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Polestar secures $450 million loan, delays Q4 and 2024 results
Polestar has secured a new $450 million loan and renewed its €480 million Green Trade Finance Facility (TFF), providing crucial funding as the company navigates an increasingly challenging EV market. The announcement comes as Polestar […]
Tesla Faces Class Action Lawsuit in Australia Over Phantom Braking, Range, and FSD Hardware
Tesla is facing a potential class action lawsuit in Australia alleging that the automaker misrepresented the capabilities and performance of its vehicles, particularly regarding Autopilot, battery range, and self-driving hardware. According to a website from […]
Former Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson to receive $120K/month in advisory role
Former Lucid CEO and Chief Technology Officer, Peter Rawlinson, is set to receive a substantial financial package following his departure as the head of the luxury electric vehicle maker. According to a new regulatory filing, […]
XPEL & Rivian Expand Partnership With Direct-Order Program
XPEL and Rivian have expanded their partnership, now allowing R1T and R1S owners in the U.S. and Canada to customize and directly order their Paint Protection or Window Films, streamlining the process for Rivian owners. […]
Tesla’s Dependability Improves in 2025 J.D. Power Rankings
Tesla’s position in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) reveals an improving path for the electric automaker in terms of long-term reliability. 2025 J.D. Power Dependability Results The J.D. Power study, which […]
Tesla and Steak ‘n Shake partner to roll out 100+ Supercharger stations across the U.S
Tesla has entered into a partnership with the fast-food restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake to install Supercharger stations at select locations across the United States. The partnership could see the installation of over 100 new […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla raises Cyberbeast price by $15,000 in the U.S. with new Luxe Package
Tesla has increased the price of its top-tier Cybertruck, the Cyberbeast, in the United States, by a hefty $15,000. However, the extra cash does translate into some extra goodies, with the automaker now adding the […]
Samsung and Tesla sign $436M deal for Cybertruck cameras: Report
When the Cybertruck was unveiled in late 2019, the prototype did not have any mirrors. Instead the automaker had strategically placed cameras around the car that displayed on the center screen. https://twitter.com/moosuraj/status/1391184013998632966 There was also […]
Elon Musk confirms rear-wheel steering in Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet that the Tesla Cybertruck would have rear-wheel steering, among other things. However, things are still not clear if the rear-wheel steering is similar to the GMC Hummer […]
Tesla files Cybertruck trademark application in China
Tesla has taken another step in preparation to sell the Cybertruck in China by filing a trademark application for the vehicle name. The filing, first noticed by Tesla enthusiast @Ray4Tesla, was made last month on […]
Tesla patent filing shows off Cybertruck UI in impressive detail
Last month we got our first glimpse of the Cybertruck user interface (UI) when Tesla’s former Head of UI Design left the company and mistakenly posted videos of the UI to his new company’s website. […]
Model 3 News
Tesla introduces pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y leasing in California and Texas
Tesla has expanded its financing options by offering leases on pre-owned vehicles, giving customers in California and Texas a new way to get behind the wheel of a Model 3 or Model Y. The new […]
Full list of updates in 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y uncovered – new in-cabin radar, upcoming UI changes, and much more
Tesla announced some changes to the Model 3 and Model Y last month with the switch to the 2022 model year, including some minor updates to the naming convention of their vehicles. Along with updating […]
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 […]
Model Y News
Elon Musk says Tesla Model Y L not coming to North America until end of 2026, and maybe never
Tesla launched their latest vehicle, the Model Y L, in China this week, and while we were sure the six-seat version of the electric SUV would eventually come to North America, CEO Elon Musk has […]
Cotati Police unveil Tesla Model Y patrol vehicle
The Cotati Police Department in California unveiled its first electric patrol car earlier today. The Tesla Model Y was presented to the police department in a ceremony at La Plaza Park. Cotati Mayor, Mark Landman, […]
Bargersville PD deploys world’s first Tesla Model Y K-9 unit as fleet grows to 10 Teslas
The Bargersville Police Department in Indiana made headlines back in 2019 becoming the first police department in the U.S. to add a Tesla Model 3 to their fleet of patrol cars. Now they have crossed […]
Tesla Model Y tops premium SUV sales chart in China
Tesla is used to its cars topping sales charts worldwide. The latest feat is China, where the Model was the best-selling premium SUV in August. It has also snatched the crown for 2022, as reported […]
First Model Y’s delivered to owners in Japan
After a few months of anticipation, the first Tesla Model Y’s are officially on the road in Japan. Earlier this morning, the first Model Y’s were delivered to owners throughout the country. We reported back […]
Deals
Tesla Incentives for July in Canada and the U.S.
