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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
US Air Force plans to use Tesla Cybertrucks as targets in live-fire tests
The US Air Force plans to purchase two Tesla Cybertrucks and then fire at them. The military is taking this step to prepare for how to stop bad actors who might operate from the steel-framed […]
Did Unplugged Performance just reveal the final Cybertruck design?
There have been several indications in the last few weeks that the Cybertruck is inching closer to production, but the final design of the electric truck still hasn’t been revealed, even though it was finalized […]
Tesla Cybertruck moves from ‘in development’ to ‘tooling’ as production nears
Tesla published their Q3 2022 earnings this afternoon, and as usual included some exciting information in the shareholder deck. One piece that will be particularly interesting to the more than 1 million people waiting in […]
Tesla Cybertruck battery packs to be made at Fremont at launch, not Giga Texas: Report
With the launch of the Cybertruck on the horizon, Tesla is reportedly planning to build one major component of the electric truck at their Fremont factory, while the rest of the vehicle will be assembled […]
Did Tesla just deliver two new Cybertruck bodies to Giga Texas?
Tesla says they will begin Cybertruck production at Giga Texas in mid-2023, but a few recent developments is pointing to the possibility that production could begin sooner than that. Earlier this week Tesla tuner Unplugged […]
Model 3 News
Tesla launches Model 3 with 830km range in China, deliveries begin September
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the Model 3 in China, making it the longest-range Tesla ever sold in the country. The Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) offers an impressive 830 kilometres […]
Tesla Model Y outsells Honda Civic in California, narrowly misses beating Toyota Camry
In Tesla’s former home state of California, the Model Y came within inches of becoming the best selling car in 2021, even when including internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. According to data from the California […]
Trucker blockades preventing some Tesla shipments from entering Canada resulting in delayed deliveries
Tesla customers in Alberta hoping to receive their new car soon might have to wait a little longer. The ongoing trucker protests have blocked some car carriers from entering Canada. Two Model 3 reservation holders […]
Did you receive an email from Tesla saying your Model 3 order was modified? Here’s why
Did you receive an email from Tesla yesterday saying your Model 3 order has been modified, but you didn’t actually make any changes? We received half a dozen reports from owners who received this email […]
Chip shortage leads to Tesla excluding secondary steering component that may impact future FSD capability: Report
Even though Tesla performed better than most automakers in 2021, it was not immune to the semiconductor chip shortage that plagued more than just the automotive industry last year. Part of the reason the company […]
Model Y News
Tesla ending free inventory Model 3/Y upgrade incentive in the U.S., keeps Supercharging perk in Canada
Tesla is winding down its “One Free Upgrade” promotion for new Model Y and Model 3 inventory vehicles in the United States. While the same incentive is not available in Canada, the lone inventory incentive […]
Giga Berlin Tesla Model Y’s with white interior appear in existing inventory, deliveries to begin soon
Nearly a year after Tesla first started rolling new Model Ys off Giga Berlin’s production lines, some electric SUVs with the optional white interior are finally being built and made available to customers. Giga Berlin […]
First customers in Australia take delivery of the Tesla Model Y Performance
Tesla has begun delivering its Model Y Performance SUV in the Down Under. The first car went to a buyer in Queensland who waited more than six months. The customer, who goes by @JasonJohnKhan on Twitter shared […]
Tesla tweaks its US pricing again on Super Bowl Sunday
For the fourth time in almost as many weeks Tesla has tweaked its pricing structure in the US for the Model 3 and Model Y, with the former seeing another price drop and the latter […]
Driver of Tesla that plunged off cliff pleads not guilty to attempted murder
A Tesla driver accused of attempting to murder his family has pleaded not guilty, according to CBS News. He was charged with deliberately driving off a cliff with his wife and two young children in the […]
Deals
Tesla Incentives for July in Canada and the U.S.
