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Tesla Semi Production Date Rumoured for August 2021, Europe by 2023
Image via The Kilowatts Tesla stated in its Q4 2020 earnings it plans to deliver its first Semi truck in 2021. Now, according to information received by Sawyer Merritt, a close follower of the electric vehicle company, we may have details on the timeline of production. According to Merritt on Thursday, he says “For a […]
Tesla Model Y Performance Crushes Entry-Level Porsche Taycan in Drag Race [VIDEO]
We’ve seen Tesla’s electric vehicles (EVs) go head to head in drag races with the Porsche Taycan before, but this is the first drag race we’ve come across which features Tesla’s Model Y. In a video shared Tuesday by the Edmunds YouTube channel, we see a Tesla Model Y compact crossover SUV take on an […]
Tesla ‘Yoke’ Steering Wheel Considered Legal in the UK Says Regulator
Tesla’s new Model S/X yoke-style steering wheel drew controversy from the US regulator earlier this week, causing concern as to whether the update would even be deemed legal in the US. On Wednesday, Sunday Times’ Driving reported that the UK’s Department for Transport (DFT), which oversees all policy decisions and agencies related to roads and cars, […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas Sees First Robots Delivered [4K VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas efforts are well underway, with the project’s completion on track to happen later this year. In a video posted Thursday by YouTube channel Terafactory Texas, we see a number of new updates, including what appears to be a semi unloading a number of robots onto the construction site. Randy, the channel’s […]
Tesla Model Y RWD Starts Hitting Existing Inventory
When considering buying a Tesla, many don’t realize that you can also purchase them lightly used or in older models directly from Tesla’s website. On Thursday morning, one user reported that a small batch of rear-wheel drive 2021 Standard Range Model Ys had been posted to the existing inventory page on Tesla’s website (via Reddit). […]
Tesla Sold the Most Electric Vehicles Worldwide in 2020
Tesla’s sales have been soaring around the world, and it’s no surprise, given that they’re the only electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that currently has a full lineup of zero-emissions vehicles. Out of all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) currently producing EVs, Tesla sold the most cars by far in 2020, making up 16% of the total […]
Tesla Designing New Model in China, Reveals Government Filing
Tesla compact concept by Alwin Gigafactory Shanghai is Tesla’s most recently completed Gigafactory, and a new update confirms that the site is already looking to launch a new model. Tesla China received approval on January 29, 2020 for an environmental impact report from Lingang’s Area Development and Construction Management Committee, which included approval for a […]
Tesla Model 3 Heading Back to Pikes Peak for “Unfinished Business” Says Randy Pobst
Last year a modified Tesla Model 3 by Unplugged Performance driven by Randy Pobst had a comeback after crashing on the way to the top of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. On Wednesday, Pobst and Unplugged Performance officially announced their Tesla Model 3 will be heading back to Pikes Peak in 2021. After crashing […]
Tesla 2020.48.35.8 Software Update Released
Tesla has started to push out its 2020.48.35.8 software update, according to @TeslaFi. The new software version was detected on a Model 3 in Florida in the United States. The release of 2020.48.35.8 comes after 2020.48.35.5 was released back on January 20, 2021. Tesla also recently released 2021.4 but no specific information on the latter […]
Tesla’s Shanghai V3 Supercharger Factory Has Started Production
Images via @42how_ On Wednesday, Tesla unveiled its Shanghai Supercharger factory in China, which is now open and producing V3 Superchargers for the company (via @42how_). The Tesla factory located about 6 kilometers (3.72 miles) east of Gigafactory Shanghai will produce V3 Superchargers, with an expected capacity of 10,000 stalls per year. From the images […]
Panasonic Expects Increased Tesla Profits in 2021, Boosts Outlook
Panasonic has been collaborating with Tesla almost since the electric vehicle (EV) company’s inception, but both companies are just starting to see this labor come to fruition. On Tuesday, Panasonic said it was expecting battery supply profits from its partnership with Tesla to be profitable in 2021, increasing its full-year operating profit forecast by more […]
Tesla ‘Model Pi’ Smartphone Concept Imagined by Designer [VIDEO]
Tesla’s fans have created some wacky fake products in the past, like this paper mache Supercharger. But a new product has surfaced in homage to Tesla and SpaceX, and wacky has nothing to do with it. Designer Antonio De Rosa, known for his Apple product concepts, has designed a slick Tesla concept phone, dubbed the […]
Tesla to Start Model Y Production in Germany ‘Mid-2021’ Says Website
Tesla appears to have updated its Model Y production timeline in Germany, according to the electric vehicle maker’s website. The Tesla website in Germany is now showing a production timeline of “mid-2021”, whereas previously it was only showing just “2021” for the compact crossover SUV, according to Reddit. While the production date is showing “mid-2021” […]
Tesla Launches New Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit for $60 USD
Tesla has launched a new Aero Wheel Cap Kit in its online store for the Model 3 sedan. For owners of the Model 3 with aero wheels, the new cap kit will allow you to hide your centre lug nuts when you take off your aero covers. “The Aero Wheel Cap Kit provides an upgraded, […]
Tesla Model S/X Refresh to Switch to Lithium Ion 12V Battery Says Elon Musk
During Elon Musk’s interview with Sandy Munro shared today, the Tesla CEO revealed a tidbit involving the upcoming Model S and Model X refresh. According to Musk, he says the latest Model S/X refresh will ditch traditional lead acid 12V batteries, and instead see a lithium-ion 12V battery instead. Traditional 12V batteries power electronics in […]