Tesla started rolling out its 2021.4.18.2 software update on Saturday to owners in the U.S., Canada and Europe. According to the 2021.4.18.2 release notes shared by NotaTeslaApp, this update for the Model 3 and Model Y introduces the cabin camera for tracking driver attention when Autopilot is engaged. “The cabin camera above your rearview mirror […]
Tesla enthusiast and YouTuber DÆrik recently posted a new video showcasing some of the lesser-known new features and improvements that the 2021 Model Y refresh brings into the fray. The YouTuber dedicated a fair bit of time to showcasing a hardware upgrade to the electric vehicle (EV)’s windshield wiping and washing system: new windshield wipers, now […]
Tesla has finally confirmed the Model S Plaid‘s 1/4 mile time on its online vehicle configurator. The page, which already touts the Model S Plaid as the quickest accelerating ‘production car’ in the world, now also showcases a 1/4 mile time of 9.23 seconds at 155 mph (250 km/h). Earlier this week, comedian and car […]
Tesla’s Roadster has been on exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, since May 19, 2021. The exhibit was planned to run to June 2, but the museum announced on Friday the Roadster has been extended through June 11 (the image above should read June 11). “The Tesla Roadster’s stay has been […]
A shipment of Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) was spotted arriving in Switzerland earlier this week, and recent buyers in the country are expressing their excitement. On Thursday, software engineer Simon M. Butscher shared footage of a train carrying roughly 204 Teslas in Switzerland, which will reportedly be delivered to customers throughout the course of the […]
One of the biggest barriers to mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption remains the support for charging infrastructure, Tesla is rolling out its Superchargers all across the world. Tesla has installed one of Australia’s first Tesla V3 Superchargers, located at the East Devonport ferry terminal in Tasmania, Australia, according to The Advocate (via Reddit). The site […]
Just months after Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed he was a supporter of Bitcoin, it appears the billionaire’s relationship with the cryptocurrency may officially be over following a cryptic meme about the digital currency. On Thursday, Elon Musk tweeted a cryptic, Linkin Park-themed breakup meme, captioned #Bitcoin, with both the Bitcoin and broken heart emojis. […]
Tesla’s online store has restocked its CHAdeMO Adapter, priced at $400 USD in the United States ($530 in Canada). “Enjoy the most charging options of any EV owner on the road with the CHAdeMO adapter,” explains Tesla. The CHAdeMO adapter will let you charge your Tesla from third-party DC fast charging networks such as Electrify […]
Following multiple reports of lawsuits over solar roof hikes in both Pennsylvania and California, the latter of which may become a single class-action lawsuit, Tesla is reportedly hoping to have the former transferred to its home state. According to Business Insider, Tesla’s lawyers are looking to ask a Pennsylvania court if a Solar Roof price […]
Despite reports from Tesla’s Elon Musk that the next Model Y will have “extreme precision, down to its microns,” the electric SUV is still in its infancy in many markets around the world, even as it increases in popularity globally. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in South Korea in May, following a […]
Tesla’s Shanghai factory currently only produces the company’s Model 3 and Y electric vehicles (EVs), but a new filing in China indicates that may change at some point in the future. On Tuesday, @Ray4Tesla reported that Tesla China filed an application to trademark “Cybertruck” in China, according to an application filing dated May 18, 2021. […]
After a recent recall over the brake caliper bolts in certain Model 3 and Y units, Tesla has issued two new recalls, affecting a total of 7,696 Model 3 and Y units. As of Wednesday, Tesla is issuing two separate recalls, one of which is for 5,530 Model 3 units from 2018-2020, and the […]
The saga of Tesla’s right to sell in certain states is ongoing, following odd reports that the company may need to ship its Texas-built cars out of state to sell to local residents. In a new update for Delaware residents on Wednesday, Tesla sent emails to owners and fans in Delaware, informing them of the […]
One of Tesla’s China-based suppliers will build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Shanghai, further promoting a growing EV base in the world’s largest auto market. According to people familiar with the matter, China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is planning to build an EV battery plant in Shanghai, which will help the company […]
Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno revealed on the Spike’s Car Radio podcast Tesla’s Model S Plaid hit an insane quarter-mile time at Famoso Raceway, just north of Bakersfield, California. “I’ll tell you what I did. I went up to Famosa dragway in Bakersfield…in a Tesla [Model S] Plaid. I made one pass…I drove up […]
