Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla confirmed on Monday what many have been speculating, that Shanghai-made Model Y vehicles have been exported to Europe for the first time. According to the South China Morning Post, Tesla said it shipped 8,210 Model Y compact crossover SUVs to Europe in July. “It goes without saying that the Shanghai Gigafactory is playing a […]

Tesla released Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 9.2 last night for early testers, and now we’re seeing the first drives with FSD beta 9.2. Earlier today, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared a screenshot of some changes in FSD beta 9.2, seen below: Improvements in 9.2: pic.twitter.com/STmEBq8V9C — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 15, 2021 Musk also […]

Tesla has released Full Self-Driving Beta Version 9.2 for beta testers on late Saturday evening, software version 2021.12.25.15. Version 9.1 of FSD beta introduced ‘Pure Vision’, with Tesla’s vehicles relying only on its cameras and no longer radar for Autopilot. Back on July 30, 2021, Tesla released FSD Beta version 9.1 (software update 2021.4.18.13). Previously, […]

Tesla is about to start construction on its upcoming Supercharger in British Columbia’s southern Okanagan Valley, in the popular tourist destination, Osoyoos. Last fall the city amended its agreement with Tesla to install 8 V3 Superchargers and 3 CCS/CHAdeMO fast chargers at 8513 74th Avenue in Osoyoos (via @MarcoRPTesla), located about one hour south of […]

According to a new drone flyover of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, it appears the second phase of the factory responsible for Model Y production has reportedly been shut down from August 13-16 for maintenance. This is according to unverified information from YouTube channel Wu Wa (@bentv_sh) and his footage of the site recorded on August […]

Tesla has released its 2021.24.3 software update, as noted by @TeslaFi, seen on vehicles in the USA, Canada and Europe. Software version 2021.24.3 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range DM in North Carolina United States on https://t.co/uh4cmhSoAQ. Follow the release at https://t.co/ls61HqNWqQ — TeslaFi (@teslafi) August 13, 2021 No word on […]

Tesla’s Model Y Long Range is now sold out in the United States and Canada until January 2022 (via @SawyerMerritt). New orders for the Long Range Model Y are now showing an estimated delivery date of January next year, which is just under five months from now. Those that have already ordered Model Y Long […]

Tesla has notified its retail employees of new phone menu changes when customers call in for support. According to documents seen by Tesla North, the electric vehicle company says a new dynamic phone menu option will now be available when calling in by phone. Tesla says the goal is to help provide a more personalized […]

Image credit: Maarten Steinbuch Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover SUV has landed in Europe, making its way to showrooms with ‘Not Model Y’ plastered on the side, as part of a marketing campaign. According to an image shared by Maarten Steinbuch based in Eindhoven-Helmond/Brainport in the Netherlands, a Model Y can be seen in a […]

Tesla has told its internal teams select Model Y owners in parts of the United States and Canada will be receiving free ‘All-Weather Protection Kits’ free of charge. This kit for Model Y owners consists of both Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Mud Flaps at no extra charge. Tesla says this complimentary offering is for […]

Tesla’s Model 3 Standard Range Plus has just sold out in Canada and the USA, as estimated delivery dates are now showing January 2022 (via @SawyerMerritt). This means an order placed today for the entry Model 3 won’t be delivered until January of next year, about five months away. Previously, the entry Model 3 estimated […]

The Government of Canada is betting big on the homegrown Project Arrow electric vehicle, investing $5 million CAD ($3.99 million USD) into the concept car. The money will be for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association to lead the development of an autonomous, zero-emission concept vehicle that’s made-in-Canada, while also creating 80 jobs and supporting 40 […]

The Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has ordered 35 more electric buses from Montreal-based Lion Electric. According to PEI, 35 LionC buses were ordered, joining the existing fleet of 12 LionC buses already operating in the province since early 2021. Quebec-based Lion will also install 35 Level 2 charging stations in PEI, which […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Jörg Steinbach, Minister for Economics, Labor and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, Germany, where the electric vehicle company’s Gigafactory is currently being constructed. According to a tweet from Steinbach on Wednesday evening, he said, “Very relaxed evening meeting with @elonmusk, [Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke], co-workers on both sides […]

Tesla has brought back an add-on for its older Model S sedan, as the Model S Brake Calipers Set has returned to the online store for $2,300 USD. The company says the set “provides an unmistakably sporty, eye-catching look, and gives that extra special touch for drivers who want their vehicle to stand out from […]