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Tesla FSD v12.5.1 goes to wide release for HW4, HW3 coming in “about 10 days”
Elon Musk says Tesla will begin a wide release of the latest version of its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software today, v12.5.1. However this won’t be as wide of a release as everyone was hoping for […]
Tesla Model S Plaid sets new quarter-mile record in Quebec
A Tesla Model S Plaid owner in Quebec has set another new quarter-mile record, crossing the line in a blistering 8.56 seconds, more than two-thirds of a second faster than the advertised quarter-mile time from […]
German Federal Cartel Office Approves Volkswagen-Rivian Joint Venture
The German Federal Cartel Office has officially approved the joint venture between Volkswagen (VW) and Rivian. The joint venture, announced just a month ago, aims to leverage Rivian’s software expertise to enhance VW’s capabilities. According […]
Tesla Shares Vision of Completed Semi Factory as Construction Progresses at Giga Nevada
The construction of Tesla’s Semi factory at Gigafactory Nevada is already underway, and the company has now shared a rendering of what the completed facility will look like. The render was shared by Dan Priestley, […]
Tesla launches Model Y ambient dash light retrofit in China
Tesla has launched a new retrofit kit for Model Y owners in China, allowing them to upgrade their dash with newer materials and ambient lighting. In September 2023 Tesla made a surprise update to the […]
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender installation will require Service Center visit
Tesla is planning to release a range extender for the Cybertruck later this year, and when it does finally arrive, it won’t be as practical as some had hoped. Over the weekend Tesla confirmed the […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla extends free Supercharging and FSD offer to new vehicle purchases
Tesla has updated one of its end-of-year promotions for customers in both Canada and the United States for buyers who take delivery of a new Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or […]
The CyberLandr is a disappearing camper for your Tesla Cybertruck
Stream It, a Las Vegas-based company, has announced the CyberLandr, a disappearing camper designed for the Cybertruck. The unique accessory will let you take your kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and office anywhere and everywhere. […]
Tesla Cybertruck pilot production line being built at Fremont to streamline Giga Texas rollout: Rumour
Earlier this year during Tesla’s Q4 2020 earnings call, Technoking Elon Musk set expectations for when we might begin to see the first Cybertruck deliveries. Originally planned for a late 2020 release, Musk said they […]
Tesla Cybertruck design update: it won’t have door handles
While we all wait for the reveal of the final design of the Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk has teased one of the updated design features. The Cybertruck will come with no door handles. Musk provided […]
1:10 Scale Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck shipping soon, Mattel releases new video
Last week Mattel began shipping the preorders for the smaller 1:64 scale Hot Wheels RC Cybertrucks, a month after they mysteriously began appearing on the shelves of Target stores across the United States. Today Mattel […]
Model 3 News
Tesla extends free Supercharging and FSD offer to new vehicle purchases
Tesla has updated one of its end-of-year promotions for customers in both Canada and the United States for buyers who take delivery of a new Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or […]
Tesla reveals what they have learnt from 9-month Model 3 police car trial in the UK
Tesla created a demonstration police car earlier this year as part of a trial program to test the EV as an emergency response vehicle in the United Kingdom (UK). Nine months later and the automaker […]
BEV sales in the UK rise 67% in November, Tesla Model 3 third most popular car
The Tesla Model 3 continues to be a popular choice in the United Kingdom (UK). After being the best selling car of any fuel type in October, the electric sedan followed up with another strong […]
Giga Shanghai expands 12V Li-Ion battery to Model 3
Tesla first introduced a 12V lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery with the refresh Model S earlier this year. The new battery is lighter and more compact, and lasts much longer than the traditional lead-acid batteries. The […]
Tesla Parts Catalog hints all vehicles from Giga Shanghai now come with AMD Ryzen processor
Tesla began deliveries of the Model Y Performance in China this month. The launch of the top-of-the-line electric SUV brought with it a number of improvements, one of which was the new AMD Ryzen processor, […]
Model Y News
Tesla extends free Supercharging and FSD offer to new vehicle purchases
Tesla has updated one of its end-of-year promotions for customers in both Canada and the United States for buyers who take delivery of a new Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, or […]
Tesla begins offering existing Model Y reservation holders in Austin the option to switch to the Standard Range for faster delivery
It looks like Tesla is about to start customer deliveries of the all-new Model Y Standard Range with a structural battery pack and 4680 cells. The automaker has started emailing Model Y reservation holders that […]
Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre employs fleet of Tesla Model Ys for security team
The Tesla Model Y has proven to be a popular choice among law enforcement agencies across the United States, and soon also in Canada. Its popularity has also extended to security services, as Toronto’s Yorkdale […]
Tesla Model S easily outsells Ford Mustang Mach-E as Tesla dominates Q1 2022 EV registrations in the US
Despite a significantly higher price point, the Tesla Model S easily outsold the Ford Mustang Mach-E in the United States in the first quarter, making Tesla’s flagship sedan the third best-selling EV overall in the […]
General Motors spotted benchmarking a Tesla Model Y
