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Tesla seeks Bay Area airport access for Robotaxi ride-hailing service
Tesla is taking steps to expand its ride-hailing service in California by approaching the Bay Area’s three busiest airports—San Francisco International (SFO), San Jose Mineta (SJC), and Oakland International (OAK)—about permits to serve travelers. Officials […]
Tesla confirms Cybertruck won’t get wireless charging – here’s why
Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck will not get wireless charging, despite the truck already being equipped with the required hardware connectors. When Tesla launched the Cybertruck in 2023, the company made no mention of […]
Tesla to Open First Abu Dhabi Experience Centre on Yas Island
Tesla has announced plans to open its first Experience Centre in Abu Dhabi, located on Yas Island. The project will unite a showroom, delivery and service centre into a single, integrated facility designed to strengthen […]
Rogers Satellite expands Starlink direct to cell coverage area in Canada
Rogers has announced a major expansion of its Starlink-powered Rogers Satellite service, extending direct-to-cell texting to Canadians in more remote and hard-to-reach areas. Rogers says customers now have access to three times more mobile coverage […]
Tesla MultiPass Allows Seamless Charging at Third-Party EV Stations in the Netherlands
Tesla has unveiled a new feature called MultiPass, giving owners the ability to charge at non-Tesla stations using their existing Tesla account. The program eliminates the need for third-party charging cards, multiple apps, or separate […]
Caltrans reportedly adds 450 Rivian EVs to its fleet
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is expanding its transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by reportedly acquiring 450 Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) for statewide use. While the agency has not yet issued an official announcement, […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck’s Wade Mode gets first test in deep water
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally rolling off the assembly lines, and one early owner is putting the electric pickup truck’s Wade Mode to the test. Taras Maksimuk of the YouTube channel TechRax drove his Cybertruck into […]
Tesla Cybertruck production at Giga Texas gains momentum
Tesla’s production ramp for the Cybertruck appears to be gaining momentum as more Cybertrucks are starting to pile up outside Giga Texas. The most recent drone flyover shows over 100 units have accumulated outside the […]
No, the Tesla Cybertruck isn’t rusting – here’s what is actually happening
There have been numerous reports in recent days that the Tesla Cybertruck is already rusting, but that’s not entirely accurate. Yes, rust spots are forming on the stainless steel panels, but it’s not what everyone […]
Cybertruck May Soon Be Displayed in South Korea
Tesla Cybertruck may be showcased in South Korea, according to industry sources. The electric pickup truck will appear there as part of its tour of Asia and may stay in the country to take part […]
Model 3 News
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 […]
Tesla brings powered liftgate retrofit for older Model 3s to North America
Tesla has finally launched the powered liftgate retrofit for older Model 3s in North America. The new retrofit comes more than a year and a half after it was first launched in China, and just […]
Model Y News
Tesla set to begin production of 7-seat Model Y at Giga Shanghai following European approval
Tesla is expected to begin production of the 7-seat Model Y at Giga Shanghai soon, after receiving approval from European authorities to import the three-row electric SUV. Tesla first introduced the 7-seat Model Y in […]
Tesla Model Y Divides Police Departments: La Crescent Praises Performance, Menlo Park Struggles with Software Issues
Police departments across North America are integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets, with the Tesla Model Y emerging as the popular choice. For the most part the reception of the Model Y has been […]
Tesla Model Y leads China’s BEV market in 2024 as registrations surge
Tesla has been having a strong year the Chinese market through the first seven months of 2024, driven by the strong performance of the Model Y. While worldwide sales have been dipping, that doesn’t appear […]
Tesla Model Y Is Germany’s Best-Selling BEV in July & 2024
Tesla’s Model Y is once again the best-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Germany. The compact SUV is the best-seller both in July and so far in 2024. In July, 238,263 passenger cars were registered […]
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Model S News
Tesla waives $4,500 fee to unlock Model S battery after Twitter outrage
Tesla doesn’t always please its customers, and the owner may need a bit of online backlash to make the EV company do what is right. This was the case with a Model S owner that […]
Tesla is appealing a Norwegian Conciliation Board decision over slow charging
Tesla is appealing a decision by Norway’s Conciliation Board, which instructed Tesla Norway to pay 31 Norwegian customers NOK 130,000 each. The customers alleged that an update from Tesla in 2019 slowed down their vehicle’s […]
Tesla Model S Plaid breaks quarter-mile record again: 8.77 seconds at 162.55mph [Video]
Last month we told you about a Tesla Model S Plaid in Napierville, Quebec that set the new record for the fastest quarter-mile time for the electric sedan at 8.83 seconds and 161mph. The Model […]
Model X News
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 […]
Tesla Model X with new charge port door spotted at Fremont
Tesla has begun manufacturing the Model X with the updated charge port door at the Fremont factory in California. Several brand new Model X were spotted by The Kilowatts at Tesla’s Logistics lot today sporting […]
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 […]
SpaceX News
FAA Hits SpaceX With $633,009 in Proposed Fines For Launch Violations, Musk Promises Lawsuit [Update]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a total of US$633,009 in civil penalties against SpaceX for alleged violations during two of its 2023 launches. The FAA, which oversees the safety and regulation of commercial […]
SpaceX Files To Expand Starlink Factory in Bastrop, Texas
SpaceX is gearing up for a major expansion in Bastrop County, Texas, as the company is planning an $8 million project to expand its Starlink factory less than a year after opening. The construction project, […]
Elon Musk Says Starlink Can Connect Canadian Households for Less Than Half of $2B Telesat Loan
Elon Musk has suggested that SpaceX’s Starlink network could provide high-speed internet to every Canadian household without adequate broadband access for less than half the cost of the Canadian government’s $2.14 billion loan to Telesat, […]
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission Completes First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has made history by completing the first-ever commercial spacewalk. In the early morning hours of September 12, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, the mission’s commander and sponsor, along with SpaceX engineer Sarah […]
Supercharger News
GM dealers prepped for Tesla Supercharger access to open in Q2
General Motors (GM) is telling its dealers to prepare for Tesla Supercharger access to open up to GM electric vehicle (EV) owners in the second quarter. GM’s dealer network in Canada and the US have […]
First Third-Party V4 Supercharger station opens in Europe
Tesla’s V4 Superchargers are now being adopted by third-party charging networks, with the first company opening up their own charging station in the UK with V4 charging posts this week. Last year Tesla and bp […]
Tesla opens Canada’s first pull-through Supercharger station in Manning Park [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened a new Supercharger station in Manning Park, British Columbia. This isn’t your ordinary Supercharger station however, as it is the first in Canada built entirely with pull-through stalls. Construction of the Manning […]
