Tesla Unveils Marine Blue: A New Color Option from Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has introduced a new color option, Marine Blue, exclusively available at Gigafactory Berlin in Germany. This addition to the Model Y lineup brings the total number of colors to five, with four of them being colors offered in other markets. Marine Blue is the third shade of blue Tesla offers, alongside Deep Metallic Blue and Glacier Blue, which are available in other markets.
The price of Marine Blue is set at €1,300, matching the cost of Diamond Black and Stealth Grey. In contrast, Quicksilver and Ultra Red are available for double the price. This new color option is a testament to Tesla's commitment to innovation and customization, allowing customers to personalize their vehicles with unique shades.
Tesla has been praised for its advanced paint shop at Gigafactory Berlin, which has produced some impressive colors over the years. The company's focus on paint technology and color options has been a key factor in its success, as it continues to push the boundaries of automotive design.
The Autopilot Visualization Upgrade
Tesla has recently upgraded its Autopilot visualization, adding new features to enhance the driver's experience. The visualization now includes a wider range of objects and vehicles, such as ambulances, fire trucks, garbage trucks, school buses, European semi-trucks, golf carts, scooters, skateboards, strollers, street sweepers, three-wheelers, trailers, trains, and trams. This upgrade is crucial for manual operation and gives Tesla an edge over other companies in the industry.
Tesla's Dominance in Q3 EV Sales
Despite the expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit, Tesla dominated the sales figures for electric vehicles in the third quarter in the United States. However, the Cybertruck, a highly anticipated vehicle, fell short of expectations, with only 5,385 units sold in Q3. The main issue with the Cybertruck is its pricing, which has led to a decline in sales.
Tesla's Major Production Announcement at Giga Shanghai
Tesla has announced a major production ramp-up at its Chinese production facility, Giga Shanghai, in preparation for an even stronger Q4. The company delivered a record-breaking 497,000 new vehicles worldwide in Q3, with approximately half of those vehicles coming from Shanghai. This production boost signals Tesla's confidence in the demand for its vehicles in China and the Asia-Pacific region.
