Last month Tesla re-introduced a rear-wheel drive (RWD) Model Y for the Canadian market, priced at $59,990 CAD, thus allowing the compact crossover to qualify for federal and provincial rebates. With a report claiming this Model Y RWD will come from Giga Shanghai, thus using LFP batteries like the Model 3 RWD, many saw the […]
Tesla is in the process of building a new ‘Lithium Lab’ in Sparks, Nevada, according to a recently obtained building permit by Electrek. The new Lithium Lab in Nevada is part of Tesla’s broader effort to ramp up battery production. Interestingly, the facility is not situated at Tesla’s Gigafactory Nevada, which is itself undergoing expansion […]
Tesla has brought back its Model 3 Long Range for orders, finally, after stopping orders back in August of 2022. After Tesla stopped taking orders its website noted the specific configuration would be “available in 2023”. The Model 3 Long Range AWD is available for purchase at $47,240 and qualifies for a $3,750 federal tax […]
SpaceX has launched a new promotion offering 74% off its hardware at $199 for rural Canadian customers. This promo is a further discount off the 54% sale from back in March for Canadians. According to offers being promoted on social media such as Twitter, it says “Starlink – Internet from Space” and “Rural Canada Offer, […]
Ford announced on Wednesday that it is once again reducing prices on its battery-electric crossover, the Mustang Mach-E, by up to $4,000 USD. This move comes as an electric vehicle (EV) price war appears to be brewing, with the Dearborn automaker responding to aggressive price cuts by EV market leader Tesla. The lowest-priced model, the […]
The 245,000-square-foot building marks Tesla’s first plant in the Pacific Northwest Tesla has signed a lease for a 245,000-square-foot facility in Marysville’s Cascade Industrial Center, a 5.1 million-square-foot industrial hub currently under development. This location marks Tesla’s first facility in Washington State it appears. Located at 16015 51st Ave. NE, the building will serve as […]
The athlete limited the vehicle’s speed and provided real-time location updates to authorities Tennis star Nick Kyrgios recently played a key role in helping police track his stolen Tesla Model X after a man allegedly took it from his mother at gunpoint in Canberra’s north. The details of the incident were disclosed during the alleged […]
SpaceX has announced the availability of Starlink unlimited data on its standard service plans, providing users with enhanced internet access options. As a result, the company has removed the 1 Mbps cap for priority plans, now offering unlimited standard access, spotted by Tesla North reader Nathan Owens. The updated service plans now include Standard, Priority, […]
New lobbyist registry documents reveal Tesla’s intentions to expand its presence in Canada Tesla has hinted at its plans for a Canadian facility in newly filed lobbyist registry documents, reports Electric Autonomy. The automaker is reportedly seeking opportunities for an industrial facility and mineral extraction in Ontario, indicating its intent to take greater control over […]
Tesla has again tweaked the pricing of its Model 3 and Model Y in the United States and beyond, but not significantly. Price increases of $250 USD have been applied to select versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Similar increases have also taken place in South Korea and China. Model 3 (USA): RWD: […]
SpaceX plans to spend approximately $2 billion on the development of its Starship rocket this year, as it aims to build on its first launch earlier in the month. CEO Elon Musk expressed his expectations for the next flight during a Twitter Spaces discussion on Saturday, stating, “My expectation for the next flight would be […]
SpaceX has started selling its standard Starlink satellite kit at Home Depot in the United States. The listing was spotted by Nathan Owens and the list price is $599.99, with a limit of 2 per order, with ship-to-store and delivery options available. Traditionally, buying a Starlink kit required ordering from SpaceX’s website and waiting for […]
Shares of electric vehicle (EV) startup Lordstown Motors fell by 25% in early trading after the company disclosed on Monday that its funding deal with Foxconn is in jeopardy, potentially leading to bankruptcy if the deal falls through. Foxconn is famously known as a manufacture of Apple’s products such as its iPhone and iPads. In […]
On April 29, Tesla enthusiast Esther Kokkelmans shared news of a cool new feature included in Tesla’s latest software update, version 2023.12.1.1. The update now displays actual images of Tesla Superchargers in the navigation system, offering drivers a more seamless and enjoyable supercharging experience. This means you can get a better idea of what to […]
Tesla on Sunday touted that its Model Y compact crossover SUV is the “most efficient electric SUV ever built”, compared to competitors. The charge shared showed off energy efficiency in EPA range for small AWD SUVs, when it came to miles driven per kWh. The Model Y can go 4.0 miles per kWH, which is […]
