EV Daily | Tesla's 0% Financing for Model Y & 3 Boosts FSD, BYD Expands in North America
Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 8:00 am ET
1min read 【Tesla】
Tesla has reintroduced a 0% financing incentive for the Model Y and Model 3 in the US early in the quarter, requiring buyers to purchase the $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. This move aims to boost FSD's take-rate and compensate for the interest rate subsidy. The offer is for 72-month terms with 15% down and no fixed expiration date. Several rumors and expectations have emerged ahead of Tesla's 'We, Robot' event, including a potential Robotaxi with butterfly doors, a Tesla Robovan for group travel or deliveries, and discussions on integrating FSD with Tesla Semi trucks. The event highlights Tesla's focus on self-driving technology advancements.Tesla’s Wall Connector EV charging stations are on sale for Prime Day, starting at $420. Meanwhile, rumors of a new Tesla van build excitement alongside the anticipated Robotaxi reveal.
【BYD】
BYD is expanding in North America, aiming to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year and announcing its first manufacturing plant in the region by the end of 2024. It launched the Shark PHEV pickup in Mexico and plans to expand to Canada. Despite its success, BYD does not plan to sell passenger EVs in the US.
【Others】
ZEEKR is enhancing its European presence, launching the X and 001 EVs in Norway as part of its expansion. The company emphasizes a premium customer experience, offering low introductory financing and extensive charging network access.eBay plans to ban private sales of electric bicycles in the UK due to fire safety concerns, permitting sales only through eligible business sellers. This move aims to address safety but raises questions about its effectiveness.Ford targets Ram owners, offering up to $2,000 off to switch to the F-150 Lightning, amidst competition from GM and new electric models from Ram. The Lightning starts at $62,995, with a towing capacity of up to 10,000 lbs.Fiat's 500e and Subaru's Solterra now feature competitive lease deals, positioning them among the most affordable EV leases in the US. Both offer significant savings and purchase options post-lease. Minnesota's Red Lake School District has added two electric school buses with aid from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, emphasizing sustainability and education on Ojibwe traditions.Texas solar policies face criticism for bureaucracy, with widespread support for simplifying solar project approvals to boost the state’s leading solar energy status. Texans see solar as vital to economic and grid resilience.
Tesla has reintroduced a 0% financing incentive for the Model Y and Model 3 in the US early in the quarter, requiring buyers to purchase the $8,000 Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. This move aims to boost FSD's take-rate and compensate for the interest rate subsidy. The offer is for 72-month terms with 15% down and no fixed expiration date. Several rumors and expectations have emerged ahead of Tesla's 'We, Robot' event, including a potential Robotaxi with butterfly doors, a Tesla Robovan for group travel or deliveries, and discussions on integrating FSD with Tesla Semi trucks. The event highlights Tesla's focus on self-driving technology advancements.Tesla’s Wall Connector EV charging stations are on sale for Prime Day, starting at $420. Meanwhile, rumors of a new Tesla van build excitement alongside the anticipated Robotaxi reveal.
【BYD】
BYD is expanding in North America, aiming to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year and announcing its first manufacturing plant in the region by the end of 2024. It launched the Shark PHEV pickup in Mexico and plans to expand to Canada. Despite its success, BYD does not plan to sell passenger EVs in the US.
【Others】
ZEEKR is enhancing its European presence, launching the X and 001 EVs in Norway as part of its expansion. The company emphasizes a premium customer experience, offering low introductory financing and extensive charging network access.eBay plans to ban private sales of electric bicycles in the UK due to fire safety concerns, permitting sales only through eligible business sellers. This move aims to address safety but raises questions about its effectiveness.Ford targets Ram owners, offering up to $2,000 off to switch to the F-150 Lightning, amidst competition from GM and new electric models from Ram. The Lightning starts at $62,995, with a towing capacity of up to 10,000 lbs.Fiat's 500e and Subaru's Solterra now feature competitive lease deals, positioning them among the most affordable EV leases in the US. Both offer significant savings and purchase options post-lease. Minnesota's Red Lake School District has added two electric school buses with aid from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program, emphasizing sustainability and education on Ojibwe traditions.Texas solar policies face criticism for bureaucracy, with widespread support for simplifying solar project approvals to boost the state’s leading solar energy status. Texans see solar as vital to economic and grid resilience.
