Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

FamilyMart Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based convenience store chain, is joining forces with Tesla Motors Japan LLC to introduce Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) superchargers to its stores. The first supercharger, capable of delivering a charge for 275 km within just 15 minutes, will be installed at the FamilyMart Tokorozawa Inter Store in Saitama Prefecture, marking a […]

EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) has revealed that the interest of US consumers in electric vehicles (EVs) has reached an unprecedented high. Nearly half of US car buyers, or 48%, plan to purchase an EV in the next two years. This figure shows a significant increase of 19% from 2022. According to the report, […]

Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network significantly outperforms its rivals in reliability, a recent E-Vision Intelligence Report by J.D. Power has revealed. The report highlighted that nearly 21.6 percent of EV drivers could not charge their vehicles at non-Tesla public charging ports in the first quarter of 2023. In stark contrast, only 3.9 percent of […]

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has put a halt to campaigns by car manufacturers Toyota and Hyundai, accusing them of overstatement regarding the speed of electric car charging and of misrepresenting the availability of rapid-charging stations throughout the UK and Ireland. Toyota conducted a promotional campaign for its bZ4X model on its website, which […]

Image via Breaking Defence GM Defense–a subsidiary of GM–made a significant stride in the evolution of military vehicles by revealing a new hybrid concept at the Modern Day Marine 2023 event. The vehicle, based on the company’s all-electric GMC Hummer pickup, is part of the US military’s larger exploration into the potential application of electric […]

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 […]