In a series of tests performed by Car and Driver, Tesla’s Model S Long Range Plus went 320 miles at an average speed of 75 mph, marking the first electric vehicle (EV) that has topped 300 miles for the website. While the Model S Long Range Plus is no longer an option, it includes a […]
After reports that homeowners were suing Tesla for a $30,000 price increase during installation, one state is debating whether it should combine multiple lawsuits into a single class-action lawsuit. A recent lawsuit filed against Tesla’s Solar division in California, the second of its kind within the state, has sparked questions by a state judge […]
Multiple Tesla Model Y units with Luminar radar equipment have been spotted, the most recent of which was seen last week on Twitter. According to unnamed people familiar with the matter, Tesla has a contract with Luminar Technologies to test and develop its radar hardware, despite past criticisms from CEO Elon Musk reports Bloomberg. Last […]
Tesla is an important piece of the mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption puzzle, and it’s still making a dent in China, despite growing competition and criticism. The ultra-affordable and golf cart-like Wuling HongGuang Mini EV once again dominated the Chinese auto market in April, topping sales charts according to EV Sales. While the cheaper Wuling […]
With Tesla’s Model S Plaid delivery event just a few weeks away now, the company has made some new additions to its online order configurator. Tesla now lets you select either ebony or carbon fiber trim on the interior of the Model S, both of which cover the middle piece of the center console, the […]
Tesla has been touting the capabilities of cameras over radar for quite some time now, and in a recent update, it appears the company may finally be looking to part ways with radar technology in its cars. Tesla has updated the order configurator on its website to add that its Model 3 and Y units […]
Tesla enthusiast i1Tesla has published some additional footage of their modified Tesla Model Y off-roading in the red rock formations of Moab, Utah. i1Tesla had previously released a video of their Model Y off-road climbing in the same area, and both videos showcase the all-electric SUV feeling right at home on unpaved roads and the rocky […]
In the “true battle between fiat & crypto”, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he supports “the latter” — reports Yahoo! Finance. The Tesla CEO, who has been exceptionally outspoken on the need for an unregulated, decentralized currency, said this in response to a tweet asking him what he thought about those who are mad at him […]
Lynn Thompson, a former Tesla employee, has filed a lawsuit against his ex-employer claiming he was fired for reporting the theft of a large amount of copper from the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s battery plant near Reno, Nevada — reports Yahoo! Finance. According to the lawsuit, millions of dollars in copper wire has been stolen from […]
According to a recent press release, Canadian environment-conscious tech ecosystem Facedrive has launched its electric vehicle (EV) subscription service, ‘Steer’, in Toronto, Ontario. Originally launched in Washington, D.C, and with 130+ EVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) currently in circulation, Steer is a Transport as a Service (TaaS) platform that provides users with the […]
According to Brand Finance, Tesla has been crowned the fastest growing brand in the company’s Global 500 2021 Index, with a ‘brand value’ of a whopping $32.0 billion USD — up 158% in the last year alone. As explained by Brand Finance, the ‘brand value’ is a meticulously formulated representation of what a brand would […]
Earlier this week, a Reddit user shared an image of a notification they received in the Tesla app. The notification in question urged them to “schedule roof service” for their Tesla vehicle. The notification reads: We identified that your vehicle may experience or have experienced a small water ingress/intake in the cabin. If an issue […]
Last year, i1Tesla shared videos on how to make an off-road Tesla Model Y, and in a newly-shared clip, we can see the same Model Y doing work in Moab, Utah. In a new video from i1Tesla, we see Tesla’s off-road assist helping the Tesla Model Y navigate a bumpy uphill climb in the same […]
While charging is one of the major barriers to mainstream electric vehicle (EV) adoption, Tesla is pumping them out quickly and has already announced its first fully China-produced Supercharger station. Jay in Shanghai shared the news of Tesla’s first fully made-in-China (MIC) Supercharger station on Thursday, which was unveiled in Shenzen, China with 9 Supercharger […]
Holland-based electric vehicle (EV) charging station company Fastned has announced plans to partner with Tesla to build charging stalls in Oxford, England, according to Reuters. The news includes a charging hub with 38 charging stations, as well as 26 of Tesla and Fastneds ultra-rapid chargers. The hub will also include additional AC chargers, courtesy of […]
