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Tesla Hits 70,000 Supercharger Stalls Globally, Adds 10,000 in Eight Months
Tesla has reached another major milestone in its mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy: the company has now deployed over 70,000 Supercharger stalls worldwide. The milestone was marked with the opening of a […]
Tesla pressure tests virtual queuing at Superchargers, public pilots coming soon
Tesla is one step closer to easing the stress of long lines at busy Supercharger stations. According to an update from Max de Zegher, Tesla’s global Director of Charging, the company is “pressure testing” its […]
Rivian lays off 140 manufacturing employees to improve production efficiency
Rivian has laid off approximately 140 employees—around 1% of its global workforce—as part of a strategic restructuring to improve production efficiency ahead of the highly anticipated launch of its more affordable R2 electric SUV in […]
Tesla Executive Omead Afshar Reportedly Fired
Omead Afshar, one of Elon Musk’s closest allies and Tesla’s head of North American Sales and European Operations, has reportedly left the company. While some reports indicate the exit was voluntary, others suggest Afshar was […]
Xiaomi Launches YU7 SUV, Secures 200,000 Orders in 3 Minutes
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its second electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV. The new Chinese automaker was not shy about marketing the YU7 as a direct competitor to Tesla’s Model Y in China, launching it with […]
Tesla recalls 48 Model 3 and Model Y over improperly tightened seat fasteners
Tesla has issued a voluntary safety recall for a small number of its 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to concerns about improperly tightened seat fasteners that could pose an increased risk of […]
Cybertruck News
There has been 1 Cybertruck reservation every 2 seconds since it was unveiled
The Tesla Cybertruck was unveiled to much fanfare 6 days ago, and since then Tesla has received over 250,000 reservations for their latest creation, according to the latest update from Elon Musk. 250k — Elon […]
Just how aerodynamic is Tesla’s triangle on wheels, otherwise known as the Cybertruck?
Fans and critics alike panned last week’s Cybertruck unveiling, calling the design boxy and ugly. One specific area of concern that was not addressed by Elon Musk was how aerodynamic the new design was, something […]
Expect to see a new Cybertruck vs Ford F-150 test as soon as next week
The battle between Ford and Tesla continues, thanks to a helpful push from Neil deGrasse Tyson. This happened after the VP at Ford X twitter-challenged Tesla and Elon Musk to send them a Cybertruck so […]
Ford challenges Elon Musk over F-150 towing video, Musk says bring it on
During last week’s unveiling of the Cybertruck, there was a brief video of it having a tug-of-war with a Ford F-150. Tied together, the Cybertruck easily pulled the F-150 uphill while the tires of the […]
Model 3 News
Model S/3/Y Illuminated Door Sills debut in North American Tesla Shop
Earlier this summer Tesla added Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills to its online shop, but strangely only did so in Europe. After a few months of waiting, they have now been added to the Canadian […]
Tesla China applies to build and sell Model 3 Standard Range Plus with larger motor
The entry-level variant of the Tesla Model 3 may soon be getting a change “under the hood”. Tesla has applied with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for the production and sale of […]
Tesla China received $329 million in state subsidies in 2020, outpacing locals NIO and XPeng
Tesla has been selling locally made cars in China since early 2020 with the launch of the Model 3 made out of Giga Shanghai. Since then the automaker has outsold homegrown EV automaker Nio and […]
West Virginia’s Nitro Police Department unveils Tesla Model 3 cruiser
West Virginia’s Nitro Police Department has become the first in the state to add a Tesla Model 3 to its fleet of police cruisers. The recently purchased Long Range Model 3 has been on the […]
Model Y News
Watch the Logan Police Department’s Tesla Model Y 30 minute high-speed chase with a Ford Mustang
A Tesla Model Y police cruiser was involved in a high-speed chase recently, and it was all captured on the electric SUVs dashcam. On May 22, around 8:40 am, Logan Police Patrolman Gadrim was on […]
NHTSA asks Tesla for information on Model Y fire in Vancouver
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is extending their reach and interested in learning more about a recent Model Y fire in Vancouver, British Columbia. The incident occurred last week in North Vancouver, […]
Tesla Model Y Revel taxi crashes at high speed in Manhattan
A Tesla Model Y on the ridesharing platform Revel was involved in a serious accident on Tuesday in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The accident took place at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue, where the baby […]
Menlo Park takes delivery of three Tesla Model Y police cruisers
The Menlo Park Police Department in San Francisco’s Bay Area took delivery of their three brand new Tesla Model Y police cruisers this week. The City of Menlo Park approved the purchase in October last […]
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Model S News
Tesla drops price of Model S/X Infotainment Upgrade in US, no change in Canada [Update]
If your Tesla Model S or Model X was built before March 2018, the automaker has just reduced the price of the Infotainment Upgrade in the US. The price for the upgrade in Canada has […]
Tesla Model S transformed into stunning 2-door convertible
Over the weekend images of a stunning convertible Tesla Model S went viral on Twitter, with thousands liking and sharing the unique creation. 👍👎 https://t.co/izPgLHQaUN — Drive Tesla 🇨🇦 #FSDBetaCanada (@DriveTeslaca) January 17, 2021 Now […]
Tesla Model S and Model X disappearing from showrooms as potential refresh nears
For a few months there have been several indications that Tesla was preparing to launch a long-awaited refresh to its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles. In another sign it could be happening soon, […]
Model X News
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SpaceX applies for Starlink license in Tanzania
SpaceX has applied for a license to provide Starlink service in Tanzania. If approved Tanzania would become the third country to provide Starlink with a license to operate its satellite internet service in Africa. According […]
Starlink expands service coverage to include all of Canada, Alaska, Sweden, and Norway, now also available in Finland
SpaceX has announced that Starlink is now available across all of Canada, just a few weeks after expanding coverage of their satellite internet service to include the far northern reaches of the country. Earlier this […]
SpaceX postpones Starlink launch after Falcon 9 static fire test
SpaceX performed a static fire test on one of its Falcon 9 rockets on Thursday. While the company initially announced the next Starlink satellite launch would take place on the 18th, it has now postponed […]
SpaceX valuation could soar to $150 billion with latest funding round: Report [Update]
SpaceX is reportedly in discussions to launch a new funding round that if successful would value the aerospace company at more than $150 billion. That would be above the $125 billion valuation SpaceX sought in […]
Supercharger News
Most Tesla Supercharger stations visited? Over 1,600 according to this unofficial competition among owners
If you think you have been to a lot of Tesla Supercharger stations, think again. The current unofficial title holder for most Supercharger station visits has plugged in at more than 1,600 stations in North […]
New Location Selected for the Nakusp Supercharger [British Columbia]
A new location has been selected for the Nakusp Supercharger in the interior of British Columbia. According to information obtained by Drive Tesla, we can confirm the station is now planned to be built at […]
Fernie Supercharger now open [British Columbia]
Another Tesla Supercharger along British Columbia’s Crowsnest Highway (Hwy 3) is open, this time near the border with Alberta in Fernie. Construction of the Fernie Supercharger began six months ago in October 2021, with work […]
