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Canada Clears Tesla in iZEV Rebate Investigation, $43M Payment Unfrozen
Transport Canada has concluded its investigation into Tesla’s $43.2 million in rebate claims under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, finding no evidence of fraud. The probe, launched after Tesla filed 8,653 claims over […]

Tesla Robotaxi expanding to more areas in Austin this weekend; soon to debut in the Bay Area
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the Robotaxi service is expanding to more areas in Austin this week. He added that riders will soon be able to use the taxi platform in the Bay Area, […]

Tesla Semi Shines in ArcBest Trial, Beats Efficiency Estimates
ArcBest, an Arkansas-based logistics company, has put the Tesla Semi truck through its paces, and the verdict is that the electric truck “generally” matched its diesel-powered counterparts in performance. It also won the admiration of […]

Polestar 4 awarded a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP
The Polestar 4 is the latest Polestar to receive a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The NCAP, which has been testing new vehicle entrants to the European market since […]

Starlink gets over the last regulatory hurdle in India
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre has granted Starlink a licence to launch commercial operations in the country, bringing an end to an almost three-year-long process for the space company. SpaceX first applied […]

SpaceX Valuation at $400 Billion in New Share Sale
SpaceX is set to reach a valuation of US$400 billion through a new share sale, a deal that would make it the most valuable private company in U.S. history. The transaction would place SpaceX alongside […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla discontinues Cybertruck RWD just months after launch
Tesla has quietly discontinued the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), removing it from the online configurator in the United States less than six months after it debuted. At US$69,990 before incentives, or $62,490 with […]

Tesla Cybertruck deliveries begin for non-employees
The moment Cybertruck reservations holders have been waiting for has finally happened. On Thursday Tesla delivered the first Cybertruck to a non-employee, marking a milestone over four years in the making. However, despite the anticipation […]

Tesla starts assigning Cybertruck VINs to non-employees
The first Cybertruck deliveries to non-employees are about to begin. Dozens of Foundation Series reservation holders with no connection to the company have started being assigned VINs (Vehicle Identification Numbers), one of the final steps […]

Tesla releases video highlighting Cybertruck’s key features
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally starting to get into the hands of customers, and the automaker is doing everything to promote it. Tesla has released a short video showcasing the selling points of the futuristic looking […]

Tesla Cybertruck to join Vegas Loop fleet
The Tesla Cybertruck has finally entered production, and soon the electric pickup truck will be part of the Vegas Loop fleet of vehicles. The Vegas Loop is a system of tunnels underneath Las Vegas built […]
Model 3 News

Tesla to Hike Model 3 and Model Y Lease Prices in U.S. Starting September 21
Tesla has announced it will raise lease rates in the United States later this month, giving prospective buyers a limited window to lock in current terms. Starting September 21, monthly lease costs will increase by […]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Spotted in France [Update]
A Project Highland Tesla Model 3 has been spotted in France. It seems the testing of the updated car on the roads of Europe is ramping up, as previously, test mules were seen in Spain […]

Tesla tests Project Highland Model 3 in Germany
Tesla has been testing the new version of the Model 3, referred to internally as Project Highland, on public roads in the US and most recently in China. The company’s testing regime has now expanded […]

Tesla lowers price of powered trunk retrofit in China, but still no sign of it coming to North America
Tesla owners in China without a powered trunk can now get the official retrofit for less money. While the price has been lowered in China, there is still no sign of the official retrofit coming […]

Tesla lowers Model Y prices in China, offers new subsidy for Model 3
Tesla has lowered prices on two variants of the Model Y in China on Monday, and while the automaker didn’t lower prices on the Model 3, they did introduce a new insurance subsidy. According to […]
Model Y News

Tesla begins first customer Model Y deliveries in India
Tesla has officially begun delivering vehicles to customers in India, marking a milestone moment for the automaker as it expands into one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. The handover took place in Mumbai on Monday, […]

Tesla launches Model Y Gemini Dark Wheels, but only in the US
Tesla has brought their Model Y Gemini Dark Wheels to North America, after first launching them in China last year. However, as with many other recent changes to the Model Y, these new wheels and […]

