Stories by Nehal Malik

New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: May 22–28, 2023

Here’s a list of all the new Supercharger locations Tesla 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 22, 2023 B2, Amara Signature Hotel, No. 600 Changshou Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, China 3 250 kW Unavailable May […]

Tesla and Uber Launch Optimized Battery-Based Trip Planning

Summary: Tesla drivers can now connect their vehicles to the Uber app. The new feature allows Uber to assign trips according to drivers’ remaining battery range. Uber drivers can take advantage of the new integration to ensure they don’t get any trips during which they’ll have to stop for a charge. Tesla owners driving their […]

Tesla to Launch Model Y RWD in Korea from Giga Shanghai

Summary: Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch Made-in-China Model Y RWD vehicles in South Korea. The automaker currently only sells Long Range and Performance trims of the Model Y in the country. Earlier this week, listings on Tesla’s website confirmed that Gigafactory Shanghai will also export Model Y RWD units to Canada. Tesla is gearing […]

New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: May 15–21, 2023

Check out all of the new Tesla Superchargers 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 15, 2023 Tongli Bauhinia Shangdu, No. 135 Zijingshan Road, Guancheng Hui District, Zhengzhou City, Henan, China 3 250 kW Unavailable […]

Tesla Crash at Ferry Terminal Ruled Driver Error

Summary: A January Tesla crash at a ferry terminal in Canada has been ruled driver error by police. According to the police, the incident occurred after the Tesla “suddenly accelerated.” The driver, a 68-year-old Vancouver resident, has been issued a ticket for driving without due care and attention. An accident where a Tesla crashed into the […]

New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: May 8–14, 2023

Here’s a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that went live 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 9, 2023 6590 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach, CA, USA 8 250 kW Tesla May 9, 2023 The Wawa […]

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD Debuts in Europe

Summary: Tesla has started selling the Model 3 Long Range in a rare Rear-Wheel Drive configuration in Europe. The new trim is available for immediate delivery from Tesla’s inventory in several countries. Last month, Tesla debuted the Model 3 Long Range RWD as an exclusive offering for enterprise customers in the U.K. Tesla is now […]

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 […]