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Canada’s Largest Battery Storage Project Powered by Tesla Megapacks Goes Online in Ontario
The Oneida Energy Storage Project, Canada’s largest grid-scale battery storage facility and one of the largest globally, has officially begun commercial operations. Located in Haldimand County, Ontario, the 250-megawatt (MW) / 1,000-megawatt-hour (MWh) facility is […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E Joins PEI Police Force
Canadian police forces are accelerating their shift to electric vehicles (EVs). This week the Kensington Police Service in Prince Edward Island (PEI) unveiled their new electric Ford Mustang Mach-E patrol vehicle, marking the second Canadian […]
Tesla’s Bid to Trademark ‘Robotaxi’ Rejected for Being Too Generic
Tesla is expected to launch their paid robotaxi service next month in Austin, Texas. While the company plans to use Model Ys for this robotaxi fleet, they also plan to produce a dedicted robotaxi vehicle, […]
Tesla Officially Cancels Cybertruck Range Extender, Refunds Deposits
Tesla has officially cancelled the long-delayed Cybertruck Range Extender, confirming what many suspected after the optional add-on quietly disappeared from the vehicle configurator in early April. The cancellation of the Range Extender was confirmed in […]
Waymo to expand robotaxi fleet with 2,000 more Jaguar I-Pace EVs from new Arizona facility
Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving technology division, is significantly expanding its autonomous vehicle fleet, announcing plans to add over 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2026. The new vehicles will be outfitted at […]
Peel Regional Police Expands EV Fleet with Chevrolet Blazer EV
Peel Regional Police in Ontario have launched their first fully electric patrol vehicle—a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. This marks another EV milestone for the force, which serves the cities of Brampton and Mississauga. The new […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Opens Cybertruck Orders in UAE, Configurator Coming Soon Across Middle East
Tesla has officially opened Cybertruck orders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking the beginning of its Middle Eastern rollout for the all-electric pickup. Reservation holders in the country can now convert their deposits into […]
IDRA finishes testing and ships the Cybertruck Giga Press to Texas
IDRA Group has finished building and testing, and has shipped the 9,000-ton Giga Press to Texas that will be central to the production of the Tesla Cybertruck in the coming months. The machine left Italy […]
Musk shares some ideas on Cybertruck’s “Boat Mode” via Twitter
Elon Musk provided some insights on how the much-anticipated Cybertruck’s “Boat Mode” might work. Musk’s ideas sounded plausible, considering some of the ideas we have seen around this mode. On Twitter, he responded to user […]
Washington State begs people not to use Tesla Cybertruck as a boat
Elon Musk sent waves through the automotive community last week by suggesting the Tesla Cybertruck was waterproof enough to “serve briefly as a boat” over lakes, rivers, and “seas that aren’t too choppy.” That suggestion […]
Elon Musk teases Tesla Cybertruck’s ability to double as a boat
After a quiet few months Tesla CEO Elon Musk provided new details about the Cybertruck on Thursday, teasing its ability to double as a boat. We have seen many videos over the years of Tesla […]
Model 3 News
Tesla sets expiry date for free lifetime Supercharging on Model 3 purchases in Canada
Tesla is putting an expiry date on one of its most generous perks for Canadian customers. Buyers who take delivery of a new Model 3 from inventory by September 30, 2025, will secure free unlimited […]
More than 170 Tesla owners have complained to Transport Canada about heat pump failures
Tesla has been faced with a growing number of owners that have seen their heat pumps fail, resulting in the HVAC system generating no heat in extreme cold temperatures. The issue has caught the attention […]
Tesla Model 3 wins title of best-selling EV in the world for the fourth year in a row
For the fourth straight year, the top-selling electric vehicle in the world was the Tesla Model 3, with over 500,000 units sold, according to data compiled by CleanTechnica. Last year was a big year for […]
Hertz extends free Tesla Supercharging offer to March 31, 2022
Hertz announced last year plans to buy more than 100,000 Tesla Model 3s for its global rental fleet. The company has already started renting the electric vehicles (EVs) out at a number of locations, and […]
Tesla Model 3 outsells Toyota Camry to become Australia’s top selling midsize sedan, or did it?
