Tesla Ramps Production of Its ‘New’ Models at Giga Texas

Tesla unveils new affordable vehicles with key design changes — here's what drivers can expect

Tesla has unveiled more affordable variants of both the Model 3 and Model Y. And while the savings are a welcome addition to the company's available offerings, the dialed-back designs may leave some drivers wanting more.  As reported by Car and Driver, the electric vehicle giant announced the release of the "Standard" variants of two of its most popular vehicles in early October. The move allows Tesla the opportunity to better compete with more …

Tesla ramps production of its ‘new’ models at Giga Texas

Tesla is ramping up production of its ‘new’ Model Y Standard at Gigafactory Texas just over a week after it first announced the vehicle on October 7. Earlier this month, Tesla launched the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y “Standard,” their release of what it calls its affordable models. They are priced under $40,000, and although there was some noise surrounding the skepticism that they’re actually “affordable,” it appears things have been moving in th…

Tesla begins production of lower cost EV, with first customer deliveries imminent

Tesla's most affordable models are now being produced with dozens of finished vehicles spotted at factory, ready to head to customers. The post Tesla begins production of lower cost EV, with first customer deliveries imminent appeared first on The Driven.

Tesla’s October Shockwave: New EVs, Autopilot Upgrades, AI Shake-Up & Global Gambits

New Vehicles and Product Releases Tesla’s vehicle lineup is evolving rapidly. In late 2025 the automaker is rolling out a cheaper EV to broaden its market. Tesla confirmed it built “first builds of a more affordable model” in June 2025 and plans volume production in the second half of 2025 ts2.tech. Musk described the new car as basically a stripped-down Model Y crossover ts2.tech – likely with a smaller battery and fewer frills to hit the mid-$…

Tesla Begins Model Y Standard Production at GigaTexas

Tesla has started production of its Model Y Standard in Giga Texas, ten days after it launched the entry-level version of its best-selling SUV in the United States.