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Tesla Enters ‘Final Stages of Validation’ Ahead of FSD Release in Australia
Tesla’s long-awaited Full Self-Driving (FSD) rollout in Australia is now closer than ever. Thom Drew, Tesla’s Country Director for Australia, has confirmed that the company is in the “final stages of validation” for FSD (Supervised) […]
Uber, Lucid, and Nuro to Deploy 20,000 Autonomous EVs Starting in 2026
Lucid, Uber, and autonomous driving technology company Nuro have announced a long-term partnership focused on developing and deploying a premium autonomous ride-hailing service. The partnership aims to introduce over 20,000 robotaxis—based on Lucid’s upcoming Gravity […]
Tesla permanently closes CrossIron Mills Supercharger in Calgary [Alberta]
Tesla has quietly shut down and begun the process of removing the Supercharger station at CrossIron Mills in Calgary, marking the first time a Supercharger has been permanently decommissioned in Alberta, and also Canada. The […]
Rivian Begins Construction on New 28,000 Square Foot Service Centre in Laval, Quebec
Rivian has officially begun construction on a new service centre in Laval, Quebec, expanding its national support network ahead of the highly anticipated R2 launch in 2026. The American electric vehicle (EV) maker held a […]
Here’s why Grok’s Tesla integration is delayed in Canada
Tesla drivers in Canada are eager to try out Grok, the conversational AI developed by xAI, which is now rolling out to U.S. vehicles, but delayed for owners north of the border. While Tesla has […]
Tesla files for new Model 3+ variant in China with longer range
Tesla has filed to release a new Model 3 variant in China, called the Model 3+. This new version of the electric sedan is a Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) model and could become the automaker’s longest-range […]
Cybertruck News
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 […]
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 […]
Model 3 News
Tesla raises Model 3 prices in Europe as wait time grow to as long as 14 months
Tesla has raised the price of the Model 3 in several European countries on Wednesday, two days after they increased prices across their entire lineup of vehicles in North America. At the same time, delivery […]
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 […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y tops UK car sales in June
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to dominate in markets around the world. Earlier today we told you about the electric SUV breaking a 35 year old sales record in Iceland, and being the second […]
Tesla Model Y was the second best-selling vehicle in Australia in June
The Tesla Model Y was Australia’s second best-selling vehicle in June. The Model Y led an EV surge, with electric drivetrains accounting for 8.8 per cent of June sales in the country. When you add […]
Tesla Model Y breaks 35 year old sales record in Iceland
The Tesla Model Y has set another record, this time in Iceland, becoming the best-selling car of all time in the country through the first six months of the year. The previous record had stood […]
Tesla brings back Midnight Silver as standard colour for Model 3/Y, removes 19″ Sport wheels for Model 3 in Canada
Tesla made a couple of changes to its online configurator on Monday night, changing up the free colour option for the Model 3 and Model Y in Canada and the US, also removing a wheel […]
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Model S News
Model S/3/Y Illuminated Door Sills debut in North American Tesla Shop
Earlier this summer Tesla added Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills to its online shop, but strangely only did so in Europe. After a few months of waiting, they have now been added to the Canadian […]
Gas vs EV roadtrip: Tesla Supercharger network proves it is the industry’s best
One of the main talking points against electric vehicles (EVs) is the lack of charging options compared to refuelling an internal combustion engine (ICE) car at a gas station. As the argument goes, not only […]
Watch Tesla Model S Plaid set new EV lap record at Nürburgring
Earlier today Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Model S Plaid had set a new lap record for production electric cars at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack. Sharing a photo of the lap time on Twitter, […]
Model X News
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 […]
Tesla drops price of Model S by as much as $6,000 [Update]
Tesla has reduced the prices of their flagship sedan tonight by as much as $6,000 in Canada. Up to now, the Model S Long Range Plus (LR+) started at $105,990 CAD, while the Performance variant […]
Tesla has already begun manufacturing 2021 model year vehicles [Update]
It is only early October, but Tesla has already started manufacturing their 2021 model year vehicles. Tesla doesn’t prescribe to the typical model year framework adopted by legacy auto manufacturers. Instead they make continuous improvements […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Plans to Launch Starlink in Burundi in 2024
SpaceX plans to launch Starlink in Burundi in 2024. The vast majority of the African country’s population still lacks access to the internet, so the government is seeking to close the gap as part of […]
SpaceX Starlink to Be Deployed Across Fleet of Hapag-Lloyd Ships
Hapag-Lloyd has announced that it will deploy SpaceX’s Starlink internet service across its fleet of ships. After successful testing, the service will be provided to more than a hundred ships, providing reliable internet communications during […]
Flexjet launches SpaceX’s Starlink for Gulfstream G650 in-flight connectivity
Flexjet, a fractional jet ownership and leasing company, has added SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation to its list of amenities on their Gulfstream G650 private jets. In an announcement on Tuesday Flexjet said the Federal Aviation Administration […]
Starlink receives warning for breaching consumer advertising rules in Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found SpaceX breached consumer advertising rules for failing to disclose the end date of a ‘limited-time offer’ on its website. The breach, as identified by ACMA in […]
Supercharger News
Tesla completes V4 Supercharger installation in the Netherlands, expected to go online this month
Tesla has finished installing their first V4 Supercharger in the Netherlands, and we should soon be able to see how fast it can charge as the station is expected to open later this month. For […]
Tesla walks away from $6.4 million in funding to build 164 stall Supercharger (and other stations) in California
Tesla was on the verge of receiving millions of dollars from California to build 4 large Supercharger projects totaling 420 stalls, including the world’s largest at 164 stalls. Those plans are now up in the […]
Tesla starts construction on second Supercharger station in South Surrey [British Columbia]
A second Tesla Supercharger has just started construction in South Surrey, British Columbia, even though we were not expecting the area to receive a new Supercharger based on Tesla’s list of upcoming locations. The new […]
