Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla 2022.4 Software Update Release Notes

Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.4 software update, as noted by @Teslascope. 2022.4 has been detected and currently rolling out to vehicles.https://t.co/EvhuA4GEXQ — Teslascope (@teslascope) January 25, 2022 According to a screenshot of the 2022.4 release notes shared by Jesse Bryce (@jesseb4me) on his 2019 Model 3, there are now changes to regenerative braking […]

Tesla Launches Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sales Online

Tesla has launched online sales of its Tire Pressure Monitoring System, priced at $75 USD each in the United States, available in silver or black. A set of four sensors will set you back $300 USD. “This product is the original Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) equipped with Tesla vehicles,” explains the automaker. The TPMS […]

Tesla Insurance Cards Gain Apple Wallet Support on the iPhone

Tesla updated its iOS app on Monday night to bring further support to iPhone owners that happen to be Tesla Insurance policyholders as well. In version 4.5.0 of the Tesla iPhone app, the release notes explain, “Tesla Insurance policyholders can add their insurance card to Apple Wallet.” An example card in Apple Wallet of what […]

First Look: Tesla’s Semi Factory in Nevada Gets Drone Flyover [VIDEO]

Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt has shared a new video showcasing the automaker’s Semi truck factory in Nevada. The Tesla Semi factory is located roughly two miles from the main Gigafactory in Nevada and sits next to a warehouse. The drone footage was recorded by @6463dc, who earlier shared images of four completed Tesla Semi Megachargers […]

Tesla to Launch EV Sales in Turkey, Expand Supercharger Network

Tesla is set to enter the vehicle market in Turkey reports Motor1.com (via InsideEVs) noting the company has appointed Kemal Geçer as general manager in the country. Geçer formerly was heading the Turkish operations of Lufthansa Airlines. Turkey’s Tesla operations will be managed by Emir Tunçyürek, a former consultant of Emir Tunçyürek, a former consultant of InsideEVs […]

Tesla Completes 4 Semi Megacharger Installations at Giga Nevada

Tesla has been busy at work at its Gigafactory in Nevada and has now completed an installation of four Semi Megachargers.  These high-powered chargers can charge up to 1.5 megawatts (MW) and the progress of their construction has been followed closely, according to new images shared by @SawyerMerritt. According to Merritt’s observations, roughly 210 Tesla […]

New Tesla Cybertruck Images Leak, Showcasing Latest Design [PIC]

Back in December, a new Tesla Cybertruck was spotted at the company’s Fremont factory in California. This new Cybertruck had a new rear bumper, black bed-liner (instead of steel, side mirrors, a longer front windshield and also a single windshield wiper on the driver’s side, plus revised taillight. Now, it appears we have a closer […]

Tesla Starts Accepting Questions for Q4 2021 Earnings Call Q&A

On Friday afternoon, Tesla started accepting questions for its upcoming Q4 2021 earnings call question and answer period, set to take place next Wednesday, January 26, 2022 (via @SawyerMerritt). As of writing, there are currently already 1,237 questions submitted on the Say Technologies platform The top-upvoted question asked by “Anonymous Retail Investor” at the moment […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Teardown: Here’s the Undercarriage [PICS]

After starting its teardown of Tesla’s Model S Plaid yesterday, automotive engineer Sandy Munro revealed what’s under the front hood. On Friday, Munro shared more images of their teardown, revealing pictures of the undercarriage of the Model S Plaid. Undercarriage of the Plaid. #MunroLive #SandyMunro #TeardownTitan #Tesla #ModelS #Plaid pic.twitter.com/d54rWGdXXF — Munro Live (@live_munro) January […]