Tesla

Tesla Price Target Raised to $500 by Piper Sandler After China EV Tour

Piper Sandler analyst Alex Potter has raised his Tesla price target to $500 (up from $400), following a recent trip to China where he met with several local electric vehicle makers. “After meeting with Chinese EV makers, we can see why Elon Musk respects these ‘fast followers’ so much. Indeed, vertically-integrated Chinese OEMs may be […]

Tesla Building World’s First 500kW V4 Supercharger in California

Tesla’s next-generation Supercharging hardware is finally making its way to the U.S., and it’s debuting in California. According to longtime Supercharger watcher @MarcoRPi1 on X, the world’s first “real” V4 Supercharger station is now under construction in Campbell, California, located at 1600 W Campbell Avenue. While Tesla first debuted V4 Supercharger stalls with longer cables […]

Tesla Owner Drives 8,400 Miles Around Australia with FSD (Supervised)

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) has already impressed reviewers in Australia and New Zealand, but it has now also achieved a world first. Australian Tesla owner Harald Murphy (@harald_murphy) has become the first person to circumnavigate an entire continent using FSD (Supervised). Murphy drove a refreshed Tesla Model Y around Australia, covering 13,577 km (8,436 miles) […]

Tesla Model S/X Owners with FSD Can Add Luxe Package for $2,000

Tesla has started offering recent Model S and Model X buyers in the U.S. who also purchased Full Self-Driving (FSD) the option to upgrade to the Luxe Package for $2,000. As spotted by @NotATeslaApp, qualifying owners are now seeing a notification in the Tesla app inviting them to add the Luxe Package by October 19, […]

Tesla’s Low-Cost Model Y Specs Surface in Latest Software

Tesla’s long-rumoured cheaper Model Y is taking shape, with new details about the stripped-down crossover surfacing in the company’s latest vehicle firmware. The findings come from Tesla hacker @greentheonly, a well-known software sleuth who has uncovered numerous features ahead of release. According to the code, the new budget-friendly Model Y — codenamed E41 — will […]

Tesla Supercharger Virtual Queue Feature Spotted in Latest Software Update

Tesla’s long-awaited Supercharger virtual queuing feature has surfaced in the company’s latest over-the-air software update. Firmware sleuth @greentheonly discovered the feature hidden behind a flag in version 2025.32.6, with code and graphical assets indicating that the rollout could be imminent. According to the discovery, Tesla owners will soon be able to remotely join, leave, and […]

Tesla Updates Summon Feature to Use Less Power

Tesla is rolling out a small but meaningful update for Summon, aimed at reducing Summon Standby’s unnecessary energy usage when the feature is least likely to be used. First spotted by the folks over at Not a Tesla App, the changes ship with software version 2025.32. Summon Standby keeps a Tesla’s FSD computer partially awake […]

Tesla Robotaxi App Confirms Wheelchair-Accessible Rides Are Coming

Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin is taking steps toward inclusivity, with a new accessibility section now appearing in the mobile app (via @SawyerMerritt). While the app currently directs users to CapMetro Access and Lone Star Medical Transportation for wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) rides, the new section confirms that Tesla is actively working on its own accessibility […]

Tesla to Simplify Cleaning of Front Camera Glass, Says Musk

Tesla owners know how critical the front-facing cameras are for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. But as one owner recently pointed out, cleaning the glass in front of the cameras isn’t the most straightforward process. In a recent post on X, user @DirtyTesLa shared how they removed the glare shield and cover for the […]

Tesla Optimus AI Lead Departs for Meta

Tesla’s head of Optimus AI, Ashish Kumar, has announced his departure from the company to join Meta as a research scientist. Kumar, who joined Tesla in July 2023, spent just over two years leading AI development efforts for the humanoid robot program before making the move. “Decided to leave Tesla. It’s been an incredible ride […]

Tesla Brings Wall Connector with MID-Certified Meter to Netherlands

Tesla has introduced a new version of its Wall Connector in the Netherlands that features a MID-certified meter, allowing employers to accurately record and reimburse home charging costs for employees with company cars. Priced at €570 (around $670 USD), the updated Wall Connector is now available through Tesla’s online shop in the country. The addition […]

Tesla Urges Shareholders to Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package

Tesla is rallying shareholders ahead of its 2025 Annual Meeting, set for November 6, urging them to back a record-setting $1 trillion CEO Performance Award for Elon Musk and follow the board’s recommendations on all of the proposals. “Tesla is at a critical inflection point. We need your vote ahead of our 2025 Annual Meeting […]

Tesla to Overhaul Door Handles Following NHTSA Safety Investigation

Tesla is working on a redesign of its vehicle door handles after increasing scrutiny from regulators over safety concerns. Design chief Franz von Holzhausen revealed the change during an interview on Bloomberg’s Hot Pursuit podcast this week. According to von Holzhausen, Tesla plans to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms inside the cabin, which […]