General Motors (GM) looks to be benchmarking a variety of Tesla’s to help ramp up their EV efforts. GM Authority spotted a Model Y undergoing GM benchmarking. The vehicle had the tell-tale small stickers at each […]
Deals
Jowua completes Tesla floor liner collection with new Model S and Model X offerings [Deal]
Jowua, a leader in premium Tesla accessories, has expanded its floor liner collection to now include options for the Model S and Model X, adding to their existing offerings for the Model 3 and Model […]
Amazon Black Friday Deals for Tesla Owners [Deal]
Amazon is holding their annual Black Friday sale, which means savings on aftermarket accessories and goodies for your Tesla. Or if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the Tesla owner in your life, […]
TESBROS Black Friday 2023: Save 20% on everything in store
While Canadians celebrated the real thanksgiving last month, our friends in the US have now celebrated theirs, which means its Black Friday. This year the TESBROS Black Friday sale gives you 20% off everything available […]
Tesloid Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale: Save 25% on all Tesla accessories [Deal]
If you haven’t yet purchased the perfect Christmas gift for the Tesla owner in your life (of yourself), your procrastination has paid off, because its the biggest shopping week of the year. Tesloid is having […]
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Winter Wheel & Tire Packages – Save up to $150 [Deal]
With winter just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about changing out those summer tires on your Model 3 or Model Y. If you are looking to buy a complete package, our […]
Model S News
Jay Leno confirms insane Tesla Model S Plaid quarter-mile time [Update]
Last month Drive Tesla reported exclusively on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting a new record for the fastest quarter-mile time of any production car ever made. We also reported that car enthusiast Jay Leno […]
Refresh Tesla Model S parking lot has nearly 1,000 cars waiting for delivery
Yesterday we reported on the discovery of a large parking lot near Tesla’s Fremont factory that was housing hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles. Thanks to one of our readers we have a better […]
AMD confirms Tesla Model S/X include their latest Ryzen processor and RDNA 2 GPU
When Tesla officially announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January, part of the updated design included a new infotainment system. According to Tesla’s website, the new system would provide up to 10 […]
Model X News
New discount for Tesla insurance in BC
If you’re from Beautiful British Columbia, there’s finally some good news when it comes to car insurance. Along with a host of other changes that were implemented as of September 1, 2019, ICBC now offers […]
Tesla V10 release notes and features of the much anticipated update
One of the more anticipated updated to Tesla’s OS has finally started hitting vehicles with FSD that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP). V10 has a lot of updates, so let’s get into […]
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 […]
SpaceX News
FAA Draft Environmental Assessment Paves the Way for Up To 25 SpaceX Starship Launches Annually
Following the successful sixth test flight of its Starship rocket earlier this week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken a major step forward by releasing a draft environmental assessment that could increase SpaceX’s annual […]
SpaceX now targeting first Starship orbital flight for early December
SpaceX is now expecting to conduct their first Starship orbital test flight in early December, according to Mark Kirasich, a senior NASA official. Kirasich provided the new timeline during a live-streamed NASA Advisory Council meeting […]
SpaceX to ‘significantly reduce’ number of Starlink second generation satellites
SpaceX’s plan to expand its Starlink internet service has faced much opposition. In a change of their original plans, the aerospace company has agreed to cut down the number of second generation satellites in their […]
SpaceX tests Falcon Heavy in preparation for rocket launch on November 1st
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy hibernation has spanned more than three years. However, the powerful rocket is roaring to life again as the company prepares for a November 1st launch. The aerospace company performed a static fire […]
Donation from Polaris Program connects over 100 schools in Chile and Brazil with SpaceX Starlink internet
The Polaris Program has announced a donation of $500,000 that will see over 100 schools in Chile and Brazil receive SpaceX Starlink internet. The program, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, is working with non-profit organizations […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens fourth Supercharger in Merritt [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened yet another Supercharger in Merritt, British Columbia. This is the fourth Supercharger in the small city, and the first with trailer-friendly stalls. The newest Merritt Supercharger first appeared in August, with the […]
Second Tesla Supercharger under construction in Squamish [British Columbia]
A second Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction in Squamish, British Columbia. The new location was spotted by Drive Tesla reader Amish Solanki, who tells us that work first began at the site in […]
Prince Albert Supercharger now open [Saskatchewan]
Tesla has opened up a new Supercharger station in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan less than one month after construction first began. Construction of the 8-stall Supercharger began around May 20th near the Co-Op gas station in […]
Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot expands to five new European countries
Tesla has officially opened up more Superchargers to all electric vehicles (EVs) in five new European countries today. The Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program launched in November 2021 and was limited to just one country, the […]
