealand reader revealed to the foreign technology media Ars Technica that he ordered a right-hand drive Model X SUV three years ago, and Tesla contacted him yesterday to cancel the order.

Order information content is as follows:

 Right-hand drive Model X is no longer offered due to changes in vehicle production schedules.

 We regret to inform you that this means your order cannot be fulfilled and will be cancelled. You can get a full refund.

 We understand this may be disappointing news and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Right-hand-drive Model S and Model X cars are still being sold in markets such as the U.K., but new orders are not being accepted. Tesla wrote on its website:

 Future Tesla deliveries in the UK will be left-hand drive. Deliver by June 30, 2023 and enjoy 3 years of free Supercharge.

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