Tesla made several changes to its vehicle lineup on Thursday evening, seemingly aimed at driving demand in the fourth quarter of the year. The company increased the price of its Model Y Long Range in the U.S. to $48,990, up from the previous price of $48,490, a $500 US increase (via @Tslachan). The price increase […]

Hertz Global is reducing the speed at which it adds electric vehicles (EVs) to its rental fleet, according to executives on a third-quarter earnings call last Thursday. The company cited Tesla’s price cuts, which have negatively impacted the resale value of its electric vehicles, and higher-than-expected repair costs as reasons for the slowdown, reports CNBC. […]

Model 3 Sport On October 25 and 26, Tesla hacker @greentheonly disclosed new findings about upcoming features in Tesla vehicles, including the new Model 3, Model S, and Model X. The information suggests that Tesla is making several updates to its vehicle lineup. The refreshed Model 3 is expected to come in two versions: Base […]

Tesloid is offering specialized winter tire packages for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, aimed at enhancing driving safety and performance in winter conditions. For Tesla Model Y owners, the package is priced at $3,149.99 CAD or $2,349.99 USD. It includes four Michelin X-Ice Snow Tires mounted on 19-inch Gemini OEM rims, along with […]

Lucid USA has issued a safety recall affecting 1,267 of its 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles, according to a Part 573 Safety Recall Report submitted on October 19, 2023. The recall is designated under the numbers 23V-708 and SR-23-05-0. The affected vehicles are operating on software versions between 2.1.0 and 2.1.20. A software change in version […]

Jaguar Land Rover North America has initiated a voluntary safety recall affecting 199 of its 2019-2023 I-PACE SUVs. The vehicles, manufactured at the Graz Vehicle assembly plant between February 15, 2018, and February 7, 2023, have been identified as having a 100% defect rate. The recall was prompted by issues related to the high-voltage battery […]

Google Maps is rolling out new features this week aimed at reducing “charging anxiety” for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The update, available on both Android and iOS platforms, will provide users with more detailed information about charging stations, including compatibility with specific vehicles and the speed of available chargers. The new features build on Google’s […]

On the day of its first electric vehicle (EV) debut in the nation, Toyota Australia expressed skepticism about the suitability of EVs for the Australian market. Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Franchise Operations, stated that EVs currently do not “make sense” in Australia, where the majority of electricity is generated […]

BP pulse, the electric vehicle (EV) charging arm of bp, has announced a $100 million deal to acquire Supercharging hardware units from Tesla. The investment announced on Thursday aims to expand bp pulse’s public charging network across the United States and offer support for EV fleet customers by installing chargers at private depots. This marks […]

Ford has announced new pricing for its 2024 F-150 Lightning electric truck, revealing significant increases across multiple configurations. The base model, known as the Pro, will start at $52,090, marking a $2,095 increase from its 2023 price. The XLT variant will cost $59,590, up by more than $2,500, while the Lariat model will see a […]

General Motors (GM) and Honda Motor have terminated their plans to collaboratively develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs), citing slower-than-anticipated demand and shifting market conditions. The decision comes approximately 18 months after the initial announcement of the partnership. The collaboration aimed to leverage GM’s next-generation Ultium battery technology to manufacture millions of sub-$30,000 EVs for global […]

MDA, a leading technology and services provider for the global space industry, announced its partnership with SpaceX for the launch of its next-generation Earth observation constellation, CHORUS. The launch is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2025 and will take place in Florida using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. CHORUS aims to provide a new level […]

Tesla has announced the opening of its first V4 Superchargers in Sparks, Nevada. While maintaining the same 250 kW output as the V3 Superchargers, the new V4 version features longer cables, measuring nearly 9.5 feet compared to the 6.5 feet cables of the V3 model. The V4 Superchargers were initially introduced in Europe. They also […]

Tesla’s Model Y has broken the record for the most sold car in a single year in Denmark, according to a statement from Tesla Europe on Wednesday. The electric vehicle sold more than 12,944 units in 2023, surpassing the previous record of 12,940 units set by the VW UP! in 2013, according to data spotted […]

Tesla highlighted the benefits of its Supercharger network across the US-Canada border on Wednesday. According to the company’s Tesla Charging account on X, there are now 13 Supercharger routes facilitating cross-border travel between the United States and Canada, and counting. One route coming soon is between Saskatchewan and North Dakota, likely connecting capital cities Regina […]