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Rivian Sues Ohio Over Direct Sales Ban, Citing Tesla Exemption
Rivian has filed a federal lawsuit against the State of Ohio, challenging its partial ban on direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer argues that the law is not only outdated but also unjustly […]
Tesla Lands $2.7 Billion Megapack Deal with Georgia Power, Pending PSC Approval
Tesla has landed a massive US$2.7 billion contract with Georgia Power to deliver more than 3 gigawatts (3,022 megawatts) of battery energy storage powered by its Megapack technology. This deal, one of the largest of […]
Tesla China Sales in July: 67,886 cars
Tesla’s performance in the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market continued to soften in July, with the U.S. automaker delivering 67,886 vehicles from its Shanghai Gigafactory, a figure that represents an 8.4% decline year-over-year and […]
Tesla expands Austin robotaxi geofence for a second time
Tesla has expanded its Robotaxi service area in Austin for the second time since its initial launch in June, significantly extending coverage to the south of the city. The latest expansion adds an estimated 40 […]
Tesla Grants Elon Musk $29 Billion in Shares Amid Legal Battle Over 2018 Compensation Package
Tesla has awarded CEO Elon Musk a massive interim compensation package valued at approximately $29 billion, amid ongoing litigation over his disputed 2018 pay package. The new package, consisting of 96 million restricted shares, was […]
Miami Jury Finds Tesla Partially Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards Over $200 Million in Damages
A federal jury in Miami has ruled that Tesla must pay $200 million in punitive damages following a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system. The company was also ordered to pay part of an […]
Cybertruck News
Las Vegas Police Unveil Fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for Patrol Duty
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has officially rolled out its Tesla Cybertruck fleet, marking one of the most significant law enforcement technology upgrades in the country. The specialized vehicles, upfitted by UP.FIT, are […]
South Korean firm wins $300 million Tesla Cybertruck parts supply contract
Tesla is getting closer and closer to the start of Cybertruck production, and when it does some of the parts that will go into making the futuristic electric truck will come from South Korea. According […]
Tesla shares first look at Cybertruck production lines, still on track to begin production later this year
Tesla has provided an update on Cybertruck production with the release of their Q1 2023 shareholder deck this afternoon, and included a first look at the Cybertruck pilot production line at Fremont and the permanent […]
Cybertruck may begin deliveries at the end of Q3, according to Elon Musk
The dream of many Tesla fans to drive their own Cybertruck may become a reality in the third quarter of 2023, when the company may start to make the first deliveries, according to comments made […]
The majority of Cybertruck reservation holders don’t plan on cancelling [Survey]
Since Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, more than 1.5 million reservations have been made for the futuristic electric truck. Much has been said about how many of those will convert to actual buyers when […]
Model 3 News
Tesla recalls nearly 13,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S.
Tesla has issued a new recall affecting 12,963 vehicles across the United States, citing a defect in the electrical system that could cause a sudden loss of drive power. The recall involves specific 2025 Model […]
Tesla raises Model 3 prices in the US, no changes in Canada
While fans were preoccupied with the upcoming Cyber Rodeo, Tesla quietly raised prices last night on the Model 3 in the US. Unlike the previous price increase which affected all three variants, this latest one […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 were the best selling cars in the UK in March
The introduction of the Model Y to the UK helped propel the electric SUV to become the top selling car in the UK in March, even when taking into account internal combustion engine cars. According […]
Sales of electrified vehicles outnumber gas powered cars in France for the first time with the Model 3 leading the way
For the first time sales of new electrified vehicles has outnumbered that of gas-powered cars in France. The milestone occurred during the first three months of the year, where electrified vehicles (fully electric and hybrid) […]
Tesla increases price of Model 3 RWD by nearly $10,000 in Germany
On a day when you shouldn’t believe everything you read online, this story is actually true. Tesla has raised the price of the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive in Germany by nearly $10,000. According to an […]
Model Y News
Tesla and Oona Offer Free Year of Insurance Coverage for Model Y Buyers in the Philippines
Tesla has partnered with Oona Insurance Philippines to offer a full year of complimentary comprehensive insurance for new Model Y owners, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. One […]
Giga Shanghai produced 80,000 EVs in July; second highest ever Model Y production
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai has gone from strength to strength since it opened in 2019. Last month, the Chinese production facility rolled out 80,345 cars from its manufacturing lines, slightly less than the 80,365 it managed […]
