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Stellantis offers free home charger or public charging credits for EV buyers
As Stellantis launches its first electric vehicles (EVs) this year, the company has rolled out a new offer, giving buyers a choice between a free home charging station, or US$600 in public charging credits. This […]
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Tesla Giga Berlin Tackles Union Tensions and Missing Mugs
Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin has been up and running for over two years, and during that time, workers at the factory have gone through a surprisingly high number of mugs. The exact number was revealed during […]
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2025 Lucid Air Pure sets record as world’s most efficient car: 5 miles per kWh
Lucid has announced 2025 Air Pure is now the world’s most efficient car, achieving an impressive 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour (kWh) of energy and a record-setting 146 MPGe EPA rating. According to Lucid, the […]
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Elon Musk confirms Tesla robotaxi unveil event delay
Elon Musk has confirmed that the unveiling of the Tesla robotaxi will be delayed. While Musk didn’t reveal when the event will now take place, he did provide some insight as to the reason for […]
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Tesla Megapack 2 XL to Power 200 MW/800 MWh BESS
Tesla Megapack 2 XL will power Arevon’s Condor BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) with a capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh. The project is under construction on the site of a former steam power plant in […]
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Tesla secures another big Megapack deal in Australia
Akaysha Energy has announced their latest project in Australia, the Orana Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), which will become one of the largest four-hour battery systems in the world, and it will be powered by […]
Cybertruck News
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Tesla Cybertruck deliveries to begin November 30
Tesla has finally announced a date for the Cybertruck delivery event. After posting their Q3 2023 shareholder deck Tesla revealed the first Cybertrucks will be handed over to lucky customers on November 30 at Giga […]
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Tesla Cybertruck gets size comparison with Rivian R1T and…DeLorean DMC-12
Tesla still hasn’t released any official details about the Cybertruck in terms of its dimensions (or anything else for that matter), except a hint in the Q2 2023 earnings report that it will be less […]
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Tesla Cybertruck Sentry Mode gets Cyber Owl as sightings near Canadian border
Tesla is continuing to extensively test the Cybertruck across the US, with numerous sightings across the country over the weekend. One of those sightings revealed a unique Sentry Mode element for the Cybertruck, as at […]
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Tesla Cybertruck gets new, smaller wheel covers [Update]
Tesla looks like it will be launching the Cybertruck with a new wheel cover design. While they look very similar in overall design to the ones seen on the original prototype and subsequent builds, these […]
Model 3 News
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Tesla pauses production at Fremont Factory for upgrades
A week after CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla would pause production at its facilities, the Fremont Factory has entered downtime. The purpose, as Teslarati reports, is to install upgrades in the factory. Musk indicated the third quarter would […]
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Tesla Model Y and Model 3 lead California car sales through June
The latest figures show Tesla is outselling the competition in California, including cars with internal combustion engines (ICE), and the competition isn’t even close. The Model Y and Model 3 were the top selling cars […]
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Tesla increases discounts on Model 3 and Model Y inventory in Canada and US
Over the last few weeks Tesla has been offering some discounts on Model 3 and Model Y cars in existing inventory in both Canada and the US. Those discounts have now been increased to over […]
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Tesla starts taking Model Y RWD orders in Korea, suspends all Model 3 orders indefinitely
Tesla has officially started taking order for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in South Korea. While the automaker has now expanded the Model Y lineup in the country to three variants, all three variants […]
Model Y News
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Tesla Model Y Is Europe’s Best-Selling EV in 2023
Tesla Model Y has once again confirmed its status as the most popular electric car in Europe, significantly surpassing the sales of its closest competitor. The Model 3 is in third place, further strengthening the […]
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Tesla Model Y glass roof proves its strength in China after wall collapses on it
The Tesla Model Y is one of the safest cars ever tested, and despite many thinking that its glass roof is one of its weak points, it is actually extremely strong, as evidenced by a […]
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Tesla Model Y Is UK’s 2nd Best-Selling Car in August
The Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in the UK in August, yielding by only a handful of units to Ford Puma. According to the results of sales for the whole of 2023, […]
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Tesla’s Giga Berlin faces production challenges amidst staff shortages: Report
Tesla’s Giga Berlin is reportedly facing production issues due to staff shortages, with the production rate at the plant recently falling below 4,000 Model Ys per week. According to the most recent update from Tesla […]
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Model S News
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Tesla stops providing key fobs with new Model S and Model X deliveries
Ever since Tesla launched the Model S in 2012 and the Model X in 2015, both of the electric vehicles have come with key fobs as standard equipment, giving owners the option to carry around […]
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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 […]
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Modified Tesla Model S Plaid hits 216mph (347km/h) [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid is advertised as having a top speed of 200mph (321km/h), however the top speed is currently software locked and limited to 175mph (281km/h) when in Track Mode. No one knows […]
Model X News
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Tesla updates Model S and Model X Plaid badging to (almost) return to launch day design
When Tesla held the special Model S Plaid delivery event last year, the first few cars handed over to their new owners included a special Plaid badge. We didn’t know at the time it was […]
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This Tesla owner is planning to bring back the tilt screen to the refresh Model S/X
When Tesla first announced the refresh Model S and Model X, the all-new 17″ center display was listed as being able to tilt to the left and right. Just a few months later, and before […]
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Tesla Model X sinks to the bottom of the ocean at marina in Spain
Elon Musk has said Teslas can float for a short period of time. We have certainly seen some evidence of that in areas ravaged by floods. However this Tesla owner is probably hoping his Model […]
SpaceX News
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SpaceX faces lawsuit over alleged gender and minority pay discrimination
SpaceX is facing a lawsuit filed by Ashley Foltz, a SpaceX engineer, who alleges that she was paid significantly less than her male colleagues for performing a similar job. The lawsuit, filed as a class […]
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Amazon launches first Project Kuiper satellites in race to catch up with SpaceX
Amazon has successfully launched its first two prototype satellites for Project Kuiper, setting the stage for the debut of the company’s satellite internet system. The launch, which took place on Friday, marks a significant milestone […]
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SpaceX Starship Has “decent chance” to Reach Orbit, Says Elon Musk
SpaceX’s Starship has a “decent chance” of reaching orbit on its second test flight, says Elon Musk. The vehicle is an integral part of SpaceX’s plans to explore various destinations in the solar system and […]
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SpaceX Receives Investment from Italy’s Largest Bank Intesa Sanpaolo
Italy’s largest bank has invested in SpaceX. Intesa Sanpaolo said the aerospace sector can play a decisive role in the development and growth of the global economy, and SpaceX has demonstrated a leading vision for […]
Supercharger News
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Study shows frequent fast-charging has minimal impact on Tesla battery degradation
Electric vehicle (EV) owners have long been cautioned about the potential battery degradation from frequent fast-charging. However, new study has shown that isn’t always the case, particularly in relation to Tesla vehicles. Traditionally, the convenience […]
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Tesla Will Get Access to up to $20B in Revenue Thanks to NACS Deals, Says Wedbush
Tesla will gain access to up to $20 billion in revenue through recent NACS deals with automakers, Wedbush said. The firm believes this, as well as the energy business, Al-driven autonomous path, unmatched battery ecosystem, […]
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First Tesla V4 Supercharger Launches in UK, Offers Pay Via Card Payment
The first V4 Supercharger site in the UK is officially open. It became the seventh in the world. The new location offers charging for electric vehicles of all brands, which can be paid for via […]