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Tesla set to open up charging network later this year

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TESLA plans to make its Supercharger network available to all electric vehicle drivers later this year, after CEO Elon Musk revealed the company’s aims on Twitter. With more than 25,000 Supercharger points worldwide, all of which offer ultra-rapid charging speeds and cross-country travel, the network is a strategic one and often a benefit for Tesla drivers. Until now, only drivers of Tesla…

Tesla tops most searched-for car brands on Google

Tesla is most searched for brand on Google

THE Tesla brand is the most searched-for car brand on Google searches. The Elon Musk nameplate, which has revolutionised the UK’s interest in electric motoring, outscored the premium German manufacturers in the number of Google monthly search volumes, said Intelligent Car Leasing.  The Glasgow broker analysed the search volume data of 33 OEMs using the online SEO analysis tool ahrefs. Tesla was…

Gofor Finance secures 10-car Tesla fleet for Sharpfibre

Sharpfibre Tesla electric cars financed on business contract hire through GoFor Finance

EDINBURGH-based leasing broker, Gofor Finance, has completed a 10-car fleet deal for SME business Sharpfibre. The Essex company is a specialist fire protection contractor. The business has swapped from its hybrid cars into an all electric fleet.  The 10 Tesla Model 3s – nine Long Range and one Performance version – are on business contract hire over 36 months. Mileage is pooled…

Customers flock to place deposits for new Tesla Cybertruck

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TESLA’S new Cybertruck has gained more than 200,000 pre-orders from customers, having been launched just four days ago. The all-electric pick-up is expected to start around £40,000 when it goes on sale in the UK next year, though plenty of potential customers are putting their $100 deposit down already. Featuring a range of up to 500 miles on a charge, the Cybertruck…

Tesla Model 3 price rise squeezes up lease rentals

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REGISTRATIONS for electric vehicles may have shot up in August – up 377.5% year-on-year – but it seems Tesla’s Model 3 has followed suit. Prices have gone up to £35,000 basic list price as of Friday, September 13, 2019 – putting an additional £80 per month on a Tesla Model 3 PCH lease deal. Demand for the Tesla Model 3 has been…

Tesla Model 3 shocks UK sales charts

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Tesla has shaken up the UK car market to the extent that the Model 3 – its most affordable model – was the third most registered car in August. The electric saloon was listed as ‘Other’ by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ monthly figures, with more than 2,000 Model 3’s registered last month. To put that into perspective, the Model…