Stories by Nehal Malik

Tesla Axes Right-Hand Drive Model S/X, But Debuts LHD in Japan

Summary: Tesla no longer plans to make right-hand drive variants of the Model S and Model X. The automaker is cancelling existing orders for right-hand drive Model S/X vehicles. In some affected markets, Tesla is offering ready stock left-hand drive Model S/X units to reservation holders. Tesla has cancelled plans to produce right-hand drive (RHD) […]

New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: May 1–7, 2023

Take a look at all the new Tesla Supercharger locations that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing May 2, 2023 The Citadel Mall at 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC, USA 12 250 kW Tesla May […]

Tesla Lowers Price of Model Y with 7 Seats

Summary:  Tesla has reduced the price of the seven-seat upgrade for the Model Y by $1,000 in the U.S. While the seven-seat option launched originally launched for $3,000, Tesla hiked it up to $4,000 earlier this year. The automaker recently also discounted its entire Model Y lineup by $3,000 in the U.S. Tesla has dropped […]

Tesla to Reintroduce ‘Low’ Regenerative Braking Mode

Summary: Tesla will reportedly reintroduce the ability to select different regenerative braking strengths in an upcoming software update. The company’s cars previously allowed drivers to pick between “Standard” and “Low” regenerative braking. However, the regenerative braking strength option was axed in newer models starting in late 2020. Tesla is planning to bring back low regenerative […]

Tesla Debuts ‘Ultra Red’ Model S/X in Taiwan

Summary: Tesla’s Model S and Model X in “Ultra Red” are now available in Taiwan. The company debuted the new Ultra Red colorway in March. Ultra Red replaces Tesla’s Red Multi-Coat option and looks to be a slightly deeper shade than its predecessor. Tesla has officially debuted its Model S and Model X electric vehicles […]

Tesla Q1 2023 Earnings: $23.3 Billion in Revenue, $2.5 Billion Net Income

Summary: Tesla on Wednesday reported revenues of $23.3 billion for Q1 2023, up 24% year-over-year. The company posted a net income (GAAP) of $2.5 billion, down 24% year-over-year. Tesla ended the quarter with 22.4 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments. Tesla announced its quarterly earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting record revenue for the first […]

Elon Musk Founds X.AI, a New AI Startup

Summary:  Elon Musk has created X.AI, a new artificial intelligence startup. Twitter has been folded into X Corp., a new company incorporated in Nevada alongside X.AI. Musk has been recruiting researchers and purchasing GPUs to power an AI lab. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently formed a new artificial intelligence (AI) startup, dubbed X.AI […]

Tesla Launches Powerwall in Thailand

Summary: Tesla’s Powerwall is now available in Thailand. Customers in Thailand can purchase Powerwalls through Solar D, a certified local installer. Earlier this week, utility applications suggested that Tesla could launch a next-generation “Powerwall 3” sometime soon. Tesla has officially launched its residential energy storage solution, Powerwall, in Thailand, according to Tesla enthusiast and Twitter […]

Tesla Model Y RWD for Turkey and Israel Coming from Giga Berlin

Summary: Tesla will produce Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive for the Israeli market at Gigafactory Berlin. Prior to opening Model Y RWD orders in Israel, the automaker launched the low-cost trim in Turkey. Earliest deliveries of the Model Y RWD from Giga Berlin are expected between September to November. Tesla will build Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive […]

Tesla Hits 45,000 Superchargers Globally

Summary: Tesla has surpassed 45,000 Supercharger connectors worldwide. More than 10,000 of the company’s Superchargers are located in China alone. The automaker hit 35,000 Superchargers back in June 2022. Tesla now has more than 45,000 Supercharger stalls located across the globe, as announced by the official @TeslaCharging Twitter account on Sunday. 45k Superchargers around the […]

First Drives: Tesla FSD Beta 11.3.6 in Software Version 2022.45.15 [VIDEOS]

Tesla started rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 11.3.6 to employees and some early-access beta testers over the weekend with its 2022.45.15  software update, as reported by @Winnersechelon. Tesla FSD BETA V11.3.6 releasing now pic.twitter.com/QqG66WbkhC — TeslaBull FSD BETA V11.6 (@Winnersechelon) April 8, 2023 @Winnersechelon also shared release notes for FSD beta 11.3.6, which document […]

Tesla’s Astronomical Fuel Efficiency Detailed by Researcher [CHART]

Oxford University researcher Hannah Ritchie (@_HannahRitchie) recently shared a detailed chart breaking down and comparing the fuel economy of cars sold in the U.S., split by manufacturer and based on data from the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Ritchie’s analysis included both internal combustion engine-powered vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs), using the miles per gallon […]

First Tesla V4 Supercharger Opens to Non-Tesla Electric Vehicles

Tesla’s first V4 Supercharger stalls, located in Harderwijk, Netherlands, are now open to non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), as announced by the official @TeslaCharging account on Twitter. ⚡️Harderwijk, Netherlands is now open to all EVs. https://t.co/tTrIXDkWlp pic.twitter.com/Ot3hMLL0te — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) April 8, 2023 This comes less than a month after Tesla officially opened the Supercharger […]

Tesla Apple CarPlay Hack Now Supports Play Store Games

Polish developer Michał Gapiński (@mikegapinski)’s hacky workaround for bringing Apple CarPlay to Tesla vehicles, dubbed the ‘Tesla Android Project,’ now lets users download and play Android games from the Play Store. Support for Play Store games is now available on the Tesla Android Project for any Tesla electric vehicle (EV) with Media Control Unit (MCU) […]

Tesla Gives YouTuber Extensive Walkthrough of Gigafactory Berlin [VIDEO]

Tesla recently gave German YouTuber AlexiBexi a full tour of the automaker’s massive Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg. As part of the guided walkthrough, AlexiBexi got up close and personal with some of the most important parts of the vehicle manufacturing facility, including the foundry, body shop, paint shop, and assembly floor. “Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg is […]