Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

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 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 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 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 […]

The FBI has created a new task force to investigate a wave of violent attacks and vandalism targeting Tesla. The move comes after multiple explosive devices were discovered at a Tesla showroom in Austin, Texas — the city where Tesla is headquartered. These incidents are part of a larger pattern. Since the start of the […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

Israel has invited Elon Musk’s Tesla to submit a bid for providing electric cars for the country’s top government officials, a senior Israeli official confirmed on Thursday. “We aren’t going to bow to woke trends,” the official told JNS. “Teslas are great cars and we look forward to studying their bid.” In response, Musk said […]

Tesla products are now officially out of B.C.’s Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program for chargers and battery storage. As of March 12, 2025, Tesla chargers, batteries, and inverters no longer qualify for rebates under the CleanBC and BC Hydro programs, according to an update on its website. If you bought a Tesla product or got […]