According to Tesla’s online vehicle configurator, the company has increased the base prices of the Long Range versions of its higher-end electric vehicles (EVs), the Model S and Model X, by a cool $5,000 USD each (via @SawyerMerritt). At the new listed price, the Model X Long Range has stretched beyond the $100,000 USD mark […]
Tesla has updated its Android mobile app to debut widgets, to let owners quickly view vehicle status such as charge status, Sentry Mode and lock/unlock status. The Tesla app update is version 4.2.0-693 in Google Play. The release notes also detail the following: Solar and Powerwall supports Tesla-maintained utility rate plans. Utility rate plans now […]
It’s been a historic day for Tesla shares, as they not only reached all-time highs of $910, but closed the day at $909.68 per share, the first time the company’s stock has closed above $900. As it stands, Tesla closed up 1.75% for the day and its market cap now stands at $900.6 billion. The […]
Tesla launched its pet liner for Model S, 3, X and Y units earlier this month, available from the company starting at $135 USD. On Tuesday, Mother Frunker released a new review of Tesla’s pet liner accessory, made for the company’s Model S, 3, X and Y units. In the video, the host talks about […]
Last week, Tesla announced plans to open another delivery center in Shanghai, and now the center is officially opening following the company’s grand opening ceremony and delivery party. Tesla China hosted a grand opening and delivery ceremony at its new Minhang Delivery Center in Shanghai, as depicted in photos from @JayinShanghai. The event included first […]
In January, Tesla and SpaceX Head Elon Musk became the richest person on Earth, and now he’s set to surpass another major milestone. As of Friday, Musk is nearing $250 billion USD in total net worth, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. The chart also shows that Musk has gained nearly $80 billion USD this […]
A research team of Canadian professors has discovered that many stars may become permanently invisible to our eyes as a result of the rapid growth in satellites, including those from SpaceX’s Starlink. Professors Samantha Lawler from the University of Regina, Hanno Rein from the University of Toronto, and Aaron Boley from the University of British […]
Following Tesla’s announcement of its plans to shift standard variants of Model 3 and Y units to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries globally, the company has apparently made a huge battery order from one Chinese company with a California factory. Tesla reportedly ordered 10 GWh of LFP electric vehicle (EV) batteries from BYD, according to […]
After reports came out last month saying that Apple may develop its autonomous vehicle alone, despite still being on the lookout for suppliers, a new update shows that talks with two large companies in China may be on the fence. Apple’s electric vehicle (EV) talks with China-based CATL and BYD have largely been put on […]
Tesla’s stock price touched a new all-time high on Friday morning, reaching $910 per share, while the company’s market cap also surpassed $900 billion at one point. The new high for the electric vehicle maker came down slightly, but as of writing, shares are trading at $906, up 1.4% for the day. $TSLA will hit […]
Tesla has shared a new video detailing its Model S Plaid record lap at the iconic Nurburgring race course in Germany, achieved last month. The video was shared by Tesla on its LinkedIn page (spotted by @TeslaClubIN), in an effort to recruit new employees. In the video, the Tesla Vehicle Dynamics Team shares some insight […]
Tesla has started rolling out its 2021.36.5.1 software update as of yesterday and today, as detected by both @Teslascope and @TeslaFi. Numerous cars receiving this update were Model S Long Range and Model S Plaid vehicles in the United States. Model S vehicles previously had 2021.36.5, 2021.36 and 2021.32.21 installing, prior to receiving the notification […]
We feel that the Model 3 Standard Range Plus is certainly lacking in the audio department and we wanted to find a solution to the problem. Fortunately, we heard about the Hansshow Model 3 Standard Range Premium Audio Upgrade kit, which the company sent us to test out a while ago. The Hansshow Model 3 […]
After driving his Tesla Model S Plaid underwater back in September, YouTube channel Chillin’ with Chet was back at it again with his modified Tesla, to again drive it underwater. As Chet drives the Model S Plaid underwater the second time around, the vehicle does end up making it from start to finish by itself, […]
During Tesla’s record Q3 2021 earnings call yesterday, the company took some time to explain its recent price increases. According to Zach Kirkhorn, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (and Master of Coin), he detailed “pricing has been a really difficult thing for us over the last couple of quarters.” Kirkhorn went on to say, “the […]
