Tesla’s Giga Shanghai is gearing up its “Highland” Model 3 launch, according to a series of tweets shared by Tesla China Analyst (@teslashanghai) on August 3, 2023. The automaker has already reportedly started trial production of the Model 3 refresh, and mass deliveries are slated to begin in September. This timeline is notably ahead of […]

A team of researchers has unveiled a method to hack into the hardware that drives Tesla’s infotainment system, enabling them to access features that would typically require payment, such as heated rear seats. This discovery effectively allows them to “jailbreak” the vehicle, potentially even enabling self-driving and navigation functions in regions where they are usually […]

Tesla has launched a new incentive program in Shanghai, offering shopping vouchers worth 3,000 yuan ($420) to new customers. This initiative is a part of a broader local government program designed to stimulate consumption and revitalize the economy. The automaker plans to distribute these vouchers to 3,000 customers who order and register either a Model […]

Tesla’s sales of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) experienced a significant 128% year-over-year increase in July, even as the company faced a month-on-month drop of 31%, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The automaker sold 64,285 China-made EVs in July, up from 28,217 in the same month last year. The increase is […]

Tesla has made major changes to its Supercharging in Canada, as billing now takes place in kWh instead of billing by the minute. Numerous Tesla owners spotted the change that took place on Thursday morning on X and Reddit. Tesla North can confirm the change has taken place as the Tesla app is showing charging […]

Tesla has recently secured office space in Pune’s Viman Nagar, as the company’s top executives continue to meet with Indian government officials to discuss the possibility of entering the Indian market. According to documents accessed through CRE Matrix, Tesla India Motor & Energy has leased an office spread over 5,850 square feet in a coworking […]

Image credit: Jared (@jaredcs) Tesla has expanded its Magic Dock to Superchargers in Texas, which allows non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge at sites as well, thanks to the built-in CCS adapter. Magic Docks were unofficially confirmed on August 1, 2023, when Tesla owner Jared observed the installers working at the Eastchase Fort Worth Supercharger location, […]

Almost a dozen former Tesla employees who left to join Rivian are headed to trial, following a ruling over claims that they breached Tesla’s confidentiality agreements. The employees were accused of stealing proprietary information before joining Rivian. In a tentative decision on Wednesday, a California Superior Court judge denied the employees’ request for summary adjudication, […]

Subaru announced ambitious plans on Wednesday to reach annual sales of 600,000 battery electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, accounting for 50% of its global sales target. The new goal reflects a significant increase from the company’s previous aim to have battery EVs and hybrids make up at least two-fifths of the expected 1.2 million global […]

Tesla has announced the launch of the Model S and Model X Plaid in Macau, China. According to Tesla late yesterday, Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X are now available to check out in showrooms in the former Portuguese colony and Special Administrative Region (SAR) in China. Some beautiful photos were shared […]

Tesla has surprised European customers with an unexpected delay in the delivery dates for its popular Model 3 sedan. The new timeline has led to widespread speculation of an impending refresh of its ‘Project Highland’. According to changes spotted by @Tslachan, customers in Europe are seeing the latest estimated delivery dates on Tesla’s website below […]

Hawthorne, California-based Unplugged Performance is known as one of the best aftermarket Tesla tuners, and their latest showcase of what they can do for electric police cruisers from Tesla, was on display at the recent Tesla Takeover enthusiast event. A picture of the Tesla Model Y police kit from Unplugged Performance was on display, and […]

Tesla revealed plans to build nine electric semi-truck charging stations, creating an uninterrupted route from southern Texas to northern California. To finance this ambitious project, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer is seeking nearly $100 million from the U.S. government. According to emails reviewed by Bloomberg, Tesla aims to equip each station with eight 750-kilowatt chargers […]

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Tuesday that it has initiated a preliminary evaluation of 280,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The investigation follows twelve complaints from Tesla owners regarding sudden loss of steering control and power steering in their 2023 model vehicles. One Model 3 owner detailed an […]

BC Hydro emailed customers on Tuesday morning to announce on July 28, an application was submitted to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) requesting an increase in current rates for public electric vehicle (EV) charging rates. The utility powers electricity for residents in B.C., Canada. The proposal seeks slightly higher charges than the existing interim rates […]