Tesla

The creator of the Tesla Model Pi smartphone concept has shared a new teaser, revealing some added features to the concept. ADR Studios shared a new teaser with Tesla North for the previously-reported Tesla Model Pi smartphone concept, depicting a virtual unboxing of the phone, which is also shown to include a pair of boxy, […]

The Tesla Model Y became China’s best-selling electric SUV in 2021, and one Tesla enthusiast has recently pointed out a few new additions to the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) trunk, according to the owner’s manual. Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model Y owner’s manual now shows the addition of four hooks to secure loose items in the trunk, as […]

It appears Tesla is ready to launch its Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, based on code found on its website. According to Tesla enthusiast and computer science student @Tesla_Adri, he spotted on the Tesla website’s source code, mention of “New Performance Trim Launch in Berlin.” But the major new addition is the fact it notes the […]

Tesla has increased the range of its Model Y compact crossover SUV in Europe, as spotted by @Tesla_adri. Model Y AWD 19-inch Wheels: 533km (+26km; was 507km) 20-inch Wheels: 565km (+28km; was 537km) Model Y Performance  21-inch Wheels: 514km (+34km; was 480km) New estimated delivery date: March 2022 (was “early 2022”) Only the Model Y […]

Back in December, drone footage spotted new Tesla Model Y bodies heading into the company’s Gigafactory under construction in Austin, Texas. These particular Model Y bodies lacked a lower floor, suggesting they were made to house Tesla’s new 4680 structural battery packs. Now, we’re seeing a reference to Tesla’s 4680 structural battery pack, as found […]

After Tesla’s website code referenced the cryptocurrency ‘dogecoin’ for payment, many believed Elon Musk’s previous statement of accepting the latter as payment for accessories would soon come true. On Thursday night, Tesla’s online shop is now accepting Dogecoin for payments in the USA (sorry Canada). You can see the Cyberwhistle can be purchased for 300 DOGE, […]

According to an unnamed source speaking with Reuters, Tesla has reportedly delayed the initial production of its Cybertruck to Q1 2023, it seems. The source says Tesla’s delay is related to features and functions of the Cybertruck being changed, to compete against other EV pick-up trucks. “Tesla is expected to make limited production of the […]

Tesla has a solid chance at surpassing BMW in luxury vehicle sales in the U.S. for 2021, with new-vehicle registrations for the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) surging towards the end of the year, especially in November and with the end-of-quarter delivery push in December — reports Automotive News. Tesla's November registrations surged, narrowing luxe race https://t.co/kIyCiuVUlp […]

Last spring and fall, Tesla asked a U.S. court to reinstate higher penalties for automakers that fail to meet the American government’s fuel economy standards. It now appears Tesla’s efforts have been denied by a U.S. appeals court on Thursday, reports Reuters. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has now rejected Tesla’s requests from both […]

For those living in extremely cold climates and driving a newer Tesla Model 3 or Model Y with heat pump for its HVAC system, they are dealing with a problem where the climate control shuts down, resulting in loss of heat. The issue is occurring in most countries that have cold climates and in Canada, […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.30.7 software update, detected by third-party companion software @Teslascope, on a Model 3 in the United Kingdom. The update was also spotted on a Model S Plaid in the United States and also a Model X in Luxembourg. Vehicles receiving this update were previously on 2021.44.25.2 and 2021.44.30.6, with […]

The province of Ontario is set to add 300 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, thanks to Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). An investment of $2 million will head to Essex Powerlines Corporation to deploy the new EV chargers across Windsor-Essex County. The company is accepting applications for site proposals and charger installations are pegged to […]

Tesla’s Model 3 electric sedan was the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Germany for December and the year 2021 as a whole — reports Tesmanian. According to data from Germany’s Federal Bureau of Motor Vehicles (KBA), the Model 3 took the crown for most EV sales in the country in 2021 with a whopping 35,262 units […]

Joe Tegtmeyer shared a new construction update on Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas on Wednesday, featuring a variety of compiled drone footage pieces and a detailed explanation of what’s happening on the site. As the site nears completion, Tegtmeyer uses his drones to note a number of new additions, including the arrival of new parts for the […]

Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry said on Thursday that he expects the Tesla Cybertruck to include two versions, with the automaker also expected to hold a virtual event in March for the highly-coveted new vehicle (via @Sawyer Merritt). One of the variants, says Chowdhry, is set to be 15-20 percent smaller than the other […]