Tesla has added a cheaper, simplified rear-wheel-drive Model 3 in Hong Kong and Macau, with entry prices of HK$205,000 and MOP252,000. The new trim is a regional lineup change, not a global price cut.
Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi service area has grown by about 9% to roughly 288 square miles, extending north toward Pflugerville. The map change expands where eligible riders can request trips, but it does not confirm unrestricted public Cybercab rides.
An Australian judge may let an independent expert inspect Tesla’s internal engineering platforms in a class action involving about 10,000 owners. The proposal concerns evidence collection—not a trial finding or a new vehicle safety remedy.
