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NHTSA investigating Lucid’s OTA recall fix for faulty heaters [Update]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is taking a closer look at Lucid’s approach to addressing a recall involving its Lucid Air sedans and their potentially faulty high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH). As we […]
Stellantis finally agrees to adopt Tesla’s NACS
The last remaining major automaker has finally agreed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), with Stellantis announcing on Monday it will add the charging technology to its future electric vehicles (EVs). However, the […]
Shell Exits California’s Hydrogen Fuel Market: Closes 7 Stations and Axes Expansion Plans
Shell has announced the closure of seven hydrogen refueling stations in California, sending shockwaves through the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) market, and highlighting significant challenges in the sector. In an email announcing the […]
Hawaiian Airlines Rolls Out Free In-Flight Starlink Service
Hawaiian Airlines has become the world’s first major airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink internet to its fleet, giving passengers super-fast, low-latency internet connectivity, revolutionizing the in-flight experience with speeds that rival those of ground-based services. […]
Fisker Ocean SUV Plagued by Technical Issues
Fisker has encountered significant problems with its first electric vehicle (EV), the Fisker Ocean SUV. Launched after years of development and numerous delays, the automaker has since been mired with technical glitches and customer complaints […]
Tesla confirms no Model Y refresh coming this year
Tesla has confirmed in an internal email to employees that there will be no Model Y refresh coming in 2024. Last year a report emerged that Tesla was working on a refresh of the Model […]
Cybertruck News
Joplin Missouri tries to entice Tesla to build Cybertruck factory with $1 billion deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on Twitter last month that the EV automaker was in the process of searching for a location in the central US for the site of a new Gigafactory that would […]
Latest crowdsourced data estimates Tesla Cybertruck reservations have surpassed 622,000
When Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck to the world on November 21 2019 (doesn’t that seem like forever ago?), you either loved it or hated. It appeared lots of people loved it, as just one week […]
Tesla Cybertruck reservations: Canada is second only to the US based on crowdsourced data
Tesla Cybertruck reservations have been open since the night of the unveiling in late November 2019. Since then Elon Musk has provided a few updates on the number of reservations received, but we have never […]
One fan images what a Porsche Cybertruck rival might look like, and comes up with the Traykan
Porsche is set to release their second electric vehicle (EV), the Taycan Cross Turismo later this year. But what if their next EV was a pickup truck to rival the futuristic Cybertruck? Graphic artist and […]
Model 3 News
Giga Shanghai follows Fremont’s lead and ditches radar
Nearly six months to the day after Tesla officially confirmed it was removing radar from newly built cars at its factory in Fremont, California, the automaker appears to have made the same change at Giga […]
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada again, making the entry-level Model 3 ineligible for the iZEV rebate [Update]
Tesla has raised prices on both the Model 3 and Model Y in Canada on Tuesday night. This latest round of increases has unfortunately pushed the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Model 3, formerly known as the […]
Giga Shanghai Model 3 production rate approaches 1,500 cars per day
Even though Giga Shanghai has been producing the Model 3 since it opened in early 2020, Tesla is still increasing the number of cars rolling off the production line nearly two years later. According to […]
See what really happened during CNNs drive with Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta
Last week CNN got their hands on a Tesla Model 3 with Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta installed. A reporter took the car for a drive through Brooklyn, New York, a tough test for even an […]
Model Y News
New Tesla Model Y version added to EPA site
An all-new Tesla Model Y version has been added to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website. However, the addition brings more questions than answers. InsideEVs discovered the new Model Y is listed as […]
Tesla installing prefabricated Superchargers at Giga Texas as more than 400 Model Ys now sit outside the factory
With Giga Fest less than one month away, crews are continuing to put on some of the finishes at Giga Texas. The latest addition is a new set of 12 Superchargers at the south end […]
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 […]
Tesla Model Y trounces Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW in high-end SUV sales in China in February
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove to be a popular choice among buyers in China, having easily outsold the likes of Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW last month. According to figures from the […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S Plaid details and specs revealed at delivery event
Tesla finally started deliveries of the Model S Plaid tonight during a special event at the Fremont factory test track. Along with the deliveries, we also learned more about the world’s fastest car. Range & […]
Tesla increases Model S Plaid price in Canada by $10K [Update]
Less than 24 hours after increasing the price of the Model S Plaid in the U.S., Tesla has also increased the price in Canada. Last night Tesla updated the price of the Model S Plaid […]
How to watch Tesla Model S Plaid delivery event livestream
Tesla is holding what may be their biggest event of the year tonight where they will begin deliveries of the Model S Plaid at the Fremont factory test track. Invitations were sent out earlier this […]
Model X News
Tesla Model X earns 5 star European safety rating from NCAP, beating out the Porsche Taycan
With an already impressive 5-star safety rating in North America from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) making it the safest SUV ever tested, the Tesla Model X now has a similar rating from […]
Watch a Tesla Model X LR and Audi e-tron 55 face-off on an airport runway drag race
Last week we saw Fifth Gear, a popular British automotive series, put a Tesla Performance Model 3 up against a Mercedes Benz C63S in a series of tests pitting EV against ICE. Now Fifth Gear […]
What’s in Tesla’s latest software update 2019.36.2.1
If you’re one of the lucky ones to have already received Tesla’s latest software update, 2019.36.2.1, you already know and have experienced all the goodies bundled in there. For those of you still waiting, here’s […]
SpaceX News
Frontier Airlines in discussions with SpaceX to add Starlink
SpaceX could soon get another airline customer for its Starlink satellite internet service. Frontier Airlines recently had discussions with the company about adding Starlink to its planes. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle revealed the news during […]
SpaceX’s $2,500 High Performance Starlink dish now available to residential users
SpaceX’s Starlink dish can be pricey if you want more than the standard offering. The company has started offering its High Performance dish to residential users for $2,500 USD, compared to $599 USD or $759 […]
SpaceX Starlink satellite internet arrives in Antarctica, now available on all 7 continents
With SpaceX’s recent launches to deploy more satellites into polar orbit, Starlink internet service is now available in Antarctica, making the service available on all seven continents. SpaceX announced the milestone this morning on Twitter, […]
FCC commissioner decries decision to deny SpaceX rural broadband subsidies as empowering Chinese providers
SpaceX applied for the FCC-controlled rural broadband internet subsidies but was denied. While the company is appealing the decision, the drawback of the denial has been pointed out by FCC commissioner Nathan Simington; it will only give […]
Supercharger News
Tesla files plans for Hollywood Supercharger with diner and drive-in theater
Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood Supercharger with a diner and drive-in movie theater is one step closer to reality. The company has filed plans with the City of Los Angeles to construct a 28 stall Supercharger and […]
Tesla announces free Supercharging at select stations for Memorial Day weekend
Tesla is bringing back free Supercharging at select stations in eight states across America for the Memorial Day weekend. According to a special holiday Supercharging page set up on Tesla’s website, you can avoid the […]
Les Saules Supercharger now open [Quebec]
Eight months after construction first began, the Tesla Supercharger in Les Saules, Quebec is finally open. The 8 stall V3 Supercharger is located in the IGA parking lot at 5005 Blvd de l’Ormière. Construction began […]