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Canada’s Chinese EV imports remain stalled with over 33,000 quota spots unused
Canada’s China EV quota tracker shows just 328 vehicles since September 1 and none in October, leaving 33,069 of 49,000 spots unused.
Tesla produces 7,000 Model Ys in one week at Giga Berlin
Tesla has built 7,000 Model Ys during a single week at Giga Berlin, reaching a new production milestone at the German factory that now supplies Canadian customers. The announcement came from Tesla Manufacturing on X, which […]
Today’s Best Deals on Accessories and Essentials: Canada & US (October 23)
Winter is on the way, so today’s roundup leans into cold-weather essentials for Tesla and EV owners: tire inflators, all-weather mats, backup power, dash cams and charging gear. Canadian deals are from Amazon.ca and priced […]
Tesla Hosting Electric Summon Halloween Events Across North America This Weekend
Tesla has announced a series of Halloween-themed events at its stores across Canada and the United States this weekend, giving families a chance to experience the automaker’s new Halloween Mode software update through interactive activities. […]
Tesla offering FSD demo drives at Superchargers in Canada
Tesla appears to be expanding beyond offering demo drives of its vehicles at Superchargers, with the company now highlighting Full Self-Driving (FSD) at stations in Canada. The unannounced event was sSotted by Tesla owner and enthusiast […]
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon Push Back on FCC Satellite-to-Phone Rule Changes
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have joined wireless industry group CTIA in challenging parts of a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal to expand satellite-to-phone services, as SpaceX pursues access to 80,000 US cell towers for Starlink Mobile. The companies raised concerns about interference, carrier control and the use of existing 5G frequencies. According to an official CTIA filing dated October 22, representatives met separately with advisers to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty on October 20. The group urged regulators to revise several provisions before moving forward. The discussions follow the FCC’s October 8 draft proposal to expand Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), which allows satellites to connect directly with ordinary phones using mobile carriers’ licensed frequencies. The proposal would open another 482 megahertz of spectrum, increasing the number of eligible bands from five to 13. CTIA specifically requested the removal of Time-Division Duplex (TDD) frequencies, including the 2.5 GHz and 3.45 GHz bands. The group argued these frequencies are technically unsuitable for satellite service and currently support wireless connectivity for more than 300 million users. At the same time, CTIA opposed replacing existing spectrum leasing requirements with agreements allowing satellite and terrestrial operators to share frequencies. It asked the FCC to preserve carrier consent, control and termination rights, while maintaining access to regulatory enforcement. Despite those objections, CTIA acknowledged that satellite connectivity could extend coverage into remote communities and areas affected by disasters. SpaceX has not publicly responded to the filing. The draft is scheduled for consideration at the FCC’s October 29 open meeting. The letters comes just days after the FCC approved SpaceX’s acquisition of Tristar’s AWS-3 spectrum, a move that would allow Starlink Mobile to challenge the major carriers in the U.S. Related Articles:
Cybertruck News
Texas City Explores Tesla Cybertruck Test for Police and City Departments
Another Texas city is weighing whether the Tesla Cybertruck could work as a police vehicle. Hutto City Council has directed staff to return with a cost breakdown for testing three Cybertrucks with its police force […]
Tesla now accepting Cybertruck trade-ins in Canada, but owners aren’t happy with the offers
Tesla has finally started accepting Cybertrucks as trade-ins in Canada, reversing a policy that previously left owners unable to trade their electric pickups toward a new Tesla. However, early trade-in offers suggest owners may not […]
Tesla made this change to the Cybertruck mirror caps to improve durability and cut costs
Over the past few weeks, Tesla Cybertruck lead engineer Wes Morrill has been sharing some of the many production improvements made to the electric pickup since its launch, revealing changes to everything from the battery […]
Tesla Improves Cybertruck Charging Curve With Improved 4680 Cells and Firmware
Tesla has quietly made improvements to the Cybertruck’s charging curve, thanks to multiple improvements to its in-house 4680 battery cells and the firmware that controls how the pack charges. The details come from Cybertruck lead […]
Model 3 News
Tesla winter driving guide for Canada: Range, charging and winter tires
Last updated: October 2026 Canadian winters can have a significant impact on your Tesla’s range, charging speed and driving performance. This guide covers everything from battery preconditioning and winter tires to Supercharging in freezing temperatures […]
Tesla Canada Executive Explains Why Model 3 Orders Are Paused Despite Unused EV Import Quota
Tesla Canada has shed more light on why it stopped accepting orders for two versions of the Model 3, while thousands of spots in Ottawa’s quota for China-built EVs still sit unclaimed. Writing on LinkedIn […]
Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive
Global Affairs Canada has responded to questions surrounding Tesla’s exhausted Model 3 import allocation, but stopped short of explaining why the automaker has paused orders in Canada despite more than 33,000 Chinese EV import spots remaining available. In an exclusive statement, the department confirmed with Drive Tesla it is consulting with automakers on how to distribute the remaining quota, but would not say whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. Global Affairs Canada responds On Monday Tesla stopped accepting new orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, both the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants, telling customers it has exhausted its allocation under Canada’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. Drive Tesla reached out to Global Affairs Canada to clarify whether the government has introduced limits on how many vehicles individual automakers can import. Spokesperson Rachael Dolan confirmed the department is reviewing how the remaining quota is distributed. “Global Affairs Canada is consulting with interested companies to optimize remaining quota availability and evaluate the quota’s implementation to inform a longer-term policy designed to catalyze new joint-venture investment on Canadian soil, with Canadian supply chains, and Canadian workers.” However, Dolan did not confirm or deny whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. “While we can provide information on overall volumes, we do not disclose the names of companies or details of any shipments, including anticipated quota use, due to commercial confidentiality considerations.” More than 33,000 import spots remain available Tesla’s decision to stop accepting orders comes despite Canada’s October 9 Export and Import Controls System (EICS) report showing 33,069 of 33,397 quota spots remain available. During the first six-month window, from March to August 2026, just 15,603 of the 24,500 available spots were claimed, with Tesla accounting for the majority. Under the government’s Notice to Importers 1168, import permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, with no publicly announced per-automaker cap. However, section 3.4.6 allows Global Affairs Canada to reserve portions of the quota to ensure equitable access, including for original equipment manufacturers. No such set-aside has been publicly announced. When will Model 3 orders resume in Canada? The uncertainty comes as Tesla’s Shanghai-built […]
Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing exhausted import quota despite over 33,000 spots remaining
Tesla has stopped accepting orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, claiming strong demand has exhausted its allocation under the federal government’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. However, the latest government figures tell a […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y Overtakes VW Golf as Germany’s best-selling Car in September 2026
Tesla’s Model Y overtook the VW Golf to become Germany‘s best-selling car in September 2026. In the same month, EVs accounted for 35 percent of new vehicle registrations. More drivers are going electric in Germany, […]
Tesla Model Y is the world’s best-selling EV in 2026, and it’s not even close
Tesla’s Model Y continues to dominate global electric vehicle sales in 2026, maintaining a substantial lead over its closest competitors despite growing competition from Chinese automakers. According to data compiled by CleanTechnica, the Model Y […]
Model Y L Launch Series delivery estimates slip to March 2027 in the U.S.
