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Tesla Supercharger Bug Lets Other EVs Charge for Free in Europe
Free Tesla Supercharging for your non-Tesla electric vehicle? Sure, why not? This appears to be the case in Europe at V3 Tesla Superchargers, according to Nextmove. A flaw at Tesla V3 Superchargers in Europe are allowing EVs with the CCS2 charging plug standard top up for free. Apparently the authentication factor isn’t working as usual […]
Tesla’s Model X/Y Hitch Rack is Back in Stock Online for $600
If you’re looking to buy a Hitch Rack for your Tesla Model Y or X, it’s now back in stock online from Tesla’s online store. “Designed exclusively for Tesla, the Model X/Y Hitch Rack is a premium tilt-down hitch rack that comes fully assembled out of the box. Installation is a breeze with the AutoPin […]
Tesla Autopilot Rewrite Private Beta Coming in 2-4 Weeks Says Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the major rewrite to the company’s Autopilot software will release a private beta in 2-4 weeks, with a public beta to follow, ahead of a full U.S. rollout in December of this year. “Releasing private beta in 2 to 4 weeks, public beta (early access owners who opt in) 4 […]
TeslaFi Back Online with Temporary Fix as Tesla Blocks Cloud Services IPs
Earlier this week, it appears Tesla started to block connections to its API from IP services from major cloud services such as Amazon AWS, Google and Microsoft Azure. The change meant third party services such as TeslaFi, which tracks vehicle stats for Tesla owners, went down. TeslaFi shared an update on the situation with Tesla […]
You Can Now Buy a Tesla Model Y Gemini Wheel Cap Kit for $50
For Tesla Model Y owners with 19-inch Gemini wheels, you can now take off the aero caps and proudly display the wheels underneath with Tesla’s Gemini Wheel Cap Kit, available for $50 USD in their online store. “For drivers who want to display the visually striking design hidden under the Gemini wheel cap. The Gemini […]
Tesla Price Target Doubled by UBS, “Significant” Battery Day Reveal Expected
Ahead of Tesla’s Battery Day event set for later this month, UBS has doubled its price target for the company. According to UBS analyst Patrick Hummel, the price target for Tesla is now at $325, up from $160, along with a neutral rating. Hummel says the electric vehicle maker’s target was bumped up because of […]
Tesla V3 Supercharger Launches in Berlin, Germany
Tesla’s V3 Supercharger capable of up to 250 kW charging rates has landed in Berlin, Germany. According to Yahoo Finance, managers at Tesla were seen showing off a brand new set of V3 Superchargers in Berlin. The Tesla employees also shared that the company was looking to place the new chargers in more cities soon. […]
Tesla in Talks with Canada’s Giga Metals to Buy Low Carbon Nickel: Report
The search for sustainably-mined metals to use in electric vehicle (EV) batteries is constantly ongoing, though a recent report suggests that this may be changing. On Friday, a source told Reuters that Tesla was discussing the development of a large mine with Canadian miner Giga Metals. The mine would give Tesla access to low carbon nickel […]
Tesla’s Elon Musk Says “Many Exciting Things” Will Be Revealed on Battery Day
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hyped up the company’s highly anticipated Battery Day, saying this morning on Twitter to expect “many exciting things” to be revealed later this month. “Many exciting things will be unveiled on Battery Day 9/22”, said Musk on Friday morning. Tesla’s Battery Day presentation will take place after the company’s annual […]
Tesla to Export China-made Model 3 to Asia and Europe: Report
The Tesla Model 3 is a luxury electric vehicle (EV), and the car’s reach around the globe is about to expand significantly. As reported by Yahoo Finance, Tesla is now planning to export Model 3 vehicles made in China to the rest of Asia, Europe, and a few other locations. The Tesla Shanghai plant is […]
Tesla Model Y Owners Shocked at ‘MacGyver’ Install on Cooling System Part
Some Tesla Model Y owners are shocked and some impressed at the electric vehicle maker’s ingenuity or lack thereof, when it comes to the cooling system on the new compact SUV. One Tesla Motors Club forum member shared an image of their Model Y and the liquid cooled condenser (LCC), part of the refrigerant manifold […]
Tesla Shares Rebound Over the Past Two Days, Winning Back Some Gains
Shares of Tesla went up and down like a rollercoaster this week, starting with a steep 21% drop on Tuesday, seeing the effects of being snubbed from the S&P 500. Over the past two days, Tesla shares have rebounded, up 17%, winning back gains, but still down 23% compared to its record close at the […]
How Tesla Used Glass to Make Model 3 the Safest Car in the U.S. [VIDEO]
While we don’t always think about the safety ratings in our cars first and foremost, it is perhaps the most important factor in any car a person drives. It’s often neglected, and yet, Tesla fans have some things to be thankful for in this department. In a new video released Wednesday by automotive YouTube channel […]
New Tesla Store in Naperville, Illinois Coming Soon
In the continuing saga of Tesla locations popping up all around the world, another showroom is set to open in Illinois. According to a post on Reddit, a new Tesla showroom and service center to-be was spotted in Naperville, Illinois, built out of what used to be a Hummer dealership. While the news shouldn’t come […]
Tesla Plans “Substantial Completion” of Texas Gigafactory by May 2021
Tesla has factories going up in Berlin, Shanghai, and Austin, and the public is eager to see its new Cybertruck, set to release next year. Now Tesla plans to have its new Giga Texas factory in Austin “substantially complete” by May 1, 2021, as reported by Tesla Motors Club. The news comes from a report […]