Tesla
2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Refresh: Closer Look at Headlights, Tail Lights [VIDEO]
JacobIsAMac has shared another video detailing his newly delivered 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid refresh, this time giving us yet another closer look at the new lights on the sedan. The video shows the refreshed Model S unit’s new matrix LED headlights and tail lights as well as the vehicle’s new charging port. According to […]
Elon Musk Gives China’s U.S. Ambassador a Ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid
Musk took Chinese official Qin Gang for a ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid this week, according to a post shared by @Qin on Thursday (via Automotive News). One Tesla representative noted that the drive took place in Fremont, California, where one of Tesla’s U.S. factories is located. Qin went on to say the […]
Tesla Model 3 Wait Times in China Increase Up to 20 Weeks
It’s no surprise that Tesla is dominating the world’s largest auto market, but for some customers, high demand and delivery wait times have been trying. Tesla’s Model 3 demand in China is causing extra-long delivery times, with some estimated delivery timelines ranging out as far as 16-20 weeks from now, according to CNEVPost. Previously, delivery […]
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Factory Gets Green Light for Production
Just weeks after Tesla’s first Model 3 and Y units with a new AMD Ryzen Chip started delivering to Germany from Gigafactory Shanghai, the automaker has officially been approved to start building electric vehicles (EV) in the country. Tesla was awarded conditional approval to begin commercial production at its Gigafactory Berlin on Friday, according to […]
Tesla Offering Free Model Y All-Weather Protection Kits via Email Again
Model Y owners living in places with tough cold weather climates are now eligible to get a new All-Weather Protection Kit by Tesla, free of charge. Many people living in the US and Canada have received an email from Tesla telling them that they can order their complimentary Model Y All-Weather Protection Kit by entering […]
Tesla Aims for 2 Millionth 4680 Battery Cell by March: Report
A series of tweets from earlier today by Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) has disclosed apparently new information on the upcoming Giga Berlin and Giga Texas factories. Merritt has mentioned that the source of his information is Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike), and the duo have been credible sources concerning Tesla production and delivery timelines. This latest […]
Tesla’s Giga Berlin Aims to Make 1,000 Cars Weekly by April: Report
A series of tweets by Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) has apparently revealed a lot of information on the new Giga Berlin factory in Germany. Merritt mentions that he got his information from Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike), who in the past has been a reputable source on Tesla delivery production and delivery estimates. The tweets reveal […]
Tesla 2022.4.5.11 Software Update: Release Notes
Tesla has started rolling out its 2022.4.5.11 software update, as detected by a vehicle in the third-party software fleet from @Teslascope on Thursday evening. A Tesla Model 3 Performance in California, saw the 2022.4.5.11 update, sent to owners that were previously on 2022.4.5.3 from February 15. You can view the 2022.4.5.11 release note below, shared […]
Tesla Automatically Adjusting Owner Charge Limits to 100% for ‘Battery Calibration’
Image via Jeff K. via Facebook Some Tesla owners have noticed the company has started to automatically adjust battery charging limits, overriding existing user preferences. According to Jeff K. on Facebook, he received the message above on Thursday evening. The pop up notice reads, “the charge limit in your vehicle has been automatically adjusted to […]
Panasonic Reportedly Eyeing Tesla Battery Factory in Oklahoma or Kansas, Claims Report
Tesla battery supplier is rumoured to be seeking a land purchase in the United States for a mega factory to build electric vehicle batteries for Tesla, according to NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster on Friday (via Reuters). According to NHK, people familiar with the matter inform the publication Panasonic wants to build a factory worth billions […]
How to Get a Perfect 100 Tesla Safety Score for FSD Beta [VIDEO]
Tesla recently launched the ability for Canadians to tap the ‘Request Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta’ button, marking the introduction of the latter software in Canada. With Tesla’s 2022.4.5.4 software update, it brings FSD beta requests for those that have paid the $10,600 CAD add-on to Autopilot. But prior to FSD beta being made available to […]
Tesla Launches Supercharger Pay-by-Minute Speed Tiers in Canada
Following similar changes made in the United States in November 2021, Tesla has updated their Supercharger rates in Canada. Previously, Tesla owners were billed under a two-tier system, but the company modified its terms last November shifting to a four-tier model, which was applied in Canada on Wednesday. Charging rates are determined by the amount […]
Tesla Being Sued for Elon Musk’s $2.5 Billion Pay Package in 2018
Tesla shareholder Richard J. Tornetta is suing Tesla, alleging that CEO Elon Musk’s pay was excessive and breached fiduciary duties, according to a report from CNBC. The pay package in question granted options worth about $2.5 billion to Musk, and consisted of the CEO’s 101.3 million stock options plan which pays out in 12 milestone-focused […]
Tesla’s First Victoria Store Set for Langford; Westshore RCMP Model Y Coming
Image via @EthanMorneau Tesla has officially announced its plans to launch its first dealership on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. While previous reports had seemingly confirmed the location of the site in the Greater Victoria suburb of Langford, it was made official on Thursday. Tesla and Langford announced this morning the new sales, service and […]
NHRA to Let Tesla’s Model S Plaid Race 9-Second 1/4 Mile Without Roll Cage
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has lifted a ban on drag racing for 9-second 1/4 mile factory vehicles without a roll cage, according to an announcement made on Monday expanding on a December press release (via The Drive). The rules will now allow vehicles with 9-second quarter-mile times that don’t have a roll cage […]