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Rivian’s first Adventure Network charger opens to all EVs
Rivian has announced that its first Adventure Network charging station is now open to all EV drivers. The opening of the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) kicked off today with the opening of a revamped charging […]

Tesla Issues OTA Recall for 2024 Model X Headlight Flicker Issue
Tesla has initiated a recall through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) affecting just 25 units of the 2024 Model X due to an issue causing the headlights to flicker under specific ambient temperature […]

BC Hydro Opens First 350kW EV Charging Hub With NACS Connectors
BC Hydro has opened its first fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) hub in the Okanagan, British Columbia. Located at the intersection of Pelmewash Parkway and Oyama Road in Oyama, Lake Country, this EV charging hub is […]

Tesla’s NACS Set to Become Official US Federal EV Charging Standard
The United States government has said it plans to endorse Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) as the federal EV charging standard. This decision aims to unify and streamline the nation’s EV charging infrastructure, promising […]

2024.44.25.2 Release Notes – 2024 Tesla Holiday Update
Here are the release notes for Tesla software update 2024.44.25.2, which started rolling out to customer vehicles on Wednesday night, and is the 2024 Holiday Update. Some things we noticed that Tesla left out in […]

Tesla to expand custom wrap & license plate visualizations to S3XY models, but not everyone may get it
Tesla has officially confirmed that its upcoming feature allowing custom wraps and license plate visualizations will not be exclusive to the Cybertruck. Originally slated for the Cybertruck as part of the 2024 Holiday Update, Tesla’s […]
Cybertruck News

New photos confirm Tesla Cybertruck Alpha prototype has instrument cluster display and Auto Shift out of Park
The Tesla Cybertruck prototype that arrived at Giga Texas over the weekend has generated a lot of excitement among workers at the factory, with many taking photos and videos of the electric truck. Some of […]

Tesla Cybertruck Alpha prototype arrives at Giga Texas for likely unveil during earnings call
We have so far seen a few images and a walk-around video of the new Cybertruck. Early reports indicated the electric truck was spotted at Giga Texas, even though the factory is currently only producing […]

Tesla Cybertruck prototype gets walk-around at Giga Texas [Video]
Last night we shared with you a couple of leaked photos of the latest Cybertruck, giving us our closest look yet at what is presumed to be the Alpha prototype build. Unsurprisingly, a new walk-around […]

New Tesla Cybertruck photos leak giving us closest look yet at updated design [Update]
A pair of new photos of the Tesla Cybertruck have emerged, giving us a great look at the updated design of the electric truck. The first photo appeared on the CybertruckOwnersClub forum, giving us a […]
Model 3 News

Tesla Model 3 was the second best selling car in the UK in 2021
Riding a growing wave of interest in electric vehicles (EVs), the Tesla Model 3 became the second best selling car in the United Kingdom (UK) for 2021, even when taking gas-powered cars into account. Not […]

Tesla owner’s manual hints ventilated seats may come to the Model 3/Y
Tesla brought back ventilated seats with the introduction of the Model S and Model X refresh last year. According to the latest versions of the owner’s manual on Tesla’s website, the feature may soon also […]

UK politician attempting to stop purchase of Tesla police cars
Warley MP John Speller from Sandwell in the United Kingdom hopes to stop local police forces from buying Teslas for their fleets. The MP urged the Midlands Police not to invest in American cars when […]

Hands-on test with Model Y and AMD Ryzen processor show greatly improved user experience. Is a retrofit coming?
Tesla started delivering Fremont-made Model 3 and Model Y cars with AMD Ryzen processors last month, just a few weeks after the same change was made at Giga Shanghai. The chip gives new Tesla cars up […]
Model Y News

Euro NCAP has found no evidence Tesla attempted to cheat safety tests
Last month the Tesla Model Y excelled in European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) testing, achieving the highest score of any vehicle ever tested. The results were quickly put into doubt after Tesla hacker […]

