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Nova Scotia joins Manitoba in cutting Tesla from EV rebate program
Just one day after Manitoba announced it would exclude Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program, Nova Scotia has followed suit. On Friday, Nova Scotia MLAs voted unanimously to remove new Tesla vehicles from […]

Manitoba Removes Tesla from EV Rebate Program in Response to U.S. Tariffs
The Manitoba government has removed Tesla from its electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. The move, which also includes Chinese-made EVs, was announced as part of the province’s $25.9-billion budget on Thursday. Under the EV rebate […]

WestJet quietly launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
WestJet has quietly flipped the switch on Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi. While the airline hasn’t made a formal announcement yet, sources with knowledge of the rollout confirm with Drive Tesla that 16 aircraft are now offering […]

SpaceX Gets Green Light to Offer Starlink in Pakistan
SpaceX has officially received a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to begin Starlink operations in Pakistan. The approval was granted following extensive consultations between Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology, security institutions, and regulatory bodies. Information […]

Mark Rober’s FSD wall test recreated with different, but also similar results
Mark Rober’s now infamous Tesla “wall test” sparked a lot of debate around the capabilities of Full Self-Driving (FSD). While Rober ran the experiment using a Model Y on Autopilot, and not on FSD, YouTuber […]

Tesla Livestreams All-Hands Meeting For First Time [Video]
Tesla livestreamed its quarterly all-hands meeting to the public for the first time, offering a rare look inside the company’s internal operations and long-term strategy. The decision to livestream one of these meetings comes as […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla Cybertruck and Semi go head to head outside Giga Texas [Video]
Tesla had at least two of the latest Cybertruck beta production builds at Investor Day yesterday, giving us a close-up look at some never before seen features. After the event was all said and done […]

Tesla Cybertruck goes on display at Investor Day revealing new details and features [Video]
Tesla is hosting Investor Day at Giga Texas today, and the lucky few investors that got invited to the event are getting a chance to see the latest build of the Cybertruck. Tesla is not […]

Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with its air suspension cranked [Video]
We already know the Tesla Cybertruck will come with adjustable air suspension, but a new video has emerged showing just how high the electric pickup truck will be when the air suspension is adjusted to […]

Tesla Cybertruck frame gets teased in new video as job posting for Senior Quality Stamping Engineer gets published
Tesla is getting closer to the start of Cybertruck production with a new job posting seeking a Senior Quality Engineer. At the same time, the company appears to have teased the massive frame of the […]
Model 3 News

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 […]

Tesla Autopilot slams on the brakes for jaywalking dog [Video]
There have been countless videos shared of Tesla’s Autopilot system detecting and reacting to obstacles in the road. Many times these videos are captured on the vehicle’s exterior cameras, making it difficult to know whether […]
Model Y News

Tesla may be preparing to export Model Y’s from Giga Shanghai to Canada
It appears that Canada will be the first-ever North American market with a Giga Shanghai-built Tesla Model Y. Per Reuters, Giga Shanghai began production of the Canadian-bound version of the Model Y earlier this month. […]

Tesla releases rebate eligible Model Y RWD with LFP batteries in Canada, Long Range now also qualifies for rebate
Tesla Model Y sales in Canada are about to get a big boost as a new lower priced and rebate eligible Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant has been released north of the border. Since it is […]

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 […]
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Model S News

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 […]

Tesla Model 3 Performance takes on Model S Plaid in quarter-mile battle [Video]
The Tesla Model S Plaid has been out on public roads for just over three months. During that time we have learned it is a stupidly fast car, able to reach 60mph in under 2 […]
Model X News

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 […]

Tesla to begin free Model S and X eMMC replacements under warranty, also offering reimbursements
In a change of policy, Tesla will soon begin replacing the memory chips on older Model S and Model X vehicles for owners who have experienced the touchscreens going blank, also offering refunds to those […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX Successfully Launches Crew-7, its 11th Mission with Astronauts
SpaceX has successfully launched a Crew-7 mission that will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). It became its 11th mission to carry astronauts into space. Since its first crewed launch in May […]

Hawaiian Airlines delays Starlink integration due to certification delays
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a delay in the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity system. Originally slated for launch this year, the much-anticipated WiFi enhancement is now expected to take flight in early 2024. […]

SpaceX starts selling Starlink kits at Costco in Japan
SpaceX is working to make Starlink more accessible to consumers, and in its latest attempt to do that is now selling Starlink hardware at Costco in Japan, making it the first time the company has […]

SpaceX sued for allegedly not hiring refugees and asylum seekers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken legal action against SpaceX for alleged discrimination against refugees and asylum seekers in its hiring practices. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, accuses SpaceX of wrongly restricting its […]
Supercharger News

Second Tesla Supercharger under construction in Nanaimo [British Columbia]
A new Tesla Supercharger has been discovered under construction in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This is a bit of a surprise as Nanaimo is not listed on Tesla’s map as an upcoming location, however it is […]

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 […]