First Tesla Cybertruck Built at Giga Texas
Tesla marked a significant milestone as the first Cybertruck, its much-anticipated electric pickup truck, was assembled at its Giga Texas factory, with a picture shared on Saturday morning. Known for its unconventional design, the Cybertruck promises to deliver a blend of performance comparable to a sports car and the utility of a truck. Featuring a […]
Elon Musk’s xAI to Work with Tesla and Twitter
Elon Musk outlined plans for his latest artificial intelligence startup xAI, to partner with both Tesla and Twitter. In a live audio session on Twitter Spaces on Friday, Musk revealed that xAI intends to use Twitter data to nurture the development of highly inquisitive AI systems and products, reports CNBC. The venture, which will engage […]
Tessie App for Tesla Brings Phone Key, Watch Key Support
The popular third-party companion app for Tesla owners, Tessie, has unveiled an array of new updates aimed at providing more convenience and enhanced controls. The upgrade, released on July 11, includes several new features tailored for phone and smartwatch use. Now, with the Phone Key and Watch Key features, Tesla owners can pair their Model […]
Tesla Model Y Launches in Malaysia, PM Talks with Elon Musk
You can now order Tesla’s popular Model Y in Malaysia on the company’s website, with RWD, Long Range and Performance versions available. Tesla launched Model Y orders in Malaysia on Friday, with estimated delivery dates noted as “early 2024”. Pricing is as follows: RWD: RM 199,000 ($44,055 USD) Long Range: RM 246,000 ($54,460 USD) Performance: […]
Tesla Korea Launches Model Y RWD; Model 3 Sales Unavailable
Tesla Korea has launched the sale of Model Y Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) vehicles, which are being manufactured at Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory in China, according to a tweet by @Tslachan. This move marks a significant development in Tesla’s expansion plans in the Korean market. The Model Y RWD is priced around $45,000 and qualifies for both […]
SpaceX Valuation Soars to Nearly $150 Billion After Latest Share Sale
Following a recent share sale by existing investors, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has seen its valuation increase to nearly $150 billion, reports sources speaking to CNBC. SpaceX is said to have reached an agreement with new and existing investors to sell up to $750 million in shares at $81 each, according to a purchase offer seen […]
Tesla App Hints at Apple AirPlay, Sentry Clips Playback
The latest Tesla app iOS update has provided a hint at what might be coming, according to a deep dive of the app code by @Tesla_App_iOS. Notably, mention of Apple’s AirPlay protocol is seen, and the ability to playback Sentry clips within the app. If true, the AirPlay support feature could allow Tesla owners to […]
NIO Appeals for Equal Access to U.S. Market for Chinese EVs
William Li, CEO and founder of NIO, seen as a rival to Tesla in China, has urged the U.S. government to grant Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) equal access to the American market. He voiced concerns over the increasing political tensions between the two superpowers affecting business transactions. In an interview with the Financial Times, Li […]
Tesla Reportedly in Talks to Build Next-Gen Factory in India
Tesla has opened discussions with the Indian government. The conversation revolves around a proposal to establish a car factory in India with an annual capacity of producing up to 500,000 electric vehicles, reports Times of India. These vehicles would have a reported starting price of Rs 20 lakh ($24,380 USD), making them an accessible option […]
Tesla Giga Shanghai Milestone: 1 Million Model Y Cars Made
Tesla announced on Wednesday it has reached a new milestone at its Giga Shanghai factory in China. The efficient and productive Giga Shanghai has made its 1 millionth Model Y electric compact SUV. An image shared by @ChrisZheng001 shows Tesla employees surrounding a Model Y, while a battery celebrates the 1 million milestone. Employees are […]
Lucid Q2 Deliveries Disappoint Wall Street, Stock Drops
Lucid Group announced on Wednesday that it had delivered a total of 1,404 units of its flagship model, the Air luxury sedan, during the second quarter of 2023. This figure falls short of Wall Street analysts’ estimate of about 2,000 deliveries, according to data gathered by FactSet, leading to an over 11% drop in the […]
Tesla Model Y Hardware 4 Get First Teardown [PICS]
Tesla hacker, ‘green’ (@greentheonly), has released the first teardown images of Tesla’s Model Y Hardware 4 (HW4). Until now, the inner workings of this latest hardware iteration have remained largely unseen from the Model Y, whereas similar hardware for Model S/X have already been shared (also by ‘green’). ‘Green’ confirmed earlier this week HW4 boasts […]
Tesla Announces Spring 2023 Supercharger Location Winners
Tesla has announced the winners of its Spring 2023 Supercharger location expansion, a decision made through a democratic process involving votes from Tesla owners. The company took to social media to thank everyone who participated in the voting process and revealed the chosen locations in a series of tweets. In North America, the winning locations […]
Tesla Says ‘Likely’ Reduction to Tax Credit After Dec. 31
Tesla has hinted at a potential cut to the federal tax credit for its buyers after December 31, 2023. A late Tuesday update on the company’s website included a banner indicating “Reductions to current federal tax credit likely after Dec 31.” The current policy allows customers, who take delivery of a qualified new Tesla vehicle […]
Tesla Model 3/Y Roof Racks from Tesloid: Save 10% Off
If you recently bought a new Tesla and need roof racks, Tesloid has its own offerings specifically for the Model 3 and Model Y. These performance-focused racks boast of a seamless design that enhances the appearance of the Tesla models and integrates smoothly with their structure. Fabricated from heavy-duty aluminium, the Tesloid roof racks provide […]