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 […]

Amid increasing interest rates, Tesla has revised its financing terms for customers in the United States, as it has increased the annual percentage rate (APR) for car loans. Customers with excellent credit ratings will now face an APR of 6.09% for a 72-month loan, a slight increase from the previous rate of 5.89%. Furthermore, Tesla […]

In a momentous push against energy disruption caused by continued Russian missile strikes, Ukraine’s energy capacity has received a substantial boost through the delivery of hundreds of Tesla Powerwall 2 storage systems. The energy storage units were provided by an international collaboration including Tesla, SpaceX founder Elon Musk, the government of Poland, Direct Relief, and […]

Another day and more Tesla Cybertruck sightings, once again. This time around we’re seeing what look to be new aero wheels covers and also a walkaround a release candidate at Giga Texas. According to Zecazan on Instagram (via @DimaZeniuk), we see the camo-wrapped Cybertruck driving around Palo Alto, California. But it has new aero wheel […]

Exxon Mobil, one of the world’s largest oil companies, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with leading automakers, including Tesla, Ford Motor, and Volkswagen, to supply lithium, a crucial component in electric vehicle batteries. The news was reported by Bloomberg Law on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The discussions, which are still in their […]

Tesla is set to establish a significant regional hub in Providence, Rhode Island, according to the property’s future landlord, Joseph R. Paolino Jr. The new hub, located at the former Stop & Shop site in the Mashapaug Commons Plaza, will feature a repair facility, a retail sales area, and a delivery center. Over the past […]

Uber Japan, Hinomaru Kotsu, and Tesla Motors Japan have announced the integration of Tesla’s Model Y, into Uber Japan’s online taxi dispatch service, Uber Premium. The collaboration aims to deploy a total of 100 Tesla Model Y vehicles across Tokyo’s 23 wards by the end of 2024, marking a significant step towards greener urban transportation. […]

General Motors has started shipping of its much-anticipated Chevrolet Blazer EV, with the official pricing for the trims set to be released later this year. The first of the Blazer EVs, the RS all-wheel-drive trim, began shipping from GM’s plant in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, to dealers on Monday. The vehicle, which boasts an estimated range […]

Check out a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge.info and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing July 24, 2023 Chem. des Escalières, Chasse-sur-Rhône, France 8 250 kW Tesla July 25, 2023 Center West, 25 Weblinger […]

Tesla has filed paperwork with the Chinese government for the approval of its redesigned ‘Highland’ Model 3 and Model Y. The news, while not officially announced by Tesla, suggests we may be getting close to the debut of these refreshed vehicles. Amy @SF___Tahoe, a Tesla investor and enthusiast, shared her excitement on social media, stating, […]

Tesla will reportedly introduce a price reduction for its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Hong Kong, effective from August 4, claims a report from the Hong Kong Economic Times. This would mark the second price adjustment this year, following the previous one on April 15. According to the customs website and the post-tax […]

Ford has been spotted benchmarking Tesla’s Model X SUV. This marks the first time Ford has been seen evaluating this particular Tesla model, having previously benchmarked the Model 3 in the summer of 2021 and Model Y in the winter of the same year, and the high-performance Model S Plaid (last year), reports Ford Authority, […]