Stories by Sarah Lee-Jones

Tesla is deepening its partnership with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution to secure a massive domestic battery supply for its energy storage business. On Monday, the U.S. government confirmed the two companies have inked a deal to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells at a new $4.3 billion facility in Lansing, Michigan. Expected to open […]

Tesla is entering a new era of electric vehicle infrastructure as the company officially transitions production to its next-generation charging hardware. On March 16, Tesla Charging confirmed that its Buffalo, New York, facility has completed production of its final V3 Supercharger cabinet. The move marks the conclusion of a massive hardware cycle that saw more […]

Tesla celebrated a major milestone on March 14, marking seven years since the first unveiling of the Model Y. What began as a crossover project sharing most of its DNA with the Model 3 has since transformed the automotive landscape, officially becoming the world’s best-selling car of any kind just three years after its initial […]

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s ambitious Terafab project will officially launch in seven days. The project represents a massive shift in Tesla’s strategy, as the company moves to build its own semiconductors domestically to power its fleet of autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. The announcement follows months of speculation regarding Tesla’s North Campus expansion […]

Tesla has reported a massive 91% year-over-year increase in February sales for its China-made vehicles, delivering 58,599 units from Gigafactory Shanghai. This strong performance stands in sharp contrast to the overall Chinese auto market, which saw a significant decline last month. The figures, which include both domestic sales in China and exports to international markets […]

After two years of anticipation, Rivian has officially launched the R2, its more affordable mid-size electric SUV. Speaking at the SXSW 2026 festival in Austin, Texas, the company confirmed that the first units will begin reaching customers this spring. The R2 is built on a brand-new mid-size platform and is designed to compete directly with […]

Elon Musk shared details on Wednesday about a major collaboration between Tesla and his AI firm xAI, introducing a system designed to automate complex office work by watching computer screens and imitating human actions. The initiative, known as Macrohard or Digital Optimus, is the first significant development following Tesla’s recent $2 billion investment into xAI. […]

Tesla has filed a major lawsuit against its former supplier, Matthews International, accusing the company of stealing trade secrets related to its critical dry electrode battery manufacturing process. The legal action, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that Matthews shared Tesla’s proprietary innovations with competitors and claimed the […]

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the debut flight of the company’s V3 (version 3) Starship is roughly four weeks away. The update, shared on March 7, 2026, places the highly anticipated launch of Flight 12 in early April at the Starbase facility in Texas. This upcoming mission represents a major generational shift for […]

Sendil Palani, Tesla’s Vice President of Finance, announced his departure from the electric vehicle maker today, marking the end of a nearly two-decade tenure that spanned the company’s transition from a struggling startup to a global powerhouse. Palani, who first joined the company in January 2009, was one of the longest-serving executives at the firm. […]

A fleet of over 30 Tesla Cybercabs was spotted on the move today at Giga Texas, being loaded onto transport trucks and staged at a nearby crash testing facility. Long-time factory observer Joe Tegtmeyer captured the activity, which provides a rare look at how Tesla is preparing for its official April 2026 production launch. In […]

A growing wave of experts and high-profile users are claiming that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology has officially surpassed the iPhone as the most significant innovation of the 21st century. The sentiment was sparked by sports podcaster Clay Travis, who described the experience of using the software as “otherworldly” and “revolutionary.” His comments caught the […]

A massive deep dive into the latest Tesla app code by @Tesla_App_iOS has revealed that the company is preparing to turn its vehicles into a source of income for owners. The discovery centers on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities, allowing Tesla EVs to feed power back into the electrical grid during peak demand. Tesla Electric and the […]

Starlink users are waking up to a frustrating surprise as the company abruptly disabled “in-motion” data for its popular $5 US monthly standby plan. The change, which rolled out without prior warning, effectively cuts off internet access for Starlink Mini users as soon as their vehicle exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h). For many American and […]

Tesla is officially taking its long-wheelbase Model Y L global. After months of speculation, the company confirmed today that the six-seater electric SUV will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2026. Simultaneously, new regulatory filings in South Korea suggest a local launch there is imminent, with the vehicle already receiving key certifications. The Background: […]