Tesla expects its RWD Model 3 sedan will see a reduced tax credit eligibility by March 31, according to new guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department regarding battery component sourcing (via Reuters). The shift will come alongside updated requirements set to be released by the IRS on the same date. The automaker updated its website […]

In a new video shared by StartYourEnginesX on Thursday, the Tesla Model Y can be seen performing a series of wet swing brake tests in Japan, during which technicians gave the SUV a near “perfect score.” Performed along with tests of a Mercedes-Benz EQB350 4Matic, and under the cooperation of executives from Tesla Japan, Mercedes-Benz […]

Discussions with the White House involve potential Texas location and Inflation Reduction Act regulations. Tesla is reportedly exploring the possibility of constructing a battery plant in the United States, in collaboration with China’s leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL). According to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg, Tesla recently discussed these […]

SpaceX has taken another step forward in growing its Starlink constellation by launching 56 additional satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, March 29, at 4:01 p.m. ET. The company’s reliable Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida this afternoon. The Falcon 9 first stage […]

Tesla has kicked off orders for its Model S and Model X in South Korea, which comes after the first deliveries of these vehicles debuted in mainland China. Available to order are Long Range and Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X. Pricing is as follows… Model S – 124,490,000 KRW Model S […]

The U.S. Treasury Department is set to release guidance on battery sourcing requirements for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits by Friday, which may lead to fewer vehicles receiving full or partial credits, according to a U.S. official, reports Reuters. The Treasury postponed the proposed guidance on battery sourcing rules until March, allowing some EVs that […]

Tesla has now updated its app to include the ability to view the route a vehicle is taking towards its destination, according to a reader tip shared with Not a Tesla App. With GPS navigation, the app displays the driver’s destination, distance, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) on the main screen. By tapping the […]

A former Black elevator operator at Tesla’s primary California assembly plant started providing testimony in a trial on Wednesday, to establish the appropriate compensation for the severe racial harassment he allegedly endured from colleagues, reports Reuters. Owen Diaz is set to testify for approximately four hours, recounting the psychological effects of racial insults, threats, and […]

Rivian today announced a new software update 2023.10.01 for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles. Highlights include a new TuneIn Premium trial, but also the ability to find Tesla Supercharger locations with Magic Docks, that allow Rivian vehicles to charge at. You can also now drop and open/close the tailgate with the Rivian mobile app […]

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has no immediate plans to enter the US passenger car market, according to founder Wang Chuanfu. This decision dampens expectations of the company, which is backed by Warren Buffett, challenging Tesla on its home turf for the time being, reports Bloomberg. BYD reported Q4 profit of $1.06 billion (7.3 billion […]

Wedbush has maintained an Outperform rating and a $225.00 price target for Tesla, expressing optimism ahead of the electric automaker’s Q1 delivery report. Tesla’s delivery numbers for the first quarter are expected to be released soon, and analysts are eager to see how demand has held up in an unstable macro environment, reports Investing.com. According […]

Nuevo León Governor @Samuel García shared a post on Wednesday celebrating Tesla’s arrival in the northeastern Mexican state, accompanied by photos of him with a pair of Model X units, while wearing a branded Tesla jacket. The photos show one white and one black Tesla Model X, with García standing near the vehicles’ driver-side doors. […]

Tesla has begun delivering its first Model S and Model X units in Mainland China, as celebrated by the company on Wednesday in a post on Twitter. Photos included with the post show buyers posing with their Model S and Model X units at one of Tesla’s showrooms. There are numerous balloons, flowers, teddy bears, […]

Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is gearing up for the launch of its first crossover in the truck-dominated US market with a $20 million marketing campaign set to kick off in the second quarter. Polestar is owned by Volvo, with the latter owned by Chinese conglomerate, Geely. According to Automotive News, this investment will surpass […]

Kia has unveiled the EV9 on Tuesday, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, with new design, technology, and sustainability features, offering options of six or seven seat configurations. Based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 offers an all-electric WLTP target range of over 541 km and ultra-fast 800-volt charging, adding 239 […]