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Tesla updates Safety Score to Version 2.1, adjusts Late-Night Driving metric
Tesla has made a change to its Safety Score, releasing a new version 2.1 this week. While the formula itself has not changed, the company has updated the Late-Night driving metrics used in the calculation. […]
GM Overcomes ‘Production Hell’ at Factory Zero, Eyes Major Ultium EV Production Boost
General Motors (GM) is focusing on increasing the production of its Ultium-powered EVs in an effort to make in-roads in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Despite ambitions to significantly boost Ultium EV production, GM has […]
Tesla adds Premium Connectivity subscription to referral program, credits for loyalty buyers
Tesla has updated their referral program, adding a new incentive for buyers, and adding referral credits for loyalty buyers. In the early days of Tesla the company offered free internet connectivity in its cars. However, […]
Tesla Giga Berlin Workers Pick Independence Over Union Majority in Works Council Vote
Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin recently witnessed a significant vote concerning its future working conditions and union representation. Despite the efforts of Germany’s largest union, IG Metall, to secure a majority in the works council election, the […]
British Columbia Commits $30 Million for 500+ New EV Charging Stations
British Columbia is set to grow its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with a significant $30 million investment from Budget 2024, aiming to add over 500 new public charging stations to the existing network of 5,000 […]
EVE Park Offering a Free Tesla Model 3 with Condo Purchases [Ontario]
If you are in the market for a new condo in London, Ontario, and want a free Tesla Model 3, then this offer might be for you. The EVE Park condo development has announced an […]
Cybertruck News
Elon Musk test drives Performance Cybertruck as round steering wheel and ‘CYBRTRK’ branded tires appear on RC unit
Tesla has been testing the Cybertruck on public roads for several months now, but without any external markings we haven’t been sure about what variant they were. While recent sightings have suggested the first variant […]
Tesla Cybertruck Police Vehicle Presented at Oracle CloudWorld Conference
A Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle was presented at the Oracle CloudWorld conference by former Tesla board member Larry Ellison. The company intends to produce electric pickup trucks specifically for law enforcement. Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, […]
Tesla Giga Texas Takes Delivery of Machinery for Cybertruck Assembly Line
Tesla continues to expand its Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas. Another delivery with robots was spotted on the site. More and more finished Cybertrucks can be seen near the factory. Tesla continues to ramp […]
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted at 50,000th Supercharger
A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate was spotted in California. The steel beast was charging at the 50,000th Supercharger, of which the company celebrated the opening in early September. Over the weekend, the Tesla Cybertruck release […]
Model 3 News
Tesla’s Project Highland said to be a complete overhaul of the Model 3
Tesla’s Project Highland Model 3 refresh is still shrouded in secrecy, even though several prototypes have been spotted on the streets of California. While those prototypes have revealed some of what will be updated, both […]
Tesla sweeps American-Made Index with Model Y leading the way for the second straight year
The Tesla Model Y has claimed the title of the most American-made car for the second consecutive year, according to the latest ranking released by Cars.com. Tesla dominated the list by securing the top four […]
Tesla increases Model S/X inventory discounts to nearly $15,000 in Canada and over $10,000 in the US, Model 3 to $3,500
Tesla is doing what they can to move as many vehicles in Canada and the US before the end of the quarter. Last week we reported that the automaker was offering existing inventory discounts in […]
Tesla adds free Supercharging offer to Model 3 inventory vehicles
Tesla has added a new incentive for potential Model 3 buyers by offering three months of free Supercharger for anyone who purchases a Model 3 in existing inventory. Tesla has been offering a similar incentive, […]
Model Y News
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai produces 1 millionth Model Y
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai has reached a significant milestone in its short history, producing its 1 millionth Model Y this week. What makes this accomplishment so impressive is that it comes a little over two years […]
Tesla lowers price of seven seat Model Y in the US
Tesla has updated the pricing of one configuration of the Model Y in the US, lowering the seven seat version of the electric SUV. As you probably know by now, this change only impacts buyers […]
Tesla lowers Model 3 and Model Y prices in Japan
Tesla has lowered prices for the Model 3 and Model Y in Japan. The price cuts come after similar moves in Australia and China earlier this week. According to Tesla’s online configurator in Japan, prices […]
Tesla Model Y tops UK car sales in June
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to dominate in markets around the world. Earlier today we told you about the electric SUV breaking a 35 year old sales record in Iceland, and being the second […]
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Model S News
Tesla increases charging speeds for Model S and Model X owners in Europe [2022.24]
Tesla often includes hidden goodies in software updates that are not included in the release notes. Sometimes these can be minor updates, but other times they can be good “quality of life” improvements for owners. […]
Tesla switching back to all-season tires on the Model S
Back in July Tesla made a change to their Model S production line, switching from all-season tires to summer tires. Tesla said at the time this change was to “provide the best tires for Model […]
Tesla Model S with no batteries intentionally crashed and set on fire to demonstrate dangers of EV battery fires [Video]
AXA Insurance has attempted to show that electric vehicles (EV) are more dangerous and cause more damage in collisions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. To prove their point the company set up an elaborate […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X with Cyberstream wheels gets reduced top speed
Tesla has updated the Design Studio for the Model X, lowering the top speed when the electric SUV is equipped with the standard 20″ Cyberstream wheels. According to the online configurator, both the Dual Motor […]
Tesla fully ditches radar as Model S and Model X transition to Tesla Vision
In May last year Tesla announced all new Model 3 and Model Y vehicles were no longer equipped with radar. Instead the automaker was moving to Tesla Vision, relying on the car’s multiple cameras to […]
Tesla Model X Plaid runs record 9.75s quarter-mile (and 2.3s 0-60)
Last week we saw a Tesla Model X Plaid lay down a seriously fast quarter-mile time of 9.83 seconds, setting a new unofficial record for the electric SUV. That time was set on a public […]
SpaceX News
Cunard and P&O Cruises add SpaceX Starlink
P&O Cruises and Cunard have signed up with SpaceX’s Starlink to bolster Wi-Fi connectivity and bandwidth across their lineup of cruise ships, allowing passengers to have seamless connectivity even in the middle of the ocean. […]
SpaceX countersues DOJ, alleging unconstitutionality in discriminatory hiring lawsuit
SpaceX is fighting back against a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging discriminatory hiring practices. SpaceX asserts that the DOJ’s lawsuit is unconstitutional and is responding with a countersuit. The original […]
SpaceX to Reduce Light Pollution from Starlink Satellites via In-House Tech
SpaceX will reduce light pollution in the night sky from its Starlink satellites. The company has developed in-house technology solutions and methods that will have a hugely positive impact if adopted by all operators. Space […]
FAA nears approval for SpaceX’s second Starship launch
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could issue a license to SpaceX for the second Starship launch as early as next month. This news comes after the first launch in April ended in an explosion of […]
Supercharger News
Tesla adjusts Supercharger rates and adds off-peak hours in Canada
Tesla had updated its Supercharger pricing structure in Canada again, this time adding off-peak rates at select Superchargers, while at the same time changing prices. The change comes just a few weeks after Tesla finally […]
Honda and Acura also adopting Tesla’s NACS
Tesla’s charging technology is known to be among the best, leading to its competitors adopting its standards. Honda and Acura are the latest EV brands to get on the NACS connector train in North America. CEO of […]
J.D. Power rates Tesla Supercharger Network as best
One of the most visible assets of Tesla is the Supercharger network J.D. Power’s 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study has ranked the public charging station network as the best. The Superchargers, […]