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Tesla lowers Model 3 prices in Canada
Tesla has lowered the prices of two of its Model 3 variants in Canada. The price drop is an important one for buyers in British Columbia as it means the entry-level variant of the electric […]
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BC Government changes EV rebate program, Tesla Model 3/Y lose eligibility
The Government of British Columbia has introduced several changes to the CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate program, significantly impacting Tesla buyers as no models qualify for the rebate under the new rules. According to […]
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SpaceX discounts Starlink hardware in select Canadian provinces
SpaceX has introduced a “regional savings” program in Canada, providing substantial discounts on Starlink hardware for Canadians. This program is only available in select provinces, and is aimed at increasing the subscriber base in areas […]
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range now qualifies for full $7,500 EV tax credit in the US
Tesla has announced that the new Model 3 Long Range (LR) now officially qualifies for the full $7,500 Federal Electric Vehicle (EV) credit in the United States. Previously, only the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and Performance […]
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SpaceX to debut Starlink Mini dish that can fit in a backpack
SpaceX is set to debut a new Starlink Mini dish, a portable and affordable alternative to its current Starlink dish that will feature a compact, lightweight design that can be easily carried in a backpack. […]
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Polestar announces expansion into seven new markets and new sales model
Polestar is set to significantly expand its commercial and retail operations in 2025. The company announced plans to enter seven new international markets and adopt a new sales model in Europe. Polestar said on Monday […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck sales surpass combined totals of Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T in May
Tesla’s Cybertruck has already made up significant ground in the electric pickup truck market. We already know it was the best-selling electric pickup in Q2, despite deliveries only starting in earnest in Q1. Now new […]
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Tesla starts displaying Cybertucks in showrooms ahead of first deliveries
We can now say the Cybertruck Delivery Event is happening next week, and ahead of those first deliveries Tesla has started displaying the Cybertruck in showrooms. At least two Cybertrucks have been spotted in showrooms […]
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Tesla expands Cybertruck testing to Canada
Tesla has expanded its Cybertruck testing beyond the borders of the United States, with the first Cybertruck spotted this morning in Canada. The Cybertruck has been seen several times today driving around Quebec, less than […]
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Tesla to deliver 10 Cybertrucks on November 30: Javier Verdura
Tesla is preparing for what may be its biggest party ever, the Cybertruck Delivery Event. With the event less than two weeks away, we now know how many Cybertrucks will be delivered at Giga Texas […]
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Tesla removes Cybertruck resale clause, but will it come back?
Tesla appears to be having second thoughts about implementing a strict clause in their purchase agreement that would not allow early Cybertruck buyers to sell their electric truck within the first year of ownership. Last […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla offering free options to Model 3 Performance and Model X buyers in the US, but there’s a catch
Tesla has launched a new offer in the US in an attempt to get more customers eligible for the federal tax credit behind the wheel of a new Model 3 Performance or Model X All-Wheel-Drive […]
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Tesla uncovers Model 3 Highland for testing in the US
Tesla announced the new Model 3, known as Project Highland, in China last month. While there has been no definitive date given for a North American release, the automaker is now testing the vehicles in […]
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Tesla launches Model 3/Y wrap service in the US
Tesla has officially launched a vehicle wrap service in the United States. The service is being offered at two Service Centers in California, and is currently only available on new Model 3 and Model Y […]
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Tesla drops Model 3 and Model Y prices in the US to new lows
One week into the final quarter of the year and Tesla has lowered prices of the Model 3 and Model Y in the US, making their two most popular electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable than […]
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New Tesla Model 3 Performance appears in European certification documents, hinting at upgraded performance
A new version of the Tesla Model 3 Performance has appeared in certification documents for Europe. The new variant has a new motor identification letter, suggesting Tesla has upgraded the performance as part of the […]
Model Y News
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Tesla offers another low interest rate for Model Y buyers in the US
Tesla is again offering a low interest rate to Model Y buyers who finance their purchase in the US. This is the second time Tesla has enticed buyers with a low promotional interest rate in […]
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Chinese court fines social media influencer for claims made over Tesla Model Y crash
Tesla has been handed another legal victory in China, with a court issuing a fine against a social media influencer who had claimed a tragic accident that resulted in two fatalities and three injuries was […]
