Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Launches FSD Subscriptions in Canada for $99

Tesla has launched Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions in Canada, as promised. It was a busy Friday for Tesla, as the company slashed FSD subscription pricing in the U.S. to $99 per month, down from $199. Shortly afterwards, Tesla revealed this $99 pricing would also apply to Canada. On Friday night, Tesla enabled FSD subscriptions in […]

Tesla Adds Sport Seats for Model S Plaid, Retrofit Coming

Tesla has unveiled an addition to its high-performance Model S Plaid – the new Sport Seats designed specifically for enthusiasts of high-speed driving and precision cornering. The announcement highlights the seats’ enhanced lateral support and modular architecture, ensuring both comfort and support. These seats maintain the standard 12-way power adjustability, heating, and ventilation features, but […]

2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance for Europe is Coming Soon

Tesla some updates coming for the new Model 3 Performance for the European market, as disclosed by Julien (@eivissacopter) on X. The update reveals more about the Performance version new Model 3, notably labeled as the “M3H Performance” by Tesla, with no mention of “Ludicrous” as seen on badging in the U.S. The upgraded European […]

Tesla Launches RWD Model Y Long Range in Europe

Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y for Europe, a Long Range version that’s only rear-wheel drive. The company said on Thursday this variant has “Maximum range that allows you to commute all week without charging—at an even more accessible price.” You get 600 km range based on the WLPT testing standard […]

Tesla Lowers Price of Model Y 7-Seat Option by $500

Tesla has tweaked the price of its Model Y again, this time for its seven-seat interior option. The seven-seating layout for the Model Y has decreased by $500 to $2,000 USD (via @SawyerMerritt). This option offers third-row seating for two in the trunk, while also offering USB-C charging for passengers. Each seat folds independently offering […]
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Tesla Fixes Rare Cybertruck Charging Issue from 0%, Boosts Speed

Tesla has announced a solution to the Cybertruck’s rare slow charging problem when the battery level drops to 0%, alongside a promise for upcoming improvements that will significantly enhance charging speed. The move comes after Branden Flasch highlighted a series of charging challenges faced by Cybertruck users at Tesla Supercharger stations, including reaching site power […]

Tesla Supercharger Milestone: Delivery to Opening in Just 4 Days

Tesla has achieved a significant milestone in the expansion of its Supercharger network, according to a recent update from the company’s @TeslaCharging account on X (formerly Twitter). The company has streamlined its deployment process for Prefabricated Supercharger Units (PSUs), reducing the time from delivery to operational status to just four days. This rapid deployment technique […]

Watch: 1,000 Teslas Set Record Custom Light Show in Korea

In an epic undertaking, Tesla owner known as @Hanteta_ orchestrated an ambitious custom Tesla light show in Suwon, South Korea, with 1,000 Tesla owners and their cars taking part to create a mesmerizing visual spectacle. This event looks to have easily beaten a previous light show that saw nearly 687 Tesla vehicles take place in […]

Tesla Seeks ‘Prototype Vehicle Operators’ Across 15 U.S. Cities 

Tesla is expanding its workforce by targeting 15 cities for the recruitment of full-time Prototype Vehicle Operators, a critical role aimed at enhancing the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles (via @Tslachan). Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, among other locations, this position is essential for the data collection efforts that support Tesla’s advancements in Autopilot and […]

No, Tesla Hasn’t Cancelled its $25K Car Says Elon Musk

On Friday, Reuters came out with an “exclusive” report that claimed Tesla had cancelled the development of its mass-market $25,000 car, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Instead of this $25,000 car, Reuters claims Tesla will be shifting to self-driving robotaxis instead using the same platform. The report says Tesla’s affordable car is codenamed […]

2024 Tesla Model Y Gets Big Price Cut, New Colors in Australia

Tesla has announced significant price reductions for the 2024 Model Y in Australia, marking a strategic update that includes new styling options and new colors from Giga Shanghai. The price cut, reaching up to $8,500, aims to make the Model Y more accessible to Australian consumers, with the base model now starting at $63,900 before […]

Starlink Launches Expert Installation Service

SpaceX has introduced an exclusive Expert Installer service for its Starlink satellite internet, available only for residents in Ohio, at the cost of $199 USD for residential homes. This new service is aimed at assisting both new and existing Starlink users with the installation process. The Expert Installer service connects Starlink customers with professionals who […]

Tesla Cybertruck Charging Hits 330kW at Electrify America

Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Studios, recently conducted a charging test on Tesla’s Cybertruck to get the fastest charging rate possible. The Cybertruck can achieve charging speeds up to 330kW when connected to Electrify America chargers, starting from a 5% state of charge, as shown on a video from yesterday. Remarkably, this high rate […]

2024.3.10 Release Notes: FSD (Supervised) 12.3.3

Tesla continues to push out software updates at a fast pace, specifically for its Full Self-Driving (FSD), which now includes a name change from “beta” to “supervised”. According to Tesla’s 2024.3.10 release notes as reported by TeslaInfo, we have now reached FSD version 12.3.3, the fifth release in March alone. The timeline of FSD releases […]