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 […]
Volkswagen announced on Thursday that it is currently in discussions with Tesla regarding the implementation of the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its customers in North America. In an official statement, Volkswagen confirmed that the company and its associated brands are evaluating the potential adoption of Tesla’s NACS. The move is part of […]
Electrify America announced today its plans to incorporate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector into its fast charging networks across the United States and Canada. While the Combined Charging System (CCS-1) connector will continue to be available throughout its network, Electrify America is also preparing to support automakers who are adding NACS charging ports […]
Tesla today released a video titled “Model Y – Engineering from First Principles,” featuring Lars Moravy, the company’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering. In the video, Moravy discusses the unique features and engineering principles behind the Model Y, Tesla’s popular crossover SUV. Moravy begins by acknowledging the reasons why consumers are drawn to crossovers: their […]
In a bid to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) capabilities, Tesla is gearing up to upgrade the batteries in its Model 3 cars, according to unnamed sources speaking to Chinese publication 36Kr on Thursday (via CnEVPost). This revamp will particularly impact the standard range rear-wheel-drive version of the Model 3, which will see a jump […]
Polestar has inked a major agreement with Tesla to allow all Polestar drivers across the United States and Canada access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, in line with the new North American Charging Standard (NACS). From the year 2025 onwards, the NACS charging port will become a standard feature on all new Polestar vehicles sold […]
According to the Chinese publication LatePost, it claims sources say Tesla’s Nuevo Leon factory in Mexico, touted to be the world’s largest car manufacturing facility, will now be completed and ready for production in Q1 2025. This update was apparently shared with component suppliers and reveals a delay of 1-2 quarters beyond original expectations. Inside […]
According to drone pilot Joe Tegtmeyer based in Austin, Tesla’s Giga Texas factory is preparing for significant changes in the coming weeks, including production line upgrades and shift alterations. The following info is “assembled from various channels [and] a few observations I’ve made,” said Tegtmeyer, who has tracked Giga Texas from start to finish. “Model […]
Tesla is gearing up for another record-breaking quarter in China, with an anticipated sale of around 155,000 vehicles between April and June, marking a 13% surge from the first quarter. This bullish forecast, however, is shadowed by the growing challenge from domestic competitors such as BYD, as per analysts. Despite the impressive sales projection, Tesla’s […]
Tesla has quietly introduced a new feature on their website, suggesting that it might soon officially support third-party apps that require access to your account info. While this setting is still being worked on and does not allow adding apps just yet, it gives a clear signal that Tesla is making strides towards expanding the […]
Blink Charging reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring compatibility with all electric vehicle models by incorporating both the North America Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) into its extensive line of charging products. With future US manufacturing facilities in the pipeline, Blink is geared up to create universally accessible EV chargers in line with […]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta currently is in version 11.4.4 and is being widely tested by owners. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, when FSD reaches version 12.0—it will no longer be in beta. Musk replied to @WholeMarsBlog earlier this week to say, “version 12 won’t be beta”. Version 12 won’t be beta — Elon […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in May the automaker would try a “little advertising”. We saw Tesla do exactly just that during its Electrify Expo booths in the U.S. and now we’re starting to see the company advertise with Adwords, Google’s advertising for search. Tesla is currently showcasing 18 […]
Tesla has brought back the option to add a white interior option to the Model Y AWD, after recently only offering black. The $1,000 USD upgrade to a black and white interior has returned recently to the Tesla website, as noted by @SawyerMerritt. Tesla had removed the white interior option for the Model Y AWD, […]
Stellantis has announced the launch of its groundbreaking service, Free2move Charge. This initiative aims to provide an all-encompassing solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management needs. Led by the newly formed Stellantis Charging & Energy Business Unit, Free2move Charge is designed to accommodate EV customers’ requirements, whether they are at home, at work, […]