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Tesla increasing price of Solid Black paint option in the US next week
If you are thinking of buying a Model 3 or Model Y in Solid Black paint, you might want to pull the trigger sooner rather than later as Tesla is preparing to increase the price […]
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Tesla increases Model Y prices in US and China
Tesla has increased pricing for the Model Y in the US and China, one week after lowering prices for the electric SUV in Canada. The price increases affect only the Model Y Long Range variant […]
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Tesla Model Y Is Europe’s Best-Selling Car in September & for 9 Months of Year
The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling car in Europe in September, according to preliminary data. The electric SUV also retains its leadership in the region based on the results of the first nine months […]
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Model S News
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Tesla offering Model S/X buyers a discount or free Supercharging on trade-ins
Tesla is not done yet making its cars cheaper. It has started running a promotion that allows its customers to choose between a discount or free Supercharging in the US. The offer is only being […]
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Tesla reopens orders for the Model S and Model X Long Range in Europe
Tesla has reopened orders for the Long Range (LR) variants of the Model S and Model X in Europe. Until now only the Plaid variants of both of the flagship vehicles were available to order […]
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Tesla announces Model S and Model X pricing in China, deliveries to begin in Q2 2023
As expected Tesla announced pricing for the Model S and Model X in China on Friday, and it comes in quite a bit cheaper than what many were anticipating. Tesla announced the new pricing in […]
Model X News
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Tesla increases charging speeds for Model S and Model X owners in Europe [2022.24]
Tesla often includes hidden goodies in software updates that are not included in the release notes. Sometimes these can be minor updates, but other times they can be good “quality of life” improvements for owners. […]
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Tesla stops providing key fobs with new Model S and Model X deliveries
Ever since Tesla launched the Model S in 2012 and the Model X in 2015, both of the electric vehicles have come with key fobs as standard equipment, giving owners the option to carry around […]
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Tesla Model 3 rated the greenest EV, Hummer EV comes in last [Update]
According to Bloomberg Green’s Electric Car Ratings, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range is the greenest electric vehicle (EV) you can buy on the market today. At the other end of the spectrum, the massive Hummer […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX Now Has Over 400,000 Starlink Customers in Canada
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now providing high-speed satellite internet to more than 400,000 active customers across Canada, just three and a half years after the company first launched its service in Canada. This […]
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SpaceX quietly launches new Starlink residential antenna
SpaceX has quietly launched a new and upgraded version of its residential Starlink antenna, with the new design being a significant departure from that of the original Dishy McFlatface. While the new antenna retains the […]
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Alberta launches pilot program to bring Starlink internet to rural communities
The Alberta provincial government has picked SpaceX’s Starlink to launch a pilot program aimed at providing high-speed internet access to underserved rural communities. The pilot program is being launched as part of the government’s commitment […]
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FAA gives green light for SpaceX’s second Starship launch: What to expect
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX approval for the second launch of its Starship rocket, following an intensive review of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The upcoming liftoff is tentatively scheduled for this […]
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Elon Musk denies report of potential Starlink IPO
Elon Musk has taken to X to deny a report suggesting that SpaceX is actively considering an initial public offering (IPO) for its Starlink business as early as next year. The report came from Bloomberg, […]
Supercharger News
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Tesla installs 2,000th Supercharger stall in Norway
Tesla has reached another milestone in the expansion of its Supercharger network, this time in Norway, with the company celebrating the recent installation the 2,000th stall in the Nordic country. Tesla announced the milestone on […]
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First Tesla V4 Supercharger station in North America under construction in Oregon
After a flurry of activity in recent months to build out V4 Supercharger infrastructure across Europe, Tesla has started installing the first V4 station in North America in Oregon. The V4 Superchargers will not only […]
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Tesla begins construction of Vaughan Supercharger [Ontario]
Tesla has started construction of a new Supercharger in Woodbridge, in the city of Vaughan, Ontario. We first told you about the Vaughan Supercharger back in June when we uncovered plans submitted to the city […]
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Canada’s largest Tesla Supercharger now open in Richmond, BC
Teslas newest Supercharger in Canada is now open in Richmond, British Columbia. Not only is it the newest Supercharger, it is also the largest in the country, and we didn’t even know about it until […]