Tesla is offering a wide range of incentives in both the U.S., and to a lesser extent in Canada, to attract new buyers and boost sales. These promotions include cash discounts, promotional lease and financing […]
Jowua Power Dock Adds AirPods and Apple Watch Charging to Your Tesla [Deal]
Keep your Apple Airpods and Apple Watch powered and your Tesla interior organized with the Power Dock Combo from Jowua, the ultimate all-in-one charging accessory designed specifically for Tesla owners. This sleek, multi-functional charger integrates […]
Charge Faster with Jowua’s NACS Mobile Connector [Deal]
For Tesla owners looking for a reliable, high-performance charging solution, Jowua’s NACS Mobile Connector is a great choice. This charging device allows you to charge your Tesla at home or on the road, at faster […]
Upgrade Your Tesla Storage with Jowua’s Under Screen Invisible Station [Deal]
Upgrade your Tesla’s interior with Jowua’s Under Screen Invisible Station. This all-in-one solution provides concealed storage, extra lighting, and powerful device charging – all while maintaining a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Included with your Under Screen […]
Drive Into the Holidays: The Ultimate Jowua Tesla Accessories Gift Guide for 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and if you have a Tesla enthusiast on your list, look no further—this list of top accessories from Jowua is sure to bring joy and practicality to their holiday […]
Bring Back Stalks to Your Tesla with Enhance Auto S3XY Stalks [Deal]
For new Tesla Model S, Model 3, and Model X owners missing traditional turn signal stalks, Enhance Auto has delivered a solution that’s as elegant as it is functional: the S3XY Stalks. These sleek, customizable […]
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
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 […]
Tesla Model X drives through flooded street with ease
Back in 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out this tweet, stating that the Model S can actually make a half-decent boat if necessary, although not recommended. We *def* don't recommended this, but Model S […]
Free Supercharging bonus increased to 3,000km in Canada
Canada had to wait a little longer after it was announced earlier this week that the referral bonus in the United States had increased, but it finally arrived in Canada today with the referral bonus […]
SpaceX News
Alaska Airlines to Roll Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Entire Fleet
Alaska Airline has announced that it will install SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet. Beginning in 2026, passengers will gain access to the satellite powered internet service, with a rollout across the airline’s entire […]
SpaceX Starlink coverages expands to cover all of Brazil
SpaceX is not done launching its Starlink internet services in South America, this time announcing an expansion of their satellite internet service in Brazil. As is the tradition at this point, SpaceX took to Twitter […]
SpaceX launches Starlink service in Colombia
In what is becoming a common occurrence, SpaceX has expanded once again and announced the latest country to get Starlink services. Per a Tweet from the SpaceX account on Friday, Colombia is the latest country […]
Elon Musk says Starship could launch in March
As SpaceX continues to test and prep Starship in Boca Chica, Texas, its CEO took to Twitter to confirm a potential orbital launch. In reply to a question on Twitter, Musk noted: If the remaining […]
SpaceX approved to begin testing “next-generation” Starlink user terminals
SpaceX launched its Starlink satellite internet service in late 2020, and since then has already released several different versions of its user terminals. Now it appears the company is gearing up to release another version […]
Supercharger News
Tesla now has 50 Supercharger stalls in Hope with opening of third station [British Columbia]
Tesla has cemented Hope, British Columbia as a critical electric vehicle (EV) charging hub with the opening of its third Supercharger station in the small Fraser Valley town. The latest installation adds 16 new V4 […]
Sechelt Supercharger now open [British Columbia]
Tesla owners on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia have their first Supercharger after the new Sechelt station was turned on today. Construction of the Sechelt Supercharger began in early July at the Tsain-Ko shopping […]
Tesla Supercharger in Berthierville under construction [Quebec]
Tesla owners in Quebec are getting lots of love from the Canadian Supercharger team recently as four locations are now under construction or waiting to be turned on in the province. The latest to be […]
Tesla Supercharger in Saint-Jérôme under construction [Quebec]
A new Tesla Supercharger in Quebec is under construction and nearing completion in Saint-Jérôme. The Saint-Jérôme Supercharger is located in the parking lot of the IGA at 1085 Roland Godard Blvd. A photo of the […]
