01/08/2026
Tesla Car Facts
Step 1: Main Models in 2026
Model 3 - Electric compact sedan. Price starts at $36,990. Range up to 363 miles. Ranked #1 "Most American Car" with 75% North American parts.
Model Y - Electric compact SUV. Long Range AWD does 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and 321 miles range. Ranked #2 "Most American Car" with 70% North American parts.
Model S - Flagship electric sedan. Price starts at $94,990. Range up to 410 miles. Has 670-hp or 1,020-hp Plaid version.
Step 2: Performance & Technology
Speed: Model S Plaid is one of the fastest cars with 1,020 horsepower.
Charging: Tesla has the largest EV charging network in North America - Tesla Superchargers.
Software: All Teslas get over-the-air updates. Basic features are free. Premium features like live traffic and streaming need a paid subscription.
Autopilot: As of Jan 2026, Basic Autopilot was replaced with Traffic Aware Cruise Control. Full Self-Driving is now $8,000 or a monthly subscription.
Step 3: What’s New for 2026
Model S: More range - 410 miles now. Better sound insulation. New "Frost Blue" color. Luxe package now includes FSD + 4 years maintenance.
Model 3: Base "Standard" trim returned. Physical turn signal stalk is back.
Model Y: Got a midcycle refresh with many upgrades.
Step 4: Sales & Production
2025 total sales: 1,636,129 vehicles
Q1 2026 deliveries: 358,023 vehicles - up 6% from last year
Total sold ever: over 9.24 million Teslas
Employees: 134,785 worldwide
Step 5: Maintenance & Service
No annual service needed. Just periodic checks for brakes, AC, tires, and filters.
Battery warranty: 8 years or 150,000 miles. Batteries lose about 1-2% range per year.
Service: Tesla does remote diagnosis first. Then sends a mobile technician if needed. They have 1,306 service centers globally.
Note: Tesla does NOT have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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