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Tesla to introduce virtual queues at busy Superchargers
Tesla has confirmed that it will begin rolling out a virtual queue system at select Supercharger stations within the next few months. If the pilot program is successful, the virtual queue system will be expanded […]

Rivian Unveils Dune Edition R1T and R1S, Starts at $150K+ in Canada
Rivian has officially introduced the California Dune Edition versions of its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, after posting a cryptic teaser earlier this month about a product unveiling on February 19. This limited-edition […]

Netherlands to Build Largest Battery Storage Facility with Tesla Megapacks
The Netherlands is set to build its largest battery energy storage system (BESS), a 1.4-gigawatt-hour (GWh) storage facility in the coastal city of Vlissingen. Dutch energy developer Lion Storage, backed by major international investors, has […]

Nikola Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Nikola Corporation has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the end of a tumultuous journey filled with big promises, financial struggles, and scandal. The company, which was once hailed as a revolutionary force in […]

SpaceX Lands Falcon 9 Booster in the Bahamas for the First Time
SpaceX has successfully landed a Falcon 9 booster off the coast of the Bahamas for the first time. This milestone, achieved during a Starlink satellite launch from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, represents a […]

Future of Rivian’s $6 Billion Georgia Plant Loan Uncertain
Rivian’s plans to construct a $6.6 billion electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Georgia may have hit a roadblock following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal loans. The fate of the loan, which was […]
Cybertruck News

Tesla Cybertruck will have full length red light bar on tailgate: Elon Musk
After months without a sighting, the Tesla Cybertruck made an appearance last week in Palo Alto, California. What made the spotting exciting was that it was the latest beta production build and was sporting one […]

Tesla Cybertruck spotted with new side mirror design [Update]
On the same day that Elon Musk said he had reviewed a beta production version of the Cybertruck, it appears to have been spotted on the roads of Palo Alto, California, according to a photo […]

Elon Musk says production beta Cybertruck is “incredible,” but when will we get to see it?
With production of the Tesla Cybertruck inching closer by the day, CEO Elon Musk has teased that the electric truck is “incredible,” after reviewing the beta production version this week. While Musk has seen what […]

Tesla remains on track to begin Cybertruck production “later this year”
Tesla published their Q4 2022 and full year financial report this afternoon and as is customary the automaker included a number of other tidbits of information in their shareholder deck. One of those was related […]
Model 3 News

Tesla’s new 12V Li-Ion battery dying rapidly under certain conditions – here’s how to prevent it
Tesla has switched their cars to a new 12V Li-Ion battery, hoping to resolve a long-standing issue of the traditional lead acid batteries dying much faster than they typically do in internal combustion engine (ICE) […]

Tesla begins “Get to know your Tesla” live online lessons with company’s product experts
Tesla begins hosting “Get to know your Tesla” online lessons. Owners can learn more about the car’s basic functions with company’s own product experts. In the online course Tesla currently offers lessons on the Model […]

WiTricity to launch wireless charging system for Tesla Model 3
WiTricity announced this week plans to launch a wireless charging system for the Tesla Model 3. The company claims the Halo Charging System can deliver up to 11kW of wireless charging power, enough for 35-40 […]

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y earn Top Safety Pick+ awards from IIHS
Both the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have earned the 2022 Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Despite this being the 2022 edition of the awards, the safety […]
Model Y News

Tesla begins shipping Midnight Cherry Red Model Ys from Giga Berlin to showrooms
Last year Tesla introduced two new colours exclusive to Giga Berlin, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red. The automaker decided to get Quicksilver out the door first with deliveries of that colour starting late last year. […]

NHTSA opens investigation into Tesla Model Y steering wheels falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday it has launched a new investigation into Tesla, this time related to the Model Y and the potential for the steering wheel to fall off. […]

Tesla Model Y refresh codenamed ‘Juniper’ under development
Tesla is working on a refresh of the popular Model Y electric SUV with the project being given the codename ‘Juniper.’ The updated version of the Model Y is expected to enter production in 2024. […]

Tesla China confirms Model Y Comfort Suspension has been added to Giga Shanghai’s production lines
Last year Tesla updated the suspension of the Model Y built in North America, calling the new setup ‘Comfort Suspension.’ Tesla China has now confirmed that Comfort Suspension has also been added to the production […]
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Model S News

Why did the Tesla Model S Plaid have two Nürburgring lap times?
Last week Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to announce a completely stock Model S Plaid had just set a new EV lap record at the Nürburgring. The excitement of the moment might have […]

First refresh Tesla Model S vehicles en route to Vancouver, B.C.
More than two months after the first deliveries of the refresh Model S began in the US, the first deliveries in Canada look set to kick off next week. A few days ago Drive Tesla […]

Gravity giving away a Tesla Model S for launch of Ragnarok Origin
Gravity is giving away a Tesla Model S as part of their push to drive pre-registrations of their new massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, Ragnarok Origin. You can register for the giveaway on the official […]
Model X News

Tesla issues recall for 30,000 imported vehicles in China, but says it isn’t necessary
Tesla is voluntarily recalling imported Model S and Model X vehicles in China due to potential suspension issues. The recall, which impacts 29,384 US-made cars, is being questioned by the automaker who says it is […]

Tesla increases range of the Model Y and Model X
In all the excitement over the changes announced tonight for the Model 3, there was also a big change to its big brother, the Model Y. The Long Range Model Y is now rated for […]

Has Tesla increased the range of the 2021 Model X? Monroney sticker says yes [Update]
It looks like Tesla has made a change to the latest builds of the Model X to increase its range. When a new car is delivered to a customer in the US, a Monroney Sticker […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX files application for Starlink router with Wi-Fi 6 support and built-in ethernet ports
SpaceX is gearing up to introduce a new Starlink Wi-Fi router that promises faster speeds and enhanced connectivity. The company has secured FCC equipment authorization for a test model named UTR-231, boasting the cutting-edge 802.11ax […]

Mongolia grants Starlink two licences
Mongolia has granted two licences to Starlink for internet service in the country. The announcement comes as Mongolia looks to take advantage of the company’s rare earth and copper deposits within its mountainous region. Per […]

SpaceX granted permission to intervene in lawsuit over Starship launches
SpaceX will be allowed to intervene in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups against the federal government. Permission was granted by a US court on Wednesday in regards to a lawsuit that challenges the government’s […]

Telstra makes groundbreaking deal to use Starlink for voice services in remote Australia
Telstra, one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies, has made the first agreement of its kind with SpaceX Starlink. This partnership will see Telstra offer voice-only services through Starlink satellites, becoming the first telecommunications providers worldwide […]
Supercharger News

Minden Supercharger now open [Ontario]
Tesla Canada’s Supercharger team is off to a quick start in 2023, opening their third location of the year this week in Minden, Ontario. Construction of the Minden Supercharger began in November and despite some […]

Morris Supercharger now open [Manitoba]
Tesla has opened their second Supercharger in Canada in 2023 in the small town of Morris, Manitoba. We first found out about the Morris Supercharger just under a year ago when Tesla added it to […]

Third Tesla Supercharger in Merritt now open [British Columbia]
Tesla Canada’s Supercharger team has opened their first station of 2023 in Merritt, British Columbia. This now gives the small town of Merritt, a key stopping point between Vancouver and the interior of the province, […]