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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 […]
Charlotte drops Tesla from approved EV vendor list over concerns of “instability”
The Charlotte City Council has voted to remove Tesla from its list of approved electric vehicle (EV) vendors. The decision came following a 6-3 vote during a council meeting on Monday, marking a significant shift […]
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Tesla Model 3 overtakes Nissan Leaf to become most popular EV in the UK
The Tesla Model 3 has overtaken the Nissan Leaf to become the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the United Kingdom (UK). Strong sales in the first four months of 2021 helped push the electric sedan […]
Tesla may have had a blockbuster month in China in May
Yesterday it was reported that Tesla was seeing a significant drop in demand in China. Citing a single unnamed source, The Information said Tesla’s net orders in the country dropped to 9,800 in May. The […]
Tesla tops global EV sales in April, holds substantial lead for 2021
During Tesla’s Q1 2021 earnings call in April, CEO Elon Musk said global demand for their vehicles has never been higher. The latest sales figures back up that comment, with Tesla topping the charts in […]
Tesla Model 3 named ‘best car for families’ by Autotrader UK
The Tesla Model 3 is no stranger to winning awards, having won multiple since it was first launched in 2017. The latest one to add to the collection comes from Autotrader UK, which named the […]
Model Y News
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, US, Europe, and China
After what seemed like almost weekly price increases through much of last year, Tesla has raised prices on some of their vehicles for the first time in 2022. The changes impact the Model 3 and […]
Tesla asks Model Y Performance reservation holders in Germany to complete their orders indicating start of Giga Berlin deliveries is just around the corner
Less than one week after receiving environmental approval for Giga Berlin to begin production, Tesla has started emailing Model Y Performance reservation holders in Germany asking them to complete their orders. The emails asked customers […]
Switzerland’s St. Gallen police department adds to their EV fleet with Tesla Model Y
The idea of the Tesla Model Y being a compelling police vehicle is quickly catching on. The latest department to add one to their fleet is in St. Gallen, Switzerland, a police department that is […]
Giga Berlin produces first Tesla Model Y Long Range vehicles
It has been a big week for Tesla in Germany. After a long wait Giga Berlin was awarded environmental approval on Friday. Now Drive Tesla has learned the factory has reached another significant milestone and […]
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Model S News
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 […]
Alberta RCMP charge B.C. Tesla driver after being caught speeding and sleeping while on Autopilot [Update]
Despite Tesla repeatedly telling driver that Autopilot is a driver-assist feature and doesn’t make your car fully autonomous, it appears some owners still aren’t getting the message. A 20-year old man from British Columbia is […]
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Starship orbital flight in November “highly likely”: Elon Musk
SpaceX fans who have been waiting for the first Starship orbital test flight might not have to wait much longer. After a series of delays in receiving test flight approval and ongoing development and testing […]
SpaceX hopes to equip U.S. school buses with Starlink internet
According to a new filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), SpaceX is hoping to equip school buses in the United States with Starlink internet service. The filing, which was submitted to the FCC on […]
SpaceX holds Starlink demo on JSX flight as airlines pass up deals
SpaceX recently held a demo of their Starlink internet service onboard a JSX plane for a select group of media. The demonstration was to show off just how well the satellite internet service works at […]
SpaceX meets with Zambia officials to offer Starlink services
SpaceX is expanding Starlink’s reach as it continues to launch more satellites. The next country to come online might be Zambia, where the Starlink team recently met with government officials. SpaceX seeks exemption to provide […]
Supercharger News
All Tesla Supercharger stations in the Netherlands now open to other EVs
After first launching in the Netherlands last November, Tesla recently expanded their Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program to two more countries, France and Norway. The pilot program was limited to a specific number of stations in […]
Vandals hit new Tesla Supercharger station in Oakhurst, California [Update]
Just last month a new Supercharger in Surrey, British Columbia was targeted by vandals, with four of the V3 charging cable being cut just days before it was scheduled to open. There has now been […]
Tesla offering free Supercharging in four European countries for winter holidays
Tesla has been known to offer free or discounted Supercharging at stations in California and across the US to avoid long lineups during busy holiday periods. For the first time, a similar incentive is coming […]
