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Lucid recalls all-weather floor mats for risk of unintended acceleration
Lucid has issued a new recall affecting 4,294 aftermarket all-weather floor mats sold for its Air electric sedan, due to a risk of unintended acceleration. According to the recall documents posted to the National Highway […]
Tesla Supercharger in Blind Bay now open [British Columbia]
Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicle (EV) drivers travelling along the Trans-Canada Highway through British Columbia have a new place to charge, with the Blind Bay Supercharger now officially open. Construction of the Blind Bay Supercharger […]
Rivian ahead of schedule on R2 factory expansion
Rivian is ahead of schedule on its expansion in Normal, Illinois, as it prepares for the launch of its next-generation electric SUV, the R2, in 2026. The expansion is a new 1.1 million square-foot building […]
Rivian’s New Spin-Off ‘Also’ To Tackle Micromobility EVs
Rivian has launched a new brand called Also, a micromobility startup with $105 million in funding. The startup aims to bring high-quality, electrified scooters, bikes, and three-wheelers to market by 2026. The company’s flagship product, […]
Nissan Reinvents the Leaf and Prepares a Wave of New EVs for North America
After years of stagnation and missed opportunities, Nissan is finally ready to reinvent the iconic Nissan Leaf, along with introducing a lineup of new electric and hybrid vehicles coming to Canada and the U.S. over […]
Prince Edward Island becomes latest province to remove Tesla EV rebates
Prince Edward Island (PEI) has become the latest province in Canada to remove Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. The move comes less than a week after Manitoba and Nova Scotia announced similar […]
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Tesla China doesn’t look lightly on Model 3 price drop rumour
Tesla dropped the prices of its made-in-China Model 3 earlier this month, along with the introduction of its new LFP batteries. Considering that only happened two weeks ago, we were surprised to receive a tip […]
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 confirmed to come with “better soundproofing”
Tesla last week announced a long list of changes to the new version of the Model 3, but there was no mention of the rumoured change to improve noise isolation in the cabin. It now […]
Tesla confirms it gave free Premium Connectivity to some owners, here’s who we think should get it
In the excitement over all the new changes announced for the Tesla Model 3 late Thursday night last week, one change to existing owners almost went unnoticed. Early Friday morning Drive Tesla was first to […]
Tesla Model 3’s with new Überturbine wheels spotted at Fremont
One of the many changes announced last week by Tesla was the introduction of new 20″ Überturbine wheels for the Performance variant of the Model 3. While we’ve so far seen photos of newly built […]
Model Y News
Tesla considering 12V lithium-ion replacement batteries for older vehicles
Elon Musk is looking into the idea of replacing older 12-volt lead-acid batteries that were standard in older Teslas with a new 12-volt lithium-ion battery. The revelation came on Twitter after Drive Tesla reader Rich […]
NYC approves Revel’s fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis
Revel has received approval to launch their app-based car service in New York. Their fleet launches on August 2nd with 50 baby blue Tesla Model Y SUVs. The company will offer rides south of 42nd […]
Tesla lowers price of Model Y in Canada, raises Model 3/Y prices in the US [Update]
Tesla has once again tinkered with the prices of its vehicles by raising the price of the Model 3 and Model Y in the US. In an unusual turn compared to other recent price changes, […]
Eden Prairie Tesla Model Y police car goes into service
Late last year we reported that the Eden Prairie police department in Minnesota had purchased a Tesla Model Y for use in the police force. Just about seven and a half months later, the new […]
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SpaceX raises $1.16 billion in equity financing
According to regulatory filings, Space X has raised an additional $1.16 billion in equity financing. This release comes as the company disclosed funding from investors such as Alphabet Inc and Fidelity Investments. Space X’s last […]
Shell converting gas stations in the UK to EV charging stations
Not wanting to be left behind in the shift to electrification, Shell is converting gas stations in the United Kingdom into electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The change was spotted by Twitter user Sam, who […]
SpaceX and Tesla could soon be neighbours in Texas
Multiple sources have confirmed that the land across from the Texas Gigafactory could be set aside for SpaceX. The Texas Gigafactory currently sits on about 2,100 acres on the east side of State Highway 130 […]
Elon Musk donates $30 million to Boca Chica area
Elon Musk announced a $30 million donation on Twitter to the areas around the Boca Chica SpaceX launch site. $20 million will go to Cameron County schools, and $10 million will go to Brownsville. Brownsville […]
Supercharger News
Tesla testing out prefabricated Supercharger installation method in Utah
Tesla’s network of Superchargers is growing rapidly. Last week we reached the milestone of 1,000 operational Supercharger locations in the U.S., and more than 1,300 in North America. The typical Supercharger takes takes about a […]
Tesla wants to expand the Supercharger network, inviting business owners to apply to become a host
Last year Tesla invited business owners in Vancouver and Toronto to become Supercharger hosts, two of the automaker’s biggest markets in Canada. Now Tesla is doing the same south of the border, opening an application […]
Tesla offers 50% Supercharging discount in California to ease congestion
Tesla is trying out a new Supercharger pricing strategy in California, enticing owners to plug in during off-peak hours for a discount. The new offer was sent to owners through the Tesla mobile app. According […]
