A dozen reports from drivers prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open a probe.

US Regulators Probe Tesla for Steering Issues in Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently conducting an investigation into Tesla after receiving twelve reports regarding steering problems in the 2023 model year Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. In response to drivers’ complaints of either being unable to steer their vehicles or experiencing a loss of power steering, the agency has initiated a preliminary evaluation (PE). “Five reports indicate an inability to control the vehicle. An additional seven reports indicate a loss of power steering, which resulted in increased efforts to control the vehicle,” NHTSA said. “The…

The rear-wheel drive model was qualified for half that amount after the US changed its tax credit guidelines.

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Tesla Model 3 Qualifies for Maximum $7,500 Tax Credit

Adarsh V.KJune 3, 23Automobiles, EV, Model 3, Tax Credit, Tesla

Tesla has made changes to its website, allowing customers in the US to receive the full federal tax credit of $7,500 for purchasing a Model 3, regardless of the model they choose. This includes the rear-wheel drive, long range, and performance versions. The same tax credit is also available for those purchasing the all-wheel, long-range, or performance Model Y. In March, the U.S. government released revised guidelines for electric vehicles to qualify for a $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit to comply with the rules of the Inflation Reduction Act…