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Tesla Just Changed Supercharger Pricing at 550 Locations

Tesla has expanded its live Supercharger pricing rollout to 550 additional locations across the U.S., significantly scaling up a feature the company first began piloting at just 10 sites back in May. At the time, Tesla explained: Today, we are piloting on-peak and off-peak pricing based on live Supercharger utilization rather than estimations. The average […]

Tesla Updates Referral Program With New Bonuses

Tesla has rolled out another update to its U.S. referral program, introducing new incentives that now reward owners when someone they refer completes a Full Self-Driving (Supervised) demo drive. The change builds on the broader referral revamp Tesla rolled out in September, when it increased referral discounts on the Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck to $1,000. According […]

Tesla Rolls Out FSD Camera Alert with Surprise Free Service

Tesla has started rolling out a new camera visibility alert that can automatically detect when the forward-facing cameras are struggling to see through the windshield — and offer owners a free precision cleaning appointment right from the Tesla app. According to a new report from Not a Tesla App, the prompt appears for owners running […]

Tesla Issues Powerwall Recall After Overheating and Fire Reports

Tesla has issued a recall notice for roughly 10,500 Powerwall 2 home battery systems in the United States due to a third-party battery-cell defect that has led to overheating incidents in both the U.S. and Australia. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Tesla has logged 22 reports of overheating so far, including six […]

Tesla Drops First FSD Video in South Korea, Teases Launch

Tesla has teased that Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is officially “coming soon” to South Korea. The update came directly from the official Tesla Korea account on X, which posted the first-ever video of FSD navigating Korean roads this week with the caption: “FSD 감독형. Next Destination: Korea. Coming Soon.” Tesla did not say exactly when FSD […]

Tesla May Finally Add Apple CarPlay Support: Report

In what would mark a major shift for Tesla, the company is reportedly developing support for Apple CarPlay in its vehicles, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The move would represent a stunning reversal of Tesla’s longstanding refusal to integrate Apple’s and Google’s in-car platforms into its infotainment system. Tesla has reportedly begun testing CarPlay internally, […]

Tesla Software Update 2025.38.8.7: FSD 14.1.7 is Here

Tesla has begun rolling out Full Self-Driving (Supervised) version 14.1.7 to its S3XY lineup and Cybertruck, as part of software update 2025.38.8.7. The update appears to skip over versions 14.1.5 and 14.1.6 for non-employee vehicles, jumping directly to 14.1.7 as the newest public release. According to early users, including several Model Y owners, FSD 14.1.7 […]

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai Builds 5 Millionth Battery Pack

Tesla has hit another major milestone at its largest factory outside the United States. The automaker announced that the 5 millionth battery pack has officially rolled off the production line at Gigafactory Shanghai, underscoring the massive scale and efficiency of its Chinese operations. The news was shared by the official Tesla Asia account on X, […]

Tesla Teases Possible Colombia Launch in New Video

Tesla appears to be gearing up for a launch in Colombia. The company’s official North America account on X (@tesla_na) this week posted a short teaser video featuring a map of Colombia in the colors of the national flag, which then transitions into a red Tesla logo. pic.twitter.com/Hi8t7URy1D — Tesla North America (@tesla_na) November 12, […]

Google Maps Now Shows Live Tesla Supercharger Data

Tesla has rolled out live Supercharger availability information directly in Google Maps, giving EV drivers a faster and more convenient way to find open charging stalls nearby. The update was announced today on X, marking another step in the company’s ongoing effort to make its charging network easier to access for both Tesla and non-Tesla […]

Tesla China Sales Tank as Exports Skyrocket in October

Tesla’s sales in China fell sharply last month, hitting their lowest level in three years, according to China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data shared by a Tesla North reader. The U.S. automaker sold just 26,006 vehicles in October, a steep 35.8% decline year-over-year and down dramatically from the 71,525 units delivered in September. The downturn […]

Tesla Model Y, Model 3 Dominate Global EV Sales in September 2025

Tesla continues to dominate the global electric vehicle market, with the Model Y and Model 3 ranking as the #1 and #2 best-selling EVs for September 2025, respectively. CEO Elon Musk highlighted the milestone on X after tech watcher @XFreeze posted global sales data showing Tesla’s pair comfortably at the top of the charts. According […]

Tesla Begins Building Massive Optimus Robot Factory at Giga Texas

Tesla has begun construction on a brand-new production facility at its Gigafactory Texas site dedicated to manufacturing the company’s Optimus humanoid robots, marking a major milestone in its AI and robotics ambitions. According to Giga Texas observer Joe Tegtmeyer (@JoeTegtmeyer), a new “stand-alone factory is starting construction” on the east side of the site, alongside […]

Tesla’s Model Y L Can Now Power External Devices with Official V2L Adapter

Tesla has officially launched its AC external power adapter for the Model Y L’s new Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature in China. The adapter, priced at ¥599 (about $84 USD), allows owners to power external electrical devices using the vehicle’s onboard battery — effectively transforming the Model Y L into a mobile power source. The launch follows […]

Tesla Cybertruck Boss Leaves Company After Leading EV Pickup to Production

Tesla’s Cybertruck program manager, Siddhant Awasthi, has announced his departure from the company after eight years. Awasthi, who began his Tesla career as an intern before rising to lead one of the automaker’s most high-profile projects, shared the news on X Sunday evening. “I recently made one of the hardest decisions of my life to […]