Tesla
Tesla Lowers Price of Entry Model 3 and Model Y By Up to $2,000
Tesla has lowered the price of its Model 3 and Model Y on Wednesday evening by up to $2,000 USD in the United States. Model Y Price Drop The entry Model Y Standard Range is now starting from $39,990 USD, instead of $41,990 USD, a $2,000 USD price drop. The Model Y Performance also gets […]
Tesla Model S Refresh Spotted in the Wild in Toledo, Oklahoma
We now have images of Tesla’s Model S refresh spotted in the wild, as captured by Tom from the Tesla Owners Club of Michigan Facebook group. Images of the Model S exterior and interior were subsequently shared with permission to the Tesla Motors subreddit by u/cjh6793. Inside, we see the new display in the middle […]
Tesla Used Crypto Exchange Coinbase for $1.5 Billion Bitcoin Buy: Report
Earlier this month, Tesla revealed it had invested $1.5 billion USD into digital currency, Bitcoin. The company also stated it would accept Bitcoin payment in the future for Tesla purchases. Now, we may know how Tesla purchased its Bitcoin, according to The Block, which says it has “learned that Tesla is among Coinbase’s deep-pocketed corporate clientele.” […]
Tesla 2021.4.6 Software Update Released [Update]
Tesla has released its 2021.4.6 software update on Wednesday morning, as noted by the Nikola for Tesla service. The software updated was detected on a Tesla Model 3. So far, there’s no news on what’s exactly new in this update, but it most likely will be bug fixes, as we’ve seen with recent updates as […]
Tesla Model Y Acceleration Boost vs Lamborghini Huracan [VIDEO]
Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) are indeed fast, as shown in a number of drag races, but can it be made even faster? In a new video uploaded Tuesday to YouTube channel HyperChange, two Tesla Model Y crossovers go head to head in a drag race at the Port of Seattle, comparing the stock acceleration of […]
Tesla Building 14 New Superchargers in San Fernando, California
Tesla has been expanding its Supercharging network significantly in recent months, and in one of the company’s newest expansions, it’s almost done building new Superchargers in San Fernando, California. According to Daily News, Tesla is installing 14 new Superchargers at 1011 Pico Street in San Fernando, California. The Superchargers take up about 17 spots total […]
It Costs $900 to Charge a Tesla During Texas’ Snowstorm Electricity Shortage
Texas doesn’t receive snow very often, but when it does, it apparently skyrockets the price of electricity. On Tuesday, Oilprice.com reported that Texas’ current weather disaster, and subsequent electricity shortage, has electric vehicle (EV) charging prices surging, with the cost of charging a Tesla equating to about $900 (USD). The same charge in Texas at […]
Tesla 2021.4.4 Software Update Released
Tesla has released its 2021.4.4 software update today for owners in the United States and Canada, according to @Teslascope. The 2021.4.4 software update was detected on a Model Y AWD LR and Model 3 AWD LR earlier this afternoon. Both vehicles were previously running Tesla’s 2020.48.35.5 software update. According to @ob971, the release notes indicate […]
Tesla Details ‘Scheduled Departure’ Feature in New Video
Tesla has shared a new ‘Discover’ video, titled ‘Scheduled Departure’. The video is part of a series of short clips showing off features of Tesla vehicles. “Schedule your departure in advance to set your cabin temperature, prep your battery and avoid peak charging rates,” explains Tesla. Check out the 30-second video below: Check out other […]
Tesla Powerwalls ‘Save the Day’ During Texas Power Outages [VIDEO]
Texas was battling a winter storm on Sunday and the situation was exacerbated on Monday, when the state’s power grid failed systemwide, leaving millions without power. However, one homeowner @dayyanl with solar panels on their roof and Tesla Powerwalls demonstrated life as usual, showing a blacked-out neighbourhood and then their house lit up. It’s one […]
Check Out Tesla Gigafactory Austin Blanketed in Snow [4K VIDEO]
Earlier this year we saw a snowy update from Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin, and while it was quite the sight to see, we had no idea that it wouldn’t be the snowiest day of the year at the Texas factory In a new video uploaded to YouTube Monday by Tesla Gigafactory Austin scout Jeff Roberts, we […]
Tesla’s Canadian Prices Don’t Reflect Current Exchange Rates, Say Owners
Tesla’s prices can vary significantly around the world depending on export needs, currency exchange rates, and a number of other related factors. Still, the price for many outside the company’s home country, the US, is becoming hard for buyers to justify comparatively. On Monday, one Reddit user shared a price comparison photo between the Model […]
Tesla Model 3 with New White Interior Door Trims Gets First Look
Tesla is known for its incremental upgrades, often called refreshes, which are released every so often at unknown intervals, adding an element of surprise and delight for new buyers. A new interior on the made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model 3 surfaced on Reddit Tuesday, featuring white upholstery and trim which follows the entire dashboard to both […]
Tesla China Denies Recent Claims of Building $25,000 ‘Model 2’
Recent reports that Tesla China was developing the $25,000 (USD) ‘Model 2,’ to be sold worldwide, have now been shown to be incorrect. On Monday, cnEVpost (via Yahoo Finance) reported that Tesla has again denied claims of developing the $25,000 (USD) electric vehicle (EV), with a source at Tesla saying “we never said those words.” […]
Tesla China Offers Free Enhanced Autopilot for 30 Days to Current Buyers
Tesla’s Autopilot has been a major topic of conversation in the auto world, especially since the release of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta last year. While Autopilot and FSD are the most talked about, Tesla also offers a mid-tier option called Enhanced Autopilot in certain places around the world. In a new update, Tesla has […]