Tesla

Tesla Launches Website for Robotaxi Sign-Ups

Tesla has officially launched a new Robotaxi sign-up website, allowing users across the U.S. to register for early access to the company’s upcoming autonomous ride-hailing service. The new portal — available at tesla.com/robotaxi — invites users to sign up to “be among the first” to take a fully autonomous ride in a Model Y Robotaxi […]

Red Tesla Robotaxi Spotted Ahead of Austin Launch

With Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi service launch in Austin later today, another autonomous vehicle has been spotted driving on its own and, perhaps more importantly, with no tail car in sight — this time in a striking red finish. The sighting, shared by @artsimage on X (formerly Twitter), shows a red Tesla Robotaxi prototype cruising around […]

Tesla Megapacks to Power China’s Largest Battery Power Plant

Tesla has officially landed a deal to build what it says will be the largest grid-scale battery power plant in China when completed, marking a significant milestone in its global energy ambitions (via CNBC). Announced via Tesla’s official Weibo account, the project will be powered by the company’s utility-grade Megapack battery systems. These massive batteries can […]

Tesla Launches Monthly Windshield Protection Subscription

Tesla has quietly rolled out a new subscription-based Windshield Protection plan for U.S. owners, offering refuge from costly front windshield repairs and replacements — especially for vehicles equipped with Tesla’s camera and sensor-packed windshields. The new plan is available directly through the Tesla app, and pricing varies by model: Model 3/Y: $12/month Model S: $15/month […]

Tesla Launches Monthly Extended Warranty Subscriptions

Tesla has just rolled out a new, more flexible way for owners in the U.S. to extend their vehicle’s warranty: a monthly Extended Service Agreement (ESA) subscription. The move marks a significant shift from Tesla’s previous coverage extension model, which only offered up to 2 years or 25,000 additional miles beyond the company’s Basic Vehicle […]

Tesla Starts Sending Out Invites for Robotaxi Launch in Austin

Tesla has officially started sending out invites for the Early Access launch of its long-awaited Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The service, powered by Tesla’s Model Y vehicles equipped with its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) stack, is set to go live this Sunday, June 22, 2025, with limited availability and strict parameters in place. Early […]

Tesla Robotaxi Service to Launch with Only 10 Cars First, Says Report

Tesla is finally set to take its first real swing at autonomous ride-hailing. According to a new report from the Financial Times, the company’s long-teased robotaxi service will launch this weekend in Austin, Texas — but with just 10 vehicles on the road to start and little of the fanfare usually associated with an Elon Musk […]

Tessie’s New Feature Offers In-Depth, Toolless Scans of Your Tesla

Tessie, the popular third-party companion app for Tesla owners, has just launched a powerful new feature called Profiler, giving users and fleets real-time, OBD-level access to deep vehicle data — no extra hardware or cables required. All Tessie Pro and Fleet users can now access Profiler through the mobile app or at dash.tessie.com/profiler. Once enabled, […]

Tesla Model 3 Crowned Most ‘American-Made’ Car for 2025

Tesla’s Model 3 has officially been named the most “American-made” vehicle for 2025, according to the latest annual index from Cars.com. Every year, the publication releases an independent ranking of some 400 current model-year vehicles based on assembly location, parts sourcing, and manufacturing employment footprint. Tesla snagged the top four spots on this year’s list […]

Newport City Adds Even More Tesla Vehicles to Police Fleet

The city of Newport is doubling down on its move to electrify its police department, adding four more Tesla Model Y vehicles to its fleet — reports Link nky. The decision, approved at a city commission meeting on June 16, follows a successful pilot program that began in December 2023 with the introduction of three Tesla […]

Tesla Led U.S. EV Sales in April, Despite Market Decline

Tesla topped U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales in April despite the market exhibiting a significant decline, according to new data from S&P Global Mobility (via Fortune). The automaker led the market but saw its volumes slump 16% to just below 40,000 for April. When Tesla stumbles, the entire U.S. EV market feels the impact, considering […]

Tesla Software Hints at 6-Seat Model Y, Grok Personalities

A recent firmware teardown has revealed references to a six-seater configuration of Tesla’s Model Y, alongside indications of enhanced in-car AI features, according to data miner @greentheonly. This backs up previous rumours of a six-seat Model Y Refresh but challenges earlier speculation of a China-only release. The much rumored about 6-seater Model Y made an […]

Tesla FSD is 26x Safer Than U.S. Drivers, Data Shows

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is reportedly 26 times safer than the average U.S. driver, according to new data from Bloomberg Intelligence (via @SawyerMerritt). With supervised Autopilot, Tesla clocks in at just 0.15 accidents per million miles, while the U.S. average sits at a hefty 3.90. That’s a 26x safety edge! Waymo, arguably Tesla’s foremost […]

Tesla Tops Global EV Sales in Q1 2025

Tesla led global electric vehicle (EV) sales in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from market tracker EV Volumes (via @MarioNawfal). The automaker secured both top spots worldwide, with the Model Y remaining the best-selling EV at 201,773 units sold and a 7.4% market share. It was trailed by the Model 3, which […]