Stories by Alex Diaz

Tesla Supercharger Coming to Sandown in North Saanich

Looks like a much-need Tesla Supercharger is coming to Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island in British, Columbia, Canada. Tesla’s future Supercharger roadmap said a new location was coming to Sidney, which is about 30 km north of Downtown Victoria. Now, according to @MarcoRPi1, the new Superchargers are set for the new Sandown Park Shopping Center, […]

Tesla FSD 12.4.1 Lands for Employees, Weekend Rollout Possible

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software version 12.4.1 to employees today. He said if the internal testing goes well, the company plans to extend the update to a limited number of external customers this weekend. This latest build includes a significant number of changes, leading some to […]

Tesla’s Giga Nevada Celebrates Production of 5 Millionth Drive Unit

Tesla has announced that its Giga Nevada facility has produced its five millionth drive unit, marking a significant milestone in the company’s operations. Hrushi, the operations leader at Giga Nevada, congratulated the team, stating, “Congratulations Giga Nevada team! We will continue to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy—one drive unit at a time!” The […]

Tesla’s Giga Berlin to Undergo Process Optimization: Report

Tesla will temporarily halt production at Giga Berlin in Germany for five days in June. The company informed its workforce on Friday that it would implement “short pit stops in June over five days to optimize processes in the factory and prepare for future challenges,” according to Handelsblatt. Specifically, no vehicle manufacturing or powertrain production […]

2024.14.11 Release Notes: Tesla Cybertruck Bug Fixes

Tesla recently started rolling out its 2024.14.11 software update for Cybertruck owners. The release started to hit Cybertruck owners on Friday, May 31, 2024. What”s new in the 2024.14.11 release notes for Tesla Cybertruck? It includes minor fixes and improvements. It also includes other updates from 2024.14.3 and the main 2024.14 Spring software release for […]

Tesla Bringing Amazon Music to Cars

According to the latest Tesla mobile app update, code shows that new features and enhancements are coming for vehicles, as shared by Tesla App Updates. The latest update to the Tesla app, version 4.33.5, has been de-compiled, revealing several new features and improvements. Key changes include the imminent addition of Amazon Music, providing Tesla owners […]

Tesla Layoffs Delay Supercharger Access for Polestar, GM

Tesla’s recent decision to lay off its entire Supercharger team has led to delays in the timeline for connecting more non-Tesla brands to its charging network. Initially, Tesla’s website stated that Volvo, GM, and Polestar drivers would gain access to 15,000 eligible stations by spring 2024. However, Polestar has indicated that the timeline has shifted. […]

Tesla Preps Full Self-Driving Launch in China, Says Report

Tesla is preparing to register its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software with Chinese authorities ahead of its planned rollout this year, according to three people with knowledge of the matter, reports Reuters. The U.S. EV leader is also considering offering the software as a monthly subscription to its Chinese users, its second-largest market, sources said. A […]

Tesla Shareholders: Win a Gigafactory Tour with Elon and Franz

Tesla shareholders have the opportunity to win a tour of the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, guided by Elon Musk and lead designer Franz von Holzhausen. The tour, scheduled for June 12, will allow a select group of stockholders to explore the Cybertruck and Model Y manufacturing lines alongside Tesla executives. Participants will also have […]

2024.14.8 Release Notes: Tesla Bug Fixes and More

Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.14.8 software update to more vehicles, and we received this update today. What’s new in the 2024.14.8 release notes? Tesla says this release “contains minor fixes and improvements,” without going into specifics. This update is part of the ongoing rollout of Tesla’s Spring software update. Some owners that were […]

Tesla Megapack to Power Australia’s First 8-Hour Battery Storage System

RWE has announced its decision to invest in building Australia’s first eight-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near Balranald, New South Wales. The Limondale BESS project, with a capacity exceeding 50 megawatts (MW) and 400 megawatt hours (MWh), will be located next to RWE’s 249 MWac Limondale Solar Farm. This initiative aims to store excess […]

Tesla Begins Construction on Megafactory in Shanghai

Tesla has started construction on a new Megafactory in Shanghai on Thursday, marking the company’s first energy storage system factory outside the United States. This facility will produce Tesla’s Megapacks, large-scale energy storage batteries. Industry observers view the factory as a significant example of industrial and technological cooperation between China and the US. They note […]

Tesla Launches ‘Lunar Silver’ for Model S/X

After speculation of a new silver coming for Model S and Model X, with images seen of the apparent color at the company’s Fremont factory in California, Tesla has officially launched ‘Lunar Silver’ on Thursday evening (via @Tslachan). Lunar Silver costs $2,500 extra, the same price as Ultra Red. Solid Black, Deep Blue Metallic and […]

Tesla is ‘Far Ahead’ in Self-Driving Cars, Says Nvidia CEO

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the strong demand for Nvidia’s AI technology, particularly from Tesla, as the company transitions between its current and next-generation AI chips. Speaking to Yahoo Finance following Nvidia’s first-quarter earnings report, Huang dismissed concerns about a potential demand lull, stating, “People want to deploy these data centers right now. They want […]

Tesla Model 3 Performance EPA Range Updated to Over 300 Miles

Tesla has updated its website for the Model 3 Performance, showing the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated range, which has now increased ever so slightly since the sport sedan’s launch in April. The Model 3 Performance now shows a range estimate of 303 miles, up from 296 miles last month. That’s based on […]