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Starlink Offers 44% Discount on Roam Plans for New Subscribers in Canada
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is giving Canadians a big reason to sign up. The company has introduced a limited-time promotion on its Roam plan, slashing the monthly cost from $70 to just $39. That’s […]
Rivian to begin three-week production shutdown next week to prepare for R2 SUV
Rivian is preparing for one of its most important milestones yet—the arrival of its entry-level R2 electric SUV. To make it happen, the automaker will temporarily halt all production at its Normal, Illinois facility for […]
Tesla Model Y L Deliveries in China Extend Into November
Tesla’s newest variant of its best-selling crossover, the Model Y L, is proving to be a hot commodity in China as the six-seat version of the Model Y is now seeing long delivery days for […]
Tesla Starts Construction on New Supercharger Stations in Abbotsford and Edmonton [B.C. & Alberta]
Tesla is continuing to expand its Canadian charging network with the start of construction on two new V4 Supercharger stations in Abbotsford, British Columbia and Edmonton, Alberta. New Abbotsford Supercharger In Abbotsford, work has begun […]
Tesla Opens Third Supercharger in Canmore [Alberta]
Tesla has officially opened its third Supercharger station in Canmore, Alberta, further strengthening the town’s position as a key EV charging hub along the route through the Canadian Rockies. The new site adds 12 V4 […]
Mercedes-Benz to Deploy 600 kW Ultra-Fast EV Chargers in 2026
Mercedes-Benz is preparing a major expansion of its global charging network, confirming that next-generation Alpitronic HYC1000 fast chargers will be installed across Canada, the United States, and Europe starting next year. The new chargers, capable […]
Cybertruck News
Franz von Holzhausen talks about Tesla Cybertruck design features, including the yoke steering wheel and the lack of door handles [Podcast]
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen discussed a lot of topics in his latest interview with Ryan McCaffrey on the Ride The Lightning podcast, but his comments around the Cybertruck will probably be of most […]
Tesla starts assembling Cybertruck’s 9,000 ton Giga Press inside Giga Texas
Over the last few weeks we have seen several shipments of Tesla’s 9,000 ton Giga Press arriving at Giga Texas. The casting machine will be used to produce the Cybertruck’s body, which is slated to […]
More Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
All the pieces are literally coming together at Giga Texas as the start of Cybertruck production nears. On Friday more parts to the 9,000 ton IDRA Giga Press were delivered to the factory in Austin. […]
First 9,000 ton Cybertruck Giga Press parts arrive at Giga Texas
Tesla has taken another step towards the start of Cybertruck production with the arrival of the first parts to assemble their 9,000 ton Giga Press. Over the summer IDRA Group, the maker of Tesla’s Giga […]
Model 3 News
Tesla Model 3 air suspension resurfaces in Israeli parts list
Tesla was supposed to launch the Model 3 in 2017 with air suspension. The added complexities and a difficult production ramp forced the automaker to abandon the feature at the last minute. Since its launch […]
Extra bonus coming to Tesla Model 3/Y owners with Acceleration Boost
You could soon be receiving an extra bonus from Tesla if you spent the money to purchase the Acceleration Boost for your Model 3 or Model Y . If it happens, you can thank Tesla […]
Tesla updates South Korean website following investigation by Korea Fair Trade Commission
Tesla has made changes to its website in South Korea to update the driving range of the Model 3. While the listed range has stayed the same at 528km (328 miles), the automaker now says […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E dethrones Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports’ top EV pick for 2022
The two-year reign of the Tesla Model 3 as Consumer Reports’ (CR) top pick in the electric vehicle (EV) category is over. For 2022 the nonprofit consumer organization has named the Ford Mustang Mach-E as […]
Model Y News
Tesla lowers price of seven seat Model Y in the US
Tesla has updated the pricing of one configuration of the Model Y in the US, lowering the seven seat version of the electric SUV. As you probably know by now, this change only impacts buyers […]
Tesla lowers Model 3 and Model Y prices in Japan
Tesla has lowered prices for the Model 3 and Model Y in Japan. The price cuts come after similar moves in Australia and China earlier this week. According to Tesla’s online configurator in Japan, prices […]
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 […]
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Model S News
Tesla Model S owners to receive $625 over software update suit
According to US District Court documents, a proposed Tesla settlement will see some Tesla owners receive $625. The settlement covers Model S owners who had an over-the-air update pushed on their vehicles in May 2019. […]
Tesla Model S Plaid vs Porsche Taycan Turbo S ¼ mile drag race
Dragtimes released a video where a Tesla Model S Plaid went up against a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The drag race happened at the Palm Beach International Raceway in Palm Beach, Florida. The Tesla Model […]
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 […]
Model X News
Tesla offering free 3 month SiriusXM subscription after implementing new user interface
More than two months ago Tesla included some SiriusXM user interface (UI) updates in the release notes of the 2020.24.6.4 software update, but the improvements never actually made it into Model S and Model X […]
Tesla Model X involved in violent crash that sends it flying [Video]
The proliferation of dashcams in recent years have allowed accidents and other bad driving situations that would normally go unseen to be viewed by millions online. One such accident occurred this week in Pennsylvania’s South […]
Tesla adds two new accessories for the Model S and Model X
It has been a busy day for Tesla. Earlier today the automaker updated the pricing on its new Model Y SUV, reducing the price in Canada by $6,000 for the Long Range version. Tesla today […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX puts Tesla Cybertruck to work hauling Raptor rocket engine
Tesla has been extensively testing the Cybertruck across the US over the past few months, even taking it across the border to Mexico this week. Now Tesla is working with one of CEO Elon Musk’s […]
SpaceX Starshield Contract with US Military Made Under Unique Terms
SpaceX has received a contract for $70 million from the US Space Force to provide specialized satellite communications to the military as part of the company’s new Starshield program. It includes “unique terms and conditions” […]
Starlink now available across the US
SpaceX has ended the waiting game for hopeful Starlink subscribers in the US, and is now offering access to its satellite internet service across the country. The aerospace company attributes this increased level of access […]
Starlink Partners with Jumia to Expand Services in Africa
SpaceX’s Starlink has entered into a partnership with e-commerce company Jumia Technologies AG to expand its satellite broadband services in Africa. Sales will start in the coming weeks and will begin in Nigeria. Jumia intends […]
Supercharger News
Tesla’s new V4 Supercharger is now open to non-Tesla vehicles
In March, Tesla unveiled its new V4 Supercharger at a Tesla Supercharger station outside of Amsterdam. However, despite being designed with other electric vehicles (EVs) in mind with a longer cord, the station was only […]
Tesla Supercharger pricing and histograph added to mobile app
Tesla has made it easier to know how much you will be paying on your next visit to a Supercharger by adding pricing information to the mobile app. Along with pricing Tesla has also added […]
Here’s why Tesla hasn’t implemented kWh billing at their Canadian Superchargers yet
Measurement Canada finally approved kWh billing for DC fast charging providers in February, more than two years after the process began. The temporary dispensation order allowed existing Level 3+ EVSE stations already in use across […]
