Tesla Model Y and Model 3 top the list of most reliable EVs in China

October 30, 2022

By Gabe Rodriguez Morrison

Model Y and Model 3 top the list of most reliable EVs in China

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An EV reliability survey out of China listed the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 as two of the most reliable electric vehicles on the Chinese market.

The survey, conducted by 12365Auto, covered about 40 different EV models. Vehicles were ranked based on the number of buyer complaints per 10,000 units. On average, there were 19.2 complaints per 10,000 EVs in China.

According to the data posted by @Moneyball_R on Twitter, the Model Y scored the lowest number of complaints in the survey with only 2.22 complaints, while the Model 3 logged 2.7 complaints per 10,000 units.

Besides the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, the Geely Geometry E (2.3), FAW Hongqi E-QM5 (2.7) and Wuling Hongguang Mini EV (2.9) were also among the top 5 most reliable EVs in China.

According to the survey, the most unreliable EV in China is the Lixiang ONE with 41.8 complaints per 10,000 units. In second place is the BYD Han with 38.5 complaints. In third place is Another BYD model, the Dolphin with 37.8 complaints.

While Tesla has faced criticism for poor build quality in the United States, they are recognized for excellent build quality in China. Tesla is ahead of the competition in China according to the results of this reliability survey.

Notably, the Model Y topped the list since it is the best-selling SUV in China. According to EURO NCAP, the Model Y is also the safest vehicle ever tested.

In other Model Y news, Giga Berlin has started manufacturing the electric SUV in two new colors, with a potential third color coming to the US.

Q3 compliants per 10k units sold pic.twitter.com/HFMYxfsmJh
— Moneyball (@MoneybaII_R) October 21, 2022

Tesla Adds Interest-Free Payment Plan to Tesla Shop - FSD Payment Plan Next?

November 14, 2024

By Karan Singh

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Tesla has added payment plan options to its shop items for the first time. They’ve partnered with Klarna, a deferred payment provider, to spread the cost of items across multiple payments. For now, this appears to be limited to the Tesla Shop in the United States—no support for other regions quite yet.

Payment Options

Klarna’s primary payment option allows buyers to get 0% APR for 6 weeks, with 4 payments. The payment schedule is essentially one payment every two weeks for whichever product you buy - enabling you to buy now, and pay later with 0% financing.

For example, the payment schedule for the $420 Wall Connector is evenly divided into four portions. Of course, you’d also have to pay for shipping and taxes, both of which will be included in your first payment.

	Payment 1	Payment 2	Payment 3	Payment 4
Amount	$105	$105	$105	$105
Payment Due	Day of Purchase	Week 2	Week 4	Week 6

For some of Tesla’s more expensive Shop options - like the Cybertent, this could be a fantastic means for some owners to pick up something more expensive without having to worry about interest charges on their credit card.

Klarna also offers some other payment schedules, which do have interest. While these are far more expensive and are more like credit cards, they still provide buyers a means to buy now and pay over time. These are all open loans as well, so you can pay them down at a faster rate, thereby reducing the overall interest.

Payment Schedule	Payment Rate	Interest Rate
6 Months	Monthly	7.99% to 33.99%
12 Months	Monthly	7.99% to 33.99%

FSD Payment Options?

We’d love to see an equivalent payment option available for Tesla’s FSD purchase, which is currently $8,000, even if it's bought after the vehicle purchase. The high upfront cost is likely one reason why Tesla’s FSD subscription is so popular.

It’s likely that purchasing FSD is much more popular at the time of vehicle purchase, as owners can roll the cost of FSD into their financing rather than paying the full $8,000 later on.

IPO Filing

Interestingly enough, along with today’s news that Klarna is working with Tesla, Klarna has also filed for an IPO in the United States. It is one of the first financial tech (FinTech) companies to file for an IPO in 2025 and, interestingly, one of the first European companies to conduct an IPO in the United States.

For those who trade in the financial sector, this will be one to watch—Klarna was valued at around $46 billion in 2021 and is now valued at approximately $15 billion. Partnering with a large and well-known brand like Tesla could uplift Klarna, but that’s all financial speculation.

A Look at Tesla's Beach Buggy Racing Leaderboards – Supercharger Edition

November 13, 2024

By Karan Singh

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Earlier this year, Tesla released a update for its Beach Buggy Racing 2 game in update 2024.20, which brought a new leaderboard feature to the game.

Grab your wheel, and step on the accelerator, because it's time to take a look at Tesla’s updated Beach Buggy Racing 2 – Supercharger Edition.

Supercharger Leaderboards

Tesla introduced Supercharger Leaderboards to the game, which means anytime you’re at or near a Supercharger site, you can open up Beach Buggy Racing, and compete against other real people in a local leaderboard. Leaderboard are time-based, so that you’re able to compete against other drivers even if there’s no one else currently at the Supercharger.

Leaderboards are available for each track and are location specific, meaning that all Supercharger locations have their own unique leaderboard.

When you arrive at a Supercharger Tesla will prompt you to play Beach Buggy Racing and take a stab at the Leaderboards, but you don’t actually need to be charging to play. All the game requires is that your vehicle is physically at the Supercharger location.

So far, there are no global leaderboards, but competing with fellow Tesla owners at your local Supercharger offers a fun way to pass the time during a 15-minute charge.

Vehicle Colorizer

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One lesser known feature of Beach Buggy Racing is that changing your vehicle’s on-screen color through Tesla’s Colorizer will also change the way your vehicle looks in Beach Buggy Racing. It’s a neat little easter egg, but it's all the small details that count. The paint style options apply as well – so Solid, Matte, and Metallic also all reflect in the game.

How to Play Beach Buggy Racing

There are a few ways to play Beach Buggy Racing, and Tesla has thought of everything for this specific game.

You can open up the game from Tesla Arcade when the vehicle is in Park. You have three control options – using the touchscreen, using a Bluetooth or USB controller, or using your vehicle’s steering wheel.

If you’re using the steering wheel, keep in mind that unless you’ve got a Cybertruck with Steer-by-Wire, your actual wheels will also turn. This can add some flat spots to your tires if you play excessively. We recommend using a controller or the touchscreen. Keep in mind that if you’re playing with the vehicle’s steering wheel, you actually use the Brake pedal to accelerate, not the real accelerator pedal.

The author recently took first place at the Leaderboards for the Supercharger in Scarborough, so if you’re in Toronto anytime, feel free to challenge my score! If you’re a leaderboard holder, come let us know where you took first place in the forums.