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Tesla opens Cybertruck orders in Canada without a reservation
Tesla has opened up orders for its Cybertruck to anyone in Canada, allowing customers to purchase the Foundation Series Cybertruck without a reservation. The launch of the Cybertruck configurator in Canada follows a similar move […]
Tesla slashes prices on CCS adapter and retrofit in North America
Tesla has significantly lowered the price of the CCS (Combined Charging System) adapter and the price of the retrofit for the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y in both Canada and the […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Could Debut in the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop by Year-End
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology could be coming to the Boring Company’s Vegas Loop as early as the end of this year. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels currently under construction beneath Las Vegas, […]
Western Downs Battery to Double Capacity with $133M Tesla Megapack Expansion
The Western Downs battery project in Queensland, Australia, is set to double in size. The project, which recently completed its first phase, will now see the addition of more Tesla Megapacks. Tesla will supply 140 […]
Tesla Wins Key Appeal in Legal Battle Against Louisiana’s Direct Vehicle Sales Ban
Tesla has secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing battle against Louisiana’s ban on direct vehicle sales. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled in favour of Tesla on Monday, […]
Canada to also eliminate federal rebate on Chinese-made EVs
Along with imposing a significant tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, the Canadian government will also be eliminating the $5,000 federal rebate on EVs imported from China. Both moves could have a significant […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla releases FSD v13.2.1 for Cybertruck and Canada [2024.39.15]
Tesla has officially released Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 13.2.1, included in the software update 2024.39.15. This update is mostly a bug fix from v13.2 for owners of Model S3XY, which has rolled out to more […]
Tesla potentially benchmarking the Cybertruck with 702 horsepower RAM TRX
A recent drone flyover of the test track at Tesla’s Fremont factory revealed an interesting sighting that could be a good sign for the progress of the Cybertruck. In the video, captured by YouTuber Gabeincal, […]
Design firm gives sneak peek at Tesla Cybertruck and Refresh Model S UI
A New York based design firm has given us a sneak peek at the user interface (UI) for the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, as well as the refresh Model S/X. The design firm, Modern Grafik Anstalt, […]
Hot Wheels 1:10 scale RC Tesla Cybertrucks finally arrive more than a year after orders were placed
The long wait is finally over, the first shipments of Hot Wheels RC Tesla Cybertrucks have started arriving on doorsteps in the US. Canadians should expect to see them arrive early next week. Drive Tesla […]
Mattel begins charging credits cards ahead of 1:10 scale Hot Wheels RC Tesla Cybertruck deliveries [Update]
More than a year after first taking orders, Mattel should begin deliveries of the 1:10 scale Hot Wheels RC Tesla Cybertruck this week. Several or our readers have notified us that their credits cards have […]
Model 3 News
Tesla increases Model 3 referral discount by 50% in the US
Tesla has made one more change to the referral program in the United States. With just a few weeks left to go in the year, the company has increased the referral discount on the popular […]
Full list of updates in 2022 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y uncovered – new in-cabin radar, upcoming UI changes, and much more
Tesla announced some changes to the Model 3 and Model Y last month with the switch to the 2022 model year, including some minor updates to the naming convention of their vehicles. Along with updating […]
Tesla reveals what they have learnt from 9-month Model 3 police car trial in the UK
Tesla created a demonstration police car earlier this year as part of a trial program to test the EV as an emergency response vehicle in the United Kingdom (UK). Nine months later and the automaker […]
BEV sales in the UK rise 67% in November, Tesla Model 3 third most popular car
The Tesla Model 3 continues to be a popular choice in the United Kingdom (UK). After being the best selling car of any fuel type in October, the electric sedan followed up with another strong […]
Giga Shanghai expands 12V Li-Ion battery to Model 3
Tesla first introduced a 12V lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery with the refresh Model S earlier this year. The new battery is lighter and more compact, and lasts much longer than the traditional lead-acid batteries. The […]
Model Y News
Tesla Giga Shanghai to begin series production of new Model Y in January: Report
Tesla‘s Giga Shanghai is reportedly gearing up to begin mass production of the refreshed Model Y, codenamed Project Juniper. According to a report from Chinese media outlet LatePost, the updated Model Y will begin rolling […]
Tesla Model Y Revel taxi crashes at high speed in Manhattan
A Tesla Model Y on the ridesharing platform Revel was involved in a serious accident on Tuesday in the heart of midtown Manhattan. The accident took place at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue, where the baby […]
Menlo Park takes delivery of three Tesla Model Y police cruisers
The Menlo Park Police Department in San Francisco’s Bay Area took delivery of their three brand new Tesla Model Y police cruisers this week. The City of Menlo Park approved the purchase in October last […]
Tesla Model Y fire in Vancouver: Here’s what we know so far
A Tesla Model Y caught fire in North Vancouver last week, an incident that made international headlines after the driver and owner of the vehicle had to kick out a window to get out of […]
