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Shell to sell off 1,000 retail locations for EV charging expansion
Shell has announced a major pivot in its business strategy, focusing on expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and divesting approximately 1,000 of its retail sites within the next two years. According to Shell’s […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets 25-mile range boost with tonneau cover closed
A lot has been said about the range of the Cybertruck. While Tesla wasn’t able to deliver on their 500 mile (804km) range target (although it will come close with the release of the optional […]
Tesla rolls out new trailer alarm feature in latest Cybertruck software update [2024.8.4]
Tesla has released its latest software update for the Cybertruck, and it includes a brand new towing that will hopefully migrate to the Model X and Model Y as well. The new feature is included […]
Jaguar Disables I-Pace’s Third-Party Smart Charging Features
The Jaguar I-Pace is on its way out, with the automaker preparing to stop production of its only electric vehicle (EV), and all of its gas-powered vehicles, in preparation for an all-EV future. While there […]
BC Hydro Switching to Energy-Based Billing at their EV Charging Stations Starting June 2024
BC Hydro is set to introduce a new pricing model that will charge electric vehicle (EV) drivers based on the energy they consume rather than the time spent at charging stations. Starting June 1, 2024, […]
NTSB launches investigation into Ford’s Blue Cruise after fatal crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into Ford’s Blue Cruise semi-autonomous technology after a fatal accident in San Antonio, Texas. The accident occurred on February 24, 2024, involving a Ford Mustang-Mach-E […]
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Tesla launches VIP Test Drive program in Austria
Tesla has introduced a new VIP Test Drive program in Austria, a change that might be the first of more to come that impact the referral program. In an email sent to Austrian Tesla owners […]
Pilot program could bring more electric yellow taxis to New York City
The Tesla Model 3 is the only battery electric vehicle (BEV) approved to operate by the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC). That could soon change as the commission is proposing a one year pilot project […]
Tesla website hints SR+ Model 3’s destined for Canada may include LFP battery packs
A recent change to Tesla’s website is hinting the Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3’s coming to Canada either already include LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, or could very soon. Tesla first introduced the LFP […]
Tesla Model 3 was the world’s best-selling EV in Q1 2021
Typically the first quarter of the year is the slowest for Tesla in terms of vehicle sales. Even so, Tesla was able to post a record Q1 2021, and the Model 3 was the best-selling […]
Model Y News
Entire Tesla lineup gets fresh round of price increases in Canada and US [Update]
Tesla has increased prices across the board tonight in both Canada and the US, raising them anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the vehicle and configuration. Model 3 Price Changes The Model 3 in […]
Tesla partners with BYD for new LFP battery supply: Report
In the company’s Q3 2021 earnings report, Tesla announced it plans to shift all standard range vehicles in all markets to cheaper lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. To help with the transition, Tesla has […]
Vote for Tesla in the AutoTrader Canada’s Choice Awards
AutoTrader has announced voting for their Canada’s Choice Awards is now open. The awards gives you the opportunity to vote for the vehicles and brand you trust most. Voting also gives you the chance to […]
Despite pulling them from Canada, Tesla says it is shifting all Standard Range cars to LFP battery packs
In the company’s Q3 2021 shareholder deck, Tesla confirmed it intends to shift all Standard Range vehicles in its lineup to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. The confirmation comes eight months after CEO Elon […]
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Tesla Plaid Model S with 1,100hp coming in late 2021, priced at $189,900 CAD
At Tesla’s Battery Day event this afternoon, CEO Elon Musk finally took the wraps off the Plaid Model S, and it looks like it’s going to be tough for the competition to beat. To say […]
New Sirius XM interface and free trial finally arrives in Canada
Earlier this summer when Tesla deployed the 2020.24.6.4 software update, the release notes indicated a new SiriusXM user interface (UI) for Model S and Model X owners. Despite being in the release notes, the improvements […]
Lucid Air tri-motor prototype unofficially breaks Tesla’s Laguna Seca lap record
In September 2019 shortly after announcing the existence of the tri-motor Plaid powertrain, Tesla took their prototype Model S to the famed Laguna Seca racetrack southern California to lay down some hot laps. At the […]
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SpaceX begins Starlink service in Spain
SpaceX has expanded the number of countries where it offers its satellite internet service, with Spain being the latest added to the list. The company began emailing customers this week who had previously paid 99 […]
India Director for Starlink Sanjay Bhargava steps down
The India Director for Starlink, Sanjay Bhargava, has stepped down from his position in a sudden and dramatic high-profile exit. The announcement came on Bhargava’s personal LinkedIn account. Bhargava first announced his departure with a […]
SpaceX is offering refunds for all Starlink pre-orders in India
SpaceX is offering full refunds to those who pre-ordered Starlink services in India. Starlink provided details on how to get a refund in the email, along with a short update on the state of the […]
SpaceX to start 2022 with another Starlink launch this week
SpaceX plans to kick off 2022 with another Starlink launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to take off on Thursday if the weather cooperates. The mission, which SpaceX designated […]
Supercharger News
Osoyoos Tesla Supercharger finally begins construction [British Columbia]
After a very long wait, construction has finally begun on the Tesla Supercharger station in Osoyoos, British Columbia. The Osoyoos Supercharger was first announced all the way back in early 2019, and were supposed to […]
Construction underway on the Saskatoon Tesla Supercharger
Tesla’s Supercharger expansion continues across Canada, most recently with a new build underway in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. A 6-stall Supercharger has been confirmed under construction by the local owners club: a photo was posted showing work […]
Construction starts soon on the Jasper Tesla Supercharger [Alberta]
The long awaited Jasper Supercharger station is finally on the verge of construction. In a photo posted to the Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta on Facebook by Brian McKenney, there are Tesla cabinets, autotransformers, and […]