Tesla

Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.12.22 software update, as noted by third-party software @TeslaFi. The update was detected on a Tesla Model S 90D in Istanbul, Turkey, that previously had 2022.12.3 installed, with the latter released last month. No word on what’s new or the 2022.12.22 release notes, but stay tuned for updates. If […]

Starting May 1st, 2022, Tesla has started charging drivers of leased vehicles in Europe for Premium Connectivity in their cars (via @tesla_adri). “Premium Connectivity provides the ability to access all connectivity features over cellular, in addition to Wi-Fi,” Tesla explains in an email recently sent to drivers of leased vehicles in Europe, where the company […]

According to new data from electric vehicle advocacy group Veloz (via Green Car Reports), Tesla accounted for 78% of the 67,118 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold in California, the largest automotive market in the U.S., during the first quarter of this year. Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling plug-in vehicle (including both BEVs and plug-in […]

The latest Tesla mobile app update, version 4.8.0, has removed the max charge limit range indicator in the latter’s slider bar. Before, when sliding your charge limit in the mobile app to 100%, you would be able to see the max estimated range of your battery at a full charge. But after this latest app […]

Tesla’s Model 3 once again topped overall new car sales in Europe during March, with a total of 23,013 units registered across the region — reports JATO Dynamics. The Model Y was close behind in third place for new car sales with 18,968 units sold for the month. The Model Y ranked second for battery electric […]

Tesla shared a new video on Friday, highlighting its recent Cyber Rodeo event at Giga Texas, where the company kicked off the first deliveries of its Model Y compact crossover with 4680 structural battery packs. The video below highlights the factory itself, along with the festivities at Cyber Rodeo, including its live music, factory tour, […]

Tesla is set to release its next Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version starting next week, according to CEO Elon Musk. When asked when the next FSD beta update would be coming, Musk responded to @teslaownersSV to say, “Update probably goes to wide release next week. This is a big one.” Update probably goes to wide […]

A handful of Tesla Model Y units were seen loaded up on car carriers and leaving the automaker’s Gigafactory Texas on Friday, as spotted and shared by @Joe Tegtmeyer. The post includes four pictures of Model Y units being loaded up and driven away on semi trucks outfitted with car carriers. The Model Y units […]

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk has been selling off shares of the automaker throughout this week, with the most recent sale taking place on Thursday. Elon Musk sold $4.4 billion shares of Tesla on Thursday, following his successful bid to take Twitter private, according to CNBC. The Thursday selloff, as shown in filings published on Friday, […]

Tesla recalled 48,000 Model 3 Performance vehicles in the U.S. over issues with the speedometer while the vehicles are in Track Mode, according to documents released on Friday reported by Reuters. The recall applies to Model 3 Performance vehicles produced for the 2018 to 2022 model years. When in Track Mode the vehicles do not […]

Elon Musk told bankers affiliated with his $44 billion Twitter deal that he would focus on the social media company’s bottom line, and even pitched the concept of cutting costs and jobs, according to a report from Bloomberg. The news, reported by those familiar with the matter, specifically included the mention of job cuts, though […]

Another round of recalls has been announced by China’s safety regulator, covering Tesla’s Model 3 vehicles built both locally and overseas. Tesla recalled another 14,684 imported and Shanghai-built Model 3 units in China, due to problems with the software that could cause collisions, according to a statement from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) […]

Elon Musk was busying selling shares of Tesla earlier this week, to the tune of $4 billion worth. The transactions happened on Tuesday and Wednesday after his deal to purchase Twitter was approved. Filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday revealed Musk sold about 4.4 million shares of Tesla, worth roughly $4 billion. FINAL […]

After dropping the price of its Mobile Connector to $200 (that includes both a NEMA 14-50 and 5-15 adapter) and Wall Connector to $400, Tesla has also updated its website to include these charging options for purchase at check out (via @WholeMarsBlog). According to Tesla’s website, scrolling down past Full Self-Driving, you’ll see an option […]

Tesla has launched its new cheaper $200 Mobile Connector, after recently announcing new vehicle purchases would not include a Gen 2 Mobile Connector, that offers charging via a regular household outlet, a decision that has resulted in mixed opinions by the company’s customers. “Stay charged on extended trips or when you need it most with […]