Tesla

Citadel Mall in L.A. Gets 20 New V3 Tesla Superchargers

Citadel Outlets (@citadel_outlets) now has a whopping 20 brand new Tesla Supercharger stations on the premises, announced the Los Angeles-based outlet mall in a tweet yesterday. Recharge while you shop ⚡ 20 brand new Tesla Supercharger stations are now located behind Disney Outlet! #Tesla pic.twitter.com/qfd8kATcEy — Citadel Outlets (@citadel_outlets) July 23, 2021 The Superchargers are located […]

Tesla Resumes Model S Deliveries in the US: Report

On Saturday, Tesla began informing customers awaiting delivery of the refreshed Model S that there would be a delay in delivery, citing “recently updated” inspection standards as the cause. This was soon confirmed to be a nationwide hold on all Model S deliveries across the U.S., and affected both the Plaid and Long Range variants. The containment hold was […]

16 V3 Tesla Superchargers Coming to Santa Monica Chevron Station

As Tesla continues to expand its Supercharger network in the U.S., Canada, and beyond, a new permit shows plans to place a small new charging station in Southern California. 16 V3 Supercharger stalls are set to be established at a Chevron station in Santa Monica, California, according to a commercial building permit spotted by @MarcoRPTesla […]

Tesla Model S Plaid Reviewed by MKBHD, Elon Musk Responds [VIDEO]

Marques Brownlee, known as MKBHD, released a review of the Tesla Model S Plaid on Thursday, calling the electric sedan “the best, newest, highest-end thing that they make.” Brownlee is one of the world’s most popular and influential technology reviewers on YouTube. In addition to discussing the speed and various aspects of Tesla’s newest release, […]

Tesla Model S Deliveries on Nationwide Hold Across U.S., Say Owners

Tesla has placed a nationwide hold on delivering any Model S vehicles, both Plaid Long Range, according to reports from several buyers who received messages from Tesla, delaying their delivery (via Reddit). Tesla Model S units have reportedly not been getting delivered on time for over a week, with many buyers’ units simply sitting at […]

Tesla Lobbies India for Lower Import Duties on Electric Vehicles

As Tesla prepares to make its introduction to selling electric vehicles (EVs) in India, it has reportedly asked the government to lower costs on imports, though it’s not yet clear if the requests will be granted. Tesla has requested that the Indian government lower import duties on EVs, which the company claims will increase demand […]

Tesla Increases Price of Model 3, Model Y Long Range Versions

Tesla has increased the price of its Model 3 and Model Y, yet again. This time around, the Long Range versions of each vehicle have increased in price by $1,000 USD (via @SawyerMerritt). Model Y  Long Range: $53,990 USD (+$1000; was $52,990) Performance: $60,990 USD – no change Model 3 Standard Range Plus: $39,990 USD; […]

Tesla Starts Hiring Spree in the United States, Report Says

Tesla has started a major hiring spree in the United States, according to unnamed sources speaking with Electrek. “Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla is embarking on a new hiring spree for sales staff in North America,” reports Fred Lambert. Tesla job listings have surged lately, now showing over 250 sales positions open in […]

Tesla Model S Plaid vs Model S Raven Weight Compared [VIDEO]

The Tesla Model S Plaid was released last month at a Plaid delivery event, and since the vehicle’s release, it’s been compared on a number of different factors, most recently considering the weight and overall size. In a video shared Wednesday by DragTimes, the hosts compared weights and sizes of the Tesla Model S Plaid […]

Tesla Launches Model 3 Illuminated Door Sills in Europe

Tesla’s web store is full of useful and aesthetically pleasing upgrade accessories for the company’s entire electric vehicle (EV) lineup, and a new door accessory has just come to light – quite literally. Illuminated door sills for the Tesla Model 3 are now available in Europe, according to the company’s website (via Reddit). The door […]

Tesla Sells Maxwell Technologies Two Years After Acquisition

Samsung and LG completed 4680 battery cell samples earlier this month, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company’s still working on bringing the tech to high volume production, following the sale of a technology company that helped Tesla make the breakthrough. Tesla sold Maxwell Technologies to UCAP Power according to a press release dated […]

Tesla Secures Nickel Supply from Australia’s BHP

Tesla and the world’s largest nickel miner, BHP in Australia, have signed a new deal to supply the electric automaker with nickel for its batteries. According to BHP, it will supply Tesla with nickel from its Nickel West mine in Western Australia, which it says is “one of the most sustainable and lowest carbon emission […]

SpaceX Holds Bitcoin; Tesla Could Accept Crypto Again Soon: Musk

On Wednesday, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joined Square CEO Jack Dorsey and ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood on a panel discussing Bitcoin, at The B Word online conference. Musk revealed he holds a “significant” amount of Bitcoin, without revealing the number, while also acknowledging he also holds a smaller quantity of Ethereum and […]