Ahead of Tesla’s plans to open its Supercharger network to other electric vehicle (EV) brands worldwide, the company has officially begun implementing the change in the Netherlands, where some users have already shared their experiences with the change. Tesla has officially opened its Supercharger network to other EV brands in the Netherlands, as shown by […]
Tesla recently released its 2021.36.8 software update, which allows for live viewing of Sentry Mode from the company’s iPhone app (Android should be coming soon), plus the ability to talk through your car’s Pedestrian Warning Speaker. The added security features allow Tesla owners to monitor their vehicle’s surroundings and talk to would-be thieves in a […]
Following the announcement from Hertz to buy 100,000 Teslas in a $4.2 billion USD deal, the company has said it has started receiving Tesla vehicles, though a contract apparently hasn’t been signed. Hertz said it has already started receiving Teslas, but it didn’t address a tweet from Tesla CEO @Elon Musk on Monday saying that […]
Tesla issued a ‘recall’ for 12,000 vehicles sold as early as 2017 due to an error in software communication that causes false forward-collision warnings (FCW) and automatic emergency braking (AEB), according to Reuters. The announcement, as shared by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday, will affect a total of 11,704 Tesla Model […]
Tesla has revised its estimated delivery dates for its Model X SUV, delaying estimated dates once again. The entry Model X Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive is now showing an estimated delivery date of October 2022 for new orders, with wait times maintaining a whopping 11 months (via @SawyerMerritt). Back in mid-October, Model X estimated delivery […]
Tesla continues to make changes to its vehicles tonight on its website configurator. We previously noted Model Y range estimates had changed depending on wheel choice, and now the same has happened for the Model 3 (via @SawyerMerritt). But for the Model 3, the entry ‘Standard Range Plus’ moniker has been removed, now just known […]
Tesla has changed the range estimates of its Model Y compact crossover SUV, as numbers now differ based on your wheel choice (via @SawyerMerritt). Here are the changes for the Model Y Long Range, which originally stated 326 miles of range based on Tesla’s EPA estimate: 19-inch Gemini Wheels: 330 miles 20-inch Induction Wheels: 318 […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.32.30 software update on Monday evening, as noted by @Teslascope. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2021.32.30 on a Model S 100D (2018) in Florida, United States. View the rollout of this update here: https://t.co/UyASKcllkD — Teslascope (@teslascope) November 2, 2021 Tesla vehicles in the United States received […]
Tesla shares continued their impressive rally on Monday, as shares hit an all-time high of $1,209.75, before closing at $1,208.59. The company’s market cap now sits at $1.2 trillion after today’s 8.49% gain. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker reported impressive third quarter earnings, at a time when the global auto industry saw a decline in […]
Tesla has launched a new Wall Connector for purchase in its online shop, as the J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector is now available for purchase at $415 USD (via @Chad18945). “Charge your electric vehicle at home with the J1772 Gen 2 Wall Connector, a convenient home charging solution for electric vehicle owners. Simply plug in overnight […]
SpaceX has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel on Monday titled, “Starbase”, the “Gateway to Mars”. The video shows an overview of SpaceX’s Starbase site in Boca Chica, Texas. We see an overview of Starship construction, the spaceship that will be heading to Mars, in all its glory, including highlights of recent test […]
On Monday morning, Tesla announced it had expanded its Supercharging network to non-Tesla vehicles for the first time, starting in the Netherlands. This means other electric vehicle owners can charge at Superchargers, but of course, they’ll have to pay for it (it’s cheaper if they sign up for a subscription). Now, we have a first […]
Tesla’s vehicles are more than just electric cars, with a number of smart connectivity features and more, and in a recent post, one Tesla driver noted that their vehicle auto-connected to a wireless network while charging at a Supercharger. One Tesla driver reported that their vehicle automatically connected to a wireless network called “tesla-vehicle” at […]
As Tesla’s solar roof demand increases, the company has had to shift its solar arm pricing and options quite a bit in the past few years, though a recent update shows the company is set to deploy a new, higher-efficiency solar roof tile. Tesla is launching a solar roof tile with a higher maximum output, […]
As Tesla continues to increase its global vehicle output, the company’s need for lithium for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries is at an all-time high – but they’re partnering with several suppliers to help maintain that problem. Chinese lithium company Gangeng Lithium Co has signed a supply contract with U.S. automaker Tesla, according to a […]