NHTSA initiates special investigation into fatal Tesla Model Y crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a special investigation into a incident involving a Tesla Model Y colliding with a heavy truck, resulting in the death of the Tesla driver. The accident […]
Tesla brings back white interior option for Model Y in Canada, but only in existing inventory for now
Tesla has started reintroducing the white interior option for the Model Y in Canada. The option is so far only available on Model Y vehicles in existing inventory, but this is a good sign that […]
France records record BEV registrations in June, with Tesla leading the way
France set a new monthly record in battery-electric vehicles in June. The 33,280 BEV registrations in the month was a 52 per cent increase in year-over-year registrations and represented 65 per cent of overall ZEV […]
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Model S News
Tesla officially begins international deliveries of refresh Model S in Canada
Without much fanfare at all, Tesla has delivered the first refresh Model S cars in Canada with separate deliveries in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta. The first delivery actually took place over the weekend, where […]
Half a dozen Long Range Model S cars spotted in Vancouver at Tesla Richmond [Update]
We have so far received reports of refresh Model S cars arriving last week in Alberta in Calgary and Edmonton and also Oakville and Vaughan, Ontario. Noticeably absent from that list is Vancouver, which is […]
Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on Model S Plaid in quarter-mile battle [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid has been out on public roads for just over three months. During that time we have learned it is a stupidly fast car, able to reach 60mph in under 2 […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X can be hacked and stolen within minutes, OTA fix on its way
A security researcher has been able to develop a new bluetooth attack that allows him to clone a Tesla keyfob and steal a Model X within minutes. The hack was developed by Lennert Wouters, a […]
NHTSA still considering recall of Model S/X over eMMC touchscreen failures, expands scope
Even though Tesla last week announced a change to its policies regarding the memory chips (eMMC) on older Model S and Model X vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its investigation into the […]
Tesla updates trip planner to include Model 3 SR+, Model Y, and all new EPA ranges
It may have taken a few years, but Tesla has finally updated its Trip Planner by adding a couple of its vehicles, but also removing one. Earlier this week the automaker released a series of […]
SpaceX News
EchoStar Sells More Specturm to SpaceX in $2.6B Stock Deal, Accelerating Next-Gen Starlink Direct-to-Cell
SpaceX has expanded its already massive spectrum haul from EchoStar, announcing a new amended agreement that will see the company acquire EchoStar’s entire portfolio of unpaired AWS-3 licenses for roughly $2.6 billion in SpaceX stock, […]
Maersk to add SpaceX’s Starlink to its fleet of over 330 container vessels
Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, has inked a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring high-speed connectivity to its fleet of over 330 container vessels. The addition of the satellite internet is set […]
SpaceX highlights Starlink powered cellular service with new website
SpaceX has unveiled a new page on the Starlink website for its latest project – “Starlink Direct to Cell,” aimed at providing seamless access to text, voice, and data for LTE phones across the globe. […]
SpaceX challenges FAA report on Starlink debris risk, calls analysis ‘deeply flawed’
SpaceX has engaged in a dispute with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a report to Congress that raised concerns about the risk of Starlink satellite debris falling to Earth. The aerospace company alleges that […]
SpaceX faces lawsuit over alleged gender and minority pay discrimination
SpaceX is facing a lawsuit filed by Ashley Foltz, a SpaceX engineer, who alleges that she was paid significantly less than her male colleagues for performing a similar job. The lawsuit, filed as a class […]
Supercharger News
New 16-Stall Tesla Supercharger Under Construction in Mirabel [Quebec]
Tesla is continuing to expand its fast-charging network across Canada, with a new 16-stall Supercharger site now under construction in Mirabel, Quebec. Located at 18215 Boulevard de Versailles, the new station is part of Tesla’s […]
Tesla files plans to build largest Supercharger in Canada
Tesla has filed paperwork to build the largest Supercharger in Canada, a 24-stall station at Brampton’s Trinity Common Mall. According to the plans filed with the city in March, the chargers will be located in […]
Tesla’s Superchargers network grew by 34% YoY in Q1 2023
One of the barriers to entry for EVs for many people is charging, specifically public charging opportunities, because they are not as widespread. However, Tesla is changing that as it expands its public charging network. […]
Tesla begins construction on Surrey’s fifth Supercharger station [British Columbia]
It appears the Tesla capital of British Columbia is Surrey, as the city just outside of Vancouver is getting its fifth Supercharger station. Construction has started on a new station in the parking lot of […]
