Is Tesla Quitting the Car Business? My Take on Model S/X, Lease Changes, Epic Range Records & Must-Know Deals
Hey everyone, Dennis here from DennisCW! Welcome back to the blog. If you caught my latest stream, we dove into some wild Tesla headlines, deals, hacks, and viewer questions. From the buzz about Tesla "exiting the car business" to a mind-blowing 564-mile Model 3 range test, plus tips on tires, charging, and incentives—there's a ton to unpack. Let's break it down!
Tesla "Getting Out of the Car Business"? Don't Panic (Yet)
A recent post sparked panic: "Tesla is getting out of the car business," tied to the discontinuation of Model S and Model X (just 1.8% of sales). One viewer even considered canceling their Model Y order over resale and parts fears.
My thoughts: Tesla isn't ditching cars—they're pivoting. Model 3 and Y drive ~90% of volume and cash flow for Robotaxi and Optimus. Elon confirmed ongoing support for S/X via service, parts, and updates. Short-term worry? Nah. Long-term (5-20 years)? Possible shift, but volume sellers stay.
Resale holding strong so far. If you're buying, lock in now with my Tesla referral code for up to $1,000 off!
Lease Payments Rising—Act Fast!
Incentives are slim in early 2024:
- Model Y RWD lease: $550/mo
- AWD Premium: $649/mo
These are jumping tonight. Last year? Model 3 leases at $249/mo. Now? $449+. No more option credits or freebies (except 2.99% financing on Y).
Pro tip: Drop a $250 deposit to lock rates. Finance? Grab that referral savings. End-of-quarter might improve, but Q1 looks tough—no fire sales.
Selling your EV? Plug pays $3K-$5K more than dealers. Screenshots from viewers prove it!
New Tesla Charging Boom: Free Level 2 Everywhere?
Tesla Charging's business sites are exploding:
- Hilton LAX: 82 Wall Connectors
- Soo Lofts: 17
- Puremont Hillsdale (NJ): 20
- Brooklyn, NY: 20+
Perfect for travel—park, charge free (often), return to 100%. Businesses: DM me for Tesla-partnered installs (potentially free).
Epic: 564 Miles on a Stock Model 3!
YouTuber Bjorn hit 564 miles at 50 mph (136 Wh/mi efficiency). No mods, just hypermiling (AC off, etc.). Real-world? Expect 350-400 mi at 70 mph. Still insane for emergencies!
How's your range? Drop a comment.
Hack: $17 New Tires via Discount Tire
Turo host Ethan replaced a tire for $17 using road hazard certificates:
- Post-delivery: Inspect at Discount Tire/America's Tire.
- Buy $50/tire coverage.
- Damage? Free repair/replace (rebuy coverage after).
Saved me thousands on Model X. Nationwide locations—gold for Tesla owners.
Viewer Q&A & Shoutouts
- PPF? DIY with RapClub or OC Tin Solutions (Dennis deal).
- FSD Camera Nag? Jowua dock (promo: Dennis).
- Mats? 3W all-weather – 35% off w/ Dennis35.
- Tesla Corsa? We're there! Promo: Dennis.
Giveaway Recap: Tesla Bot Action Figure
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Final Thoughts
Tesla's evolving beyond cars, but deals exist. New? Grab my delivery checklist. Questions? Comment below!
Safe drives, Dennis
