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Tesla Launches Cybervault Charging Lock Box in China for $800 USD
Tesla has launched its Cybervault charging pile in China, designed to provide a convenient and economical home charging solution for Tesla owners. The charging pile weighs 13 kilograms and is compatible with all Tesla models. It has a single-phase 220V charging device with a charging performance of 32A/7KW and comes with a 6-meter-long charging cable. […]
Extensive Tesla Vision Park Assist Review: It Needs Major Work [VIDEO]
A new video from the YouTube channel RSymons RSEV shows Tesla’s new Vision-based parking assist, which debuted in the recent 2022.45.11 software update. The video includes a few tests of the parking assist feature from inside a parking garage with a Model Y, the first of which includes the host, Richard, backing into a parking […]
Tesla ‘Cybercharger’ in China is a Mobile Connector Storage Box
After teasing a ‘Cybervault’ product coming on April 3, the upcoming product is actually a Wall Connector storage box dubbed ‘Cybercharger’, according to early screenshots of the upcoming announcement shared with Tesla North by a reader in China. Tesla’s documentation for customers details home charging solutions. Customers first purchase a Wall Connector for 7,200 RMB […]
Tesla Gives YouTuber Extensive Walkthrough of Gigafactory Berlin [VIDEO]
Tesla recently gave German YouTuber AlexiBexi a full tour of the automaker’s massive Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg. As part of the guided walkthrough, AlexiBexi got up close and personal with some of the most important parts of the vehicle manufacturing facility, including the foundry, body shop, paint shop, and assembly floor. “Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg is […]
Tesla Giga Texas Milestone: 4,000 Cars Built in 1 Week
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas has achieved another milestone, producing 4,000 Model Y vehicles in a single week, according to a tweet by the company on Saturday, April 2. The Austin-made Model Y compact crossovers include the company’s latest 4680 structural battery packs, along with front and rear castings. This achievement is the latest in […]
Tesla Model Y Grabs 49% of Denmark’s EV Market in March
Tesla sold more Model Y units in Denmark during March than all of its cars combined in 2022, becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle for any one month and capturing 49% of the Danish electric vehicle (EV) market last month, according to data shared by @FonsDK on Twitter. The Model Y sold a whopping 3,203 units […]
Tesla Teases Cybertruck Crash Test [VIDEO]
Tesla today teased a crash test of its upcoming all-electric Cybertruck in a video the automaker shared on Twitter. Teased, because we don’t actually get to see the Cybertruck crash into the wall (or the aftermath, for that matter). We only see the much-anticipated electric truck hurtling toward a wall as dozens of onlookers observe […]
Tesla Reveals Cybertruck-Inspired Home Charger in China [PICS]
After teasing a ‘Cybervault’ unveiling was coming on April 3, Tesla has taken the wraps off appears to be a Cybertruck-themed home charger. The company shared the image on its social media channels in China yesterday. The translation for the image below says, “What is the reason for its splendor?”, while at the bottom it […]
Tesla Semi Trucks Recalled Over Potential Parking Brake Issue
Tesla has announced a recall of 35 of its 2023 Semi trucks due to a defect in the electronic park brake module (PVM) that could potentially fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated, increasing the risk of a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledged Tesla’s notification […]
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is Now the Most Efficient EV in Canada
According to an update today from Natural Resources Canada, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan is now the most ‘fuel-efficient’ electric vehicle in its class, according to information shared by the automaker and obtained by Tesla North. Based on the liter per 100 km consumption metric, the IONIQ 6 Long Range with 18-inch wheels is […]
Night Lights at Tesla’s Giga Texas are ‘Frustrating’, Say Neighbors [VIDEO]
A new story from the Austin TV news channel KVUE highlights how neighbors of Tesla’s Gigafactory in Texas are growing frustrated with bright lights coming from the plant at nighttime. The news, as shared in a short video segment from the channel, includes testimonies from a few nearby neighbors, including a local resident of the […]
Tesla’s Chief Designer on Motortrend Podcast Talks Cybertruck and More [VIDEO]
A new episode of Motortrend’s InEVitable Podcast includes a conversation with Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen, as hosted by the publication’s Ed Loh and Jonny Lieberman. The topics discussed ranged from Holzhausen’s background in design to Tesla’s success and the Supercharger network, all the way to discussing media pushback and disinformation. It also discusses […]
Tesla Car Safety Features Explained by Engineering VP [VIDEO]
Tesla has shared another short video clip explaining its car safety features, specifically frontal crash engineering. This nearly 3-minutes video features Lars Moravy, VP of Vehicle Engineering at Tesla, detailing the all-electric architecture safety features to keep passengers safe. “Tesla vehicles provide a very low probability of rollover risk and occupant injury,” explains the video […]
Tesla GigaBier: Limited Edition Beer Brewed in Berlin with Cybertruck Design
Tesla has unveiled GigaBier, a limited edition pilsner-style beer crafted to honor the 500-year-old tradition of German Reinheitsgebot beermaking while reflecting the design of the Cybertruck. Priced at €89, GigaBier is brewed in Berlin using an exclusive strain of “Cyberhops”, offering notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit. Each 330 ml (11 oz) bottle features […]
Tesla Model 3 RWD Tax Credits Expected to Be Lower by March 31, Says Website
Tesla expects its RWD Model 3 sedan will see a reduced tax credit eligibility by March 31, according to new guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding battery component sourcing (via Reuters). The shift will come alongside updated requirements set to be released by the IRS on the same date. The automaker updated its website […]