Tesla Slashes Model Y and Model 3 Price in Australia for the Third Time in Two Months
Tesla has slashed prices of the Model Y and Model 3 in Australia, marking the third price reduction down under for the EVs in the last two months. According to an update to the Design […]

Tesla appears ready to launch Model Y Metallic Shadow wheels in North America
Tesla looks like they are getting close to launching the Model Y Metallic Shadow wheels and wheel covers in North America. The darker wheels were first launched in China last year, and could mean some […]

Tesla phases out HW3 as Giga Berlin starts Model Y production with HW4
Tesla has finally started production of the Model Y at Giga Berlin with the latest Hardware 4.0 (HW4) self-driving computer and updated cameras, brining all of the automaker’s factories around the world to the same […]
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Model S News

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 […]

Modified Tesla Model S Plaid hits 216mph (347km/h) [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid is advertised as having a top speed of 200mph (321km/h), however the top speed is currently software locked and limited to 175mph (281km/h) when in Track Mode. No one knows […]

Tesla owner hits 1 million miles (1.609 million km) in his 2013 Model S
The miles keep racking up for Hansjörg Gemmingen and his 2013 Model S P85+. After crossing 1,000,000 kilometers (621,371 miles) on November 28, 2019, it has taken Gemmingen less than three years to cross the […]
Model X News

Tesla Model X sinks to the bottom of the ocean at marina in Spain
Elon Musk has said Teslas can float for a short period of time. We have certainly seen some evidence of that in areas ravaged by floods. However this Tesla owner is probably hoping his Model […]

Tesla Model X Plaid quarter mile record: 9.83s @ 146.68mph
A Tesla Model X Plaid is a large, heavy, family-hauling SUV, but it is also one of the fastest production cars on the road that can make most gas-powered supercars look slow. In an unofficial […]

Elon Musk admits Tesla “dropped the ball” with the Model X refresh production ramp, reveals reason for current delays
For the better part of ten months Tesla didn’t deliver a single brand new Model X after shutting down and retooling the production lines in December 2020 for the refresh design. Even since the first […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX Marks 300th Starlink Launch with Successful Vandenberg Mission
SpaceX has reached a major milestone in its satellite internet program, completing its 300th Starlink launch with another batch of satellites sent into low Earth orbit. The mission, conducted on Saturday, September 13, lifted off […]

Israel Explores SpaceX Starlink for Emergency Internet Backup Amid War Concerns
Israel’s Ministry of Finance and Communications said it is exploring the possibility of using Starlink satellite communications to maintain the country’s internet connection in the event of potential disruptions or power outages caused by a […]

SpaceX Officially Launches Sales of Starlink Mini Kit
SpaceX has officially started sales of its Starlink Mini Kit. The new compact size kit will make it possible to access the internet anywhere, with a minimum amount of equipment. Starlink sent out emails to […]

SpaceX’s Starbase Investment in South Texas Wins Praise From County Judge
SpaceX’s multibillion-dollar investment in Starbase in South Texas has received praise from a county judge. The company creates jobs, develops local communities and schools, and has brought in tourism. Cameron County shared the latest Starbase […]

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 […]
Supercharger News

Tesla Supercharger map update for September 2025
Tesla has rolled out another round of changes to its Canadian Supercharger map. The September 2025 update shows a significant shuffle, with several planned ‘in development’ locations removed while others have been added or reinstated, […]

Tesla Supercharger under construction in Delta [British Columbia]
Tesla has quietly started construction of a new Supercharger in Delta, British Columbia. This will be the third Supercharger station for the City of Delta, located just south of Vancouver. Despite no indication on Tesla’s […]

Tesla launches Supercharger contest – visit the most stations and win a prize
Tesla has launched a new competition for its owners, offering up a mystery prize to the person who visits the most Supercharger stations over the next month and a half. Visiting as many Supercharger stations […]

Tesla building 20-stall Supercharger in Niagara Falls [Ontario]
Tesla is currently building a new Supercharger station in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the second station in the city. The construction was first spotted late last month by Drive Tesla reader @apingue10, who shared these pictures […]