According to The Washington Post, the world’s first ‘Tesla baby’ was born this September when Pennsylvania, U.S., resident Yiran Sherry gave birth to her daughter in the front passenger seat of a black Tesla Model 3 after rush hour made a 20-minute ride to Paoli Hospital much longer. Yiran was crouched over in the front passenger […]

We have what appears to be a first look at the new 2021 Tesla holiday software update ‘Light Show’, seen on a Model 3 Performance. The video was shared by @TomerHacohen on Twitter. BREAKING:Model 3 first Holiday dance.@elonmusk @WholeMarsBlog @SawyerMerritt @squawksquare @jpr007 @TSLAFanMtl @garyblack00 @Teslaconomics @TeslaPodcast @Teslarati @ajtourville @MilMileBattery @alex_avoigt @ray4tesla pic.twitter.com/GxRLQ9XGpW — Tomer Hacohen […]

On Monday evening, Tesla started a very limited rollout of its 2021 holiday software update, with numerous images shared by one 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range owner on Reddit. The 2021 holiday update includes a new Light Show for the Model 3 and Model Y, a new customized app launcher, simplified controls, a blind […]

Tesla has removed pricing information for the next-generation Roadster from its website and is no longer accepting reservations for the $250,000 USD Founders Series version — reports Electrek. There were only supposed to be 1,000 Founders Series Roadsters on offer, so they are likely sold out. That is especially possible considering Tesla has had well […]

Karat Packaging Inc., a California-based distributor and manufacturer of disposable, environmentally friendly foodservice products, announced on Tuesday it has ordered 10 Tesla Semis to power an expansion of its logistics business. Karat Packaging’s fleet currently consists of 86 trucks and trailers and provides third-party logistic (3PL) services to around 100 customers in California. The company […]

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), a SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying “science, supplies, and holidays treats” for the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) performed successful stage separation earlier today at around 2:20 a.m. PST, approximately 12 minutes after launch. Stage separation confirmed! The @SpaceX Dragon is now floating freely and […]

According to CNN Business, electric vehicle (EV) startup Nikola has agreed to pay a $125 million USD fine to settle charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleging that the company let its founder, Trevor Milton, defraud investors. Milton resigned as executive chairman of Nikola in September 2020 after several deceptions pertaining to […]

Tesla has launched a new wheel and winter tire package for the new Model S refresh, which includes its 21″ Arachnid Wheels and Pirelli winter-rated tires “for the icy months ahead,” priced at $6,000 USD. The Model S 21″ Arachnid Wheel and Winter Tire Package includes: 2x 21X9.5J ET40 Arachnid Wheels 2x 21X10.5J ET45 Arachnid Wheels […]

The non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its safety ratings for Tesla’s Model Y compact crossover SUV, for model years 2021-2022. According to the IIHS, the Model Y has earned its TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. In order to qualify for either of the IIHS’s two awards, good ratings must be earned in […]

Let’s take a look at all of the new Supercharger locations that opened up across the globe this past week, courtesy of data from Supercharge and the TMC Forums: Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Dec. 13, 2021 The Franklin Village Plaza at 250 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA, USA 12 250 kW […]

Tesla has launched a new Wireless Portable Charger 2.0 for $70 USD, to wirelessly charge your Qi-enabled devices, such as a compatible iPhone or Android smartphone, or AirPods wireless charging case. The charger itself can be recharged using your Tesla’s wireless charging dock or any wireless charging device, says Tesla. “Provides up to 10,000 mAh […]

Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.44.25 software update, which contains its 2021 holiday update, full of goodies for the holidays. The 2021.44.25 release notes were shared by u/Emulsifide on Reddit for their Model 3 Standard Range. Here’s a breakdown of all the screenshots of this 2021.44.25 software update… Tesla 2021.44.25 Light Show – New […]

Stock prices of electric vehicle (EV) companies fell as much as 9% in Monday trading after the Senate all but killed U.S. President Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ bill, which included tax credits of up to $12,500 USD on the purchase of plug-in vehicles — reports CNBC. Startups were hit the hardest, with Lordstown Motors, […]

Tesla has stopped taking orders outside of North American for its new Model S and Model X refresh, but that hasn’t stopped one delivery center in China from teasing the new electric sedan could be coming soon. As spotted by @42how_, the Hangzhou Tesla Delivery Center reportedly shared a poster with a picture of the […]

Tesla insider @SawyerMerritt has shared some tidbits in what is reportedly happening right now at Elon Musk’s Gigafactory at Berlin-Brandenburg, in Germany. According to Merritt, unnamed sources say Giga Berlin “has built about 240 [Model Ys] so far, with another 25 or so planned to be built this week.” Some of these vehicles built so […]