Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

First Look in Action: Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh Charge Port [VIDEO]

After sharing a video showcasing the new headlights and taillights on his new 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid (the refresh of a refresh?!), @JacobIsAMac has now detailed the new charge port door on his electric sedan. New charge port on refresh Model S Plaid! @klwtts @SawyerMerritt @Teslarati @elonmusk @teslainventory pic.twitter.com/AotrUH5UZr — " Jacob " (@JacobIsAMac) […]

Tesla Offers Free Supercharging in Some Countries Near Ukraine, for All EVs

Tesla has started notifying customers in Europe of free Supercharging, specifically in “areas impacted by the recent situation in Ukraine.” According to an email sent out by the automaker and shared by Łukasz Średnicki (via @SawyerMerritt), Tesla says customers can “charge for free in parts of Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, starting with the following Superchargers: Trzebownisko […]

Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin to Be Granted Final Approval This Week: Report

It looks like Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany, will be granted final approval this week, as per German publication Der Tagesspiegel. According to the report, Giga Berlin’s final approval should be announced on Thursday or Friday, while a grand opening ceremony is already being planned, apparently. Minister-President Dietmar Woidke of Brandenburg and his “Task Force […]

Tesla Service Center in Langford, B.C. Confirmed by Mayor

We already know Tesla is set to open its first location in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, set for Langford, but now the details have been confirmed by Mayor Stew Young. Langford’s Mayor told CTV News Tesla will open a showroom and service center in the city, near Costco. According to Young, the […]

SpaceX Starlink Internet Now Live in Ukraine, Says Elon Musk

With Ukraine under attack by Russia, the former now has another ally when it comes to communications, as SpaceX Starlink is now live in the nation, according to Elon Musk. The SpaceX CEO announced on Saturday just now, “Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route.” Musk was replying to Mykhailo Fedorov, […]

Tesla 2022.4.5.4 Update Launches FSD Beta in Canada

Image via @stevenelliott  Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.4.5.4 software update, as noted by third-party service @TeslaFi. The 2022.4.5.4 software update was detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range in Ontario, Canada. Software version 2022.4.5.4 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range in Ontario Canada on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release […]

Tesla Launches ‘Get to Know Your Tesla’ Live Chat Events, Register Now

Tesla has launched ‘Get to Know Your Tesla’ events, which lets anyone register to participate in live chats with company product experts, to learn more about their cars (via @SawyerMerritt). “Join us for a live chat with our product experts from the comfort of home,” explains Tesla’s website. Registration starts from February 25 to April […]