Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Hits 25,000 Superchargers Worldwide, Highlights New @TeslaCharging Account

Tesla today touted it had reached 25,000 Superchargers “around the world—and counting”. The news was shared via a retweet of its new @TeslaCharging Twitter account, which Tesla North previously confirmed was an official account from the company last month. 25k Superchargers around the world — and counting pic.twitter.com/UzyFergQJ3 — Tesla Charging (@TeslaCharging) May 7, 2021 […]

Canada to Install 22 Electric Vehicle Chargers in Saanich, B.C.

The Canadian federal government has announced on Thursday more electric vehicle chargers are coming, thanks to funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. A new $110,000 CAD investment to the District of Saanich in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, will install 22 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers at sites owned by […]

SpaceX Starship SN15 Flight Test: Successful Lift Off and Landing [VIDEO]

SpaceX went ahead with its Starship SN15 high altitude test flight on Wednesday afternoon from Boca Chica, Texas. The flight was successful, with lift-off, belly descent and landing, the first time ever for Starship prototype, without explosion. As of writing, there was a fire ongoing after the landing, which looked to be extinguished. Starship landing […]

SpaceX Starship SN15 Test Flight Today Appears Imminent [VIDEO]

After scrubbing yesterday’s Starship SN15 high altitude test flight, SpaceX is trying again on Wednesday, as the flight window has opened. According to @BocaChicaGal, SpaceX has unchained the last flap on Starship SN15, and she is now heading to the viewing site, ahead of a potential test flight. As the last flap is being unchained […]

Tesla 2021.4.16.1 Software Update Rolling Out in China

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.16.1 software update in China, according to @TeslaFi. The 2021.4.16.1 software update was detected on Model 3 and Model S vehicles, but for now, there’s no word on what’s new. Software version 2021.4.16.1 was just detected on a Tesla Model X 100D in China on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at […]

SpaceX to Launch 60 Starlink Satellites on Tuesday, May 4

SpaceX announced on Monday morning it is now planning for Tuesday, May 4, for its next Starlink launch. “Targeting Tuesday, May 4 at 3:01 p.m. EDT for Falcon 9 launch of 60 Starlink satellites from LC-39A in Florida, but team is keeping an eye on weather in the recovery area,” said SpaceX on Monday. Targeting […]

Tesla Holds First Model 3 Test Drive Event in Singapore

Tesla recently invited early Model 3 reservation holders (those from 2016 were given priority) to an official test drive event in Singapore. Tesla Owners Singapore (@TeslaOwnersSG) explained to Tesla North the Model 3 test drive event was held at Raffles City Tower, just around the corner from the iconic Raffles Hotel in the city-state. There […]

Tesla Confirms Cybertruck Diecast Model in the Works

If you’ve been wondering whether Tesla is going to launch an official diecast Tesla Cybertruck model in its online store, we now have confirmation it’s in the works, directly from the company. According to Javier Verdura, Tesla’s Director, Product Design, he confirmed a diecast Cybertruck was in the works on Sunday morning. Verdura has worked […]

Tesla Launches Wall Connector (Gen 3) Sales in the EU

Tesla has launched online sales of its latest third-generation Wall Connector for most nations the European Union. The Wall Connector shows a price of 530 euros (USD 637) and is available for those in the Netherlands and more. However, it’s not available in France as local laws require a detachable cable on the charger side. […]

Petro-Canada Offers Free EV Charging to RBC Credit Cards for 1 Year

Petro-Canada traditionally offers gas stations across Canada, but the company has built out its own nationwide electric vehicle fast charge network, available “every 250 km or less from Halifax, N.S. to Victoria, B.C.” Now, there’s a way to get free EV charging from Petro-Canada if you have an eligible RBC credit card. An emailed offer […]