The 'godfather of EVs' says Tesla's new affordable models won't stop it losing ground to China

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Tesla Motors' Model Y Standard car is seen in this handout picture
Tesla unveiled the Model Y and 3 Standard, which cost $40,000 and $37,000.

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Not sold on Tesla's affordable EVs? Here are all the cheapest electric cars for sale in the US.

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Tesla Model Y Standard
Tesla unveiled the new Model Y and 3 Standard, which cost $39,990 and $36,990.

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Tesla's new 'affordable EVs' aren't actually all that affordable

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The Tesla Model 3 Standard
The Tesla Model 3 Standard

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Here are all the features Tesla stripped out to offer you its 'most affordable' models

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Tesla Motors' Model Y Standard car is seen in this handout picture
Tesla unveiled the cheaper Model Y and Model 3, starting at $39,990 and $36,990, respectively.

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Tesla reveals its long-awaited more affordable models: the $36,990 Model 3 Standard and $39,990 Model Y Standard

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The Tesla Model 3 Standard
The Tesla Model 3 Standard

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New teaser videos show Tesla has something up its sleeve

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A Tesla teaser is pictured.
Tesla posted two teaser videos on X, leading fans to speculate about new vehicle launches.

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I rented a Model Y for my first long-distance drive. I struggled with it for all the reasons people love the EV.

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The blue Tesla Model Y that the author rented.
The author rented a Tesla Model Y for her first long-distance drive from the California Bay Area to Los Angeles.

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Tesla's cars are starting to look pretty basic — and that's a problem

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a Tesla Model 3
Tesla released the Model 3 in 2017.

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Tesla shareholders are pressing Musk to release new models

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Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has teased a variety of new vehicles in recent months, including a self-driving Robotaxi and a revamped Roadster.

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I drove the 2024 Tesla Model 3. It's a big improvement from older versions, but the Model Y is still the better buy.

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The 2024 Tesla Model 3.

Andrew Lambrecht

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