Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Model S Sets New Range Record in Norwegian EV Test

The Norwegian Automobile Association (NAF) conducted the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) test on June 6, 2023, revealing significant improvements in the average range of electric cars. Since NAF initiated these tests in winter 2020, the average range of test vehicles has increased by a substantial 130 kilometres. Among the 32 cars put to the […]

Tesla Launching in Malaysia on July 20

In a significant boost to Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) market, Tesla is officially launching its operations in the country, as per a recent post on its ‘teslamotorsmys‘ Instagram account (via @Tslachan) and credible sources referenced by local industry observer, Paul Tan. Tesla’s entry in Malaysia, following official approval in March this year, signifies not just […]

Tesla Model Y Wins Autovista Residual Value Award

Tesla’s Model Y has won the Autovista Group Residual Value Award in the highly competitive Compact and Large Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) SUV category, demonstrating its impressive ability to maintain value over time. The award-winning BEV surpassed tough competition from other prominent European brands. Several attributes contribute to the Model Y’s position as the residual value […]

Tesla Q2 2023 Hits Record Production and Deliveries

Tesla announced on Sunday record-breaking production and deliveries for the second quarter of 2023. The company produced nearly 480,000 vehicles and delivered more than 466,000 during the period—new records for Tesla. Here’s the breakdown: Model S/X: Production stood at 19,489 with 19,225 deliveries, 8% of which were subject to operating lease accounting. Model 3/Y: Production […]

Tesla Cuts Prices of Model 3 and Model Y in Australia

Tesla has begun the third quarter of 2023 in Australia with an impressive price reduction on its top-selling Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles, marking the lowest prices they’ve ever been in the country, reports The Driven. The cost of both the Model 3, Australia’s best-selling EV, and the Model Y have been decreased […]

Lucid CEO on Tesla Connector Hype: ‘It’s Just a Plug’

Peter Rawlinson, CEO of electric vehicle maker Lucid Group Inc., has raised questions about the rush of automakers moving to adopt Tesla’s charging standards. This discussion follows decisions by General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. to transition to what Tesla has recently termed the North American Charging Standard, or NACS. Despite his skepticism, Rawlinson, […]

2023.26 Tesla Update Coming with New Features

Tesla has launched a substantial software update, 2023.26, and it comes with a lot of new features. @Teslascope shared the release notes of 2023.26, which has gone out to one Model 3 in the U.S. and is an employee vehicle. Check out what’s new below in the 2023.26 release notes: Charge on Solar This feature […]

Texas Tesla Mandate Faces Opposition from EV Charging Firms

A coalition of EV charger manufacturers and operators are voicing concerns against Texas’ proposal to mandate the inclusion of Tesla’s technology in charging stations. According to a document viewed by Reuters and sources, the group deems the plan as “premature.” Texas’ plan would require EV charging companies to incorporate both Tesla’s North American Charging Standard […]

Japan’s FamilyMart Convenience Stores Get Tesla Superchargers

FamilyMart Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based convenience store chain, is joining forces with Tesla Motors Japan LLC to introduce Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) superchargers to its stores. The first supercharger, capable of delivering a charge for 275 km within just 15 minutes, will be installed at the FamilyMart Tokorozawa Inter Store in Saitama Prefecture, marking a […]

Nearly 50% of US Car Buyers Plan to Buy Electric, Says Survey

EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) has revealed that the interest of US consumers in electric vehicles (EVs) has reached an unprecedented high. Nearly half of US car buyers, or 48%, plan to purchase an EV in the next two years. This figure shows a significant increase of 19% from 2022. According to the report, […]

Tesla Leads the Pack in EV Charging Reliability, Says Report

Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network significantly outperforms its rivals in reliability, a recent E-Vision Intelligence Report by J.D. Power has revealed. The report highlighted that nearly 21.6 percent of EV drivers could not charge their vehicles at non-Tesla public charging ports in the first quarter of 2023. In stark contrast, only 3.9 percent of […]

UK Watchdog Slaps Toyota and Hyundai Over False EV Ads

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has put a halt to campaigns by car manufacturers Toyota and Hyundai, accusing them of overstatement regarding the speed of electric car charging and of misrepresenting the availability of rapid-charging stations throughout the UK and Ireland. Toyota conducted a promotional campaign for its bZ4X model on its website, which […]

GM Defense Unveils Military Hummer EV Concept

Image via Breaking Defence GM Defense–a subsidiary of GM–made a significant stride in the evolution of military vehicles by revealing a new hybrid concept at the Modern Day Marine 2023 event. The vehicle, based on the company’s all-electric GMC Hummer pickup, is part of the US military’s larger exploration into the potential application of electric […]

Canada Lags Behind U.S. in EV Consideration, Says J.D. Power

According to the second annual J.D. Power Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study, the majority of Canadian consumers (66%) are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an electric vehicle (EV) for their next purchase. The study, released today, reveals a significant 13% drop in overall EV consideration in Canada, from 47% in 2022 […]