Easthampton Police gets approval to purchase two Tesla Model Y cruisers, but not without some pushback from council
Massachusetts’ Easthampton Police Department got the green light this week to add two Tesla Model Y cruisers to their fleet. One will be purchased using funds from the department’s federal drug forfeiture account, while the […]
Deals
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 […]
Tesla Black Friday Deals Roundup
Black Friday deals are here! Whether you’re looking for new floor mats, paint protection film, or innovative add-ons to complement your Tesla, these Black Friday deals offer a chance to gear up your car without […]
Jowua USB Hubs Expand Your In-Car Entertainment and Security Options [Deal]
For Tesla owners looking to maximize in-car entertainment, security, and connectivity, Jowua’s USB hubs are a must-have accessory. Designed specifically to enhance and expand the USB data functionality in Tesla vehicles, these hubs transform a […]
Jowua Tesla Model Y Trunk Storage Bin & LED Light Bar Bundle [Deal]
Jowua has launched a brand new product this month, a Tesla Model Y Trunk Storage Bin bundle. Jowua’s version of the trunk storage bins fit snugly into the Model Ys left and right trunk pockets […]
Jowua completes Tesla floor liner collection with new Model S and Model X offerings [Deal]
Jowua, a leader in premium Tesla accessories, has expanded its floor liner collection to now include options for the Model S and Model X, adding to their existing offerings for the Model 3 and Model […]
Model S News
Jay Leno confirms insane Tesla Model S Plaid quarter-mile time [Update]
Last month Drive Tesla reported exclusively on the Tesla Model S Plaid setting a new record for the fastest quarter-mile time of any production car ever made. We also reported that car enthusiast Jay Leno […]
Refresh Tesla Model S parking lot has nearly 1,000 cars waiting for delivery
Yesterday we reported on the discovery of a large parking lot near Tesla’s Fremont factory that was housing hundreds of refresh Tesla Model S vehicles. Thanks to one of our readers we have a better […]
AMD confirms Tesla Model S/X include their latest Ryzen processor and RDNA 2 GPU
When Tesla officially announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January, part of the updated design included a new infotainment system. According to Tesla’s website, the new system would provide up to 10 […]
Model X News
Tesla V10 release notes and features of the much anticipated update
One of the more anticipated updated to Tesla’s OS has finally started hitting vehicles with FSD that are part of the Early Access Program (EAP). V10 has a lot of updates, so let’s get into […]
First retrofit of HW3.0 goes to a lucky Model S owner in California
It appears as though Tesla has officially started retrofitting their vehicles with the new Hardware 3.0 computer that will one day allow the vehicle to be fully autonomous. Sofiaan Fraval, owner of a 2018 Model […]
Tesla Model X drives through flooded street with ease
Back in 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent out this tweet, stating that the Model S can actually make a half-decent boat if necessary, although not recommended. We *def* don't recommended this, but Model S […]
SpaceX News
SpaceX Gateway Terminals Arrive in Ungava Bay, Bringing High-Speed Internet to Northern Quebec in 2025
In a regional first, SpaceX gateway terminals have arrived in Ungava Bay in northern Quebec. The purchase was celebrated by the Kativik Regional Government and arrived via an Air Inuit cargo plane in mid-December. Tamaani […]
SpaceX valuation could soar to $150 billion with latest funding round: Report [Update]
SpaceX is reportedly in discussions to launch a new funding round that if successful would value the aerospace company at more than $150 billion. That would be above the $125 billion valuation SpaceX sought in […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX buys ads to test effectiveness of Twitter advertising
Elon Musk has recently taken over control of Twitter and has already made some sweeping changes. He has now announced that another of his companies, SpaceX, has purchased ad spots on the social media platform. […]
SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell to take over Starship and Starbase missions
SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell will assume some new roles in the coming days. As per reporting by the Information, Shotwell will assume oversight of the Starship program and Starbase facilities. The […]
SpaceX starts construction on its building in Bastrop
SpaceX started construction on a half-million-square-foot building on a rural property in Bastrop County, Texas. Via the San Antonio Express-News, the new building is across the road from the Boring Company and is 15-minutes outside […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens Superchargers in Richmond and Hanna [British Columbia & Alberta]
The Canadian Tesla Supercharger team is working hard to close out the year better than how it started. After opening eight Supercharger stations in the last two months, the company has opened up two more […]
Tesla Supercharger in Estevan under construction [Saskatchewan]
Just a few weeks after opening Saskatchewan’s ninth Supercharger in Prince Albert, Tesla has started construction on its tenth station in the province in Estevan. The new Supercharger station is located at the rear of […]
Tesla expected to open U.S. Superchargers to others EVs later this year
Tesla has already opened up their Supercharger network to owners of other electric vehicles (EVs) in several European countries, launching the Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program last year. Based on some recent documentation from the White […]
Tesla Supercharger under construction in Cobourg [Ontario]
A new Tesla Supercharger is under construction in Cobourg, Ontario. The new Supercharger is located in the parking lot near Mark’s clothing store and Canadian Tire at 1125 Elgin Street West, just a short 2 […]
