Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla Lures Shanghai Customers with $420 Shopping Vouchers

Tesla has launched a new incentive program in Shanghai, offering shopping vouchers worth 3,000 yuan ($420) to new customers. This initiative is a part of a broader local government program designed to stimulate consumption and revitalize the economy. The automaker plans to distribute these vouchers to 3,000 customers who order and register either a Model […]

Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales in July Surge 128% Year-Over-Year

Tesla’s sales of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) experienced a significant 128% year-over-year increase in July, even as the company faced a month-on-month drop of 31%, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 64,285 China-made EVs in July, up from 28,217 in the same month last year. The increase is […]

Tesla vs Rivian Trade Secrets Case is Heading to Trial

Almost a dozen former Tesla employees who left to join Rivian are headed to trial, following a ruling over claims that they breached Tesla’s confidentiality agreements. The employees were accused of stealing proprietary information before joining Rivian. In a tentative decision on Wednesday, a California Superior Court judge denied the employees’ request for summary adjudication, […]

Tesla Launches Model S/X Plaid in Macau

Tesla has announced the launch of the Model S and Model X Plaid in Macau, China. According to Tesla late yesterday, Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X are now available to check out in showrooms in the former Portuguese colony and Special Administrative Region (SAR) in China. Some beautiful photos were shared […]

Some Tesla Model 3/Y Steering Issues Being Evaluated by NHTSA

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that it has initiated a preliminary evaluation of 280,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The investigation follows twelve complaints from Tesla owners regarding sudden loss of steering control and power steering in their 2023 model vehicles. One Model 3 owner detailed an […]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted with New Aero Covers; Texas Walkaround [VIDEO]

Another day and more Tesla Cybertruck sightings, once again. This time around we’re seeing what look to be new aero wheels covers and also a walkaround a release candidate at Giga Texas. According to Zecazan on Instagram (via @DimaZeniuk), we see the camo-wrapped Cybertruck driving around Palo Alto, California. But it has new aero wheel […]

Uber Japan to Launch Fleet of 100 Tesla Model Y EVs

Uber Japan, Hinomaru Kotsu, and Tesla Motors Japan have announced the integration of Tesla’s Model Y, into Uber Japan’s online taxi dispatch service, Uber Premium. The collaboration aims to deploy a total of 100 Tesla Model Y vehicles across Tokyo’s 23 wards by the end of 2024, marking a significant step towards greener urban transportation. […]

Tesla Price Cut for Model 3/Y in Hong Kong Coming, Says Report

Tesla will reportedly introduce a price reduction for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Hong Kong, effective from August 4, claims a report from the Hong Kong Economic Times. This would mark the second price adjustment this year, following the previous one on April 15. According to the customs website and the post-tax […]

Tesla Charging Incident Sparks EV Discussion in Tiny Montana Town

Image credit: Montana Free Press In the small eastern Montana town of Ekalaka (population: 400), an ‘unidentified electric vehicle,’ later revealed to be a Tesla Model Y, has drawn significant attention for tapping into the local electric utility. This sparked gossip and led to front page coverage in the local newspaper. The car belonged to […]

Senators Urge Biden to Reverse ‘Buy America’ Waiver for EV Chargers

In a bid to prioritize domestic manufacturing, four Republican senators have called upon the Biden administration to revoke the waiver for ‘Buy America’ requirements granted for EV charging stations funded by the government. The senators in question, Marco Rubio, Roger Marshall, Rick Scott, and Kevin Cramer, voiced concerns that the waiver, which affects U.S. content […]

Tesla Accused of Misleading Customers on Vehicle Range, Diverting Complaints

Tesla has been accused of misleading customers about the driving range of its vehicles and diverting complaints to avoid addressing the issue, according to a Reuters investigation. Alexandre Ponsin, a Tesla owner, shared his experience of receiving significantly less than the advertised driving range on his 2021 Model 3, particularly in cold weather. Ponsin’s concerns […]

Tesla Vehicles Banned from China’s World University Games: Report

In a move that underscores the ongoing tension between Tesla and Chinese authorities, the electric vehicle manufacturer’s cars have been barred from certain parts of Chengdu, a major city in southwest China. The ban comes as the city prepares for a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the commencement of the World University Games […]

Tesla Confirms 350kW V4 Superchargers in UK Application

Tesla has confirmed the development of its new V4 Superchargers, capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 350kW. The discovery was found within a planning application submitted by Tesla for the installation of 36 electric vehicle (EV) charging units, including 16 V4 Superchargers, at the Swindon Designer Outlet North Car Park in the UK, […]