Tesla Launches Model 3, Model Y Rugged Textile Floor Mats, 100% Recyclable

Tesla has launched new floor mats for Model 3 and Model Y, called ‘Rugged Textile Interior Mats’ (via Reddit), priced at $125 USD respectively. “Constructed with recycled content, the Model Y Rugged Textile Interior Mats offer a premium alternative for keeping your Tesla’s floors clean. With an exclusive waterproof textured fabric designed to trap dirt, […]

SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch 60 Starlink Satellites on Sunday

SpaceX has had a busy weekend. Today, the company successfully launched the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite to orbit, while its first stage rocket booster aced its landing to Earth, again. This was SpaceX’s third West Coast landing and every time we see it happen, we still get chills down our spine. Here’s the Falcon 9 liftoff: […]

Tesla Model S Long Range Now Gets 409 Miles on a Single Charge

Tesla has increased the range of its Model S Long Range Plus to a staggering 409 miles (658 km), according to a November 2020 delivery’s Monroney sticker, shared by an Electrek reader. Despite the range increase, combined efficiency ratings have changed: Old rating: 117 MPGe rating (City MPGe:121 – Highway MPGe:112) New rating: 116 MPGe […]

SpaceX Starlink Team to Hold Reddit AMA at Noon PST/3PM EST Today

If you’re seeking more information about SpaceX Starlink internet, which is currently in beta form in select areas in the United States and Canada, you can ask the team responsible your questions on Reddit soon. The Starlink team is holding an ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) on Reddit, starting at noon PST/3pm EST, which will be […]

New Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. Overview [Nov. 19-21]

Tesla’s Supercharger network is continuously — and swiftly — expanding to facilitate its consumers. Let’s take a look at the Superchargers that went live in the U.S. between Nov. 19 and Nov. 21, with data compiled thanks to Supercharge. Date Opened Location Number of Stalls Power Rating Official Listing Nov. 19, 2020 Target at 2185 […]

Tesla Giga Austin Construction Update Nov. 19 [4K VIDEO]

“Giga Texas factory will be an asskicker,” says a recent comment from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and judging by how well things are progressing at the 2,481-acre Gigafactory site in Austin, Texas, that statement will certainly hold up. In a recently published YouTube video, Jeff Roberts gives us another progress update on day 120 of construction at […]

Tesla 2020.44.16 Software Update Rolling Out: What’s New

Tesla started rolling out its 2020.44.16 software update on Friday afternoon, according to @Teslascope. According to the Tesla stats tracking service, this update doesn’t come with any major changes and only fixes some bugs for previous versions. We noticed a new Tesla software update 2020.44.16 on a Model Y AWD LR (2021) in Massachusetts, United […]

Charging a Tesla Model 3 with a Portable Solar Rig [4K VIDEO]

Practicality isn’t always the goal in life – sometimes it’s fun just to shake things up and see what works, even if you may never do it again. Such is the case with YouTube channel The Tech of Tech’s newest video, released Thursday, which shows that you can, in fact, charge a Tesla with your […]

Tesla Asks Businesses in Canada to Host Superchargers

On its website Friday, Tesla announced it would be looking for business owners in Vancouver and Toronto to apply to host Superchargers on-site, with applications open until December 15. Eligible businesses should have room for at least eight Tesla Supercharger stations, and is based on a set of merit criteria scoring up to 80 points, […]

Fremont Police Tesla Fleet Coming After Successful Pilot Program

Tesla police cars are popping up around the US right now, and one of the first pilot programs has been determined a success by a California Police Department. On Thursday, the Fremont Police Department released information on its pilot program, which used a Tesla Model S as a patrol car, and the department has determined […]

Some Tesla Model Y 7-Seater Orders Hit ‘Prepare for Delivery’ Stage

Tesla’s Model Y 7-seater has changed status to “prepare for delivery” for those who pre-ordered the EV on the company’s website, according to Tesmanian (save 10% off floor mats with coupon TESLANORTH10). The change signifies that the Model Y units are nearly ready to be delivered, and may even beat the company’s original goal of […]

Tesla Model Y Range Increase Coming, Hints Software Update

Tesla’s latest firmware update started rolling out to Canada and US customers on Wednesday, and the results are telling. Software update 2020.44.15 from Tesla includes a surprise efficiency package for the latest Model Y refresh, entitled MY_2021 – leaving many speculating as to whether the update will increase range for the Model Y, as reported […]