Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

A Tesla Cybertruck has been successfully registered in China through Tianjin Port, marking the first instance of the vehicle receiving an official license plate in the country (via @Tslachan). The Cybertruck, imported as a parallel import, was priced at two million yuan, approximately $279,000 USD—nearly three times the starting price of $99,990 USD in the […]

Tesla has announced new features for its business and lease customers in Europe and the Middle East, allowing them to view charging statistics and gas savings directly in the Tesla app. The update aims to enhance fleet management by providing more detailed insights into vehicle performance and cost efficiency. According to Tesla’s website, the company […]

Tesla’s Supercharger network continues to rank as the highest-rated option for public electric vehicle (EV) charging in the United States, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study. Despite ongoing challenges in the broader EV charging infrastructure, Tesla remains a leader in customer satisfaction for the fourth consecutive year. […]

Tesla has delayed the release of its Range Extender for the Cybertruck, according to a change on its website (via @SawyerMerritt). Expected availability has changed from “late 2024” to “early 2025.” The Range Extender, which is estimated to cost $16,000 USD, will increase the vehicle’s total range to over 470 miles (756 km), according to […]

Image via @BLKMDL3 Tesla has introduced a new 3-Year Bundle for Model S and Model X owners in the United States, priced at $5,000 (via @BLKMDL3). The package includes Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, free unlimited Supercharging, and Premium Connectivity. Typically, the monthly cost of FSD is $99, amounting to approximately $3,600 over three years. Premium […]

Tesla has opened up orders for its Cybertruck in the U.S., allowing customers to purchase the vehicle without needing a prior reservation. However, only the limited-edition, fully optioned Foundations Series is currently available on its website, which says “available now.” Cybertruck Foundation Series: Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Price: $99,990 Range: 318 miles (estimated) 0-60 MPH: […]

Tesla has officially launched its highly anticipated Cybertruck in Canada, with deliveries expected between October and November 2024. The futuristic vehicle is available in two configurations to start like in the US, with the limited-edition Foundation Series available for configuration. Tesla sent out an email to those that made Cybertruck reservations on Thursday evening, according […]

Tesla has launched Caraoke, a new feature that allows drivers and passengers to enjoy karaoke in their vehicles. The CaraokeMic works with media apps on both the front and rear touchscreens, offering users a seamless karaoke experience. The microphones feature anti-howling technology to ensure clear audio quality. The package includes two wireless microphones, which pair […]

Tesla has released its Vehicle Safety Report for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting the performance of its Autopilot technology and Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. Omead Afshar, Office of the CEO at Tesla, stated on X, “>1.6 billion cumulative miles have been driven with FSD supervised! On vehicle safety, below is the latest update for […]

Arevon Energy has announced the completion and start of operations for its 200 megawatt (MW)/800 megawatt-hour Condor Energy Storage Project in San Bernardino County, California. The project, featuring Tesla’s Megapack 2 XL battery system, will power up to 150,000 homes for up to four hours during peak electricity demand and provide an estimated $25 million […]

Tesla has confirmed that its Superchargers are now capable of delivering speeds exceeding 300kW, as part of a test right now in California. This announcement follows observations made at a V4 Supercharger stall in Los Gatos, California. Tesla owner @TesLatino shared his experience on X, stating, “Currently at a V.4 @TeslaCharging stall at Los Gatos, […]

Tesla China delivered 74,117 vehicles in July, setting a delivery record of 500,000 units by July this year, according to @Tslachan. Roland Pircher noted that this was the highest monthly delivery since March and the second-best start to a quarter ever, with only Q2 2023 being slightly higher. While export figures have not yet been […]

Drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer has spotted the first Tesla Cybertruck equipped with dry cathode battery cells at Giga Texas. “I got a very interesting response from Bonne Eggleston, the VP of Tesla’s 4680 program confirming this was the first Dry Cathode 4680 Cybertruck and is the one Tesla referred to during the Q2 2024 Financial […]

Ford has announced that its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving technology is now available in 15 European countries following approval by the European Commission. This expansion brings the total number of countries where BlueCruise is available to 17, including the U.S. and Canada. Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark France Great Britain Germany Greece Hungary Italy Netherlands […]

BYD is poised to enter the Canadian auto market, a move expected to significantly impact the electric-vehicle (EV) segment and attract federal scrutiny. Trade officials in Ottawa are currently considering tariffs on EVs imported from China, according to AutoNews Canada. Public documents filed in late July reveal that lobbyists for BYD have registered with federal […]