Tesla reported nearly 1,000,000 sales in 2021, setting a new record for the Texas-based automaker. Part of that success was due to Model 3 sales in Australia, which tripled over the previous year and in […]
Model Y News
NHTSA launches probe into Tesla Model Y door handles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into more than 174,000 Tesla Model Y vehicles from the 2021 model year following complaints that they were unable to gain entry into […]
Tesla Model Y was Europe’s top selling EV in January
The Tesla Model Y is continuing to prove popular in Europe. The electric SUV topped sales charts in the region for the final two months of 2022, and the Model Y has picked up where […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y lead the pack in crash safety test among 13 midsize SUVs
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E has added another feather to its cap. The SUV has been rated the highest in frontal crash safety testing against 13 other midsized SUVs, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The […]
Tesla begins shipping Midnight Cherry Red Model Ys from Giga Berlin to showrooms
Last year Tesla introduced two new colours exclusive to Giga Berlin, Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red. The automaker decided to get Quicksilver out the door first with deliveries of that colour starting late last year. […]
NHTSA opens investigation into Tesla Model Y steering wheels falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday it has launched a new investigation into Tesla, this time related to the Model Y and the potential for the steering wheel to fall off. […]
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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 […]
Model S News
Tesla Model S delivery wait times fall into 2022 in Canada and the US
If you are interested in buying a refresh Tesla Model S and were hoping to receive it before the end of the year, you may be out of luck. Delivery wait times for both variants […]
Tesla returns to the Nürburgring with a Model S Plaid
Nearly two years since Tesla last tested the Model S Plaid in 2019; the vehicle returned to Germany. No longer is the car equipped with lip spoilers, splitters or fixed wings. Instead, according to Car […]
Tesla Model S Plaid sets world record and comes within inches of breaking 9-second quarter mile barrier [Video]
When Tesla unveiled the Model S Plaid earlier this year, the automaker made the bold claim it was going to be the fastest production car ever made. Although it was a little later than planned, […]
Model X News
The Tesla S3XYR lineup [Photos]
It’s not every day that you are able to get all of Tesla’s current vehicles on the road today together in one place. Drive Tesla was able to do just that yesterday, bringing together a […]
Tesla adds Sirius XM improvements in 2020.24.6.4 software update
It seems like a lot of the newest features being released via free over-the-air (OTA) software updates has been geared towards owners of the Model 3. But in good news for Model S and Model […]
NHTSA investigating MCU failures in older Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced they are investigation what is alleged to be premature failures of the touchscreen units in Model S and Model X vehicles. According to documents posted to […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Reveals Starlink Spectrum Plans Following $17 Billion Deal, First Phone Trials in Late 2026
SpaceX is preparing to take a major step toward making direct-to-cell (DTC) connectivity a reality, with its first phone-based tests planned as early as late 2026. The announcement came from SpaceX President and COO Gwynne […]
Musk believes Starship has a 60 % chance of making it to orbit with the next launch
Elon Musk has a much higher belief that Starship will successfully launch after the company overhauled the spacecraft. During a Twitter Spaces session with Bloomberg’s Ashlee Vance, Musk said this: So I think the probability […]
Sierra Leone is the next country to approve Starlink service
Sierra Leone is officially the fifth African country to grant Starlink an operating licence. David Moinina Sengeh, the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and Chief Innovation Officer, authorised Starlink’s operating licence this week. […]
Starlink receives operating license in Zambia
As Starlink continues its push into Africa, Central America and South America, the company is now clear to start operations in Zambia. Per News Diggers, the Zambian Minister of Science and Technology Felix Mutati confirmed […]
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 […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens third Supercharger in Kelowna [British Columbia]
Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network in British Columbia with the opening of a new V4 Supercharging station in Kelowna, BC. The site brings 16 Superchargers with power output of up to 325 kW, making […]
Tesla finally opens Castlegar Supercharger [British Columbia]
Tesla has given owners in the interior of British Columbia an early Christmas gift by finally opening the Supercharger in Castlegar. Or it could also be considered a very late Christmas gift as the Supercharger […]
Tesla installs Megachargers in Sacramento to support new fleet of PepsiCo Tesla Semi trucks
Tesla delivered their first Semi trucks to PepsiCo at a special event held at Giga Nevada earlier this month. In the lead up to those deliveries PepsiCo confirmed their new Tesla Semi trucks would service […]
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 […]
