New Tesla Superchargers Global Overview: Sept. 20-26, 2021
Here’s a list of all the new Tesla Superchargers that went live 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 Sept. 20, 2021 The Smithfield’s Chicken N Bar-B-Q at 2669 NC-24, Warsaw, NC, USA 12 250 kW Tesla Sept. 20, […]
Tesla Model Y Interior Space vs 12 Electric Vehicle Rivals Compared [VIDEO]
In a recently published YouTube video, RSymons RSEV went hands-on with Tesla’s all-electric Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), the Model Y at a Fully Charged event in the U.K. (via InsideEVs). So far, the Model Y is not available yet in the UK. With a plethora of Model Y competitors also being showcased at the event, the YouTuber […]
Polestar Set to Go Public Through SPAC, Valuation at $21 Billion: Report
According to the Wall Street Journal, Polestar is currently working on a deal to go public by merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker is in advanced talks with Gores Guggenheim Inc., an SPAC that has reportedly valued the former at $21 billion USD. Polestar is a high-performance, all-electric […]
B.C. City Wants EV Chargers at all New Gas Stations
On Monday, the City of Kelowna, located in southern British Columbia, Canada, will consider a staff proposal seeking to mandate electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all new gas stations — reports The Kelowna Daily Courier. The proposed changes to the city’s regulations will also require that: All parking spaces in new residential complexes have the […]
Departing Tesla Product Manager Reveals Company’s Advantages Over Competitors
Michael Rihani (@MichaelRihani) recently announced on Twitter that he would be vacating his position as Product Manager for Supercharger User Experience (UX) at Tesla. I’m bidding a farewell to a company I deeply admire. While much has been written about @Tesla and @elonmusk, I’d like to share a few virtues this experience has instilled in […]
Tesla Launches Online Owner’s Manuals for Model S, 3, X, Y
Tesla has shifted the owner’s manuals for its electric vehicles (EVs) from PDFs to an online format. The new, interactive owner’s manuals are live on Tesla’s website, and can be seen below (via @tesla_adri): Model S (2021+) owner’s manual Model 3 owner’s manual Model X (2015-2020) owner’s manual Model Y owner’s manual The new online […]
Tesla 2021.24.17 Software Update: FSD Beta 10.1 Download and Release Notes
Image via @tesla_raj As promised, Tesla has released Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta 10.1 on Saturday night, after delaying it by one day. According to the 2021.24.17 software update release notes, as shared by @Tesla_Raj, we can see what’s new in FSD beta 10.1 below: 2021.24.17 FSDbeta 10.1 release notes pic.twitter.com/90SA8d17A3 — Tesla Raj (@tesla_raj) September […]
Tesla Shanghai Factory to Hit 300,000 Cars Produced from Jan-Sept: Report
Tesla is set to announce its Q3 production and earnings at the end of September, and according to a new report from Reuters, the company’s Shanghai Gigafactory is firing on all cylinders. Unnamed sources tell Reuters despite the global semiconductor shortage, Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory is expected to produce 300,000 vehicles, for the January to […]
Tesla Android App Version 4.1.0 Download Hits APK Mirror
After Tesla released a new app update for iPhone users, version 4.1.0, an equivalent version for Android users has yet to hit Google Play. However, an unofficial Tesla Android app version 4.1.0-663 is available for download via APK Mirror (via Reddit), essentially an unverified copy outside of the Google Play store. In order to install this […]
Watch: Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s Speech at 2021 World Internet Conference in China [VIDEO]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given yet another prepared speech in China, this time for the 2021 World Internet Conference, Wuzhen Summit, taking place from September 26-28. Musk said in his opening remarks it was a “pity” he could not join in person, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Musk discussed artificial intelligence, noting how it […]
Entry Tesla Model Y Delivery Dates Slip to April 2022 in USA, Canada
Earlier this week, entry Tesla Model 3 and Model Y orders in the United States and Canada saw estimated delivery dates pushed back to March 2022 (via @SawyerMerritt). Fast forward to the end of week and now the Model Y Long Range is seeing an even further estimated delivery date, now showing April 2022 for […]
Rivian R1T Owner’s Manual Download Released, as Employees Get First Deliveries
The first production unit of Rivian’s all-electric pickup truck, the R1T, rolled off the line and into the hands of the first customer last week. According to a recent tweet from The Kilowatts, the owner’s manual for the R1T has now gone live, and it details all of the electric pickup’s specifications, features, and ease of […]
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin Will Increase Competition in Germany, Says VW CEO
On Friday, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess said that Tesla’s arrival in Europe with the planned opening of its Berlin Gigafactory by the end of this year will serve as a challenge to the local automotive industry, forcing them to up their game — reports Yahoo Finance. The Gigafactory, located in Grünheide, near Berlin, is set […]
How Tesla’s Safety Score (Beta) is Calculated
With the 2021.32.22 software update released earlier today, Tesla debuted its Safety Score (beta) system. A driver’s Safety Score is a numerical value assigned to them based on an assessment of their driving behavior. Safety Score is essentially used to estimate the likelihood of an individual’s driving resulting in a future collision. The higher your […]
Tesla 2021.32.22 Software Update Debuts FSD Beta Button, ‘Safety Score’ in Mobile App
Early Saturday morning, Tesla started rolling out the 2021.32.22 software update for its electric vehicles (EVs). Software version 2021.32.22 was just detected on a Tesla Model 3 Long Range in Maryland United States on https://t.co/uh4cmi9Zso. Follow the release at https://t.co/rWY7aGYfuB — TeslaFi (@teslafi) September 25, 2021 With this update, the long-awaited “Request” button for Tesla’s […]