Tesla Model S Refresh to Get HVAC Update to Make it Quieter: Musk
Responding to a video depicting noise produced by the Tesla Model S Plaid’s air conditioning system, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that “new HVAC firmware” is “coming soon that will make [the A/C] quieter.” The video came in response to a post from Tesla Raj, sharing footage from OCDetailing’s recent first drive video on the […]
2021 Tesla Model S Parts Catalog Hints Track Mode Coming, Plus Tow Hitch
On Tuesday, Tesla’s 2021 Model S refresh was spotted in the company’s online parts catalog, including the 12-volt lithium-ion battery for $165 (USD), and the interior camera diagram – complete with a set of rumored infrared lights for inside the cabin (via Reddit). Tesla Touts Model S Plaid Drag Coefficient: Lowest of Any Production Car […]
GM to Increase Electric, Autonomous Vehicle Investment to $35 Billion Through 2035
As the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving both heat up, one company has pledged to nearly double its investments into the field for the next few years. In a press release on Wednesday, General Motors (GM) announced plans to increase its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles (AVs) to $35 billion through […]
Electrify Canada Launches Plug&Charge Payment System
As Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network continues to grow, so will customers’ options for paying for charging, including one new feature from Electrify Canada, released on Tuesday. Electrify Canada introduced the Plug & Charge payment system on Tuesday, which allows an EV driver to charge their cars without using their wallet, phone, or credit […]
Watch Tesla’s Model S Plaid Lay ‘Hardcore Smackdown’ on McLaren Supercars [VIDEO]
Unplugged Performance continues to share footage of its modified Tesla Model S Plaid at Laguna Seca Raceway in Salinas, California. The latest clip shows the Model S Plaid passing some supercars, such as a McLaren Senna, McLaren P1 and Porsche 991 GT3 RS. “@Tesla [Plaid] alien technology was unleashed upon McLaren Senna, McLaren P1 and Porsche […]
Volkswagen Looking for Supplier Partners in EV Battery Race, Says Board Member
Earlier this year, Deutsche Bank said that Volkswagen could surpass Tesla next year, and whether the news comes to fruition or not, Volkswagen has shared plans to find raw material suppliers for its batteries – a move that could result in improved production practices. According to Reuters, Volkswagen is currently in talks with a number of […]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid ‘Special Badge’ Appears Limited to First 25 Owners Only
After the unveiling of Tesla’s graphic Plaid badge, a new picture seemingly confirms the special graphic logo was reserved for those who attended the company’s Model S Plaid delivery event, while a separate Plaid badge has been revealed and is set to ship to other customers. On Monday, MilMileBattery shared a photo of a truckload […]
First Drive: Tesla Model S Plaid Yoke Steering Wheel [VIDEO]
Tesla’s Model S Plaid was officially released to customers last week at a delivery event at the company’s Fremont, California factory. In a new video shared on Monday by YouTube channel OCDetailing, the host, Joe, takes a Tesla Model S Plaid for a quick spin to the shop’s other location, talking through the elements of […]
Tesla’s Communication Over Model S Plaid Criticized as ‘Extremely Dishonest’
In a post from u/xdert on Reddit on Monday, the user says they thought Tesla’s communication surrounding the Model S Plaid has been “extremely dishonest. The post, which was shared on the Tesla Motors subreddit, cited concerns about Tesla’s dishonesty relating to the company’s advertising of the Model S Plaid’s 0 to 60 speeds, the […]
Tesla Model S Plaid an ‘Impressive Feat’ Says Oppenheimer Analyst
Following the official release of Tesla’s Model S Plaid, Tesla fans are touting the vehicle’s capabilities, and some analysts are also emphasizing the accomplishment made by Tesla in bringing this electric vehicle (EV) to widescale production. According to Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch, the Tesla Model S Plaid is an “impressive feat,” adding that the vehicle […]
Watch Tesla’s Model S Plaid Top 150mph at Laguna Seca [VIDEO]
On Monday, we spotted Randy Pobst and the Unplugged Performance team racing its new Tesla Model S Plaid at the Laguna Seca raceway, and a new video shows the driver going very fast from inside the car. In new footage uploaded from Monday’s run, Unplugged Performance shared footage from inside Pobst’s Model S Plaid front […]
Tesla Model S Plaid Review: Auto Shift Tested; Touchscreen UI, Gaming, PPF Included [VIDEO]
Tesla Raj attended the company’s Model S Plaid event, uncovering a bunch of tidbits about the new electric sedan. In a new 40-minute video, Raj shares a review of the Tesla Model S Plaid, owned by Logan from the Tesla Owners of Silicon Valley club. In the video, Raj goes over the Model S Plaid […]
Tesla Highlights ‘Model S Plaid Deliveries Begin’ in Newest Video
Tesla has shared a new video called ‘Model S Plaid Deliveries Begin’. The new video highlights the beginning of the Model S to where it is today, with the new Model S Plaid. Spanning just over one minute long, the video shows off the Model S Plaid’s incredible performance, able to go from 0-60mph in […]
Tesla to Open First Store in Israel in ‘Coming Months’, Says Report
Tesla began delivering its electric vehicles (EVs) to its first customers in Israel over the past few months, and according to a new update, the company is now looking to open a physical store location within the country. On Monday, Globes reported that Tesla plans to open its first store in Israel in the months […]
Tesla Owner Builds Awesome Retractable Automatic Charger Arm [VIDEO]
Some Tesla owners have gone above and beyond to create their own additions to the company’s products, like this Tesla owner in Romania that built a homemade Powerwall. In a new update, one Tesla owner has added a new element to Tesla’s semi-automated ecosystem that makes charging at home even easier. A Tesla owner has […]