A new $51 million Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system is now operational in Kingman, Arizona. Developed by Ameresco, Inc., the 50 MW/200 MWh installation is the largest behind-the-meter (BTM) battery project in Arizona and the fourth largest of its kind in the U.S. The system supports the ongoing expansion of Nucor’s Kingman bar mill, […]
The Boring Company has officially confirmed that it’s now testing Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology inside the Las Vegas Loop, marking the next step toward fully autonomous operation in the underground transportation network. “Initial Full Self-Driving tests in Vegas Loop from the Las Vegas Convention Center to the Encore Resort,” the company said in a […]
Tesla has started rolling out version 4.50.0 of its mobile app, introducing a handful of new features and backend additions — including a brand-new Tire Center, Powerwall calibration options, and early signs of a screen-sharing tool for both the app and vehicles. As spotted by Not a Tesla App, the new Tire Center feature helps […]
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla’s broader public release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) 14 will come with version 14.2. Responding to an early FSD tester on X who praised version 14.1.2 for fixing “95% of the indecisive lane changes and braking,” Musk simply replied, “14.2 for widespread use.” The exchange effectively confirms that the company […]
Tesla has officially launched monthly subscriptions for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature in Australia and New Zealand, expanding the company’s driver-assistance offering to more customers in the region. As announced by Tesla Australia & New Zealand (@TeslaAUNZ) on X, owners can now subscribe to FSD (Supervised) directly through the Tesla app. The subscription costs $149 […]
Tesla appears to be preparing a new screen-sharing feature for its vehicles, according to findings from well-known Tesla hacker and software sleuth @greentheonly. The feature was discovered in software version 2025.38, which began rolling out last week. Green, who has a long history of uncovering hidden Tesla features before they go public, said the new […]
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has admitted that not inviting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to the Biden administration’s 2021 EV Summit was a major error. Speaking with Fortune earlier this week, Harris called the decision a “big mistake” and reflected on its lasting political and cultural consequences. “A President of the United States, I […]
Tesla’s new Model Y L continues to be a massive hit in China. The company has extended the estimated delivery period for the six-seat, longer-wheelbase SUV to December 2025 — a clear sign that the vehicle is now sold out through both October and November (via @Tslachan). Launched in August and priced from 339,000 yuan […]
Tesla has officially begun production of the new entry-level Model Y Standard at Gigafactory Texas, marking another key milestone in the automaker’s expanding U.S. lineup. The news comes from longtime Giga Texas watcher Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), who confirmed on X that “Model Y Standard production is well underway at Giga Texas,” adding that the outbound […]
Tesla has expanded its “Everyday Heroes” program to include healthcare workers across the United States and Canada, giving them an exclusive discount toward the purchase of a new Tesla vehicle. Healthcare professionals in the U.S. can now receive $500 USD off, while those in Canada can get $1,000 CAD off any new Tesla, including the […]
Tesla has started rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1.2 to early access testers with software update 2025.32.8.10, just days after the company pushed out version 14.1.1 over the weekend. The latest update introduces a fan-favorite feature from earlier FSD builds — the assertive and high-speed “Mad Max” driving mode. Tesla’s VP of AI, Ashok […]
Tesla has officially hit a major production milestone at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. The automaker announced on Wednesday that the facility has now built its 500,000th vehicle, marking a significant achievement for one of Tesla’s most important production sites. “Congratulations to the Giga Texas team for building 500k vehicles,” the official Tesla Manufacturing account […]
Tesla has officially launched the new “Light Gray” premium interior option for the Model Y L in China, giving buyers a fresh, more luxurious cabin choice for the company’s first six-seat Model Y. The new interior trim is now live on Tesla’s Chinese online configurator and costs 8,000 yuan ($1,120 USD) as an upgrade over […]
A major new Tesla Megapack-powered energy storage project in Queensland, Australia, has officially entered its commissioning phase. Publicly owned energy company CleanCo Queensland recently announced that its 250 MW/500 MWh Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been registered with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and is now undergoing testing — reports Energy-Storage.News. The […]
Tesla is offering a rare deal for new buyers in Australia and New Zealand — a discount of nearly $5,000 AUD/NZD on vehicles equipped with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software. The promotion applies to eligible Model 3 and Model Y inventory vehicles and runs through the end of October (via The Driven). Customers browsing Tesla’s […]
