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Tesla limits functionality of 12V power sockets and USB ports in 2024.32 software update
Tesla has made a significant change in a recent software update to how power is delivered to the 12V power sockets and USB ports, disabling them in most scenarios other than when driving. Previously Tesla […]
Rivian pursues federal loan to finance Georgia EV plant
Rivian put plans for its second plant on hold after hard times hit. However, the EV maker has not totally abandoned the Georgia-based plant, as it is pursuing a federal loan to finance the project. […]
Canadian Tesla investor who lost $415 million fortune sues RBC and Grant Thornton
A British Columbia man is suing his bank and accounting firm over alleged bad financial advice after losing his entire investment portfolio, which topped $415 million at its peak. That investor is Christopher DeVocht l, […]
Tesla Model Y seven-seater returns to Canada
Tesla has brought back the option to add a third row to the Model Y in Canada. This is yet another change to the Tesla lineup in Canada following the federal government implementing a tariff […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD added in Canada
Tesla has added a new variant of the Model 3 in Canada, launching sales of the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD). At the same time, the company is no longer selling the RWD variant. Tesla […]
Tesla launches Model Y Long Range RWD in Canada, ends sales of Model Y RWD
Tesla has made a significant change to its Model Y lineup in Canada, ending sales of the entry-level Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant, and replacing it with a new Long Range (LR) RWD model. The change […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck bodies spotted at Giga Texas
While construction continues at Giga Texas to get it ready to begin production of the Model Y later this year, what appears to be Cybertruck bodies have arrived at the new factory. Spotted in a […]
Tesla Cybertruck production will begin at Giga Texas after Model Y production begins
Earlier this month it was reported that Tesla was planning to begin Cybertruck production ahead of the Model Y at Giga Texas. It appears as though those rumours were false based on the automaker’s latest […]
Giga Texas will start with Cybertruck production later this year as pace of construction surpasses Giga Berlin: Report
Tesla’s newest factories in Austin, Texas and Berlin, Germany have been dueling it out over the last year plus to see which will finish construction first. Even though Giga Berlin had a head start, it […]
Tesla Cybertruck is so unique it could be a flop: Elon Musk
When the Tesla Cybertruck rolled onto the stage for the first time in November 2019, its unique futuristic design took everyone by surprise. Many have since warmed up to the electric pickup truck with it […]
Model 3 News
Paris taxi company pulls Teslas from its fleet until investigation of fatal accident is complete [Update]
A Paris-based taxi company, G7, has announced it is pulling 37 Tesla Model 3s from its fleet following a fatal crash involving one of their cars on the weekend. On Saturday night one of their […]
Tesla Model 3 was the top selling car in Switzerland in November, Model Y third most popular
The battery electric vehicle (BEV) market in Switzerland is growing. In a month that saw a big drop in overall vehicle sales, down 17.6% compared to the same month last year, BEVs once again bucked […]
Tesla Model 3 taxi accident hurts up to 20 people in Paris
A Tesla Model 3 taxi reportedly lost control and injured up to 20 people in Paris on Saturday night. The Mayor of the 13th arrondissement of Paris claimed the Model 3 had a technical failure […]
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are the most popular premium brand vehicles in the US
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are the best selling premium brand vehicles in the United States in 2021 so far, even when taking internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into account. Registration data shows […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y tops June car sales in Norway by wide margin
Norway is unarguably the global leader when it comes to automobile electrification. So far in the month of June, the Tesla Model Y is the undisputed leader in electric car sales in the country, according […]
Tesla about to begin deliveries of the Model Y Long Range built at Giga Texas
In a bit of a surprising turn of events, it looks like Tesla has been running two production lines at Giga Texas and is preparing to begin deliveries of the Model Y Long Range (LR) […]
Acceleration Boost for 4680 Model Y removed from Tesla mobile app
Over the weekend we told you about the Model Y made at Giga Texas getting the Acceleration Boost in the Tesla mobile app. The $2,000 USD upgrade would supposedly lower your 0-60mph time to 4.2 […]
Giga Texas Model Y hits Tesla’s existing inventory
The Model Y All-Wheel Drive (AWD) made at Giga Texas isn’t available to order on the Design Studio yet, but you can now buy one through the existing inventory section of Tesla’s website. The new […]
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Model S News
Elon Musk cancels Tesla Model S Plaid+ in one tweet
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a surprise announcement, cancelling the Plaid+ variant of the Model S that was scheduled to be released next year. Musk revealed the shocking news on his favourite social media platform […]
Tesla sends out invitations for Model S Plaid delivery event
After one delay it looks like the special delivery event for the Model S Plaid officially on for June 10. Tesla began sending out the invitations this morning via email to refresh Model S and […]
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 […]
Model X News
Tesla’s glass roof on Model X shows off its strength in freak accident [VIDEO]
One of the more unique features of Tesla vehicles is the glass roof, available in different extents on all models. The Model X glass roof is the largest at roughly 31 square feet in size, […]
New discount for Tesla insurance in BC
If you’re from Beautiful British Columbia, there’s finally some good news when it comes to car insurance. Along with a host of other changes that were implemented as of September 1, 2019, ICBC now offers […]
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 […]
SpaceX News
Starlink is offering a limited-time discount on the High Performance Starlink Kit
Starlink has started ramping up its direct-to-consumer email campaign, offering a pretty good deal on its High Performance Starlink Kit. Per the SpaceX email, the company is now offering $600 off an upgrade to the […]
Starlink takes to the air on first JSX flight
SpaceX has announced that Starlink took its first flight on a JSX jet this week. JSX and SpaceX partnered earlier this year to provide free in-flight WiFi on all of the planes operated by the […]
SpaceX files with FCC to deploy Starlink satellites to enable cell connectivity
SpaceX has officially filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to begin deploying Starlink satellites with their direct-to-cellular system. The filing comes a few months after SpaceX and T-Mobile announced ‘Coverage Above & Beyond,’ […]
Starlink powered 100 hours of Fortnite gaming and livestreaming at a castle in Spain
SpaceX Starlink has been put through its paces in different settings. The latest application is a worldwide gaming event, as it powered 100 hours of Fortnite and 50 hours of livestreaming. To promote his company’s […]
Supercharger News
Tesla OKs paid charging at Destination Chargers with a condition
Tesla has for a long time collaborated with operators of public spaces to offer Destination Chargers. However, the company is now allowing its Destination partners to charge a fee. But there is a catch; the […]
Second Squamish Supercharger is now open
It appears that construction has finally finished on Squamish’s second Supercharger site. We reported back on June 21 that the site had started construction. However, the site was not included in the Find Us map […]
Tesla setting up first Supercharger station in Turkey
Tesla is expanding its Supercharger footprint globally, and Turkey is the latest country to come on board. The popular EV maker has started constructing its first Supercharger station in the northwestern province of Bolu. In […]