Tesla Model Y tops China’s SUV sales charts in September
The Tesla Model Y is set to become the world’s most popular car in the very near future. On the way to that achievement, the Model Y was the best selling SUV in China September, […]

Tesla Model Y joins Merseyside Police in UK on trial basis
Many police forces across the United Kingdom have tested out Tesla’s Model 3 demonstration police cruiser, with excellent results. Now the Model Y has joined the party, although not officially from Tesla this time. The […]

Tesla Model Y outsells all other cars in Germany for the first time
Tesla has been able to do what many critics thought wasn’t possible and outsell all other auto brands in Germany as the Model Y was the most popular car in the country in September. The […]
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Model S News

This is how quiet the Tesla Model S Plaid cabin is, and it is going to get quieter through a software update [Video]
When Tesla announced the refresh Model S in January, it said the flagship sedan would be equipped withe new microphones that would enable active noise cancelling. Combined with other features in the design, the cabin […]

Tesla Parts Catalog confirms refresh Model S third row, tow hitch, and much more
Tesla recently added the refresh Model S to the official Parts Catalog, and with it confirmed some features we suspected the new car had, and also revealed some new information about other features. Model S […]

Tesla Parts Catalog reveals Zero-G wheel package coming soon to Model S Plaid
If either the stock 19″ Tempest wheels or upgraded 21″ Arachnid wheels on the new Model S aren’t your style, it looks like you will soon have another official option from Tesla. According to the […]
Model X News

Tesla Test Drive event coming to Langley BC (February 15-17, 2020)
If you are a resident of the Fraser Valley outside of Vancouver, and you want to experience a Tesla without having to make the journey into downtown Vancouver, there’s some good news. Tesla will be […]

Tesla updates the warranty on Model S and X vehicles to introduce battery mileage limits, but older vehicles are grandfathered
Probably the biggest question still asked by those considering to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) is about battery life, and how quickly the battery degrades. If you were to purchase a Tesla Model S or […]

Tesla has a secret Dyno Mode that disables traction and stability control, and more
It appears that Tesla released a new feature in their 2019.40 software update that no one knew about until someone discovered it within an EPA filing. A member of the Tesla Owners Online forum, Long […]
SpaceX News

SpaceX sells oil rigs and ditches plans to use them as launch platforms, for now
SpaceX is one company that is not afraid to try new things, an approach that has worked well for it. However, sometimes things don’t go as planned and must be abandoned. The space exploration company […]

Rwanda to launch Starlink pilot and provide internet access to 500 schools
After going live in Nigeria, Starlink is expanding to the rest of Africa. According to government officials, the service is coming to Rwanda, but schools will be among the first beneficiaries. According to Paula Ingabire, Kenyan […]

Windstar Cruises adds SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi
SpaceX is quickly taking over the cruise industry, with the latest cruise line operator Windstar Cruises announcing they are adding Starlink internet to their fleet of cruise ships. Windstar Cruises says they have already launched […]

SpaceX successfully fires 31 of 33 Raptor engines on Starship booster ahead of first orbital test flight
SpaceX conducted a test firing of 33 Raptor engines on its Starship booster in Boca Chica, Texas on Thursday. Even though it was only a static fire and there was no launch, it was still […]
Supercharger News

Laguna Seca Superchargers get turned on ahead of race weekend
Tesla drivers going to Laguna Seca Raceway in California will no longer have to visit the Superchargers in nearby Monterey as the track now has its very own station. Last year Drive Tesla first reported […]

Tesla Superchargers in Iceland open to other EVs
Tesla has expanded its Non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program to Iceland, allowing owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) plug in at five different Supercharger stations around the country. The Tesla Charging team announced the expansion of […]

Tesla upgrading Urban Supercharger in Etobicoke [Ontario]
For the second time in a month in Canada, and for just the second time that we are aware of anywhere in the world, Tesla is upgrading a slow Urban Supercharger to faster, newer technology. […]