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Since 2012, the lithium-ion batteries that power electric cars have gotten about 80% cheaper. But electric vehicles have gotten 85% more expensive.

Tesla’s new Shanghai plant near the existing Gigafactory will increase annual capacity by another 450,000 units, making it the ‘largest export hub’.

The Shanghai-based carmaker said its new US$7.6 billion NeoPark, in Eastern China, had started sample production of the ET5, its latest model, which is expected to hit the mainland market in September.

Tesla once again proved itself as the biggest player in the electric vehicle industry as the company's market share in the first quarter of the year was announced at 75 percent.

Tesla’s Shanghai factory is assembling 1,000 vehicles a day – just half of its output before the city’s latest Covid-19 outbreak – after resuming work this week

According to the NHTSA, Tesla has informed it about the recall, stating that the recall includes some 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 cars.

Buyers had 56 car brands to pick from with Tesla earning the most votes (32%), Toyota obtaining 19%, and BMW receiving 18%.

The Tesla Model S driver has been charged with hit-and-run and a $1000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest by the police.

As with most things right now, Tesla's most affordable car is only getting more expensive.

As with most things right now, Tesla's most affordable car is only getting more expensive.