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 has unveiled its largest Supercharger station in Canada, located at 4660 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC. The new facility features 40 stalls capable of charging at up to 250 kW. The charging price is set at $0.22 CAD per kWh, and the station is now live on the Tesla app. The Supercharger is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicles were seen at a Tesla Supercharger station in San Clemente Outlet, sparking speculation that an announcement to join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) may be imminent. The company previously said it was considering joining NACS, which has already been adopted by major automakers. The information was initially shared […]
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 […]
SpaceX is offering rural Canadian customers a last chance to take advantage of a significant discount on its Starlink hardware. The promotion, which initially launched in March with a 54% discount, was further reduced to $199 CAD in May, marking a 74% price cut. This special offer is set to expire as the last date […]
The Tesla Model 3 has been identified as the fastest-selling used car for the month of September, taking an average of just 17 days to sell, according to eBay Motors Group’s latest data. This comes amidst a broader context where the used car market experienced a 1% increase in electric vehicle (EV) prices to £31,203, […]
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the electric car manufacturer violated federal laws by permitting “widespread and ongoing racial harassment” against its Black employees. The federal agency also accuses Tesla of retaliating against workers who opposed such harassment. “The EEOC alleges that non-Black offenders at Tesla […]
Honda has announced its first all-electric SUV, the 2024 Honda Prologue, which is expected to have an EPA range rating of 300 miles on a full charge. The vehicle is slated for nationwide availability in early 2024, with pre-sale activities commencing later this year. The starting MSRP is expected to be in the upper $40,000 […]
Tesla has officially started construction on its first-ever restaurant, located in Los Angeles, following months of speculation and permitting hurdles. The site, which previously housed a Shakey’s pizza restaurant for over 50 years, has been demolished to make way for Tesla’s new venture. The restaurant is planned to be a two-story structure, featuring 32 charging […]
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and Premier of Quebec, François Legault, announced a combined capital commitment of C$2.71 billion to support a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility by Northvolt Batteries North America in Quebec. The plant, once fully operational, is expected to contribute up to $1.6 billion to the GDP annually and […]
SpaceX has been awarded its first contract by the US Space Force to provide customized satellite communications under its new Starshield program. The contract, which has a ceiling of $70 million, was awarded on September 1 and extends SpaceX’s role as a defense contractor. According to Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek, the contract covers “Starshield […]
Tesla has officially rolled out its Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) for Canadian customers. The extended warranty covers Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles, according to an official document dated September 25, 2023, the day of the launch. The Tesla mobile app is showing an option for ‘Extended Service Agreement’ […]
Mercedes-Benz says it has become the first automaker to receive state approval in the U.S. for the deployment of its SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving vehicle, known as Drive Pilot. The system is set to make its on-road debut in California and Nevada in late 2023 with a limited fleet of Level 3 equipped […]