Tesla is offering a wide range of incentives in both the U.S., and to a lesser extent in Canada, to attract new buyers and boost sales. These promotions include cash discounts, promotional lease and financing […]
Jowua Power Dock Adds AirPods and Apple Watch Charging to Your Tesla [Deal]
Keep your Apple Airpods and Apple Watch powered and your Tesla interior organized with the Power Dock Combo from Jowua, the ultimate all-in-one charging accessory designed specifically for Tesla owners. This sleek, multi-functional charger integrates […]
Charge Faster with Jowua’s NACS Mobile Connector [Deal]
For Tesla owners looking for a reliable, high-performance charging solution, Jowua’s NACS Mobile Connector is a great choice. This charging device allows you to charge your Tesla at home or on the road, at faster […]
Upgrade Your Tesla Storage with Jowua’s Under Screen Invisible Station [Deal]
Upgrade your Tesla’s interior with Jowua’s Under Screen Invisible Station. This all-in-one solution provides concealed storage, extra lighting, and powerful device charging – all while maintaining a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. Included with your Under Screen […]
Drive Into the Holidays: The Ultimate Jowua Tesla Accessories Gift Guide for 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and if you have a Tesla enthusiast on your list, look no further—this list of top accessories from Jowua is sure to bring joy and practicality to their holiday […]
Bring Back Stalks to Your Tesla with Enhance Auto S3XY Stalks [Deal]
For new Tesla Model S, Model 3, and Model X owners missing traditional turn signal stalks, Enhance Auto has delivered a solution that’s as elegant as it is functional: the S3XY Stalks. These sleek, customizable […]
Model S News
Tesla’s new vision-based Autopark gets first tests [Videos]
One of the features in Tesla’s suite of Full Self-Driving (FSD) features is Autopark. The systems works by detecting vacant parking spaces between vehicles, either straight in or parallel spaces, and then using the car’s […]
Tesla Model S reservation holders in Canada get new September delivery dates as some US deliveries get pushed back into 2022
When Tesla first announced the refresh Model S in January, CEO Elon Musk was hoping to begin deliveries just one month later in February. The company’s website disagreed with the CEO, indicating deliveries would instead […]
Tesla Model S/X delivery timelines slip even further into 2022
Customers sitting on the sidelines and deciding where to click the order button for a refresh Tesla Model S or Model X are probably regretting that decision. Delivery timelines for both variants of the vehicles […]
Model X News
Tesmanian switches shipping partner and reduces shipping fees to Canada
One of the top stores for aftermarket accessories is Tesmanian, which offers products for the entire lineup of Tesla vehicles. Working with Drive Tesla Canada and based on feedback from our customers, Tesmanian has switched […]
First look at the new 2020.32.2 suspension update with real-time visualization
Tesla started releasing its latest 2020.32.2 software update yesterday, with a lot of Canadian cars being part of the deployment. Looks like a big push of 2020.32.2 to Canadian cars right now 🇨🇦 https://t.co/VfqkRCtV3b — […]
Tesla dominates Consumer Reports survey on the ‘most satisfying’ car across all age groups
If you think Tesla vehicles only appeal to the ‘younger’ generation, especially because of all the technology in the vehicle, the latest survey from Consumer Reports proves otherwise. The survey asked owners if they would […]
SpaceX News
Starlink Launches 12-Month Discounted Service with Half-Price Equipment in Canada and U.S.
SpaceX’s Starlink has unveiled a new 12-Month Discounted Service Line Offer designed to make its high-speed internet more accessible to first-time users. The promotion combines a year of reduced monthly pricing with 50% off the […]
Starlink is officially live in Mozambique
After receiving official permission to operate in the country, Starlink is now officially live in Mozambique. In May 2022, Starlink announced that the company had approval to start operating in Nigeria and Mozambique. However, the […]
Pentagon contracts SpaceX to provide Starlink kits to Ukraine
The Pentagon announced on Thursday it has agreed to purchase Starlink satellite internet kits from SpaceX to bolster Ukraine’s communication capabilities during the ongoing Russian invasion. The contract, which was reported by Bloomberg, builds on […]
Costa Rica approves Starlink, set to launch in Q3 2023
Starlink is soon going to be available in another Latin American country as the satellite internet service has been approved to operate in Costa Rica. Per the President of the Board of Directors of the […]
SpaceX discounts Starlink kits at Home Depot and Best Buy
SpaceX has been offering discounts on its Starlink hardware over the last few months in certain regions around the world, including Canada. However none of those discounts have been for customers in the US, but […]
Supercharger News
Tesla Supercharger voting results: Canada scores two wins in latest round
Tesla has officially revealed the results of its most recent round of Supercharger voting, where fans and owners around the globe cast their ballots to help determine the locations of future charging sites. This latest […]
Second Tesla Supercharger in Richmond now open [British Columbia]
Tesla has opened its second Supercharger in Richmond, a community just outside of Vancouver that is home to many Tesla owners. The new Supercharger is located just off Hwy 99 in the Steveston neighbourhood at […]
Tesla opens Superchargers in Goderich and Madoc [Ontario]
It looks like the Tesla Canada Supercharger team is working hard to get new Superchargers online before the end of the year. Two of the latest to be activated are in Ontario in Goderich and […]
Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck will come with 1 MW+ fast charging
Tesla delivered the first electric Semi trucks to PepsiCo at a special event at Giga Nevada on Thursday. While that was big news five years in the making, Elon Musk also revealed some big news […]
