Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Telse on Sunday morning celebrated a new milestone: reaching 20,000 Supercharger connectors and counting, worldwide. The company said, “20k Superchargers and counting,” then shared four pictures of charging locations around the globe. 20k Superchargers and counting pic.twitter.com/urudyt9Eui — Tesla (@Tesla) November 8, 2020 During Tesla’s recent Q3 earnings report on October 21, the company noted […]

If you’re leasing your Tesla, odds are you most likely need to keep track of your lease and how many miles or kilometres you’ve driven. An upcoming app for iOS called TesLease aims to make keeping track of your Tesla lease a breeze. TesLease uses Tesla’s API to automatically update itself with your vehicle’s lease […]

According to a video from @bentv_sh, an apparent Tesla Model Y has been spotted outside Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory. “On the morning of November 6, I was passing by the west gate of the factory on my way back to the original location after completing the ground recording of the west side of the factory, when […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.40.8.13 software update for Full Self-Driving beta testers. No word on what’s new but FSD beta testers such as James Locke received the update earlier this evening. Look what we have here! A new #FSDbeta software update inbound. 2020.40.8.13 pic.twitter.com/SwIzjc4Pyn — James Locke (@arctechinc) November 7, 2020 Tesla as […]

After SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Starlink was awaiting approval to operate in Canada, the American neighbour up north has now approved the low earth orbit high-speed internet service. .@SpaceX is joining the effort to help get Canadians connected to high-speed Internet! Regulatory approval for the @SpaceXStarlink low Earth orbit satellite constellation has been granted! […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.44.10.1 software update to owners. The update according to @Teslascope, has reached a Model Y in California so far. seems like patch fixes. nothing new from 2020.44 — EM (@maddass1218) November 6, 2020 According to @maddass1218, who just updated to 2020.44.10.1, the Tesla owner said “seems like patch fixes. […]

When will Starlink internet launch its public beta in Canada? According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the service is “Awaiting approval from Canadian authorities.” Awaiting approval from Canadian authorities — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 5, 2020 Musk made the comment in response to Canadian @LinusTech asking to test out the service. No other details were […]

Tesla’s online store has launched sales of Tesla Tequila, available in select U.S. states for $250 per bottle. Tesla Tequila is not available in Canada (time to practice your bootlegging skills, Canadians). “Introducing Tesla Tequila, an exclusive, premium 100% de agave tequila añejo aged in French oak barrels, featuring a dry fruit and light vanilla […]

Tesla is set to kick off some more touchless test drive events in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec in Canada, for the month of November. British Columbia Richmond (November 13-15) Nanaimo (November 19-20) Victoria (November 21-22) Abbotsford (November 27-29) Ontario Ottawa (October 30 – November 15) Markham (November 14-15) Quebec Trois-Rivières, Quebec (November 13-15) Brossard, […]

Tesla has launched a new winter wheel package for the Model Y (via @kkvr2823). The Model Y 19″ Gemini Wheel and Winter Tire Package is now listed on Tesla’s online shop, priced at $3,500 USD ($4,700 in Canada). The website listing doesn’t allow you to order online yet. “Model Y 19” Gemini Wheel and Winter […]

According to hacker @greentheonly, the latest Tesla 2020.44 software update is hinting at upcoming 5G cellular network support. Currently, Tesla connectivity only supports LTE cellular networks. “hm, 2020.44 also ships with a new firmware file for CYW89359 which happens to be Cypress automotive 802.11ac wifi/BT solution (currently shipping with Broadcom BCM4349). Some additional breadcrumbs pointing […]

The first sign of Tesla’s 2020.44 software update rolling out was in late October, but now we’re finally seeing more owners receive this latest update—and with it the release notes. One of the major changes includes media improvements, such as a new search result. You can see the screenshot below in HD thanks to Teslascope […]

While Tesla’s Full Self-Driving beta is only available in the United States for now, CEO Elon Musk this afternoon shared more information on countries coming next to get the beta. According to Musk, he said, “Canada and Norway are next after we get US out of early beta!” Canada and Norway are next after we […]

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has just announced more Starlink public beta invitations are coming out this week. “Several thousand more Starlink beta participation invitations going out this week,” said Musk. Several thousand more Starlink beta participation invitations going out this week — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 2, 2020 So far, we’ve seen unboxing videos and […]

If you’ve been waiting for updates from Tesla in regards to new changes coming to the Cybertruck, the wait may be over shortly, according to CEO Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO confirmed on Sunday pictures of the new changes will be shared “maybe in a month or so”, in response to a question asked by […]