A new report reveals that fewer than 1 in 5 federally funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Canada are currently operational, raising concerns over the effectiveness of governmental initiatives to promote greener transportation options. The information comes from data supplied by the Department of Natural Resources, as Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson makes another funding […]

In an update on Thursday, electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has revealed the EPA-estimated range for its Dual-Motor and Performance Dual-Motor R1T models. The company took to X to announce that these models offer the best range in their lineup, boasting up to 410 miles with the Max pack and 21-inch wheels. According to the tweet, […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed an appeal with Florida’s 4th District Court to prevent a deposition in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a high-speed Tesla Model S crash. The appeal argues that Musk should be protected from “harassing and burdensome” deposition efforts by the plaintiffs’ lawyers, reports Reuters. Although Musk is not directly […]

Tesla is on track for its best sales year in Australia, with nearly 30,000 electric vehicles sold by the end of July, according to data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The current quarter is shaping up to be particularly strong, with multiple indicators pointing to higher sales, reports The Driven. VedaPrime, a […]

KDDI Corporation and SpaceX have announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide satellite-to-cellular service in Japan. Utilizing SpaceX’s Starlink low-earth orbit satellites and KDDI’s national wireless spectrum, the collaboration aims to extend cellular connectivity to remote areas, including islands and mountainous regions, which are currently beyond the reach of traditional 4G and 5G networks. The companies […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a special order to Tesla, demanding extensive data on the company’s driver assistance and monitoring systems, including a previously undisclosed configuration known as “Elon Mode.” The order, dated July 26, was made public on the agency’s website this week, reports CNBC. Standard Tesla vehicles equipped with […]

Tesla is celebrating 10 years of Supercharging in Europe and released a new video on Tuesday to showcase the milestone. “10 years ago today, the first 6 Supercharger stations opened in Norway,” explained Tesla. “Now, our network spans 36 countries, 1000+ sites & 13k+ Supercharger posts—enabling freedom of travel, no matter your destination.” Tesla says […]

Elon Musk plans to make an official X app for Tesla vehicles, so owners can watch videos and more. That’s according to a response from the X owner and Tesla CEO on late Monday. “This might be a dumb question. How do you watch X videos on a Tesla?”, posed Jenny. Musk replied, “We will […]

In a significant market shift, the automotive semiconductor sector is rapidly transitioning from being centered around low-end products to becoming a significant demand driver for high-performance chips. This trend comes as autonomous driving and infotainment functionalities in vehicles are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Industry insiders confirmed on August 28 that this development is heating up the […]

Ford Pro, the commercial arm of Ford Motor Company, has announced new additions to its electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions aimed at easing the transition for businesses to electric fleets. The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options come with a range of features designed to simplify and […]

Tesla has just started rolling out its 2023.26.11 software update, and within the latter is Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta, for new vehicles with Hardware 4 (HW4), such as Model S, Model X and Model Y (from Fremont and Giga Texas). Many Tesla owners have shared the news online that their HW4 vehicles are downloading FSD […]

Last week Tesla North told you about the muffled navigation audio issues related to a recent 2023.26.8 software update. We can now confirm how to fix this audio issue, as it’s caused by an aftermarket audio kit from Hansshow that unlocked dormant speakers in the entry Model 3. Canadian Tesla North reader Jim told us […]

SpaceX has rolled out a new feature on its Starlink website, offering users a detailed look at expected internet speeds across the United States. The updated coverage map, which initially served to indicate waitlist status for the residential Starlink service, now provides estimates for download, upload, and latency speeds in each state. The new feature […]

We’ve seen drone flyovers of Tesla’s Gigafactories in China, Texas, Germany and more, and now we have an unofficial pilot for the upcoming next-gen factory in Mexico. Adrean Calderon in Mexico has started documenting the site and has been sharing some 4K drone flyovers. Here’s one of the first videos he released: A more recent […]

According to a recent report by S&P Global Mobility, Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) are gaining significant traction in Canada, accounting for 10.5% of all new light vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2023. This marks an increase from 9.2% in the previous quarter and sets a new record for ZEV market share in the […]