Tesla
Tesla Launches Enhanced Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada, Again
After Enhanced Autopilot started making its way to other countries around the world, Tesla has relaunched the Autopilot add-on on its website and within the company’s mobile app for purchase (via @SawyerMerritt). Enhanced Autopilot is available for $6,000 USD in the U.S. and $6,400 CAD in Canada, as of writing. The add-on includes the standard […]
Bargersville Police Expanding its Tesla Fleet Amid Surging Gas Prices
The Town of Bargersville in Indiana is set to expand the police department’s Tesla fleet, which currently stands at seven vehicles, amid surging gas prices. According to officer Jeremy Roll from the Bargersville Police Department, he said, “I think it has been a great investment for us so far,” reports Fox59. The police department purchased […]
You Can Attend Tesla’s 2022 Annual Meeting In-Person by Random Draw
Tesla’s 2022 annual meeting of stockholders is set for Thursday, August 4, 2022, set to kick off at 4:30pm CT. It will be live-streamed on the web, plus an in-person event will be available as well, determined by random draw. You can join the 2022 Tesla annual meeting of shareholders virtually by clicking this link. […]
Tesla Virtual Power Plant Pilot Will Pay Powerwall Owners in California
Tesla is asking Powerwall owners in California to join the ‘Tesla Virtual Power Plant’, an Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) pilot offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Participants joining to support the grid will earn $2/kWh “for every additional kWh your Powerwall delivers during an event.” Tesla says “addjust your Backup Reserve to set […]
Britishvolt Hopes to Supply Tesla with 4680-Like EV Batteries: Report
One UK-based electric vehicle (EV) battery maker is developing cells it hopes will woo Elon Musk and Tesla, by creating a similar design to the next generation of batteries the U.S. automaker will use. Britishvolt is looking to supply Tesla with EV batteries, with recent designs that are similar to the prototype 4680 battery cells […]
Biden Admin Quietly Asked Tesla for Help in Crafting Renewable Fuel Policy: Report
While U.S. President Joe Biden has been known to the Tesla community for leaving the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer out of the conversation, a new report shows the White House has leaned on Tesla to guide new policies on renewable energy. The Biden administration has been working with Tesla to expand the U.S. Renewable Fuel […]
Tesla Upgrading Giga Shanghai to Produce 1 Million Cars Per Year: Report
After Tesla announced plans to halt production to expand the Model Y production line to increase capacity, the move will apparently be a part of a larger series of upgrades to the facility. Tesla is ramping up production capacity at its Gigafactory Shanghai, and to do so, it will be partly suspended at points throughout […]
Tesla Removes Model Y 4680 ‘Acceleration Boost’ Upgrade
After offering an Acceleration Boost upgrade for Tesla’s Model Y with 4680 battery pack, the electric automaker has since removed it, as of today, according to YouTube channel Spoken Reviews. Around June 12 or so, the option to purchase the Acceleration Boost was available for $2,000 USD, for Spoken Review’s Model Y AWD with 4680 […]
You Can Buy Tesla’s Model Y with 4680 Battery Right Now in Florida
Tesla’s Model Y All-Wheel Drive with 4680 structural battery pack has hit existing online inventory in Florida, allowing for local delivery in select cities. This means you can purchase one of these new Model Y vehicles manufactured from Gigafactory Texas right away by clicking a few buttons online. The Model Y AWD is available right […]
Tesla Cybertruck Design Finalized, Production in ’12 Months-Ish’: Elon Musk [VIDEO]
In part three of the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley interview with Elon Musk, the electric carmaker CEO revealed the Cybertruck design has been finalized. When asked about Cybertruck, Musk said “design is finally locked. For sure locked.” Musk noted with last year’s chip shortage being “so bad”, it wouldn’t have been possible to start Cybertruck. […]
Tesla Celebrates 10th Anniversary of First Model S Delivery [VIDEO]
Tesla today earmarked the 10th anniversary of its first Model S delivery, which took place on June 22, 2012. The electric automaker said on Wednesday morning, “10 years ago today, we delivered the first Model S to customers!”, and with it an image of its first sedan rolling out on the red carpet. 10 years […]
Tesla Model Y 4680 Usable Battery is 67.5 kWh, Shows Tessie App [VIDEO]
YouTube channel Spoken Reviews has shared a new video that showcases what looks to be the usable battery capacity of Tesla’s Model Y with 4680 structural battery pack. The channel leveraged the third-party Tessie app to show the “usable capacity” as 67.5 kWh. Apps such as Tessie or TeslaFi can calculate the daily driven miles […]
Stream Apple Music in Tesla? I Just Use Bluetooth Says Elon Musk [VIDEO]
Tesla Owners Silicon Valley released part 3 of its interview with Tesla CEO Elon Musk today. One of the questions asked was will Tesla ever implement a native Apple Music app inside the company’s vehicles. A lot of fans and owners want to know about Apple Music, asked the group to Musk. After a pause, […]
Tesla Model Y Standard Range 4680 Pricing Looks to Have Increased to $61,990
Tesla’s Model Y Standard Range AWD with 4680 structural battery pack pricing appears to have increased, according to a screenshot shared on Reddit. Previously, Model Y Standard Range AWD pricing was said to be starting at $59,990 USD in April, but two months later it’s now showing as $61,990 USD, for the vehicle made at […]
Tesla Model S Plaid on Day 2 of 2022 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb [VIDEO]
After a winning Tesla Model S Plaid run at last year’s International Pikes Peak Hill Climb in Colorado, the electric vehicle (EV) is officially headed back to the competition. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is back, and Unplugged Performance’s Tesla Model S Plaid, dubbed “Dark Helmet,” is competing under the control of driver Randy […]