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Tesla issues OTA recall for a PWS issue that has already been fixed
Tesla has issued a new recall on Friday for a problem with the pedestrian warning system (PWS) in nearly 7,000 vehicles in Canada and the United States. As with most of Tesla’s recalls lately, it […]
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India unveils new policy to slash EV import duties
India has finally introduced a new policy that will significantly lower import taxes for electric vehicles (EVs), but only under specific conditions. Under the new policy, automakers must commit to an investment of at least […]
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Volkswagen Sets 2027 Launch for Budget-Friendly ID.1 EV
Volkswagen has announced the launch date for the ID.1, its most affordable electric vehicle (EV) yet, and it won’t be hitting the streets until 2027. The announcement came during Volkswagen’s annual press conference, where the […]
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Third-party Tesla extended warranty in Canada expands suspension coverage to include control arms and more
CBI & Finance offers a third party extended warranty program for Tesla owners in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Recently, the company has updated its coverage items to include more suspension parts that […]
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Tesla to make finding a trailer-friendly Supercharger stalls much easier
Tesla owners who tow will soon find it much easier to find a trailer-friendly Supercharger station, thanks to an upcoming update to the in-vehicle user interface (UI). Tesla had the foresight to start building out […]
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Tesla May Start Semi Production at Giga Berlin Later This Year
Tesla is committed to its Giga Berlin expansion plan. According to Elon Musk, the factory may start producing Tesla Semi, possibly before the end of 2024, and it would make a lot of sense to […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla begins installing redesigned Cybertruck aero covers
Tesla has started installing new and redesigned aero covers on Cybertrucks, nearly six months after the company stopped including them on new deliveries. Back in late January Tesla started delivering Cybertrucks to new owners with […]
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Introducing the world’s first Cybertruck shoe
You might remember this picture of Tesla CEO Elon Musk sporting a pair of Cybertruck shoes. Turns out the image what fake, and the shoes didn’t really exist. But that gave WF3D, a YouTube channel […]
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Tesla is now hiding easter eggs within easter eggs
Tesla is well known for their easter eggs – surpruises hidden within the car which are activated by a series of button presses or menu activations. The latest one to be discovered was hidden within […]
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Take 2: Ford F-150 and Tesla Cybertruck tug of war [Plot Twist]
When Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Cybertruck back in November, he played a short clip on stage of his latest creating having a tug-of-war with a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The Cybertruck handily won […]
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Ontario Provincial Police really want a Tesla vehicle added to their fleet
It appears someone within the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is a big Tesla fan, and also really good with Photoshop. The OPP Highway Safety Division posed the question to Tesla CEO Elon Musk about which […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range RWD in the US
Tesla has brought back the once popular Model 3 Long Range (LR) Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). The new Model 3 variant offers the best value in the Tesla lineup, but unfortunately is only available in the […]
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Tesla updates price, range, features and specs of the made-in-China RWD Model 3
Following similar changes in North America, Tesla has updated some key figures and specs for the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Model 3 in China. The changes have also brought a price increase for the entry-level electric […]
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Tesla begins remotely activating heated steering wheels and rear seats in SR+ Model 3s [Update]
Tesla has started remotely activating the heated steering wheel and heated rear seat functions in Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3s purchased earlier this year. The activation comes after Tesla recently announced all Model 3s […]
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New apartment building in Ontario will include Tesla Model 3 for tenants to rent
A new purpose built rental apartment building in Welland, Ontario is aiming to reduce carbon emissions, both during construction and once the building is completed. One way in which it is going to achieve that […]
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EV sales in South Korea nearly double so far in 2021 on the back of strong Tesla sales
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea have skyrocketed so far in 2021, up 96% in the first nine months of the year. According to data from the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, sales have […]
Model Y News
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Tesla releases ‘Energy Boost’ to add more range to Model Y RWD in the US
Tesla has now started offering Energy Boost, a software upgrade which will add up to 50 miles (80km) of driving range for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the US. The upgrade is unfortunately […]
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Tesla installing prefabricated Superchargers at Giga Texas as more than 400 Model Ys now sit outside the factory
With Giga Fest less than one month away, crews are continuing to put on some of the finishes at Giga Texas. The latest addition is a new set of 12 Superchargers at the south end […]
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Tesla sees increased order rate in the US as gas prices surge
Tesla has seen a surge in their order rates in some parts of the US, likely caused by record-high gas prices. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that the number of orders has increased […]
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Tesla Model Y trounces Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW in high-end SUV sales in China in February
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove to be a popular choice among buyers in China, having easily outsold the likes of Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW last month. According to figures from the […]
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Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, US, Europe, and China
After what seemed like almost weekly price increases through much of last year, Tesla has raised prices on some of their vehicles for the first time in 2022. The changes impact the Model 3 and […]
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Model S News
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More than 130 refresh Model S spotted being prepped for shipping as Semi performs on Fremont test track
Elon Musk has delayed the special Model S Plaid delivery event for another week to allow for more tweaks to the car. It looks like those tweaks aren’t enough to start sending cars to delivery […]
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Elon Musk delays Model S Plaid delivery event one week to June 10 to allow for more tweaks
Last week CEO Elon Musk announced the automaker was going to hold a special Model S Plaid delivery event at the Fremont factory on June 3. Unfortunately that timeline, like many others recently, was a […]
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Tesla shuts off orders for Model S Plaid+ in Canada
Just over one week ago Tesla updated the Design Studio in the US to stop taking orders for the Model S Plaid+. At the time customers in Canada could still place an order for $199,990, […]
Model X 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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Frontier Airlines in discussions with SpaceX to add Starlink
SpaceX could soon get another airline customer for its Starlink satellite internet service. Frontier Airlines recently had discussions with the company about adding Starlink to its planes. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle revealed the news during […]
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SpaceX’s $2,500 High Performance Starlink dish now available to residential users
SpaceX’s Starlink dish can be pricey if you want more than the standard offering. The company has started offering its High Performance dish to residential users for $2,500 USD, compared to $599 USD or $759 […]
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SpaceX Starlink satellite internet arrives in Antarctica, now available on all 7 continents
With SpaceX’s recent launches to deploy more satellites into polar orbit, Starlink internet service is now available in Antarctica, making the service available on all seven continents. SpaceX announced the milestone this morning on Twitter, […]
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FCC commissioner decries decision to deny SpaceX rural broadband subsidies as empowering Chinese providers
SpaceX applied for the FCC-controlled rural broadband internet subsidies but was denied. While the company is appealing the decision, the drawback of the denial has been pointed out by FCC commissioner Nathan Simington; it will only give […]
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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Tesla adds cameras to non-Tesla Supercharger pilot station in Norway to monitor third-party EVs [Update]
Tesla has opened up their Supercharger network to owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) in several European countries, including Norway, the global leader when it comes to EV adoption. To help improve the experience of […]
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Tesla fails to receive funding to install Superchargers in Texas with universal connectors
It was revealed last year that Tesla had applied with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TECQ) to receive funding to install Superchargers in the Lone Star State. Making the application interesting was that the program […]
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Tesla updates off-peak Supercharging hours in California
Tesla has been offering discounts at select stations in California as a way to try and avoid congestion during peak periods. The automaker considers off-peak hours to be between 7:00pm and 10:00am. Tesla has now updated […]