Tesla Model 3 named Sweden’s Car of the Year for 2024

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Leading Swedish motoring magazine Teknikens Värld has announced that the Tesla Model 3 is the winner of its 2024 Car of the Year award.

As noted in a report from CarUp, the Tesla Model Y may very well become Sweden’s best-selling car model this 2024 once again, but the reengineered Model 3 sedan simply stands out so much.

Teknikens Värld’s findings:

  • As per Teknikens Värld, the Tesla Model 3 may not be the vehicle with the most bells and whistles. It may not even be the best vehicle on paper. However, the new Model 3 is such a refined and well-rounded vehicle that it completely blows the competition out of the water. 
  • This was the case when Teknikens Värld tested the BYD Seal against the new Model 3. As per the publication, the Seal “fell short of the Tesla on pretty much every point—but almost all cars do.”

Why the Model 3 won:

  • Following is the publication’s conclusions about the reengineered Tesla Model 3:
    • “With close to a record 79 points out of 100 in the rating compilation, the Tesla Model 3 is 2024’s highest-rated test car, and while it is the answer to the question of which new car to buy, it raises the question: How can the other car manufacturers still not have caught up with Tesla? The Model 3, which was already the market leader, with its substantial update became an even better car and that without becoming more expensive.”
    • “The Model 3 remains the benchmark in its class, not only in terms of practicality, but also in terms of price. It might not be the funnest new car you can buy, but when you factor in all the factors like charging network, app control, handling, and performance, it’s hard to argue against the Model 3. Now we’re just waiting for the roomier, more family-friendly Model Y to get the same updates.”

What about the Model Y?

  • Teknikens Värld awarded the Tesla Model Y as the third placer in its 2024 Car of the Year finalists, just behind the new Model 3 and the Volkswagen Golf.
  • While the publication noted that the Model Y is undoubtedly Tesla’s biggest seller, the vehicle still has some areas of improvement—most of which will likely be addressed in the all-electric crossover’s highly-anticipated update.

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Tesla starts rolling out another round of FSD free trials

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Tesla has rolled out a new round of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) free trials to some customers in North America. The program seems to be Tesla’s latest effort to promote its FSD (Supervised) system to as many customers as possible. 

Screenshots featuring the new round of FSD (Supervised) free trials were reported and shared on social media platform X. Interestingly enough, even customers who have an active FSD subscription are eligible for the new 30-day free trial program.

Tesla’s message:

Following is Tesla’s message to customers, as shared on X.

Your Full Self-Driving (Supervised) Trial starts now!

You’ve been granted a complimentary trial* of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) for your (vehicle) ending in XXX.

Under your supervision, Full Self-Driving (Supervised) can drive your Tesla almost anywhere. It will make lane changes, select forks to follow your navigation route, navigate around other vehicles and objects, and make left and right turns. You and anyone you authorize must use additional caution and remain attentive. It does not make your vehicle autonomous. Do not become complacent.

This trip will end on (date).

*If you have an active FSD (Supervised) subscription, 30 days of free Full Self-Driving capability will be added to your vehicle.

Why it matters:

It is steadily becoming apparent that FSD will end up being Tesla’s “killer app” of sorts, and just like the North American Charging Standard (NACS), which was adopted by most automakers in the region, the advanced driver-assist system could very well be licensed by other automakers when it fully matures. 

An unsupervised version of FSD will be powering Tesla’s Cybercab, the company’s first vehicle that is specifically designed for full autonomous driving.

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Tesla China is already starting its Q1 2025 push

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Tesla China has updated its promotions, offering a final payment discount for the Model Y and extending a zero-interest finance deal for qualified Model Y and Model 3 buyers in China.

Tesla China announced the new program in a post on its official Weibo account.

Discount details:

  • With the recently announced discount in place, Tesla China has implemented an RMB 10,000 reduction on the final payment for existing Model Y vehicles. 
  • The discount is effective from 8 am Beijing time on December 24, 2024. 
  • Eligible models are the Model Y Rear Wheel Drive and Model Y Long Range All Wheel Drive.
  • Inventory and showroom cars are included in the promotion. 
  • Customized vehicles, test drive units, or official second-hand cars are not included in the program. 

Financing deal extension:

  • Tesla China’s 5-year, zero-interest financing has been extended to January 31, 2025 as well. 
  • The financing deal is available for the Model Y RWD, Model Y Long Range AWD, Model 3 RWD, and Model 3 Long Range AWD. 
  • Customers who wish to take advantage of the 5-year, zero-interest financing are required to place a down payment of at least RMB 79,900. 

Context: 

  • Tesla China’s recent sales push is an update from a similar offer announced in November, which was due to end by December 31, 2024. 
  • The previous offer also included orders for customized vehicles, though the program had a strict delivery deadline of December 31, 2024.

Why it matters: 

  • These adjustments come amid reports that Tesla would be ramping up the initial production of an updated Model Y at its Shanghai factory in January 2025. 
  • The promotions may then be a way for the company to clear inventory before the updated Model Y hits the market.

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