Tesla
Tesla’s Model Y to Power Tampa’s New DASH Ride Service
The Tampa Downtown Partnership has unveiled the first look at its upcoming shared ride service, DASH, featuring bright yellow Tesla Model Y vehicles. Alongside the vehicle reveal, the organization has also announced the service’s hours and pricing. Shaun Drinkard, Interim President of the Tampa Downtown Partnership, stated, “We wanted to make sure this new way […]
The Weekly Supercharger: The End of The Road
I wish things didn’t come to this. Believe me, I really do, but unfortunately, this marks the end of Supercharger updates from me. Much as I’ve enjoyed doing this over the last 3 years, Twitter has been gracefully purging all of my accounts, essentially eliminating my presence on the platform (Thanks, Elon!). As a result, […]
Tesla Price Drops Model 3 and Model Y in U.S. Again
Tesla has just released price cuts for its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in the United States. The price drops come as Tesla is starting its fourth quarter. Below are the specifics of the price cuts in USD (via @Tslachan): Model 3 Price Cuts Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): $38,990 (was $40,240; discount of $1,250 […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range from USA Looks Destined for Canada, Again
It appears Tesla may start exporting Model 3 Long Range AWD vehicles from its Fremont, California factory again to Canada. That’s according to a new Natural Resources Canada listing for a Model 3 Long Range AWD with 536 km (333 miles), which is different than the current version on Tesla’s website that lists range at […]
Tesla Model Y Outselling All in Australia’s EV Market
In the first nine months of 2023, Australia has seen a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with over 65,000 new battery electric cars sold. According to the latest data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) V-Facts, September alone accounted for 110,702 new car sales, marking an 18% increase compared to the […]
Tesla Cybertruck Tows Raptor Engine at Starbase [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Cybertruck is expected to start deliveries sometime soon, and now we’re seeing this futuristic truck being put to work at SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. According to videos and photos shared on X yesterday, the stainless steel Cybertruck fits right in at Starbase, as Starship is also made from stainless steel. Photos shared […]
Tesla Rolling Out New Airbag Safety Feature [VIDEO]
Tesla announced today a software update will soon make your vehicle more visible in the event of a crash. The company shared a video today showing hazard lights flashing much faster than normal, should your car be in a crash and the airbags go off, indicating more than just a fender bender. “If an airbag […]
Tesla Announces Model Y RWD in U.S. from $43,990
Tesla has unveiled its Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive variant in the U.S., with deliveries expected to commence between October and November 2023 (via @Tslachan). The U.S. joins Canada in gaining access to a Model Y RWD. The starting price for this new RWD Model Y is set at $43,990 USD, before accounting for the $7,500 […]
Tesla Semi Truck Gets a Test Drive with Jay Leno [VIDEO]
Jay Leno, the host of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” recently took a deep dive into the features and capabilities of the Tesla Semi truck in a 42-minute video posted on his YouTube channel. Dan Priestley, who is in charge of the Semi truck program at Tesla, joined Leno to discuss the design philosophy behind the truck, […]
First Tesla Model 3 “Highland” Deliveries in Europe Appear Imminent
Early European customers of Tesla’s Model 3 “Highland” are reportedly on the cusp of receiving their vehicles. According to unofficial fan X account, Tesla Newswire, customers have reportedly been issued their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and have received instructions to finalize their payments. Another Tesla owner shared their own screenshot of a similar email received, seemingly […]
Austin School District to Buy Teslas for Police Force Amid Debate
Eanes Independent School District (ISD) in Travis County is set to acquire nine Tesla vehicles for its newly established police force. The decision follows the district’s earlier vote to form a police department to align with state mandates. The department aims to ensure rapid response to emergencies across its 32-square-mile jurisdiction in greater Austin. In […]
Tesla Updates Model Y from Giga Shanghai with Ambient Lighting and More
Tesla has rolled out updates to its Model Y produced at the Giga Shanghai facility. The updated vehicle maintains its 15-inch screen, in contrast to the 15.4-inch screen featured in the Highland Model 3. The Model Y is offered at the same price point as its predecessor but now includes ambient lighting, similar to the […]
Tesla Cybertruck to be Auctioned at Petersen Museum Gala
The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, is set to hold its 29th Annual Gala on October 7, where a 2024 Tesla Cybertruck will be among the items auctioned. Tickets for the event are priced at $1,750 each USD. The Cybertruck up for auction is described as a low-VIN model, built with an exterior […]
The Weekly Supercharger: The Continuum
Welcome back to the Week-end-ly Supercharger (on a Saturday), where for the first time in this series we have decided to make two posts, instead of just one, hopefully to appease the non-Mid-Atlantic crowd, who would otherwise not see any new Superchargers this week. In this second edition, we’ll be covering various locations spread […]
The Weekly Supercharger: Mid-Atlantic Madness
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Weekly Supercharger!! For the 8th week of this series, we’ll be covering a bunch of new locations, so many in fact that we’ve decided to split this week’s edition into two parts: one focusing on the Mid-Atlantic (per the poll results) and another on the rest of […]