Tesla Supercharger stations have as much of an impact on electric vehicle transportation as Tesla vehicles themselves. When the company began installing the Supercharger station network a few years ago, Tesla vehicle adoption was far lower than it is in the current day. As a result, the company scrambles to install and activate new Supercharger […]
Tesla’s Model S Long Range Plus now has an EPA range of 402 miles (647 kilometres), setting a new standard for how far an electric vehicle can travel on one charge. The company made the announcement earlier this evening on its company blog: Starting today, all North American Model S Long Range Plus vehicles have...
A new video from Unplugged Performance has shared an upgraded Tesla Model Y setting a new fastest SUV lap record at Buttonwillow Raceway in California. The new Model Y had prototype Unplugged Performance coilovers and sway bars, along with existing offerings from the company such as its rear adjustable camber arms, a six-piston carbon ceramic...
Tesla may be one step closer to bringing its next ‘Gigafactory’ to Texas. According to a new report from American-Statesman, the electric automaker is said to be negotiating terms for incentives to bring a factory into Travis County: Tesla is negotiating terms of a possible incentives deal with Travis County that could bring the electric...
Tesla’s Model 3 in Long Range and Performance versions currently include a 75 kWh battery, but a new leak claims the company is testing a version with a 100 kWh battery, showing a quarter jump in size. Shared earlier this morning by “Zeus M3” (@zeus7f1), the alleged Factory Mode image was directed on reliable Tesla...
Tesla’s efforts in China have produced some valuable experiments over the past few months. For example, the electric vehicle maker implemented new charging accessories for the Model 3 that eventually ended up in North American models. Tesla China now shows new efforts to enhance its import process to use blockchain technology. Tesla’s blockchain foray involved […]
Near the beginning of May, Tesla applied for a license to apply the United Kingdom with electricity. The news followed a trend in Tesla expanding its green energy efforts into new regions across the world. Some recent Canadian Megapack projects hint toward an even greater international adoption of Tesla energy solutions. UK officials granted a […]
In Canada, more energy projects are making use of Tesla’s energy storage solutions. Earlier in 2020, Saint John Energy made use of a single Tesla Megapack to assist with energy conservation at their facility in New Brunswick. Now, according to new reports, a Canadian power project known as ‘Windcharger’ aims to install even more Tesla […]
Back in mid-March, the Tesla Supercharger in Ottawa, Ontario, located at CF Rideau Centre at 50 Rideau, closed as the mall shut down due to COVID-19. The charger is located within the accompanying parking garage and is the only Tesla Supercharger in the nation’s capital. The closure was reported on March 20, 2020, by members...
After delivering the first Model Y in Canada last week in Vancouver, B.C., Tesla continues to inform reservation holders more deliveries are coming soon. For some Canadians, Tesla has been sending out text messages, such as the one below sent in by a Tesla North reader. The text message reads: Tesla Update - We currently...
American-made Tesla Model 3 cars now come with wireless charging for smartphones and USB-C ports in the rear, matching a new feature found in the company’s Model Y SUV. Tesla owners on the Tesla Motors Club Forums were first to report being called by their service advisors last week, indicating new June Model 3 production...
Upon receiving delivery of the Tesla Model Y, most drivers reported positive feedback. However, there are always possibilities for errors in production, especially with a new vehicle hitting the market. In one such case, some Model Y buyers shared an annoying design error in the rear seat alignment of the Model Y. However, Tesla has […]
image via The Kilowatts on Twitter Tesla’s latest software update brings a number of small, subtle improvements to Tesla vehicles. While certain updates bring standout features and upgrades to the table, 2020.20.12 implements some fixes that produce gradual strides towards greater public adoption and ease of operation. Tesla is now accepting in-car payment for Supercharging […]
Tesla’s newest vehicle offers some unique design features for driver accessibility and ease. In this week’s installment of our tutorial series we’ll take a look at using Park Assist in the Tesla Model Y. Follow along on page 71 of the Tesla Model Y Owner’s Manual here. As the manual states, “Model Y has several […]
image via u/Byshop303 on reddit Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package offers some additional features and advantages when compared to the base package. As a result, the company recently announced a price increase for the FSD package coming up on July 1st, 2020. But what about those who drive older vehicles that need a newer computer in […]
