Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla App Update Hints at Early FSD Access, Supercharger Queues and More

A new decompile of Tesla’s iOS app by Tesla App Updates has revealed several upcoming features, suggesting the company is preparing to expand its in-app capabilities — including a wider rollout of its Early Access Program and improvements to Supercharger management and Full Self-Driving (FSD) transparency. Strings and new API endpoints in the app point […]

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Surpasses 3.6 Billion Miles Driven

Tesla announced a major milestone for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, revealing that the Tesla fleet has collectively driven over 3.6 billion miles using the system, which evolved from its initial Beta phase to the current Supervised version. Notably, 2.16 billion of those miles were logged in 2024 alone, highlighting the rapid growth and adoption […]

Tesla’s Home Charger Reigns Supreme for Fifth Straight Year

Tesla has once again ranked highest in home electric vehicle (EV) charging satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study. For the fifth year in a row, Tesla leads the Level 2 permanently mounted charger category, scoring 776 out of 1,000 points. Emporia and Wallbox followed with scores of […]

Tesla to Kick Off Cybercab Robotaxis in Austin This June

Tesla shared exciting news on March 25 about the future of transportation, declaring that “the future is autonomous” and teasing a major rollout starting in Austin this June. The electric vehicle giant thanked the City of Austin and the Texas Department of Transportation (Texas DOT) for their support in making this vision a reality, aimed […]

Rivian Expands Illinois Factory to Get Ready for R2 SUV

Rivian is growing its manufacturing site in Normal, Illinois, to prepare for production of its new R2 electric SUV, which is expected to launch in 2026. The company is adding a 1.1 million square-foot building to its existing 4.3 million square-foot facility, which already produces the R1 series and electric delivery vans. Once the expansion […]

Tesla to Showcase Optimus at Capitol Hill Robotics Event

Tesla is bringing its Optimus humanoid robot to Capitol Hill this week as part of a robotics symposium hosted in the Cannon House Office Building, Axios has learned. The event comes at a tense time for Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk, whose close ties to President Trump and aggressive approach to cutting government programs […]

Tesla Dials Back ‘FSD’ Branding in China Amid Approval Delays

Tesla has told customers in China that its next big update for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software is in the works—but it’s waiting on government approval before releasing anything. In a message posted by Tesla’s customer support team, in a comment on Grace Tao’s account on Weibo, the VP of External Affairs at Tesla China, […]

Starlink Launches $10 Backup Plan for Emergencies and Weekend Travel

SpaceX’s Starlink is now offering a low-cost “Roam 10GB” plan designed for light use during emergencies or weekend travel. The new option, which launched this week, provides 10GB of data for $15 CAD/month ($10 in the USA) and aims to give users a reliable backup when their primary internet goes down. According to an email […]

Tesla’s FSD 13 Faces Mark Rober Wall Test—Here’s What Happened

A new test comparing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology has revealed a stark difference between the 2022 Model Y and the 2025 Cybertruck when it comes to detecting obstacles. YouTuber Kyle Paul, inspired by a similar misleading experiment by Mark Rober, set out to see whether Tesla’s FSD could successfully recognize and stop for a […]

Tesla Rolls Out Free Fix for Cybertruck Trim Issue—Here’s What to Know

Tesla has issued a recall for 46,096 Cybertrucks from the 2024 and 2025 model years after U.S. regulators identified a serious safety defect. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that a stainless steel trim panel on the Cybertruck’s exterior can detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of accidents. […]

Tesla Adds Cybertruck Ride Height Controls to Mobile App: Here’s How

Tesla has rolled out a new feature allowing Cybertruck owners to adjust their vehicle’s ride height directly from the Tesla mobile app. Wes Morrill, Tesla’s lead Cybertruck engineer, announced the update on X this morning, saying, “By popular demand, you can now adjust Cybertruck ride height from the mobile app. Tesla team is always working […]

Tesla Showcases Massive Solar and Battery Project Powering Los Angeles

Tesla has released a new YouTube video highlighting the Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project in Kern County, California. The site, owned by Arevon, features 758 MW of solar power backed by 1.2 GWh of Tesla Megapack battery storage , helping stabilize the grid and support Los Angeles’ goal of 100% climate-friendly electricity by 2035. The 1.36 million […]

Tesla Launches Free FSD Trial in China

Tesla has launched a limited-time Full Self-Driving (FSD) trial in China, offering eligible drivers a chance to experience the advanced driver-assistance system for free. The trial runs from March 17 to April 16, 2025 (via @Tslachan). Who’s Eligible? The FSD trial is being rolled out in phases, so activation timing may vary. Owners can check […]

‘Knee-Jerk’ Tesla Rebate Cut by B.C. Leaves Business Reeling

A Saanich renewable energy company is grappling with hundreds of thousands of dollars in inventory after the B.C. government in Canada cut Tesla products from the BC Hydro energy rebate program, effective March 12, 2025. Josh Shepherd, general manager of High Tide Energy, says the sudden change has left his business scrambling. The company, which […]