Federal New Democrat Party (NDP) Leader Jagmeet Singh in Canada says an NDP government would bring back electric vehicle rebates while punishing Tesla with a 100% tariff if President Donald Trump launches a trade war against Canada. “My top priority is workers and jobs,” Singh said Monday, announcing that Canadians would once again get a […]
Tesla’s energy division has ramped up production of its latest home battery, the Powerwall 3, hitting a new record of over 1,500 units built in 24 hours at its Nevada facility, as shared today. The company shared a picture of employees holding up balloons that showed the number “1500”. This comes less than three months […]
Tesla has released Full Self-Driving (FSD) in Mexico, expanding outside Canada and the USA for the first time. This expansion of FSD hits Mexico ahead of Europe and China. Today, the Tesla AI team said ¡Hola México!, while quoting a post from Tesla Owners Mexico that showed a Tesla running FSD, confirming the expansion. ¡Hola […]
Jay Leno got an exclusive look at the refreshed Tesla Model Y on Jay Leno’s Garage, where Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen and VP of engineering Lars Moravy walked him through the updates. Leno has previously had access to Cybertruck and more, so it’s not surprise he has early access yet again. The new […]
T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink have officially launched a free beta test for their satellite-powered messaging service, allowing anyone on any carrier to sign up and try the service at no cost until July. This marks a major step toward eliminating dead zones by connecting users even in the most remote areas. The T-Mobile Starlink beta […]
Tesla has revealed more details about its new Model Y, enhancing its best-selling electric SUV with design tweaks, improved efficiency, and new technology. A four-minute video released by the company highlights the key upgrades, including a sleeker exterior, a quieter cabin, and enhanced safety features. Sharper Design and Better Aerodynamics The new Model Y sports […]
Tesla has announced that new Model S and Model X orders will now include free Supercharging, a move that comes shortly after price increases on the Model X in both Canada and the U.S.. The free Supercharging offer applies to new orders placed in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Europe, and the Middle East. While […]
Tesla has adjusted Model X pricing, as it has just got even more expensive. Tesla raised prices by C$7,000 in Canada for the second time in a week, bringing the AWD model to C$121,990 and the Plaid to C$142,990. In the U.S., prices climbed US$5,000, causing the Model X AWD to lose its US$7,500 tax […]
Quebec was ahead of the game when it signed a $130 million deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink three years before Ontario to bring high-speed internet to remote areas. But now, the province wants to develop a Canadian-owned satellite system to reduce reliance on Musk’s network, according to Gilles Bélanger, Quebec’s lead on connectivity projects, reports […]
Tesla’s January sales are raising concerns, especially in Europe, but industry watchers say there are clear reasons for the slowdown. According to Tesla observer Roland Pircher, the dip is largely due to production timing and model transitions rather than a drop in demand. In Europe, the Model 3 is imported from China, and Tesla typically […]
Tesla has raised the price of its CCS Combo 1 Adapter from $250 to $300 in the US ($430 in Canada), making it more expensive for Tesla owners looking to expand their fast-charging options at third-party stations (via @Tslachan). The adapter, which supports charging speeds up to 250 kW, allows Tesla drivers to use non-Tesla […]
Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory is officially set to start production on February 11, 2025, following months of trial runs, according to local outlet Shanghai Securities News, reports CnEVPost. The facility, which focuses on producing Megapacks—Tesla’s massive commercial energy storage batteries—was completed in just seven months, breaking previous construction speed records. Located in Shanghai’s Lingang district, the […]
Tesla has announced that the Cybertruck now qualifies for the $7,500 U.S. federal tax credit, making the electric truck more appealing to buyers in the United States. In addition, Tesla is expanding Cybertruck availability to Canada and Mexico, bringing the highly anticipated vehicle to more markets. For Canadian buyers, pricing has been set at $114,990 […]
Tesla’s grip on California’s electric vehicle market is slipping, according to a new report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), shared last week. In 2024, Tesla’s new vehicle registrations dropped by 11.6%, marking the company’s fifth straight quarter of decline. In Q4 alone, registrations fell by 7.8%, while Tesla’s overall EV market share […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a major move against U.S. tariffs, banning American companies from bidding on provincial contracts until the trade measures are lifted in Canada. The decision means U.S. businesses will lose access to tens of billions in government spending, as Ontario and its agencies spend $30 billion annually on procurement, plus a […]