Tesla continues to tweak the configuration process for its Model X refresh on its website. On Thursday evening, Tesla quietly axed 20” Cyberstream wheels in silver, now only offering them in black, as spotted by @SawyerMerritt. The black 20” Cyberstream wheels look much better on a black-coloured Model X. It’s unclear if Tesla will bring […]
According to YouTube channel Tesla Russ, a new Tesla Model X refresh was spotted charging outside the Fremont Factory Store in California. While Russ refers to the vehicle as a Model X Plaid, it’s unclear from the video if whether or not this is just a Long Range version with 22-inch Turbine Wheels. The video […]
If you were thinking of placing a new Tesla Model S or Model X order, estimated delivery times have been pushed back again, as far as 2022, depending on the configuration, as spotted by @SawyerMerritt. For the Model X, Long Range versions are now showing as February – March 2022 as the estimated delivery date, […]
The City of Barrie in Ontario, Canada, got hit with a surprise tornado on Thursday afternoon, and one Tesla Model X owner’s vehicle captured it all via Sentry Mode. According to Reddit user VanillaGorilla, the user shared how his “Model X survived a tornado” and released two clips recorded by his Tesla’s exterior cameras. “The […]
Tesla has increased the price of its Model S and Model X tonight, as Long Range versions have jumped $5,000 USD in the United States. The Model S Long Range is now listed at $84,990 USD (was $79,990 USD). The price increase for the Model X Long Range now starts at $94,990 USD (was $89,990 […]
With Tesla now delivering its Model S Plaid and Long Range electric sedan to first customers, all eyes are on the company to do the same with its Model X refresh. According to a video shared Wednesday afternoon by Wilson Lam (@wilsonlam), a Model X refresh was seen being tested “on the 101 today”. Lam […]
Image via: @klwtts Aside from the Model S Plaid being delivered at tonight’s special Tesla event at its Fremont factory in California, Tesla also had its Model X Plaid on display for attendees to check out. The Kilowatts (@klwtts) and Dealer of Happiness (@dealer_of_happy) shared some images and a video of attendees inside the Model […]
Tesla looks to be making a cost-cutting measure for new builds of its Model Y and some Model 3 vehicles, according to new owners. According to u/Chrissugar21 on Reddit, the new Model Y owner picked up the compact crossover SUV from Tesla (VIN 199 XXX), only to notice the passenger seat no longer includes lumbar […]
Tesla investor and enthusiast Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) confirmed last night anyone who put in an order for a refreshed Tesla Model S or Model X before May 6 should now have the estimated delivery timeline updated on their Tesla account. @advz01 ordered a Model X on Feb 20th. He now has a new estimated delivery […]
In a new video shared on Thursday, YouTube channel Gabeincal shows off a flyover at Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California. According to the drone video, we see a new Tesla Semi, and what appears to be a Tesla Model X refresh with white interior, possibly a Plaid build (do you see red brake calipers?), at […]
Numerous people who placed an order for a Tesla Model X refresh are seeing an updated ‘estimated delivery’ of April, when they log into their online accounts. But despite the April date for estimated delivery, many on Reddit are saying this date cannot be seen as next month, considering the Model S refresh hasn’t even […]
Earlier this week video leaked of a Tesla Model S refresh, showing ‘Smart Shift’, which is the vehicle predicting which drive mode you should be in based on data from Autopilot cameras. Now we have a video of how to manually change drive modes in the upcoming Model S and Model X refresh, according to […]
Software update 2021.4.3 started rolling out to Tesla vehicles on Wednesday, boasting a number of improvements and fixes. According to a Reddit thread, the update has also fixed the rear camera darkness issue that’s been plaguing Model S and Model X units with the Media Control Unit (MCU) 2 upgrade since as far back as update 2020.48.35.5. […]
During Elon Musk’s interview with Sandy Munro shared today, the Tesla CEO revealed a tidbit involving the upcoming Model S and Model X refresh. According to Musk, he says the latest Model S/X refresh will ditch traditional lead acid 12V batteries, and instead see a lithium-ion 12V battery instead. Traditional 12V batteries power electronics in […]
Earlier this month the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) asked Tesla to recall 158,000 Model S and Model X vehicles, related to touchscreen failures posing a safety issue. Now on Tuesday, Tesla has agreed to the voluntary NHTSA recall, reports Reuters. According to Tesla in its filing with the NHTSA, it said “in the interest of […]
