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Tesla Struggles in Europe Continue as May Sales Decline in Germany and the UK
Tesla’s European sales slump continued in May 2025, with sharp sales declines in key markets like Germany and the United Kingdom, despite a surge in overall electric vehicle (EV) registrations across the region. German Sales […]
Tesla to power Shanghai Megafactory with 6 MW solar and 8 MWh Megapack project
Tesla is ramping up its clean energy efforts in China by equipping its newly-opened Shanghai Megafactory with a distributed photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system. The installation, which is expected to be completed by the […]
Telstra Launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service in Australia
Telstra has officially launched Telstra Satellite Messaging (TSM), a new service that allows customers to send and receive text messages directly via Starlink satellites in areas without mobile coverage, making it the first provider in […]
Rivian’s R2 Platform to Power All Future Volkswagen EVs
Rivian’s upcoming R2 platform has taken center stage in a major strategic shift at Volkswagen, with the German automaker confirming it will use the scalable architecture as the foundation for all its future electric vehicles. […]
Rivian 2025.18 software update: faster charging, new energy app, improved security
Rivian has started rolling out its 2025.18 over-the-air (OTA) software update, delivering a number of major enhancements for R1T and R1S owners including improved charging performance and greater control over energy use, while also improving […]
SpaceX Debuts Ultra-Rugged Starlink Performance Kit
SpaceX has officially launched its new Starlink Performance Kit, a highly durable satellite internet system designed to deliver reliable connectivity even in the harshest environments—and while on the move. The Starlink Performance terminal is housed […]
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 […]
New Tesla Cybertruck design spotted with side mirrors and rear wheel steering [Video]
A Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in California featuring what appears to be the updated design. The video is short but shows off one design feature we knew was coming, and another we suspected was […]
Tesla Cybertruck Configurations Removed From Website
Tesla has finally updated its configuration and specifications pages for the Cybertruck, but not in the way we were hoping. Revealed in November 2019, the Cybertruck was set to deliver in three different configurations, Rear-Wheel […]
Mattel introduces 3,000 piece MEGA X build-your-own Cybertruck
While we continue to wait for the real Cybertruck to be built, Mattel is bringing out a new product later this month that will give you the opportunity to build one yourself. Through its Mattel […]
Elon Musk explains why the Cybertruck won’t begin production until late 2022
To the chagrin of more than one million Cybertruck reservation holders, CEO Elon Musk revealed in an internal Tesla meeting last month that production of the electric truck won’t begin until late 2022. During the […]
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 removes one speaker from Premium Interior in North American built Model 3/Y
One of the most underrated features of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y with the Premium Interior is the sound system, which rivals that of almost any luxury automobile. Tesla has now quietly changed […]
Tesla Model 3 saves driver and passenger from serious injuries in high speed T-bone collision
Tesla makes the safest cars on the road, a claim which has been validated not only by safety agencies around the world, but also by real-world accidents where occupants walk away from horrific accidents. That […]
Hertz starts installing EV chargers as first Tesla Model 3 rentals begin
With their new Tesla deal in motion, the first Model 3s are starting to make their ways into to the hands of Hertz customers. In preparation for the onslaught of customers interested in renting the […]
Video captures massive tree falling onto Tesla Model 3 glass roof, all occupants walk away uninjured
If you ever questioned the strength of the glass roof in the Tesla Model 3, this incident should put those doubts to rest. In an incredible moment captured on video, three occupants of a Model […]
Model Y News
Tesla Offers 3.99% Financing on 2026 Model Y Standard in the U.S.
Tesla has added its most affordable Model Y to the list of vehicles eligible for low-interest financing, offering a 3.99% APR on the 2026 Model Y Standard. The new offer makes Tesla’s entry-level crossover more […]
Tesla helping Norway to achieve its EV goal as Model Y was most popular car in 2022
Tesla is one of the reasons Norway will reach its ambitious transport electrification goal. Four cars out of five bought in 2022 in the Nordic country were electric. Tesla sold the most cars for a […]
Two children unharmed, parents suffer non life-threatening injuries after Tesla Model Y falls 250ft down steep cliff [Update]
The Tesla Model Y has a perfect five-star safety rating, and is one of the safest cars ever tested. That high level of safety was on full display after a serious crash in California on […]
Tesla Model Y is the top-selling vehicle in Europe in November
The Tesla Model Y is ending the year strong in Europe and was named the number-one selling vehicle in November. Per Automotive News Europe, the vehicle sold 19,133 units, a gain of more than 260 […]
NHTSA investigating Tesla again after two more crashes likely to have involved Autopilot or FSD
Even Tesla will tell you self-driving is not an easy nut to crack, despite being at the forefront of the technology. The National Highway Transport Safety Agency (NHTSA) has added two more crashes to the […]
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Rear Door Emergency Release Straps For Your Tesla from Jowua [Deal]
When it comes to driving a Tesla, safety, design, and innovation go hand in hand. But what if you could add one simple upgrade that enhances emergency preparedness without compromising the vehicle’s sleek aesthetic? Meet […]
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 […]
Model S News
Tesla sends out invitations for Model S Plaid delivery event
After one delay it looks like the special delivery event for the Model S Plaid officially on for June 10. Tesla began sending out the invitations this morning via email to refresh Model S and […]
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 […]
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
SpaceX Proposes Simplified Starship Moon Landing Plan as NASA Pushes for Faster Progress
SpaceX is offering a revised approach for its Starship lunar lander program, promising a more streamlined mission design aimed at accelerating humanity’s return to the Moon. The company outlined its “simplified mission architecture” in a […]
Elon Musk says Starship orbital test flight could happen on April 20, pending FAA approval
Elon Musk has announced SpaceX will be ready for the first Starship orbital test flight “in a few weeks,” leaving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the last remaining hurdle to cross before […]
SpaceX sets up subsidiary in South Korea ahead of Starlink service launch
SpaceX has set up a subsidiary in Seoul to bring Starlink satellite internet services to South Korea. SpaceX established Starlink Korea LLC on March 8th, and Lauren Ashley Dreyer, the senior director of Starlink business […]
Anglo-Eastern installing Starlink Maritime on fleet of over 200 ships
Anglo-Eastern, a global ship manager, has announced its has begun installing Starlink Maritime broadband service on its fleet of ships, with plans to roll out the service to more than 200 of their ships by […]
SpaceX to test Starlink enabled cell service this year
SpaceX and T-Mobile announced a partnership last year to launch ‘Coverage Above & Beyond,’ which seeks to bring Starlink enabled cell service to eliminate cell phone coverage dead zones across the US. Now the two […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger under construction in Sherbrooke [Quebec]
Tesla is expanding its Supercharger network in Quebec, with a new station now under construction in Sherbrooke. The new Supercharger is located at 4700 Boulevard de Portland within a busy commercial area that offers plenty […]
Tesla Supercharger in Surrey gets its cables cut [Update]
One of the busiest Superchargers in the lower mainland of British Columbia is going to be at limited capacity for the next while after the station was vandalized and a number of the charging cables […]
Tesla increases Supercharger fees in Europe 30% or more [Update]
It is now much more expensive to plug in and use a Supercharger in Europe after Tesla raised its per kWh Supercharging fees as much as 30% or more at stations across the region on […]
Laguna Seca Superchargers get turned on ahead of race weekend
Tesla drivers going to Laguna Seca Raceway in California will no longer have to visit the Superchargers in nearby Monterey as the track now has its very own station. Last year Drive Tesla first reported […]
