Tesla Launches Model Y Sales in Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore [Update]
Tesla has launched Model Y sales in Japan and Australia and New Zealand. The RWD Model Y starts at 6.19 million yen ($46,147 USD) and Performance from 8.09 million yen ($60,312 USD). The RWD Model Y says it will deliver by August, while the Performance says the second half of 2022. 待望のミッドサイズSUVテスラ モデルYオーダー開始 Order Nowhttps://t.co/D4hjkxfYnMpic.twitter.com/PwQ5bBTSkk […]
Giga Texas Tesla Model Y Shows ’50D’ in Mobile App, Hinting at 50kWh Battery? [Update]
Spoken Reviews continues to share new videos about its Giga Texas-made Tesla Model Y Standard Range with 4680 battery pack. The latest video shows a screenshot from the Tesla mobile app, showing “Model Y 50D”, suggesting the battery pack may be at 50 kWh capacity right now. In the past, Tesla has offered in-app purchases […]
Texas Tesla Model Y with 4680 Battery Gets Weighed on Truck Scale, Lighter Than Fremont Builds
According to new Texas-made Tesla Model Y owner Spoken Reviews, his vehicle is one of the new builds from Austin that contains the automaker’s 4680 structural battery pack. After sharing a walkthrough of the Texas Model Y build quality and Supercharging speed test, Spoken Reviews has now weighed his car, after it was requested by […]
SpaceX Starlink for RVs Hits 30,000 Orders in Just Over Two Weeks
Back in May, SpaceX announced Starlink for RVs, its satellite internet service for those seeking access on an as-needed basis where coverage is available. On Thursday, SpaceX announced Starlink for RVs has now reached 30,000 orders and counting, in just 16 days. Starlink for RVs costs $135 USD per month and lets customers pause and […]
White House Proposes New Standards to Hit Goal of 500,000 EV Charging Stations by 2030
President Joe Biden’s Administration on Thursday announced a new set of standards to help meet the government’s goal of building a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network comprising 500,000 stations across the U.S. by 2030. Chargers funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which earmarks $5 billion USD for a national charging network, will be subject […]
Watch: Tesla FSD Beta 10.12.2 Attempts Forward-Facing Unprotected Left Turns [VIDEO]
Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester Chuck Cook has shared a new video showcasing the beta software attempting forward-facing unprotected left turns. According to Cook, FSD beta 10.12.2 was able to successfully attempt forward-facing unprotected lefts across three lanes of traffic. The criticism he had was FSD beta would creep too close to oncoming lanes, […]
Polestar Begins Delivering First Electric Vehicles to Hertz
Swedish electric automaker and subsidiary of Volvo, Polestar, announced on Thursday it had started delivering its first electric vehicles to rental car company Hertz. “As part of one of the largest single orders for electric cars ever made, we have begun handing over the first Polestar 2 cars to Hertz. We’re not in the end […]
NHTSA Expands Tesla Autopilot Probe Related to First Responder Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has widened its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot feature and how it handles emergency vehicles, after previous reports of crashes into first responder vehicles. The investigation has expanded to roughly 830,000 cars, consisting of the company’s Model S, 3, X and Y line up from 2014 and newer, according […]
Tesla Continues to Dominate EV Sales in U.S. and Luxury Sales, Says New Data
Tesla continues to dominate electric vehicle registrations in the United States and still remains the top luxury automaker regardless of fuel type, according to new data from Experian, reports Automotive News. Ford had 11,751 EV registrations, consisting of 10,740 Mustang Mach-E models, 908 E-Transit vans and 103 F-150 Lightning trucks. Kia had 11,483 EV registrations, […]
Volkswagen Launches ID.4 Pro 4MOTION Dual Motor AWD
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to increase in popularity around the world, one automaker has shared a new variant of one of its best-selling new vehicles. Volkswagen has added a new all-wheel-drive variant of the ID.4 Pro Performance 4MOTION, featuring a second motor and a power transferring system to further increase traction, according to a […]
Tesla Model Y Fleet Spotted on Trucks in Australia, Hinting at Launch
At least six Tesla Model Y units have arrived and been spotted in Australia, four of which landed in Melbourne on Thursday following a truck according to The Driven. The Model Y units were spotted across two trucks carrying the electric SUVs by Carloop’s Riz Akhtar, which had arrived in Melbourne and were likely part […]
Tesla Sold 32,165 Cars Built at Giga Shanghai in May; Hiring Spree Begins
As Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai continues to ramp up production following a 22-day production halt in March and April, the automaker’s May deliveries are showing promise of moving back to full production capacity. Tesla sold 32,165 China-built vehicles in May, after selling just 1,152 in April amidst COVID-19 production shutdowns, according to China Passenger Car Association […]
Tesla PIN to Drive Will Protect You from This NFC Key Card Flaw [VIDEO]
After Tesla updated its vehicles to become easier to start when unlocking them with key cards, one person discovered a loophole through which thieves could A researcher has figured out how to hack and create a new Tesla NFC key card without requiring new authentication, according to a report from Ars Technica. Austrian Security Researcher […]
Tesla to End ‘Closed-Loop’ Production at Giga Shanghai on June 11: Report
After nearly two months of employees sleeping at Tesla’s Giga Shanghai to safely resume production, the automaker is now looking to end the closed-loop system. Tesla is looking to end its closed-loop output system at Gigafactory Shanghai, according to two executives from the automaker’s suppliers in a report from South China Morning Post. The move […]
2022 Tesla Model Y Standard Range with 4680: Charging Test, Walkaround [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Gigafactory Austin is delivering its first few dozens of Model Y units with the 4680 battery cells, and videos from a new owner that’s not an employee are being shared on the interwebs. In a video from Spoken Reviews shared on Wednesday, we see a charging and range test of a 2022 Tesla Model […]