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Tesla Opts to Skip State Subsides for Battery Plant at Giga Berlin
Earlier today, Tesla announced it has pulled its state aid application for the planned battery manufacturing facility at its Gigafactory in Grünheide, Brandenburg — reports Reuters. Following the announcement, Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed his disapproval of government subsidies for corporate projects on Twitter. “It has always been Tesla’s view that all subsidies should be […]
Hands-On: Tesla Model Y Performance in China, with New Rear Acoustic Glass and More [VIDEO]
We’re finally learning more about the first deliveries of the Tesla Model Y Performance in China, which gains various upgrades versus the same vehicle made in California. @JayinShanghai has shared a first look hands-on video with the new Model Y Performance, offering another glimpse at the responsiveness of the touchscreen thanks to new AMD Ryzen […]
First Look: Tesla Model Y Display with AMD Ryzen; Possibly 16V Li-Ion Battery Too [VIDEO]
Tesla delivered its first Model Y Performance in China on Thursday, and the big changes were the inclusion of AMD Ryzen chips powering the company’s compact crossover SUV, taking a feature from the Model S and Model X refresh. This trickle-down effect of AMD chips instead of Intel in China for Model Y, got many […]
Tesla Said to Invest Up to $187 Million to Expand Gigafactory Shanghai: Report
According to China’s state-backed Beijing Daily newspaper, Tesla is said to spend up to 1.2 billion yuan ($187.91 million USD) to expand its Gigafactory in Shanghai, reports Reuters. The reported investment by Tesla would allow the electric automaker to support over 4,000 new jobs. According to the Beijing Daily, information comes from environmental disclosures found […]
Logan City Police in Ohio Show Off Tesla Model Y Cruiser
The police department of Logan City, Ohio, received its very first all-electric Model Y police cruiser earlier this week — reports The Scioto Post. At the beginning of the year, Logan City announced it would go electric for some of the new additions to its fleet of police cruisers. When city officials weighed their available EV […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Now Requires ‘Paid Hardware Upgrades’ to Hit 200 mph Top Speed
Update March 12, 2023: Looks like Tesla’s Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for the Model S Plaid unlocks the vehicle’s top speed, as shown in this YouTube video after a driver was able to review it thanks to Tesla Belgium. The Tesla Model S Plaid launched with an advertised top speed of 200 mph, but Tesla’s […]
Tesla Delivers First Model Y Performance in China, Has AMD Chips Instead of Intel
On Thursday, Tesla China delivered the first-ever Gigafactory Shanghai-made Model Y Performance to a lucky Tesla Employee in Shanghai (via @JayinShanghai). The news comes just a couple of days after Tesla China announced it would start delivering the Model Y Performance sometime this week. Tesla China delivered the first MIC Tesla Model Y Performance to this […]
Tesla to Automatically Cancel Deliveries That Keep Getting Put on Hold: Email
According to Electrek, a recent policy change has resulted in Tesla issuing final deadlines to customers who have ordered a vehicle but have delayed their deliveries by six months or more. Tesla’s order agreement requires customers to schedule delivery of their vehicle within 30 days of it becoming available. If you want to delay delivery by […]
Tesla Model 3 Ranked #1 in EV Efficiency ‘E-Rating’ in the U.K.
According to This is Money, a new efficiency ‘E-rating’ has been launched in the U.K that rates electric vehicles (EVs) from A++ to E depending on overall efficiency. The rating system has been established by Electrifying.com, a website that provides information and advice to potential EV buyers and existing owners. Electrifying.com says the purpose of the […]
Tesla Wall Connector Price Increases to $550 in the U.S.
Tesla has restocked its 18’ and 24’ Wall Connector in the online shop, but also increased the price by 10% in the U.S. to $550 USD, a $50 USD price hike compared to before. In Canada, the Wall Connector increased to $700 CAD, up from $635 CAD, a $65 CAD increase. “Wall Connector is the […]
Tesla Offers Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for $20,000 USD
Tesla’s online shop now has a listing for a Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit, at a cool price of $20,000 USD, with availability expected in mid-2022 (via @BLKMDL3). “Designed for the ultimate track experience, the Model S Plaid Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit is a complete hardware package that delivers maximum, repeatable stopping power […]
Tesla Asks Owners to Support the Canadian 2030 EV Action Plan
Tesla has notified its owners in Canada on Wednesday to sign up for future updates about important public policy initiatives about clean energy, electric transportation, charging infrastructure, incentives, emission standards, and more, according to the email obtained by Tesla North. “In fact, by opting in today you should expect to receive an email in the […]
Elon Musk Exercises Mores Options, Sells Exactly 934,091 Shares Again
After weeks of Tesla CEO Elon Musk exercising options and selling shares, the billionaire once again sold shares this week, the company head is still going and is a little over halfway to his original goal. Musk exercised options on Tuesday to buy 2,512,681 shares from his 2012 compensation plan, then proceeded to sell 934,091 […]
Tesla Increases Price of Model 3 and Model Y in China
After Tesla increased the price of its entry-level Model 3 in China last week, the company has now again boosted prices on the Rear-Wheel-Drive variants of two of its vehicles. Tesla has increased the price of its Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) variants of both the Model 3 and the Model Y in China, according to @Tesla__Mania. The […]
Tesla Setting Up Works Council at Giga Berlin Concerns Germany’s Largest Union
Tesla is inching closer to achieving final approval for its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide, and in a new update, the company is seeking the election of a new works council – but not without some concerns. Tesla is looking to set up a works council in Germany, though it’s apparently causing representational concerns for the […]