The new and upgraded Tesla Model 3 has won an electric vehicle of the year award for 2024. The car received the award at an event organized by the Vereniging Zakelijke Rijders, in collaboration with Eneco eMobility, LeasePlan, AD, and AutoWeek, with the latter part of Belgium-based DPG Media. Despite the Tesla Model 3’s continued […]
In a recent study conducted by the French EV research firm Inovev, Tesla’s Model Y was identified as the most-produced vehicle globally in 2023, surpassing the Toyota RAV4 and Ford’s F-Series trucks. The analysis highlighted the production and registration figures for vehicles, with the Tesla Model Y leading at 1,137,885 units produced, followed by the […]
Tesla has hit a production milestone at its Giga Texas factory. On Wednesday morning, the company said it produced over 1,000 Cybertrucks’ worth of 4680 battery cells at the factory last week. The company then shared a photo with two Cybertrucks and the Giga Texas staff surrounding the vehicles, with a cool graphic on the […]
Sandy Munro has started his teardown of Tesla’s Cybertruck. The ‘Teardown Titan’ and his team has shared some first photos of the Cybertruck getting disassembled. The first images shared show a teardown of the panels inside the front trunk, or “frunk”. Here, we see the vehicle’s massive castings, which look coated, while the whole underside […]
Recent testing conducted by Car and Driver has highlighted the Tesla Cybertruck’s energy efficiency, particularly the impact of the tonneau cover’s open or closed position on the vehicle’s range. The tests focused on the 834-hp tri-motor “Cyber Beast” model of the Cybertruck, outfitted with 35-inch all-terrain tires. Testers aimed to quantify the electric pickup’s energy […]
Tesla announced on Friday it will be increasing the price of all Model Y trims in the United States on April 1, 2024. “Prices in the US will increase by $1k for all Model Y trims on April 1st,” said Tesla on X. Back on March 1, Tesla increased its prices back by $1,000 on […]
Tesla undertook a rigorous real-world test of its Cybertruck by tackling one of the most challenging off-road terrains known to the automotive world – the Baja 1000 race course. A new video shared on YouTube titled, “Road to Cybertruck,” wasn’t just a thrilling adventure but a crucial test in natural conditions. The team from Tesla […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to produce Semi, the company’s electric truck model, in Grünheide, Germany, at its Giga Berlin factory. This news came during Musk’s brief visit to Berlin, where he addressed Tesla employees following a recent fire at the facility started by activists, resulting in a brief factory shut down. During his […]
Earlier this month, a Tesla Cybertruck crashed into the Beverly Hills Hotel sign and there was some confusion as to what really happened, due to some sarcastic claims on X (originally it was believed to be the valet that crashed the truck, but that was false). Now, in an update regarding the March 3, 2024, […]
The durability of Tesla’s Cybertruck glass was rigorously tested through a series of escalating impacts by The Kilowatts. The test started with no damage from lightweight objects such as ping pong and golf balls. Progression to a baseball, akin to the one used at Tesla’s delivery event, similarly failed to fracture the glass. Notably, a […]
Tesla has unveiled a unique offer for its long-term shareholders: an opportunity for early delivery of the much-anticipated Foundation Series Cybertruck. Interested shareholders must sign up here by 11:59 PM CDT on Friday, March 22, 2024, to be eligible for this program. Eligible participants will receive an email with further details prior to delivery. This […]
Image via SoyaCincau After an eight-month wait, Tesla has started the delivery of its Model Y vehicles to Malaysian customers. The initial batch of Model Y compact crossover SUVs, comprising 80 units, was distributed today at Tesla Cyberjaya. This marks the start of numerous forthcoming deliveries over the coming days and months, notes SoyaCincau. The […]
Tesla has reportedly started offering a retrofit option for select Model 3 vehicles, offering an upgrade to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs along with enhanced rear springs and dampers. This update is aimed at models originally equipped with the 2170 battery packs. Notably, the retrofit is said to improve 0-60 mph acceleration times, according […]
In a remarkable incident on the South Eastern Freeway in Adelaide, Australia, a 67-year-old man credits Tesla’s Autopilot system for potentially saving his life and those of other motorists. The driver, who prefers to remain anonymous, experienced a medical episode while driving his Tesla Model 3 RWD, leading to a near-catastrophic situation that was narrowly […]
When will Tesla’s Cybertruck launch in Canada? It is supposed to happen soon, according to a Tesla executive. Rohan Patel, Tesla’s Vice President, Public Policy and Business Development, shared an update on Saturday morning, when asked about the Cybertruck for Canadians. “@cybertruck team is gonna make this happen, and is working on the regulatory paperwork […]
