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Tesla to power Shanghai Megafactory with 6 MW solar and 8 MWh Megapack project
Tesla is ramping up its clean energy efforts in China by equipping its newly-opened Shanghai Megafactory with a distributed photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage system. The installation, which is expected to be completed by the […]

Telstra Launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service in Australia
Telstra has officially launched Telstra Satellite Messaging (TSM), a new service that allows customers to send and receive text messages directly via Starlink satellites in areas without mobile coverage, making it the first provider in […]

Rivian’s R2 Platform to Power All Future Volkswagen EVs
Rivian’s upcoming R2 platform has taken center stage in a major strategic shift at Volkswagen, with the German automaker confirming it will use the scalable architecture as the foundation for all its future electric vehicles. […]

Rivian 2025.18 software update: faster charging, new energy app, improved security
Rivian has started rolling out its 2025.18 over-the-air (OTA) software update, delivering a number of major enhancements for R1T and R1S owners including improved charging performance and greater control over energy use, while also improving […]

SpaceX Debuts Ultra-Rugged Starlink Performance Kit
SpaceX has officially launched its new Starlink Performance Kit, a highly durable satellite internet system designed to deliver reliable connectivity even in the harshest environments—and while on the move. The Starlink Performance terminal is housed […]

New Tesla Model Y drives record May sales in Australia
Tesla has recorded its strongest sales month in Australia in nearly a year. The boost in sales is thanks largely to the launch of the refreshed Model Y. According to the latest figures from the […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla’s CCS adapter doesn’t work with the Cybertruck, in more ways than one
The Tesla Cybertruck is finally in the hands of customers, and as each day goes by we learn more about it. The latest discovery is that there is a bit of a hiccup when it […]

Tesla Cybertruck Gives Impressive Off-Road Demonstration in Arizona [Video]
The Tesla Cybertruck has been under scrutiny regarding its off-roading capabilities, but new videos have seemingly put those doubts to rest. The electric pickup showcased its prowess in a challenging hill climb and descent in […]

Tesla publishes Powershare Mobile Connector manual, but how is it different?
Tesla has published the owner’s manual for a new product called the ‘Powershare Mobile Connector.’ This new charging device was first announced with the launch of the Cybertruck, but even with the publication of the […]

Tesla Cybertruck displays coming soon to Toronto and Montreal [Update]
Two new Cybertrucks have arrived in Canada, and while they aren’t the first customer deliveries, they will soon be going on display in Ontario and Quebec. Last month Tesla sent a Cybertruck to Canada where […]
Model 3 News

Purported Tesla Model 3 Highland interior parts leak online
Several parts from the interior claimed to be from the Tesla Model 3 Project Highland refresh have been leaked online over the last few days, giving us what appears to be the best look yet […]

Tesla brings back white interior option for Model Y in Canada, but only in existing inventory for now
Tesla has started reintroducing the white interior option for the Model Y in Canada. The option is so far only available on Model Y vehicles in existing inventory, but this is a good sign that […]

France records record BEV registrations in June, with Tesla leading the way
France set a new monthly record in battery-electric vehicles in June. The 33,280 BEV registrations in the month was a 52 per cent increase in year-over-year registrations and represented 65 per cent of overall ZEV […]

Giga Shanghai begins Project Highland Model 3 production: Report
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai has reportedly begun production of the new Model 3 known as Project Highland. With the start of production it is expected that the new electric sedan will be officially released in early […]
Model Y News

Tesla offering 0% interest loans in China to boost Model 3/Y sales
Tesla is wasting no time introducing new incentives to kick off the second quarter in China. The company is now offering 0% interest financing on new purchases of the Model 3 and Model Y Rear-Wheel […]
Tesla rolls out Model Y price increases in China, changes standard colour to Stealth Grey
Tesla has issued a price increase for the Model Y in China, raising all three trims by ¥5,000. A number of other incentives also expired at the same time, effectively raising the price of the […]

Tesla Reaches Milestone: Model Y Is World’s Most-Produced Vehicle in 2023
Tesla has reached another new milestone with Model Y. Not only was it the best-selling car in the world last year, the compact SUV was also the most-produced vehicle in the world in 2023, surpassing […]

Tesla also raising Model Y prices in China next month, launches new incentives to boost end of quarter sales
Tesla has announced another impending price increase, this time in China. The price increase will take affect on April 1, 2024, and will impact the Model Y produced at Giga Shanghai. At the same time, […]
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Model S News

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 […]

Tesla owner hits 1 million miles (1.609 million km) in his 2013 Model S
The miles keep racking up for Hansjörg Gemmingen and his 2013 Model S P85+. After crossing 1,000,000 kilometers (621,371 miles) on November 28, 2019, it has taken Gemmingen less than three years to cross the […]

von Holzhausen teases new alternative leather interior coming soon to Tesla Model S [Update]
Tesla could soon be adding a new interior upholstery option for at least the Model S, as the company owned by Vicki von Holzhausen, the wife of Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, has shared […]
Model X News

Elon Musk admits Tesla “dropped the ball” with the Model X refresh production ramp, reveals reason for current delays
For the better part of ten months Tesla didn’t deliver a single brand new Model X after shutting down and retooling the production lines in December 2020 for the refresh design. Even since the first […]

NHTSA recalls Tesla’s Boombox feature to disable custom sounds while driving
Tesla owners in the United States will soon be receiving a new software update to disable some of the features of Boombox. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the ability to play […]

Tesla seat belt chime issue that will be fixed over-the-air triggers NHTSA recall
Tesla will soon be deploying an over-the-air (OTA) software update to correct an issue with the audible seat belt reminder chime. The issue has triggered a recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX demonstrates first successful video call using Starlink Direct-to-Cell technology
SpaceX has showcased the capabilities of its Starlink system designed for cell phones, demonstrating a seamless video call between two smartphones, all done using the Starlink Direct to Cell satellites. This demonstration was posted on […]

SpaceX Starlink V4 Antenna & Mini Dish Now Licensed for Install on Moving Vehicles
SpaceX has received a license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use the new Starlink dishes on planes, ships, and cars. The new V4 antenna and future Starlink mini dish can now be used […]

Fiji becomes the 99th country with SpaceX Starlink services
Starlink has announced its latest expansion, this time to the 300+ island chain of Fiji. With the expansion, Fiji becomes the 99th country to gain access to Starlink services, following Indonesia, which saw Starlink service […]

Elon Musk Visits Bali to Launch Starlink Service in Indonesia
Elon Musk was personally on hand to launch SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia over the weekend, aiming to provide high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas of the world’s largest archipelago, which […]
Supercharger News

Canada dominates fall Supercharger Voting, sweeping North American leaderboard
It is the start of a new year and that means the closing of another round of Supercharger Voting. For the first time Canada has swept the North American results, taking all five of the […]

Tesla Dominates US Fast Charging Installations While Rivals Flounder
Tesla is the clear leader in installing fast charging stations in the US, while competitors continue to flounder behind. In 2023, the company installed 606% more charging stations than its next closest competitor. The number […]

Tesla V4 Supercharger improvements coming soon
Tesla has promised some improvements are coming soon to its V4 Superchargers. The changes are being made to make the V4 Supercharger posts easier to use, something which is a key design focus as Tesla […]