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New Tesla Supercharger in Santa Monica with 62 V3 Stalls Would Start Construction This Summer
Image via @MontrealTesla Tesla has plans to build a new Supercharger in Santa Monica, California, with a whopping 62 V3 stalls, which would make it the largest V3 Supercharger site in the world (China has a 72-stall Supercharger, but it’s all V2). This new Supercharger site will have three solar array canopies, battery storage, and […]
Indonesian National Police Adds Tesla Model 3 to Fleet
Image via Prestige Image Motorcars Indonesian National Police have a new electric vehicle added to their fleet—a Tesla Model 3 sedan. According to Detik.com (via Paultan), the Model 3 sedan was donated to the Indonesian National Police by the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI). According to a Google Translation of a statement by the Indonesian National Police […]
Tesla: Melt Snow and Ice Off Your Car ‘Before Even Leaving the House’ [VIDEO]
On Monday morning, Tesla shared a neat video of an owner’s Model 3 melting snow off the vehicle, thanks to preheating being enabled via the company’s mobile app. Use Tesla phone app to melt snow & ice off your car before even leaving the house 📸 by @cookie_esq pic.twitter.com/P3r8JUOvpv — Tesla (@Tesla) March 1, 2021 […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Subscriptions to Launch in Q2, Confirms Elon Musk
We now have an update on when Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions will launch, according to the company’s CEO Elon Musk. Back in December, Musk said FSD subscriptions would be releasing “early next year”. On Monday, Musk has now clarified, responding “Q2 for sure”, when asked by @WholeMarsBlog about the launch timeline. Q2 for sure […]
Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Delivered in Florida, Says Owner
The Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-seater has been long-coveted by users since its announcement last year, and now, one user has confirmed that the SUV crossover is beginning to deliver. Sunday, a post to Reddit confirmed that one user had already received their Tesla Model Y Long Range 7-seater in south Florida, just a […]
Tesla China Pours Cold Water on Battery Swap Rumors
NIO’s newest 2nd-generation battery swap station has opened in China, and in the days following, users online rumored that Tesla would be going back to a similar battery swap program. In a new report from CnEVPost (via electrek), it appears that Tesla has outright denied claims of moving back to a battery swap business model, […]
Tesla Now Has Over 760 Supercharger Stations in China, Across 300 Cities
11 new Tesla Superchargers were installed in China last week, offering a total of 84 new charging stalls for those within the country. According to @42how_ on Twitter, Tesla has installed 11 new Supercharger stations with 84 new charging stalls last week, bringing the company’s total up to 760 Supercharger stations in China. This equates […]
Tesla Model Y Gets White Paint and Interior Option in China
Tesla has added a pearl white paint and white interior to the Model Y compact crossover SUV in China, notes @Ray4Tesla. White interior for MIC Model Y is finally available. Expect more Chinese buyers due to this addition. pic.twitter.com/nT5zu769q2 — Ray (@ray4tesla) March 1, 2021 Originally, when the Model Y first launched in China back […]
Tesla Seeks Help for Large Supercharger Approval in Santa Monica
According to a tweet sent out by @TeslaClubLA, Tesla is currently planning on building the largest Supercharger in North America in Santa Monica, California. Tesla needs our help! The largest SuperCharger in North America is being built in Santa Monica and Tesla needs us to encourage the city counsel to approve the project. Join our special […]
Tesla Owner’s Decision to Carry Extension Cord Pays Off in Snowstorm
During an overnight trip to Mount Hood in Clackamas County, Oregon, one Tesla Model Y owner who had to wait through a snowstorm had the good sense to pack their car’s corded charging cable and an extension cord. According to their Reddit post, that one single decision saved them from driving back with less charge in […]
Tesla 2021.4.11 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.4.11 software update on Saturday, according to vehicles using the analytics service, @Teslascope. As for what’s new in this update? It appears to be more bug fixes, as we’ve seen of late in other software updates. According to the Tesla owners below: https://twitter.com/4rsfed/status/1365790538889191424 Got it bug fixes — Redhead29nyc […]
First Look: Tesla Model S ‘Yoke’ Steering Wheel Spotted in the Wild
As spotted by The Kilowatts, we now have one of the first looks of the new Tesla Model S refresh ‘yoke’ steering wheel, spotted in the wild. Check out some of the images below: More images below–you’ll notice the ‘yoke’ steering wheel here looks slightly different from the image shared on Tesla’s website, as the […]
Holland Police in Michigan Unveil Tesla Model 3 Cruiser
After purchasing a Tesla Model 3 for the Holland Department of Public Security (HDPS) back in September, the all-electric sedan has been on duty since the beginning of the new year — reports the Holland Sentinel. After approving an alternative fuel vehicle purchasing policy for city vehicles, the city council of Holland, Michigan decided the […]
Tesla Model Y No Heat? It’s Related to Heater Sensor Says Company
According to a Reddit thread on the subject, Model Y owners have started receiving text messages and alerts (via the Tesla app) since yesterday for a “proactive” heater sensor replacement on their vehicles. The Model Y has been plagued with heating issues for as long as it’s been in production, with the earliest models of the all-electric […]
Tesla Model Y with New Headlights Delivering in Canada
Image via Paul E. from Tesla Model Y Canadian Group on Facebook Earlier this month, Tesla started delivering its Model Y compact SUV with new headlights in California, but now we’re also seeing the new design make its way up north to Canada. Many have asked when this would reach Canada and now we’re starting […]