Tesla

Taiwan-based Tesla customers can now appreciate the long-awaited Model Y SUV, as reported on Twitter this week. Tesla opened Model Y reservations in Taiwan on Thursday, as spotted by customer @Michael Hsu. In a post, Hsu noted that the made-in-Germany Model Y units with CCS2 plugs would begin delivering in Q4, also adding that he’ll […]

Image via @DirtyTesla Tesla has started sending out invites to select customers and supporters for its annual AI Day, set for September 30, 2022. According to screenshots of email invites shared by Tesla owners online, including @DirtyTesla, the invites read, “You’re invited to attend Al Day 2022 on September 30 in Palo Alto, CA.” The company […]

Tesla delivered 2,177 Model 3 vehicles in Canada last month, out of 6,956 battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the country for August 2022. According to Transport Canada data, Automotive News Canada reports Tesla was the biggest volume brand under the federal EV rebate program, which offers $5,000 CAD for eligible vehicles. The iZEV […]

Tesla is dominating costs on setting up electric vehicle (EV) chargers according to a recent EV Charger Price Survey, keeping prices far cheaper than most of its competitors in North America and the European Union, as reported by BNN Bloomberg. Both installation and charging costs are lower at Tesla’s Superchargers than other competitors by a […]

A window issue has been discovered in many of Tesla’s vehicles, which could cause passengers to be pinched when the window’s closing or opening paths are obstructed. Tesla is “recalling” 1.1 million vehicles in the U.S., due to a software issue that causes the automatic window reversal system to react incorrectly when obstructions are detected, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]