Tesla
Tesla Launches CCS Combo 1 Adapter in U.S. and Canada; Retrofits Coming in 2023
Tesla has launched online sale of its CCS Combo 1 Adapter in the U.S., priced at $250 USD. Previously, this accessory for CCS-enabled vehicles was only available in South Korea. The adapter is $325 in Canada. “Expand your fast charging options with the Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter. The adapter offers charging speeds up to […]
Tesla’s ‘Ecological Paradise’ Plans at Giga Texas ‘Look Great’, Says Musk
As Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas plans for multiple expansion projects, the automaker’s head offered insight into future environmental restorations around the facility. In response to a story about Giga Texas adding 500,000 square feet, @Elon Musk said the company would be working on “ecological paradise plans” in the plant’s South expansion area after getting to a […]
Tesla Sales and Service Center Opening 10 Miles from Giga Texas
As Tesla’s service expands worldwide, the automaker is also increasing its presence near its headquarters in Texas. Tesla is set to establish a sales and service center about 10 miles from its Giga Texas location, as seen in a permit with the city of Austin (via @MarcoRPTesla). The permit, initially issued on June 15 with […]
Tesla Director of Product Design Javier Verdura to Open Keysight World on October 7
As electric vehicles (EVs) become one of the world’s most significant emerging technologies of the modern age, one expo is set to honor that by inviting a Tesla executive to join as a keynote speaker next month. The Keysight World Conference will have Tesla Director of Product Design Javier Verdura as the keynote speaker on […]
Tesla Uptake in Victoria, Australia Soars 220% in August
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) increased significantly in Australia in the wake of the Tesla Model Y being introduced last month, especially in Victoria where registration rates for the U.S. automaker have jumped more than threefold. Tesla uptake in Victoria jumped 220 percent in August compared with July, coinciding with the Model Y arriving […]
Quebec Lithium Mine Could Help Cut the Cost of EVs
Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) automakers in the West rely heavily on lithium, and as prices for the raw material continue to increase, another new mining operation in Canada is set to help answer the call. A new Quebec lithium mine expected to open in early 2023 could be a part of the key […]
Drag Race: $3.6 Million Bugatti Chiron vs. Tesla Model S Plaid [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid is an incredible high-performance car that comes at an ‘affordable’ price, especially compared to some of the world’s fastest and most expensive luxury vehicles. In a new video from Drag Times shared last week, the crew performed a few drag races between a Bugatti Chiron, a LaFerrari, a McLaren P1 and […]
Tesla Expanding FSD Beta 10.69.2.1 to 160,000 Owners in US, Canada
Tesla is ready to expand its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta program to more owners in the U.S. and Canada, to the tune of 160,000 owners. That’s according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday afternoon. “FSD Beta 10.69.2.1 looks good, extending to 160k owners in US & Canada,” said Musk just moments ago. Previously, FSD […]
Tesla Increases Supercharger Pricing in Europe
Image via Joe on Facebook Tesla has announced to customers in Europe that Supercharging pricing is increasing. In an email to customers, Tesla explains, “due to an increase in energy prices, we are adjusting Supercharging pricing across Europe.” Tesla says new charge rates can be viewed when owners tap Supercharger pins in their vehicles after […]
Tesla Aiming to Double Sales in Germany This Year, Opens 21st Sales Center
The new Tesla auto plant in Germany hopes to significantly increase the automaker’s sales in the country, even potentially outdoing a Japanese importer that’s consistently an auto industry front-runner. Tesla is looking to double its sales in Germany this year, in hopes to overtake import manufacturers such as Toyota, as reported by Automobilwoche. Tesla delivered […]
Tesla FSD Beta 10.69.2.2 vs Unprotected Left Turns with Chuck Cook [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 10.69 has been highly-coveted and has received largely positive reviews, after CEO Elon Musk called that update a “big one” last month. Chuck Cook’s unprotected left turns test put the newest FSD beta 10.69.2.2 to the test on Monday. FSD beta 10.69.2.2 was released on early Monday morning (late […]
Tesla Says Giga Shanghai Production Expansion Project Now Complete
China is one of Tesla’s most important markets and a new report shows that the automaker has completed a project to expand production output after a couple of months. Tesla officially finished increasing production output on its production lines at Giga Shanghai on Monday, as noted in a statement on a government website that requires […]
Tesla Says Retail Strategy in China Still Expanding at Normal Pace
Following reports claiming changes to Tesla’s retail strategy in China, the automaker has clarified that some of its city center locations will remain open as planned. Tesla said on Monday that it still plans to expand sales in China at a normal place, contradicting a report last week saying the automaker was closing more expensive […]
Tesla Confirms Giga Berlin Battery Plant Expansion on Track, Says Mayor
Tesla confirmed with Grünheide Mayor Arne Cristiani on Monday that it still plans to operate a battery plant currently under construction, out of Giga Berlin, reports Reuters. Cristiani denied reports from German publication RBB 24 saying that he removed Tesla from an upcoming meeting’s agenda, instead clarifying that the plans were never on the local […]
New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: September 12–18, 2022
Take a look at all of the new Tesla Superchargers that went live across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing September 12, 2022 The CVS at 2147 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC, USA 12 250 kW Tesla September 12, […]