The Weekly Supercharger: The End of The Road

I wish things didn’t come to this. Believe me, I really do, but unfortunately, this marks the end of Supercharger updates from me. Much as I’ve enjoyed doing this over the last 3 years, Twitter has been gracefully purging all of my accounts, essentially eliminating my presence on the platform (Thanks, Elon!). As a result, […]

Instant US Tax Credits for EV Buyers are Coming, Says Treasury

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released new guidance as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. Effective January 1, 2024, the guidance allows consumers to instantly transfer their clean vehicle tax credits to car dealers at the point of sale, reducing the purchase price of […]

Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo Invests in SpaceX

Italy investment bank Intesa Sanpaolo has announced an investment in SpaceX, the world’s leading provider of space launch services. This investment aligns with the bank’s 2022-2025 Business Plan, which emphasizes innovation as a key factor for value creation. SpaceX has garnered global attention for its pioneering achievements in the aerospace sector, which is considered crucial […]

Tesla Prices Now Rival the Average New Car in the U.S.

Tesla’s aggressive pricing strategy has positioned the electric vehicle (EV) maker to compete directly with the average selling price of new cars in the United States. While traditional automakers like General Motors, Ford, and Volkswagen have struggled to catch up in the EV market, Tesla has expanded its production and market share, further distancing itself […]

Tesla Price Drops Model 3 and Model Y in U.S. Again

Tesla has just released price cuts for its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in the United States. The price drops come as Tesla is starting its fourth quarter. Below are the specifics of the price cuts in USD (via @Tslachan): Model 3 Price Cuts Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): $38,990 (was $40,240; discount of $1,250 […]

Rivian Shares Tumble After Surprise $1.5 Billion Convertible Notes Offering

Shares of Rivian dropped over 22% on Thursday following the company’s unexpected announcement to offer $1.5 billion in convertible notes. The news came despite Rivian’s third-quarter revenue estimates aligning with Wall Street expectations. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, Rivian disclosed its third-quarter revenue is expected to be between $1.29 billion and $1.33 billion. These […]

Amazon’s Attempt to Rival SpaceX Starlink Launches in 2024

Amazon is set to launch its first two prototype satellites, KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2, as part of its Project Kuiper initiative aimed at providing fast, affordable broadband from low Earth orbit (LEO). The launch marks Amazon’s entry into the burgeoning space broadband market, where it will try to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network. The Protoflight mission […]

Hyundai and Kia Join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard

Hyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles (EVs) starting in Q4 2024. The move will grant Hyundai and Kia EV owners access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America. Tesla welcomed Hyundai and Kia owners to its Supercharging network in a response on […]

netTALK Maritime and Starlink Team Up for High-Speed Marine Internet

netTALK Maritime, a firm specializing in marine communication intelligence solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet network. The collaboration aims to revolutionize marine connectivity by offering high-speed, low-latency internet solutions to cruise and commercial shipping clients globally. Under this alliance, netTALK will act as the account administrator, providing comprehensive services […]

Tesla Model 3 Long Range from USA Looks Destined for Canada, Again

It appears Tesla may start exporting Model 3 Long Range AWD vehicles from its Fremont, California factory again to Canada. That’s according to a new Natural Resources Canada listing for a Model 3 Long Range AWD with 536 km (333 miles), which is different than the current version on Tesla’s website that lists range at […]

Tesla Model Y Outselling All in Australia’s EV Market

In the first nine months of 2023, Australia has seen a significant increase in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with over 65,000 new battery electric cars sold. According to the latest data from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) V-Facts, September alone accounted for 110,702 new car sales, marking an 18% increase compared to the […]

Tesla Cybertruck Tows Raptor Engine at Starbase [VIDEO]

Tesla’s Cybertruck is expected to start deliveries sometime soon, and now we’re seeing this futuristic truck being put to work at SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. According to videos and photos shared on X yesterday, the stainless steel Cybertruck fits right in at Starbase, as Starship is also made from stainless steel. Photos shared […]

Tesla Rolling Out New Airbag Safety Feature [VIDEO]

Tesla announced today a software update will soon make your vehicle more visible in the event of a crash. The company shared a video today showing hazard lights flashing much faster than normal, should your car be in a crash and the airbags go off, indicating more than just a fender bender. “If an airbag […]

Tesla Android CarPlay Project Updated, Turn-Key Hardware Available

An unofficial third-party solution to bring Apple CarPlay to Tesla vehicles, known as Tesla Android, has been updated to 2023.40.1. The update also introduces a new Virtual Display with significantly faster performance and offers a turn-key Compute Module 4 Bundle designed to elevate the Tesla Android experience. The Compute Module 4 Bundle comes preassembled and […]

Tesla’s Insane Sales Growth in Just One Mind-Blowing Chart [PIC]

Independent Tesla investor and analyst James Stephenson took to X today to emphasize the staggering growth in Tesla’s unit sales. Stephenson pointed out that the magnitude of Tesla’s year-over-year growth often gets overlooked due to the visual limitations of traditional charts. He explained that while charts may show consistent growth, they fail to capture the […]