Tesla

With update 2020.48.12.15 out now for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, veteran beta tester James Locke was quick to update his Model 3 to the latest firmware and take it out for a spin, documenting his first ride in a recent YouTube video. Locke drove the car through the first of two predetermined test loops in […]

Earlier today, Tesla released its 2020.48.26 holiday software update (also showing up as 2020.48.25 for some). CEO Elon Musk later clarified Tesla did not have enough time to release all the new features, and said more are coming soon. One of the coolest features is the Boombox feature, which lets Tesla owners play sounds and […]

Let’s take a look at the newest U.S. Supercharger locations that have opened their stalls to Tesla owners right around the holidays, courtesy of data from Supercharge and the patrons of the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 22, 2020 The Calhoun’s parking lot at 400 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN […]

In a recent flyover of Gigafactory Shanghai posted to YouTube, long-time follower of the project’s progress Wu Wa showcased Tesla’s new in-house road testing site for for the Model Y which, in a very Tesla-esque Easter egg, is shaped like the alphabet Y. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvLAbNwX1Mk&feature=youtu.be Giga Shanghai’s primary focus has always been manufacturing the Model Y, and […]

After going on a hiring spree for capable engineers and filling top leadership roles back in November for its soon-to-begin battery production efforts at Giga Berlin, Tesla is now looking to fully furnish its battery production team, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer. “At Tesla, we build cars and factories from […]

On Christmas Day, Tesla delivered its 2020 holiday software update, version 2020.48.26, which added a plethora of new features. Aside from three new games, Tesla owners also gained a new Boombox feature, to let them play media outside with their vehicle’s speaker, when parked. While CEO Elon Musk had promised the holiday update would deliver […]

Tesla owners in North America have just found another present under their Christmas trees this morning — software update 2020.48.26 for their Tesla electric vehicles (EVs). This update has new features that goes beyond 2020.48.25 spotted yesterday. This update includes three new games: The Battle of Polytopia, Cat Quest and Solitaire. pic.twitter.com/IISvA9JZGD — Bhavesh Chauhan […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm, and it’s only a matter of time before ICE automobiles are a thing of the past. For the second month in a row, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV has outsold the Tesla Model 3, making it China’s top-selling EV once again. But the Wuling is a […]

Tesla appears to have started rolling out its 2020.48.25 holiday software update to owners in Norway, but the update has yet to reach North America. According to Reddit user ‘Embarrassed-Top-5746’ from Norway, an image of 2020.48.25 was shared. Check it out below: You can see three new games are being added to Apple Arcade: The […]

Tesla has started rolling out its latest software update for Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta testers in the United States, as 2020.48.12.15 is available for download. It’s coming!!! 2020.48.12.15 incoming Tesla #FSDBeta — Brandon 🌎☮️🚗⚡️🔋 (@brandonee916) December 24, 2020 Initial findings are showing 2.5GB download today, more than likely included Map data with our Software update. […]

As we approach the end of the year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has taken to Twitter to thank owners taking deliveries during the final days of 2020. “To Tesla owners taking delivery in the final days of year, your support is super appreciated!!”, said an emphatic Musk. To Tesla owners taking delivery in the final […]

With Tesla’s operations expanding globally, the electric vehicle (EV) giant will also need to expand charging stations globally – and we’re seeing new Superchargers built nearly every few days. Still, there’s much room for improvement, and the company will likely place expanding the charging network at the forefront of its efforts for the next several […]

Image via ‘Stoner97’ on TFF Forums As countries around the world scramble to make way for the future of electric vehicles (EVs), new charging stations are being built and opened every single week. This week, the first Tesla V3 Supercharger in Austria is now fully operational, according to user ‘Stoner97’ on the TFF forums. Located […]

The biggest barrier facing the world transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is, perhaps, the lack of charging infrastructure in most countries throughout the world. And while Tesla has plans to begin manufacturing more Superchargers out of a new factory in China, many countries are still waiting patiently for additions to the charging network – and […]

According to a report in Netherlands News Live Tuesday, police received 21 reports of stolen charging cables between November 20 and December 4, a high increase in theft with the turn of the season. The reports, which were largely from Tesla owners, also include the failure of the charging cable theft locking system, which turns […]