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Tesla Launches ‘Tesla Assist’ Chatbot
Tesla has taken a step to improve the customer experience with the launch of a new ‘Tesla Assist’ chatbot, now available on the company’s website. Powered by artificial intelligence, this new tool is designed to […]

Tesla Model Y leads Canada’s iZEV rebate claims in 2024, Chevy Equinox EV outpaces Model 3
While Canada’s iZEV rebate was paused indefinitely in mid-January 2025, the program performed well and created a surge in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales across Canada with over 215,000 vehicles claiming the rebate in 2024. As […]

Tesla European Sales Dip 45% in January
Tesla’s European sales took a significant hit in January, dropping by 45% year-over-year. While Tesla saw a decline, the broader electric vehicle (EV) market grew by 37% during the same time period. Several factors are […]

Tesla expands in Germany with acquisition of Manz AG assets and workforce
Tesla has agreed to acquire key assets and staff from Manz AG, a financially troubled automation systems supplier in Germany. The deal, facilitated by Tesla Automation GmbH, will bolster Tesla’s manufacturing and automation capabilities in […]

Washington State Bill to Expand Direct EV Sales Beyond Tesla Fails
Washington State’s bid to expand direct-to-consumer electric vehicle (EV) sales hit a wall as House Bill 1721 failed to advance out of the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee. The legislation, which would have allowed […]

Vandals take aim at Superchargers, Tesla promises criminal charges
Tesla’s Supercharger network has become a target for vandalism, prompting Tesla to take a hard stance against those responsible. The company has vowed to prosecute anyone caught damaging its charging stations, after a station was […]
Cybertruck News

First Tesla Cybertruck rolls off the line at Giga Texas
The day Tesla fans have been waiting for since 2019 has finally arrived as Tesla announced this morning the first Cybertruck had been built at Giga Texas. As Tesla has become know to do, they […]

More photos leak showing Cybertruck production progress
Late last month it was reported that Tesla would be shutting down Giga Texas in early July in order to perform some upgrades to the Model Y production line, but also to shift some workers […]

Tesla Cybertruck could come with V2V charging capabilities
Tesla said earlier this year bidirectional charging capabilities would eventually be coming to its vehicles, but likely not until about 2025. Bidirectional charging comes in several forms, and one of those could be coming on […]

Leaked photo shows Tesla Cybertruck BIW frames and castings inside Giga Texas
A new photo has leaked from inside Giga Texas showing that Tesla is inching closer to the official start of Cybertruck production. The photo shows two Cybertruck frames with front and rear castings attached. This […]
Model 3 News

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 and the Model 3 have the highest satisfaction ratings among car owners
Tesla and the Model 3 have come out on top in the Global Happy Motorist Index, which seeks to measure how satisfied customers are with their car and the brand overall. The study, conducted by […]

Hertz Tesla Model 3 rentals expand to Canada [Update]
Canadians can now rent the Tesla Model 3 through Hertz as the company has brought the Model 3 to select airports across Canada. A Drive Tesla reader sent us these pictures showing close to a […]

Tesla’s glass roof shows off its strength after massive tree falls on Model 3 in China
Tesla’s glass roof has once again showed off its impressive strength, this time keeping a driver unharmed after a massive tree fell on a Model 3 in China. Video of the incident shared by Jay […]
Model Y News

Tesla increases Model Y AWD price by $250 in the US, removes white interior option
Tesla has again tweaked the price of the Model Y in the US, increasing it for the third time since April. According to an update to the Design Studio on Tuesday night, the increase affects […]

Tesla Model Y from Giga Berlin in Deep Blue Metallic appear in existing inventory
Tesla’s Giga Berlin has officially started production of Model Y SUVs finished in Deep Blue Metallic, adding another colour to the factory’s advanced Paint Shop. The first Model Y Performance SUVs in the new colour […]

Tesla cancels Fremont-made Model Y Long Range orders in Canada after switching to imports from China
Tesla has started emailing customers in Canada with existing orders for a Model Y Long Range made at Fremont, notifying them that their order is being cancelled. The emails come a few weeks after Tesla […]

Tesla increases Model Y price in Türkiye and discounts Model 3 in Thailand
Tesla has rolled out another set of price changes to the Model Y and Model 3, this time in Türkiye and Thailand, and they include both an increase and a limited time decrease. In Türkiye, […]
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Model S News

Modified Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 9-second quarter mile barrier
The Tesla Model S Plaid has officially broken though the 9-second barrier in the quarter mile. A slightly modified version of the world’s fastest production car was able to cross the line in 8.994 seconds […]

Older Tesla Model S/X vehicles now eligible for complimentary Autopilot camera upgrades
Owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are now eligible to receive free Autopilot camera upgrades. The offer is only valid for those owners whose car was built prior to September 2017, […]

Dozens of Tesla Model S and X vehicles spotted around Fremont Factory
Recent footage of Tesla’s Fremont Factory have revealed what appears to be dozens of newly produced Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles. The footage shows a fleet of Model S and Model X vehicles […]
Model X News

Yoke steering wheel – a new normal?
In last week’s Q4 2020 earnings call Tesla revealed its refreshed Model S & Model X. One of the most visible, maybe even controversial changes is the introduction of a Yoke steering wheel with haptic […]

Tesla officially recalls Model S/X to replace faulty MCU1 memory cards
Tesla has reportedly advised their Service Centers of an imminent recall to replace the 8GB embedded Multi-Media-Cards (eMMCs) in older Model S and Model X vehicles. In an announcement on the company’s website, the automaker […]

Traditional steering wheel option for Model S/X hidden in Tesla source code
Without a doubt the biggest conversation piece of the Tesla Model S and Model X refresh last week was the yoke steering wheel. Loved by some, hated by many, the controversial change started a lot […]
SpaceX News

Starlink now available across the US
SpaceX has ended the waiting game for hopeful Starlink subscribers in the US, and is now offering access to its satellite internet service across the country. The aerospace company attributes this increased level of access […]

Starlink Partners with Jumia to Expand Services in Africa
SpaceX’s Starlink has entered into a partnership with e-commerce company Jumia Technologies AG to expand its satellite broadband services in Africa. Sales will start in the coming weeks and will begin in Nigeria. Jumia intends […]

Every home in Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation is now connected to Starlink
The Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation announced that every home in their community is now connected to Starlink to provide Wi-Fi and direct connection to its members. The challenge for the Nation has long been searching for […]

SpaceX Celebrates 15 Years Since Falcon 1’s Historic Launch to Orbit
SpaceX is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the first successful launch of Falcon 1 into Earth orbit. The historic launch ensured the further successful development of the company, opening the way for breakthrough developments. Elon […]
Supercharger News

Tesla Supercharger pricing and histograph added to mobile app
Tesla has made it easier to know how much you will be paying on your next visit to a Supercharger by adding pricing information to the mobile app. Along with pricing Tesla has also added […]

Here’s why Tesla hasn’t implemented kWh billing at their Canadian Superchargers yet
Measurement Canada finally approved kWh billing for DC fast charging providers in February, more than two years after the process began. The temporary dispensation order allowed existing Level 3+ EVSE stations already in use across […]

Tesla installed 5X as many charging stalls in the US in Q1 compared to its next closest competitor
Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US is already unmatched in terms of its size, and its reliability, but the company is not slowing down its expansion plans. In the first quarter of 2023 Tesla installed […]