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Lucid expands with opening of Phoenix hub and Coolidge facility acquired from Nikola
Lucid has significantly expanded its operations in Arizona with the official opening of its new Phoenix Hub and manufacturing site in Coolidge. The expansion is thanks to Lucid’s April $30 million acquisition of assets from […]

NHTSA Streamlines Autonomous Vehicle Exemption Process, Boosting Prospects for Tesla Cybercab
In a significant move that could accelerate the path to commercial deployment of Tesla’s Cybercab, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a major update to its Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework. The […]

Tesla Slashes Model S and Model X Inventory Prices in the U.S. Following Refresh
Tesla has significantly lowered the prices of its remaining pre-refresh Model S and Model X inventory in the U.S., with discounts reaching up to $6,800 for new vehicles and nearly $12,000 on demo models. The […]

Tesla Creates Subsidiary in Morocco as It Eyes Expansion into Africa
Tesla has officially taken the first step to enter the Moroccan market with the formation of a new subsidiary, Tesla Morocco, marking Tesla’s first direct venture into Africa. Tesla Morocco was established on May 27, […]

Tesla Launches Updated Model S and Model X in the U.S. with More Features, New Looks, and Higher Prices
Tesla has officially unveiled updated versions of its premium electric vehicles, the Model S and Model X, for the U.S. market. The latest refresh brings significant upgrades to both vehicles, including new exterior styling, enhanced […]

Air New Zealand begins Starlink trials, including world-first turboprop installation
Air New Zealand has officially begun testing Starlink’s satellite-powered inflight Wi-Fi on its domestic fleet. What sets this trial apart from other is that it includes the world’s first installation on a turboprop aircraft, marking […]
Cybertruck News

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 […]

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 […]
Model 3 News

European Tesla Model 3/Y deliveries will be without radar starting in Q2 2022
European Tesla Model 3 and Model Y reservation holders set to take delivery next quarter will have to accept their new vehicles with one less feature than when they ordered. According to a new approval […]

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 […]
Model Y News

Tesla increases Model S/X inventory discounts to nearly $15,000 in Canada and over $10,000 in the US, Model 3 to $3,500
Tesla is doing what they can to move as many vehicles in Canada and the US before the end of the quarter. Last week we reported that the automaker was offering existing inventory discounts in […]

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 […]
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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

Regenerative braking menu option disappears in new Tesla’s [Update]
In another unexplained move, Tesla has seemingly removed the menu option to change the level of regenerative braking in newly built vehicles. If you’re unfamiliar with regenerative braking, it is a feature unique to electric […]

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 […]
SpaceX News

SES partners with SpaceX to provide ‘SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink’
European satellite operator SES and SpaceX’s Starlink have unveiled a joint offering called “SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink,” aimed at revolutionizing internet connectivity for cruise operators. SES, based in Luxembourg, boasts a fleet of over […]

SpaceX breaks even on Starlink antenna production costs
SpaceX is now breaking even and no longer subsidizing the cost of producing its Starlink antennas used by consumers for the satellite internet service. When SpaceX first entered the Starlink market, the company said that […]

SpaceX May Soon Get Approval to Offer Starlink in India
SpaceX may soon get approval to offer Starlink services in India. A meeting to discuss the application is scheduled for the end of the month, according to a source. At this time, the service is […]

Canada’s Telesat partners with SpaceX for multi-launch agreement
Telesat announced on Monday they have signed with SpaceX for a multi-launch agreement aimed at deploying the Telesat Lightspeed constellation into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Telesat, formerly known as Telesat Canada, is a Canadian satellite […]
Supercharger News

Chargemap Pass now integrated with Tesla’s Supercharger network in Europe
Chargemap Pass has become the first third-party charging app to be compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network as the EV maker continues to open up the popular charging network to owners of other electric vehicles. Chargemap Pass […]

Tesla installing first V4 Supercharger in the Netherlands [Video]
Tesla announced this week at Investor Day that they had just started construction of their first V4 Supercharger in Europe. The location of the V4 Supercharger wasn’t announced, but it has now been discovered in […]

Tesla opens Superchargers in Toronto, Scarborough, and Saint-Jérôme [Ontario & Quebec]
Tesla’s Supercharger team in Canada has been on a roll this week opening three new stations, two in Ontario and one in Quebec. Saint-Jérôme Supercharger The first to open was the new Supercharger in Saint-Jérôme, […]