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Polestar delivers first Polestar 4 SUVs in Europe
Polestar has completed its first customer deliveries of the Polestar 4 SUV coupe to European customers. The initial deliveries were made to customers in Germany, Norway, and Sweden, with more Polestar 4s due to arrive […]
Tesla gets lower EU tariffs than other Chinese EV manufacturers
Earlier today, the European Union Commission disclosed its draft decision on tariffs to compete with China’s battery-electric vehicles value chain. According to Reuters, the draft decision specifically mentions some companies, while others will fall into two […]
Tesla offers Foundation Series Cybertruck to all Canadian reservation holders – here’s why
Tesla officially launched sales of the Cybertruck in Canada earlier this month. With the premium prices it appeared as though the company was facing challenges in attracting buyers for the Foundation Series by working their […]
SpaceX Gears Up for its First Spacewalk Mission
The first SpaceX spacewalk, in the frame of a private mission, is scheduled for August 26. The four-person crew will launch from Florida, with a crew consisting of Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, and a pair […]
Tesla Semi catches fire after first reported crash
The first reported Tesla Semi crash took place in Placer County, California early this morning. Fortunately no injuries were reported, but the Semi did catch fire, resulting in authorities closing down a section of highway. […]
Waymo Unveils Sixth-Generation Robotaxi With Geely Zeekr EV
Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has introduced its sixth-generation self-driving technology. This latest iteration, integrated into Geely Zeekr electric vehicles for the first time, is focused on reducing hardware costs while expanding the vehicle’s autonomous […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla increases and makes deposit non-refundable for Foundation Series Cybertruck
Tesla has increased the deposit amount required to order a Foundation Series Cybertruck, and also made it non-refundable. While the company did not explain the reason for the increase, it is believed to have been […]
Tesla starts sending “Prepare for Delivery” emails to Cybertruck customers
Tesla has sent out the first “Prepare for Delivery” emails to Cybertruck customers in the US. This email typically comes when delivery of the vehicle is imminent, but whether they will take place before the […]
Tesla brings back no resale clause as Cybertruck orders begin
Tesla had a busy Friday night as hundreds of emails were sent to customers inviting them to place an order for a Foundation Series Cybertruck. While the flood of emails generated a lot of excitement, […]
Tesla did actually send a document on “How to Design a 48-Volt Vehicle” to other automakers
Tesla revolutionized the automotive industry by adopting a 48-volt electrical architecture for the Cybertruck, challenging the conventional 12-volt systems that have prevailed since the 1950s. Ahead of its debut, Tesla lent out several Cybertrucks to […]
Model 3 News
Tesla drops Model 3 and Model Y prices in the US to new lows
One week into the final quarter of the year and Tesla has lowered prices of the Model 3 and Model Y in the US, making their two most popular electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable than […]
New Tesla Model 3 Performance appears in European certification documents, hinting at upgraded performance
A new version of the Tesla Model 3 Performance has appeared in certification documents for Europe. The new variant has a new motor identification letter, suggesting Tesla has upgraded the performance as part of the […]
Tesla giving away Model 3 Performance through the referral program [Update]
Tesla is once again giving away free cars through the referral program, adding a new award today giving owners the opportunity to win a brand new Model 3 Performance. The raffle is unfortunately not open […]
Thousands of Updated Tesla Model 3s Ready for Shipment at Shanghai Port
Thousands of new Tesla Model 3s are ready for shipment at the port of Shanghai. Observation shows that the ramp-up of production of the updated model is in full swing and soon the first customers […]
Model Y News
Tesla raises Model 3 and Model Y prices in China for the second time in less than one week
Tesla has adjusted its Model 3 and Model Y pricing in China on Tuesday, increasing prices for both vehicles for the second time in less than one week. Last Thursday the automaker increased prices on […]
Tesla Model Y Named Parkers’ 2024 Best Company Car
The UK’s Parkers named the Tesla Model Y as the Best Company Car at the 2024 New Car Awards. It was praised for its combination of efficiency, dynamics, range, access to a wide Supercharger network, […]
Tesla finally adds diecast Model Y to online shop
Tesla has finally added a 1:18 scale diecast of the Model Y to their online shop, more than three and half years after the electric SUV was first launched. According to the Tesla Shop listing, […]
Tesla confirms impending Model Y price increase in China
Tesla is preparing to increase the price of the Model Y in China, the second such price hike following a minor refresh to the electric SUV last month. In October Tesla quietly and surprisingly upgraded […]
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Model S News
Tesla adds round steering wheel option for new Model S and Model X orders, paid retrofit available for existing owners
When Tesla launched the refresh Model S and Model X the most controversial feature was its yoke steering wheel. The feedback from fans and critics alike was swift and that Tesla should offer a traditional […]
Tesla adds $10,000 year end discount to Model S and Model X in Canada, $7,500 in the US
Tesla has extended their year end discount to their Model S and Model X vehicles, a discount that was previously only available for the Model 3 and Model Y. Not only have they extended it […]
Tesla to announce Model S/X pricing in China next week
Tesla has announced it will officially reveal the pricing for the Model S and Model X refresh in China next week. The announcement was made at the Guangzhou Auto Show, where Tesla said the pricing […]
Model X News
Tesla Model 3 rated the greenest EV, Hummer EV comes in last [Update]
According to Bloomberg Green’s Electric Car Ratings, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range is the greenest electric vehicle (EV) you can buy on the market today. At the other end of the spectrum, the massive Hummer […]
Tesla raises prices across the board in both Canada and the US again
Tesla has once again raised the prices on all of its vehicles in both Canada and the United States on Wednesday night, pushing prices to new all-time highs. The last time Tesla increased prices on […]
Tesla Model X reservation holders see delivery dates fall by nearly one year [Update]
Thursday was a bad day for a number of Model X reservation holders as many reported their estimated delivery dates have fallen as far back as April 2023. One such reservation holder was Erik (@teslainventory), […]
SpaceX News
Environmental Groups File New Lawsuit Over April’s Starship Launch
A new lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over the first SpaceX Starship test flight in April. The lawsuit alleges the agencies failed “to address […]
SpaceX to Launch First Direct-To-Cell Starlink Satellites This Weekend
SpaceX is set to launch the first batch of Direct-to-Cell Starlink satellites that will allow for global cellular connectivity. The six satellites with Direct-to-Cell capabilities were scheduled to launch last night, but has been moved […]
SpaceX Receives FCC Approval for Starlink Direct-To-Cell Tests
SpaceX has secured approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to conduct tests for its Starlink Direct-To-Cell system. The FCC on Thursday granted SpaceX a six-month authorization for these trials, set to be conducted in […]
FCC Upholds Decision to Deny Starlink $885 Million Rural Broadband Subsidy
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reaffirmed its 2022 decision to deny SpaceX’s Starlink an $885.5 million subsidy for rural broadband expansion. The denial was part of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), aimed at […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens first V4 Supercharger in the US as network grows to over 2,000 stations
Tesla has opened its first V4 Supercharger in the United States, completing a retrofit of the Sparks Supercharger in Nevada this week. The opening of the first V4 station in the US comes as the […]
Tesla Superchargers in Yarmouth and Digby under construction [Nova Scotia]
Christmas has arrived early for Tesla owners in Nova Scotia, as two new Superchargers have been discovered under construction in Nova Scotia. These are the second and third Superchargers to start construction in Atlantic Canada […]
Tesla offering free lifetime Supercharging transfer on new Model S/X/Y orders
Tesla has launched a new offer to entice legacy Model S and Model X owners to upgrade by allowing them to transfer their free unlimited Supercharging to a new car. The offer is only valid […]