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Tesla completes stress testing and fully opens 164-stall off-grid Oasis Supercharger
Tesla has officially completed stress testing and fully opened its massive Oasis Supercharger in Lost Hills, California, cementing the site as the largest Tesla charging station in the world—and one of the most ambitious energy […]
Tesla Insurance finally launches in Florida after three-year delay
Tesla Insurance has officially launched in Florida, opening the door for drivers in one of the country’s most expensive auto-insurance markets to purchase the company’s in-house coverage. The debut comes after years of regulatory delays […]
Tesla opens new V4 Supercharger in North Edmonton [Alberta]
Tesla has officially opened a new Supercharger in north Edmonton, the first V4 site in the city and the fifth site in the province of Alberta featuring Tesla’s latest charging technology. This Supercharger was first […]
Polestar secures $600 million lifeline from majority owner Geely
Polestar has secured a financial lifeline after announcing a new term loan facility of up to US$600 million from its majority owner, Geely Sweden Holdings AB. The agreement comes as Polestar continues to burn cash […]
Waymo Targeting $100 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
Waymo is gearing up for a major capital raise, with Alphabet’s self-driving subsidiary reportedly seeking more than $15 billion in new funding at a valuation approaching $100 billion, which if completed, would represent a dramatic […]
Tesla App Update Hints at Safety Score Dispute Feature With Dashcam Evidence Uploads
Tesla appears to be preparing a major quality-of-life improvement for its insurance customers. According to a de-compilation of Tesla App version 4.51.7 by Tesla App Updates on X, hidden within the app’s code is what […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck to be a ‘niche product’ with limited demand: Analyst
Tesla’s Cybertruck is about to enter production, and could very well be the most highly anticipated vehicle launch in recent memory. However according to one analyst, the buzz and excitement that has been created in […]
Video and photos leak showing Cybertruck production line at Giga Texas is up and running
The Cybertruck news continues with perhaps the biggest update of them all. New photos and a video have leaked from inside Giga Texas showing the Cybertruck production line is up and running. There have been […]
Tesla updates Cybertruck reservation page
If the multiple Cybertruck sightings or the Cybertruck powered tailgate patent or the castings piling up outside Giga Texas weren’t enough of a sign that production is very near, Tesla has now updated the Cybertruck […]
Tesla removes the curtains to reveal two 9,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press machines
Tesla has finally removed the curtains they had put up to block the casting area at Giga Texas, indicating that the automaker is very close to the start of Cybertruck production. Earlier this year Tesla […]
Model 3 News
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 […]
Tesla owner suffers only minor injuries after his Model 3 flies 85 feet through the air and 150 feet down an embankment [Photos]
Elon Musk has said safety is Tesla’s number one priority when designing their cars. That passion for safety paid off for one owner in Washington State after his Model 3 went flew 85 feet through […]
Model Y News
Tesla Quietly Downgrades Model Y RWD Audio System
Tesla made a few changes to its website last week, revealing lower EPA rated ranges, as well as adding Stealth Grey and Ultra Red to the Model Y. Another change that went unnoticed was a […]
Tesla Removing Creep And Roll Stopping Modes From Model 3/Y
Tesla has eliminated two of the stopping modes from the Model 3 and Model Y. The changes are being made in conjunction with the revised range estimates Tesla provided on Thursday night, and will only […]
Giga Shanghai could begin production of upgraded Model Y by mid-2024: Report
Tesla recently launched a new and upgraded Model 3 built at Giga Shanghai, announcing the refresh design on September 1. According to a new report, the factory could also soon begin production of a new […]
Tesla Model Y ditched by driver after hauling semi trailer
A Tesla Model Y was seen hauling a semi trailer around Harlingen, Texas this week. While the sight of the electric SUV pulling the large trailer garnered a lot of attention, we may never know […]
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Model S News
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 […]
Consumer Reports slams Tesla Model S yoke steering wheel
Consumer Reports (CR) has never been a big fan of Tesla. Their bias against the automaker has shone through again after the nonprofit consumer organization published a scathing review of Tesla’s yoke steering wheel in […]
Long Range Tesla Model S spotted at Calgary Service Center ahead of first deliveries
Tesla is gearing up to finally begin deliveries of the refresh Model S in Canada later this month. One of the first refresh Model S vehicles destined for Canada was spotted by one of our […]
Model X News
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 […]
Kenya gets their first look at a Tesla as owner imports Model X
There is one very happy new Tesla owner in Kenya today as reports of the first known Model X in the African nation have appeared on social media. As is to be expected, the owner […]
Tesla won’t wake up in the mobile app? Here’s a quick fix
A great feature of Tesla vehicles is the ability to access many controls and features of the car through the mobile app. A not so great feature is when the car refuses to “wake up” […]
SpaceX News
Hawaiian Airlines begins Starlink installation following FAA Approval
Hawaiian Airlines has begun installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity system on its Airbus A321neo fleet. The installations have begun after the company finally received the green light from the US Federal Aviation Administration […]
Regulatory Hurdles Delay Starlink’s Entry into India
SpaceX is facing potential delays in Starlink’s entry into the Indian market, primarily due to regulatory hurdles in obtaining necessary licensing due to complexities stemming from a precedent set in a case involving Verizon Communications. […]
SpaceX Land Swap With Texas Parks and Wildlife Delayed Amid Environmental Concerns and Public Opposition
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has postponed a decision on a potential land swap deal with SpaceX. SpaceX has been seeking 43 acres of Boca Chica State Park land to expand its Starship launch […]
SpaceX Offering Two-Month Trial of Starlink Maritime Worth $10,000
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite service has emerged as a game-changer in the maritime industry. Following the launch in 2022 of Starlink Maritime, the service has rapidly been adopted by nearly all of the major cruise lines, […]
Supercharger News
Tesla increases Supercharger prices in Canada by as much as 25%
Tesla has adjusted Supercharger prices in Canada on Monday. Stations in British Columbia have seen prices go down, while all other provinces have seen prices go up, in some cases substantially. When Tesla switched to […]
Tesla’s Magic Dock makes its way to Alaska
Tesla has again quietly expanded the number of Superchargers open to non-Tesla electric vehicle (EV) owners in North America, except this time it is in a location we were least expecting – Alaska. Tesla first […]
Tesla Prepares to Open 10th V4 Supercharger Station, 1st in Spain
Tesla installs its tenth V4 Supercharger site. The new charging station is located in Vila-Seca, Spain, becoming the first of its kind in the country. Tesla is accelerating the rollout of new charging stations, stimulating […]
