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Tesla gives update on delayed Superchargers in Canada, 7 sites opening this month
Tesla has provided a significant update on the status of Superchargers under construction in Canada, with the company saying seven sites will open over the next three and a half weeks. The update comes as […]

German Retail Giant Rossmann Cuts Ties with Tesla Over Elon Musk’s Political Leanings
German retail giant Rossman has announced it is cutting business ties with Tesla. The former had been electrifying its operations but will no longer add Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet, with the company […]

Rivian Reports Mixed Q2 2024 Financial Results
Rivian has reported its second-quarter financial results for 2024, and they paint a mixed picture. Despite widening losses, Rivian remains optimistic about its future, bolstered by new strategic partnerships and cost-cutting measures that are expected […]

Tesla Added to Another Government Procurement List in China
Tesla cars have been included on government procurement lists in more Chinese provinces. This time, Model Y has been approved for purchase in the eastern province of Fujian. The news comes a few weeks after […]

US Set to Ban Chinese Software in Autonomous Vehicles Over Security Concerns
The United States is gearing up to introduce a new regulatory measure aimed at barring Chinese-made software in autonomous vehicles operating within its borders. The move is being driven by growing national security concerns, and […]

Elon Musk cancels Tesla partnership with Costco in Taiwan [Update]
Tesla has found an unlikely new partner in Taiwan, as the automaker has teamed up with Costco to help sell its electric vehicles (EVs). The partnership is for a limited time, and doesn’t include a […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla launches Cybertruck leasing in Canada with $0 down
Tesla has officially launched leasing options for the Cybertruck in Canada. Customers can now lease either the All-Wheel Drive or the Cyberbeast variant with no money down, a range of term lengths, and with three […]
Model 3 News

Tesla submits homologation application for Model 3 and Model Y in India
Tesla has taken another significant step toward entering the Indian market. The company has started the homologation process for the Model 3 and Model Y to ensure compliance with India’s safety and emission standards ahead […]

Tesla Model 3 spotted testing possible new cameras and sensors
A Tesla Model 3 has been spotted near the automaker’s headquarters testing an interesting setup of cameras and sensors. Driving around the Bay Area in California, it is not uncommon to spot test vehicles out […]

Tesla offering buyers 1 year of free Supercharging in attempt to reach 500K Q4 deliveries [Update]
Despite a two-month shutdown of its Fremont facility earlier this year, Tesla has maintained its annual guidance of 500,000 vehicle deliveries for 2020. To reach that goal, the automaker needs to deliver about 182,000 vehicles […]

Tesla Model 3/Y taillights stay on after exit after recent software update
Tesla has implemented a small but important safety feature for Model 3 and Model Y owners which went undocumented in a recent software update. Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, Tesla vehicles essentially turn off […]

Tesla Model 3 82kWh battery pack confirmed by California Clean Fuel Reward website
When Tesla officially announced the refresh 2021 Model 3 in October, all three variants saw a big range increase. The biggest benefactor was the Long Range (LR) variant which could travel 50km (31 miles) further […]
Model Y News

Tesla brings regular Model Y to North America, ends Launch Series sales
Tesla has officially introduced the regular version of the new Model Y to the North American market, with sales of the Launch Series ending at the same time. While the new Model Y is now […]

Tesla to build first complete Model Y at Giga Texas within days
Construction at Giga Texas began in July 2020, even before Elon Musk officially announced the location of the next Gigafactory. One year later and a major milestone is about to take place in Austin. The […]

Tesla dominated global EV sales in June and claims top spots in first half of 2021
Tesla has had an impressive year so far, breaking delivery records in the first and second quarters. Those strong sales have helped propel the automaker to the top of the global electric vehicle (EV) sales […]

Tesla Model Y supply for Q4 nearly sold out as delivery wait times slip to December
Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y in the US so many times in 2021, it has been difficult to keep track of them all. The most recent price increase last week set […]

Tesla considering 12V lithium-ion replacement batteries for older vehicles
Elon Musk is looking into the idea of replacing older 12-volt lead-acid batteries that were standard in older Teslas with a new 12-volt lithium-ion battery. The revelation came on Twitter after Drive Tesla reader Rich […]
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Model S News

First retrofit of HW3.0 goes to a lucky Model S owner in California
It appears as though Tesla has officially started retrofitting their vehicles with the new Hardware 3.0 computer that will one day allow the vehicle to be fully autonomous. Sofiaan Fraval, owner of a 2018 Model […]

Tesla Model S filmed at Nürburgring race track
You’ve probably heard of the current battle between Tesla and Porsche after it was announced that the new Porsche Taycan EV had set a lap record at the famed Nürburgring race track in Germany last […]

Tesla Model X drives through flooded street with ease
Back in 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out this tweet, stating that the Model S can actually make a half-decent boat if necessary, although not recommended. We *def* don't recommended this, but Model S […]
Model X News
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Amazon to launch first Kuiper satellites on April 9 to take on SpaceX’s Starlink
Amazon is preparing to launch the first batch of operational satellites for Project Kuiper on April 9, which aims to build a global broadband network powered by more than 3,200 satellites in low-Earth orbit. The […]

SpaceX reveals Starlink has received over 500,000 orders as it successfully launches another 60 satellites into orbit
SpaceX revealed on Tuesday that Starlink has already received more than 500,000 orders for their satellite internet service. The figure was announced by SpaceX operations engineer Siva Bharadvaj during coverage for the launch of the […]

Starlink license modification for more low-earth orbit satellites approved by FCC
SpaceX’s Starlink has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate more of its satellites in a low-earth orbit. The FCC approved the modification to Starlink’s license in a document posted to its […]

Elon Musk to host Saturday Night Live (SNL) on May 8 with musical guest Miley Cyrus
This weekend, NBC announced that the Tesla CEO Elon Musk would host Saturday Night Live on May 8. The musical guest that week on SNL will be Miley Cyrus. https://twitter.com/nbcsnl/status/1386033593772826624 Musk is the first non-entertainment […]

SpaceX wins $2.9BN NASA contract to build moon lander
SpaceX got a major boost on Friday. NASA selected the company to build a lander that will help bring humans back to the moon. The contract, worth $2.9 billion, will see SpaceX develop and built […]
Supercharger News

Tesla planning Supercharger with CyberCanopy in Roswell, New Mexico
Tesla is planning a very unique Supercharger station in Roswell, New Mexico. Unlike standard installations, this site will be equipped with a Cybertruck-inspired ‘CyberCanopy’ integrating renewable energy and advanced lighting, while also subtly paying homage […]

Tesla updates Find Us map to include Body Shops
Tesla has made a small update to the Find Us map on their website. Along with showing the locations of Stores and Galleries, Service Centers, Superchargers, and Destination Chargers, it also now shows Body Shops. […]

Tesla updating referral program to get rid of referral links and incentivize in-person referrals: Report
One of the perks of being a Tesla owner is the ability to earn referral awards. Most recently those referral awards have been in the form of free Supercharger credits, but in the past they […]

Ultium Charge 360: GM’s attempt to simply the EV charging experience
One of the biggest advantages Tesla has over the competition is its expansive Supercharger network. General Motors (GM) is eager to catch up, announcing a new product today called Ultium Charge 360. Described as a […]