Tesla has extended the delivery timelines for the Model Y L Launch Series in the US. The online configurator now shows order placed today could be delivered as late as March 2027. In a post […]
Tesla winter driving guide for Canada: Range, charging and winter tires
Last updated: October 2026 Canadian winters can have a significant impact on your Tesla’s range, charging speed and driving performance. This guide covers everything from battery preconditioning and winter tires to Supercharging in freezing temperatures […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S Hits 3 Million Kilometres – Here’s What’s Been Replaced
Most drivers will never put a million kilometres on a car. Hansjörg Gemmingen has now done it three times over in his 2013 Tesla Model S P85+, reaching 3,000,000 km, or for our friends down south, 1,864,113 […]
Tesla FSD v14.2 Lite Begins Rolling Out to HW3 Model S and Model X
Tesla has started rolling out FSD v14.2 Lite to Hardware 3 (HW3) Model S and Model X vehicles, bringing the automaker’s latest generation of self-driving software to the older flagship vehicles for the first time. […]
Tesla Model S Reaches 1 Million Kilometres After Nearly a Decade as Kelowna Taxi
A Tesla Model S that has been operating as a taxi in Kelowna, BC since 2017 has officially reached one million kilometres, marking the end of nearly a decade of commercial service. The Model S, […]
Model X News
Tesla Canada Ordered to Pay $162,000 After Model X Catches Fire in Montreal
Tesla Canada has been ordered to reimburse insurer Intact $161,700 over a 2020 Model X that caught fire in Montreal, according to the Superior Court decision. During the proceedings, a Tesla employee suggested that vehicle […]
Tesla FSD v14.2 Lite Begins Rolling Out to HW3 Model S and Model X
Tesla has started rolling out FSD v14.2 Lite to Hardware 3 (HW3) Model S and Model X vehicles, bringing the automaker’s latest generation of self-driving software to the older flagship vehicles for the first time. […]
Tesla FSD V14 Lite for Model S and Model X could finally be coming soon
Tesla owners with older Model S and Model X vehicles may finally be close to receiving FSD V14 Lite, months after the software began rolling out to other Hardware 3 (HW3/AI3) vehicles. FSD V14 Lite […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX in Talks to Access 80,000 US Cell Towers for Starlink Mobile: Report
SpaceX is in talks with major US tower companies to gain access to as many as 80,000 cell sites for Starlink Mobile, following the company’s FCC approval to acquire Tristar’s AWS-3 spectrum. The towers would […]
FCC Approves SpaceX Deal for Tristar’s AWS-3 Spectrum to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Device Service
SpaceX has picked up another batch of wireless spectrum for its satellite-to-phone network, just weeks after striking a deal for low-band spectrum. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved SpaceX’s takeover of three unused AWS-3 […]
Elon Musk Says SpaceX Could Hit $500 Billion to $1 Trillion in Annual Recurring Revenue by End of 2027
Elon Musk has laid out an ambitious revenue projection for SpaceX, saying on the company’s third-quarter earnings call that it could reach between $500 billion (C$702.7 billion) and $1 trillion (C$1.41 trillion) in annual recurring […]
Starlink Mobile Tops 22 Million Monthly Users as SpaceX Eyes Becoming a Major U.S. Carrier
Starlink Mobile is growing quickly, with SpaceX saying that its satellite-to-phone service passed 22 million monthly users at the end of September, a 37% increase in just three months. The milestone was shared during the […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens 12-stall Kingston Supercharger [Ontario]
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Kingston, Ontario, adding 12 stalls at the Highway 15 exit from Highway 401. Tesla Charging announced the opening on X, bringing the station online roughly five months after […]
Tesla proposes first Northwest Territories Supercharger in Inuvik
Tesla wants to bring a Supercharger to the far northern reaches of Canada. The company has proposed to build a station in Inuvik, which if approved, would be the first Supercharger in the Northwest Territories.. […]
Tesla winter driving guide for Canada: Range, charging and winter tires
Last updated: October 2026 Canadian winters can have a significant impact on your Tesla’s range, charging speed and driving performance. This guide covers everything from battery preconditioning and winter tires to Supercharging in freezing temperatures […]