Tesla

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 […]

Tesla and SpaceX head Elon Musk has been known for throwing his weight around on Twitter, and in a recent exchange, Musk said he would give $6 billion USD to end world hunger immediately if the asking party could detail in “open-source” terms how he could do it. On Sunday, a CNN news headline claimed […]

Tesla increased the price of its Model S and X units in China last week, and now it has announced the ability for buyers in the country to purchase vehicles without paying a down payment. On Monday, Tesla announced that customers in China can purchase vehicles with zero down payment, with the company instead announcing […]

Courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums, here’s a list of all the new Supercharger locations that went live across the globe this past week: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Oct. 26, 2021 650 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, MA, USA 12 250 kW Tesla Oct. 27, 2021 950 W Mesquite Blvd, […]

Tesla has announced it has opened its up its Supercharger network for the first time to non-Tesla electric vehicles, starting in the Netherlands, as part of a pilot. The company made the announcement official today via its @TeslaCharging account, which announced it and a link to the company’s website detailing the Supercharger pilot. “Today we […]

Tesla has updated the iOS version of its mobile app and the code within now shows evidence of the company’s plans to offer up its Supercharger to non-Tesla vehicles. According to @Tesla_App_iOS, version 4.2.3 of the Tesla iOS app details the following mentions in lines of code, essentially pushing the Tesla Supercharger network as a […]