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Tesla officially launches ‘Model Y’ rear-wheel drive model in Korea
Tesla Korea announced on the 14th that it has officially launched the rear-wheel drive (RWD) based ‘Model Y’ in Korea. Model Y is Tesla’s mid-sized electric SUV, and the newly launched RWD model has a maximum driving range of 350km according to the Korean certification standard. The time to reach 100km/h from a standstill is 6.9 seconds, the top speed is 217km/h, and the price is in the 60 million won range.
Model Y offers more space and various features while using the same platform as Tesla’s representative model, Model 3. For example, Model Y can choose a 7-seater option, and folding the rear seat can secure up to 1,900 liters of cargo space. In addition, Model Y comes standard with Tesla’s advanced safety system, autopilot, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, etc.
Model Y is already a popular model in the US and China, and is expected to lead the electric car market in Korea as well. Those who want to purchase Model Y can make a reservation on the Tesla Korea website.
Tesla opens its Supercharger network to other car companies
Tesla said it plans to open its Supercharger network to other car companies. The Supercharger network is an electric car charging station that Tesla has built around the world, and currently operates about 27,000 chargers. The Supercharger network was only available for Tesla vehicles, but now other companies’ electric vehicles will also be able to charge.
This decision was mentioned by Tesla’s founder and CEO Elon Musk since last year, with the aim of promoting electric car distribution and eco-friendly transportation. Musk recently wrote on Twitter, “We want to share our Supercharger network with other companies. We don’t have this exclusively.”
Accordingly, some car companies such as Ford, Stellantis, Volkswagen have already agreed to join Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US. In Korea, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors are also negotiating to use Tesla’s Supercharger network.
Tesla reveals Cybertruck seats and testing process
Tesla revealed the seats and testing process of its new electric pickup truck, Cybertruck. Cybertruck has been attracting a lot of attention since it was first unveiled in 2019, and is scheduled to be released in 2022. Cybertruck boasts powerful performance and durability, and attracts attention with its unique design and features.
Tesla recently posted a video of Cybertruck’s seats and testing process on its YouTube channel. The video shows how Cybertruck’s seats are made, what materials and technologies are used, what quality tests they go through, etc. It also shows how Cybertruck’s seats work in various environments and situations.
The video shows that Cybertruck’s seats are not made of leather or similar materials, but mesh and foam. This is to control the internal temperature of Cybertruck and increase the comfort and safety of passengers. Also, Cybertruck’s seats are resistant to impact and friction, and can also resist water and contaminants.
Tesla is conducting various tests to make Cybertruck’s seats. The video shows how the seats react to heat, humidity, ultraviolet rays, etc., how they change over time, how they perform collision tests with human models, etc. These tests are to ensure that Cybertruck’s seats have the best quality and performance.
Source: YouTube ‘Tesla’ channel
Tesla achieves 16th place in global sales with Model 3
Tesla’s Model 3 ranked 16th among the most sold cars in the world. Model 3 is Tesla’s popular electric sedan that started selling in the US in 2018. Since then, it has been launched sequentially in other regions and has become very popular worldwide.
Model 3 is a model that provides Tesla’s innovative technology and design at an affordable price, with high performance, high efficiency, and high safety. Model 3 can travel up to 568km on a single charge, and it takes 3.1 seconds to reach 100km/h from a standstill. In addition, Model 3 comes standard with Tesla’s autonomous driving feature autopilot, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, etc.
Model 3 sold a total of 439,760 units worldwide in 2020. This is the 16th highest sales volume among all car types, and the highest sales volume among electric cars. Model 3 also holds the record for the highest sales volume of electric cars ever. More than 800,000 units have been sold so far, surpassing the Nissan Leaf, which became the best-selling electric car.
Model 3’s success has also had a great impact on Tesla’s market share and stock price. Tesla currently accounts for about 20% of the global electric car market and has the highest market capitalization among car companies. Tesla’s stock price has been rising since last year and is currently trading at around $300.
Model 3 is expected to continue to lead the trend of the electric car market in the future. It has already become the most popular electric car in the US and China, and demand and awareness are increasing in other regions as well. Those who want to purchase Model 3 can make a reservation on the Tesla website.
Source: Car FiguresForbesLiCarCo