Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, China, is now back online making vehicles. That’s according to the latest report from Reuters, noting sources have indicated the factory resumed production on Friday.
Earlier this week, the Gigafactory in Shanghai was suspended for two days, as part of local efforts to contain the latest COVID-19 case surges. As of 7am local time (2300 GMT), Reuters says the factory restarted its shifts to work 24 hours per day, as per sources.
When Tesla’s factory was shut down, workers were quarantined to local residential compounds for 48 hours to be tested for COVID-19, says unnamed sources.
Tesla has quietly rolled out a new High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (ESA) for Model 3 and Model Y owners in the U.S. and Canada, offering additional peace of mind once the vehicle’s original battery warranty expires. Priced at $2,000 USD (or $2,800 CAD), the new Battery ESA extends coverage for […]
Tesla is preparing to raise lease pricing across several models in the U.S., with increases of up to 67% set to take effect later this month. According to longtime Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), the higher pricing will apply to the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck AWD beginning December 26, 2025. Customers looking to […]
Tesla has added an unexpected new item to its online shop: a limited-edition Plaid Pickleball Paddle created in collaboration with premium paddle maker Selkirk. Priced at $350, the Tesla Plaid Pickleball Paddle by Selkirk borrows its name from Tesla’s top-tier Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles, and leans heavily into performance-focused design — […]
