Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla announced on Friday it has achieved a major milestone for the production of its 4680 battery cells. The company said, “produced our 10 millionth 4680 cell at Giga Texas this week,” while sharing a picture of its employees, with balloons “10M” signifying the achievement. Last January, Tesla reached 1 million 4680 cells produced, so […]

Tesla has announced a price increase for its Wall Connector, a popular charging solution for homes, apartments, hospitality properties, and workplaces. The price in the U.S. has risen by 12%, from $425 to $475, while in Canada, the price has been adjusted to $650, up from $575 CAD ($75 increase). The Wall Connector offers up […]

In a move that strengthens protections for traditional auto dealerships, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law on June 15, 2023, that restricts most direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. However, the law includes provisions that will allow electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to continue its direct sales model. The new legislation was initially perceived as a potential […]

SK Signet, a worldwide leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, made a significant announcement today that it would incorporate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connection capabilities into its ultra-fast charger designs. The company has initiated the development of NACS standard-compliant chargers, with the expectation of launching the first product within 2023. The introduction […]

Tesla has debuted a new video detailing its Trip Planner feature in its cars. “Enter a destination on your touchscreen and Trip Planner will automatically calculate your route with Superchargers along the way. Trip Planner considers driving style, elevation, outside temperature, traffic, stall availability and more,” says Tesla. Tesla says its navigation system will automatically […]

Tesla has delivered its first Model S and Model X vehicles in South Korea. That’s according to owner Andy (@kosarimine) on Thursday. “I got my #modelx this morning. couldnt sleep at all 😁 thank you @elonmusk for making this great car!”, said Andy (via @Tslachan). Back in March, Tesla launched orders of the Model S […]

In a groundbreaking move announced on Thursday, Philippine Telegraph & Telephone Corporation (PT&T) revealed that it has partnered with Australian tech solution firm, NetLinkz. The strategic alliance aims to offer SpaceX’s innovative Starlink broadband services to Filipino consumers later this year. NetLinkz, which has a standing reseller agreement with SpaceX, will be instrumental in facilitating […]

Tesla has seen a dramatic 52% increase in new registrations during the first four months of 2023, according to data from Experian. These figures mark a significant resurgence in the company’s sales momentum in the United States after substantial price cuts were implemented. Elon Musk confirmed earlier this year that he was willing to forfeit […]

SpaceX currently still has a Starlink hardware offer for ‘rural’ Canada (we say this loosely as many addresses not considered rural qualify) at just $199 CAD, down from the regular price of $759 CAD. Starlink costs $140/month for service and recently, SpaceX updated its Canadian version of the website to detail speed expectations for new […]

San Francisco has emerged as a leading figure in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, achieving a record-breaking 50% penetration rate of electric and hybrid vehicles in all new retail vehicle registrations in March and April this year, according to data from S&P Global Mobility. This landmark achievement makes it the first significant […]

Tesla has launched an enticing offer to bolster its Model 3 sales this June. Any customer who orders and takes delivery of a new inventory Model 3 between June 14, 2023, and June 30, 2023, will be eligible for three months of unlimited free Supercharging for their new vehicle. This promo is available in the […]

More companies have started to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), following in the footsteps of major automakers Ford and General Motors. Atlanta-based EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, Inc., which makes EV charging solutions, has announced the integration of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its nationwide charging network. Aaron Luque, Founder and CEO of […]

Tesla currently is rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.4.3, but by the end of this week, testers can expect yet another version. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on early Wednesday, he replied to @WholeMarsBlog to say, “11.4.4 goes out end of this week.” Last week on June 9, Tesla started to roll […]

FedEx Express Canada has made strides towards a greener future with the launch of its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles. The event held in Toronto, Ontario, today was attended by high-profile figures, including Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]

Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, announced on Tuesday that it is still considering Tesla’s charging standard. This statement follows the recent announcements made by Ford Motor Co and General Motors indicating they will adopt the standard. Stellantis in a statement to Reuters said, “We continue to evaluate the NACS standard and look forward to […]