Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Fortnite announced on Monday that it will introduce Tesla’s Cybertruck into its game starting Tuesday. “Catch a ride in the @teslaCybertruck in Fortnite tomorrow!” stated the announcement. Similarly, the racing game Rocket League revealed today that the Cybertruck would also be available in its game starting Tuesday. Both games had teased the inclusion of the […]

Tesla has announced a new financing promotion for its Model Y compact crossover SUV. In North America, Tesla is offering 1.99% APR financing for new Model Y orders placed before August 31, with delivery required by September 30. Additionally, Tesla is extending this promotion to New Zealand, where customers can also take advantage of the […]

Tesla and Harmony Energy are set to build France’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) using Megapack technology. The Cheviré battery project, located in Nantes Saint-Nazaire Harbour, will feature a 100 MW / 200 MWh storage unit, capable of powering 170,000 homes for two hours. Construction is set to begin soon, with the system expected […]

Tesla is offering up free paint upgrades if you purchase Full Self-Driving Capability for your Model 3 Performance. The company’s website now reads, “All paint configurations are included with purchase of Full Self-Driving Capability.” Regular prices of paint upgrades are as follows: Stealth Grey – included Pearl White Multi-Coat – $1,000 Deep Blue Metallic – […]

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has released its California Auto Outlook for the first half of 2024, presenting a detailed analysis of new vehicle registrations and sales projections for the year. The report, based on data from Experian Automotive, highlights a slight overall decline in California’s new light vehicle registrations by 0.7 percent […]

Tesla and Intersect Power have announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Tesla’s Megapack battery energy storage systems for Intersect Power’s solar + storage projects through 2030. This agreement cements Intersect Power as one of the largest operators of Megapacks globally, with nearly 10 GWh of storage expected by the end of 2027. The new […]

SpaceX’s Starlink satelite internet expanded to Canada back in 2020, and now Canadian customers look to be the second biggest market for the service outside of the U.S. On Wednesday, Starlink revealed stats about its Canadian customer base, noting over 400,000 active customers. “Starlink is now providing high-speed internet to more than 400k active Canadian […]

Cathie Wood of Ark Invest predicts a significant surge in Tesla’s share price, driven by its upcoming entry into the autonomous taxi platform sector. Describing the autonomous taxi market as an “$8 trillion to $10 trillion global revenue opportunity,” Wood noted that Tesla could capture up to half of this market. She emphasized that Ark’s […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Friday, April 5, that the company would unveil its Robotaxi on August 8, 2024. “Tesla Robotaxi unveil on 8/8,” Musk stated. Following the announcement, Musk responded to a comment by @SawyerMerritt, noting, “8/8 and year of the Dragon,” highlighting the significance of the number 8 in Asian cultures. On […]

Tesla has announced the availability of the Model 3 Long Range RWD in the United States and Puerto Rico. Priced at $34,990 after a $7,500 federal tax credit, this new variant offers a maximum range of 363 miles (EPA estimated with 18″ Photon wheels), a 0-60 mph acceleration in 4.9 seconds, and a top speed […]

Tesla’s Robotaxi unveiling is scheduled for August 8, but today Bloomberg reports it will be delayed by two months, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Bloomberg’s sources say the Robotaxi event will be delayed to October, a move said to allow teams more time to build extra prototypes. The news has sent Tesla’s shares […]

Tesla has increased the prices of all Model 3 trims by €1,500 in several European countries, including Germany, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands. The new pricing structure is as follows: Model 3: €42,490 (up from €40,990) Model 3 Long Range (LR): €51,490 (up from €49,990) Model 3 Performance (Pf): €58,490 (up from €56,990) In mid-June, […]

Tesla’s stock surged about 4% in mid-afternoon trading on Tuesday, marking its 10th consecutive day of gains. The rally has erased all year-to-date losses, with shares now up approximately 5% since the start of 2024 and 75% higher since reaching 52-week lows in April. Analysts say the stock’s rise is due to stronger-than-expected second-quarter vehicle […]

Chinese EV maker Xpeng will introduce a new model, internally codenamed F57, in Q4, eliminating the use of LiDAR technology, according to unnamed sources speaking to CnEVPost. The new model will adopt a pure camera-based smart driving system, similar to Tesla’s approach with its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, as disclosed by a source […]

A possible refresh of Tesla’s Model Y has been spotted in California, according to a Reddit post by user u/JacklJack. This is the first time we’ve seen what appears to be a new Model Y refresh testing in camouflage in the wild. The user shared, “Running around Rose Bowl today and saw a masked Model […]