SpaceX has announced the availability of Starlink unlimited data on its standard service plans, providing users with enhanced internet access options. As a result, the company has removed the 1 Mbps cap for priority plans, now offering unlimited standard access, spotted by Tesla North reader Nathan Owens. The updated service plans now include Standard, Priority, […]
New lobbyist registry documents reveal Tesla’s intentions to expand its presence in Canada Tesla has hinted at its plans for a Canadian facility in newly filed lobbyist registry documents, reports Electric Autonomy. The automaker is reportedly seeking opportunities for an industrial facility and mineral extraction in Ontario, indicating its intent to take greater control over […]
Tesla has again tweaked the pricing of its Model 3 and Model Y in the United States and beyond, but not significantly. Price increases of $250 USD have been applied to select versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. Similar increases have also taken place in South Korea and China. Model 3 (USA): RWD: […]
SpaceX plans to spend approximately $2 billion on the development of its Starship rocket this year, as it aims to build on its first launch earlier in the month. CEO Elon Musk expressed his expectations for the next flight during a Twitter Spaces discussion on Saturday, stating, “My expectation for the next flight would be […]
SpaceX has started selling its standard Starlink satellite kit at Home Depot in the United States. The listing was spotted by Nathan Owens and the list price is $599.99, with a limit of 2 per order, with ship-to-store and delivery options available. Traditionally, buying a Starlink kit required ordering from SpaceX’s website and waiting for […]
Shares of electric vehicle (EV) startup Lordstown Motors fell by 25% in early trading after the company disclosed on Monday that its funding deal with Foxconn is in jeopardy, potentially leading to bankruptcy if the deal falls through. Foxconn is famously known as a manufacture of Apple’s products such as its iPhone and iPads. In […]
On April 29, Tesla enthusiast Esther Kokkelmans shared news of a cool new feature included in Tesla’s latest software update, version 2023.12.1.1. The update now displays actual images of Tesla Superchargers in the navigation system, offering drivers a more seamless and enjoyable supercharging experience. This means you can get a better idea of what to […]
Tesla on Sunday touted that its Model Y compact crossover SUV is the “most efficient electric SUV ever built”, compared to competitors. The charge shared showed off energy efficiency in EPA range for small AWD SUVs, when it came to miles driven per kWh. The Model Y can go 4.0 miles per kWH, which is […]
Previously we told you how Tesla had paused Model S and Model X orders on its website for Australian customers, and now it appears this is also the case in other Asia Pacific nations. According to Reuters, Tesla’s website for Thailand, Singapore, and New Zealand on Sunday also no longer allow for Model S and […]
SpaceX had planned for two launches in one day yesterday, but only one of two took place on Friday. The SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida was successful, taking place on April 28 at 6:12 p.m. ET. You can watch […]
Tesla has updated its owner’s manual to reflect significant changes to its Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system in the latest 2023.12 software update. Previously, AEB was described as being designed to reduce the impact of frontal collisions only. However, the updated manual now explains that AEB is intended to reduce the impact of both frontal […]
The Texas House has passed a bill proposing a $200 annual fee for electric vehicle (EV) owners, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for approval. The bill’s authors and anti-toll road group leaders argue that the increased vehicle registration fees will ensure EVs contribute fairly to highway costs. However, a national consumer group and a […]
Kelley Blue Book has announced the winners of its 2023 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, recognizing new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs over the initial five-year ownership period. Among the winners, Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y took home the awards in the Luxury Electric Car and Luxury Electric SUV categories, respectively. Janice […]
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) continues to test their Tesla Model Y police cruiser, this time in the City of Richmond in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. “Hey @elonmusk have you heard? Mounties in Canada are chasing criminals in fully marked, operational police EVs, including this one,” said the Richmond RCMP on Thursday. Hey @elonmusk […]
Summary: Tesla has reduced the price of the seven-seat upgrade for the Model Y by $1,000 in the U.S. While the seven-seat option launched originally launched for $3,000, Tesla hiked it up to $4,000 earlier this year. The automaker recently also discounted its entire Model Y lineup by $3,000 in the U.S. Tesla has dropped […]
