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Tesla Applies for California Permit to Launch Robotaxi Service
Tesla is making moves to launch their robotaxi business in California, as the company has applied for a transportation charter-party carrier permit with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The application, first reported by Bloomberg, […]

FAA Partners with SpaceX’s Starlink to Upgrade Airspace Communication
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with SpaceX‘s Starlink to upgrade its information technology networks to manage US airspace. The deal is part of broader efforts to upgrade the FAA’s aging […]

Rivian implements price increase in Canada
Rivian has officially implemented its previously announced price increases for the R1T and R1S in Canada, raising prices by up to $10,000 across its lineup. The adjustment, which took effect on February 25, 2025, makes […]

Tesla Supercharger in Calgary now open [Alberta]
Tesla has opened its second Supercharger station in Canada in 2025, with the opening Calgary’s third Supercharger. Tesla first started construction of the Calgary Supercharger in November 2024. Located on Aviation Road NE next to […]

Tesla starts deliveries of new Model Y in China ahead of schedule
Tesla has officially started deliveries of the new Model Y in China, ahead of the originally anticipated schedule. Tesla first unveiled the new Model Y in China and other Asia-Pacific markets on January 10, 2025. […]

Jolt Secures $194 Million CIB Loan To Expand Canadian Charging Network
Jolt, an Australian-founded EV charging network, has secured a $194 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB). The funding will support the installation of up to 1,500 curbside EV chargers in urban centers across […]
Cybertruck News

More Tesla Cybertruck details revealed following Investor Day display
Tesla put the latest beta production version of the Cybertruck on display at Investor Day last week, giving us a look at some never before seen features of the electric truck. Not only were attendees […]

Tesla partners with Asian companies to improve 4680 production and bring down costs
Tesla has a new battery, known as the 4680, which promises several improvements over the company’s previous batteries. However, Tesla has had troubles ramping production so the company is turning to Chinese and Korean material suppliers […]

Tesla receives design patent for Cybertruck wheel covers
Tesla has been granted a design patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the Cybertruck’s wheel covers. The patent was granted today, March 7, 2023 and is valid for a period […]

Tesla Cybertruck’s powered tonneau cover and four-wheel steering spotted in action [Video]
The latest beta production builds of the Tesla Cybertruck were at Giga Texas this week for Investor Day, giving us a look at some never before seen features of the electric truck. Two features that […]
Model 3 News

Kelley Blue Book says the cost to own a Tesla Model 3 over 5 years is $16K less than the competition
Kelley Blue Book (KBB) has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most cost effective choice in the luxury electric vehicle (EV) market segment over a five year period. The electric sedan came out at […]

Tesla sees increased order rate in the US as gas prices surge
Tesla has seen a surge in their order rates in some parts of the US, likely caused by record-high gas prices. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that the number of orders has increased […]

Most efficient EVs of 2022: Tesla Model 3 tops the list
As gas prices around the world continue to rise, now above $2.00 per liter in some parts of Canada, more people are turning their attention to electric vehicles (EVs). The savings in recharging an EV […]

Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, US, Europe, and China
After what seemed like almost weekly price increases through much of last year, Tesla has raised prices on some of their vehicles for the first time in 2022. The changes impact the Model 3 and […]
Model Y News

Tesla Model Y emerged top-selling car in Europe in Q1 2023
Tesla’s Model Y has been named the best-selling car in Europe in the first quarter of 2023, AM Online reports. The electric crossover beat popular models, including Dacia’s Sandero, the Volkswagen T-Roc, Peugeot 208, and Vauxhall Corsa. The […]

Tesla drops Model 3 and Model Y prices in the US again
Tesla has implemented another round of price cuts in the US, less than 24 hours before the automaker announces its Q1 2023 financial results. The price drop has brought the entry-level Model 3 to below […]

Tesla Model Y was Germany’s best selling EV in March and Q1 2023
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Germany increased to 44,125 units in March 2023, giving BEVs a market share of 15.7%. Those figures were highlighted by the Tesla Model Y, which was the country’s best […]

Tesla Model Y was China’s best selling SUV in March, second best in Q1 2023
Tesla started off the year in China with some substantial price cuts, and they appear to have stoked strong demand. The Model Y, which saw its prices drop as much as 13% in January, was […]
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Model S News

Tesla Model S hits existing inventory in Canada before most deliveries begin
We reported earlier today that Tesla has begun international deliveries of the refresh Model S with the first cars handed over to customers in Vancouver and Calgary. While hundreds of other long-time reservation holders wait […]

Tesla officially begins international deliveries of refresh Model S in Canada
Without much fanfare at all, Tesla has delivered the first refresh Model S cars in Canada with separate deliveries in Vancouver, BC and Calgary, Alberta. The first delivery actually took place over the weekend, where […]

Half a dozen Long Range Model S cars spotted in Vancouver at Tesla Richmond [Update]
We have so far received reports of refresh Model S cars arriving last week in Alberta in Calgary and Edmonton and also Oakville and Vaughan, Ontario. Noticeably absent from that list is Vancouver, which is […]
Model X News

Tesla Model X can be hacked and stolen within minutes, OTA fix on its way
A security researcher has been able to develop a new bluetooth attack that allows him to clone a Tesla keyfob and steal a Model X within minutes. The hack was developed by Lennert Wouters, a […]

NHTSA still considering recall of Model S/X over eMMC touchscreen failures, expands scope
Even though Tesla last week announced a change to its policies regarding the memory chips (eMMC) on older Model S and Model X vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is continuing its investigation into the […]

Tesla updates trip planner to include Model 3 SR+, Model Y, and all new EPA ranges
It may have taken a few years, but Tesla has finally updated its Trip Planner by adding a couple of its vehicles, but also removing one. Earlier this week the automaker released a series of […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX reportedly taps Cloudfare to increase Starlink speeds
SpaceX is reportedly seeking the help of Cloudfare to increase the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service. Cloudfare describes itself as a large network of servers that can improve the security, performance, and reliability of […]

South African regulator cracks down on unauthorized Starlink reseller
South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (ICASA) is attempting to put its foot down on unauthorized Starlink resellers. The telecoms regulator has ordered IT Lec, an internet service provider based in the northern Cape to stop […]

SpaceX sells Bitcoin holdings and writes down $373 million: Report
SpaceX has reportedly liquidated its entire Bitcoin holdings, accompanied by a $373 million write-down. The sale, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, indicates that SpaceX had previously recorded Bitcoin worth $373 million on its […]

SpaceX earns first profit in Q1 2023
SpaceX has taken a significant leap forward in its financial journey. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk’s company achieved a noteworthy milestone by turning a profit during the first quarter. […]
Supercharger News

Tesla must open up its Supercharger network to access federal funds
The Department of Transportation will finalize a requirement next week that will compel Tesla to open up its public charging network to other EV brands or risk being ineligible to the $7.5 billion in federal […]

Cold snap causes long line ups at Tesla Superchargers in Ontario and Quebec
An arctic air mass descended on Ontario and Quebec on Friday, bringing with it frigid temperatures which combined with a wind chill made it feel as cold as -40ºC (-40F). While Tesla vehicles had no […]

Saint-Louis-de-Blandford Supercharger now open [Quebec]
Tesla owners in Quebec have their first new Supercharger station of 2023 in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, following station openings in British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario last month. The Saint-Louis-de-Blandford Supercharger began construction more than six months ago […]