Tesla has started rolling out its 2020.40.0.1 software update to the fleet. Here’s what’s new in this update below, available in the United States, Canada and beyond… Priority Bluetooth Device is available worldwide for Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y. Tesla says, “to avoid connecting to the wrong nearby phone, you can […]

Electrify Canada has announced new rates and savings coming to its charging stations beginning in October. According to an Electrify Canada spokesperson in an email to Tesla North, a new two-level system pricing structure (previously it was three) and reduced rates will kick in on October 5, 2020. The new two-level pricing structure is available […]

Those following Tesla have long speculated about a smaller design for the European market. A new post on Reddit’s Tesla Motors subreddit (r/teslamotors) by user u/particledecelerator depicts an artist rendering of the concept design for a new car released by Tesla. And by the looks of it, it would seem to fit right in as […]

For the first time in history, an automaker is getting into the business of lithium chemical production. According to Benchmark Minerals, Tesla will be building a chemical plant dedicated to the refinement of lithium hydroxide. The plant is set to be built next to the Terafactory in Austin and is planned to begin production by […]

There’s no denying that Tesla produces fast cars in the modern age, and there are plenty of examples to show that. In a new video shared by Hoonigan AutoFocus on Sunday, a gutted, race-ready Tesla Model 3 is shown inside and out. The video shares photographer Larry Chen as he meets with Tesla driver Randy […]

Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order, requiring that all new car sales in California must be electric by 2035. In an opinion piece in the South China Morning Post Tuesday, Daniel Langer posited that the unveiling of the Tesla Model S Plaid combined with California’s ban on gas cars could “spell […]

On Battery Day, Tesla unveiled its new 4680 cell battery, which is set to cut costs significantly for the electric vehicle (EV) company. The day also included the announcement of a $25,000 vehicle to be announced in the next few years, as a result of the new cell technology. Now, in a Twitter response Monday, […]

Walmart Canada has announced it is reserving 130 Tesla Semi trucks, which it says will become “one of the largest reservations of electrified trucks in the country.” The company says the move is part of its $3.5 billion investment over the next five years to grow its business and also lines up with its target […]

Would you like to invest in SpaceX’s Starlink one day? According to CEO Elon Musk, that day may be coming in the future. Earlier this afternoon, it was revealed SpaceX Starlink internet was helping first responders in Washington State assist the Town of Malden recover from wildfire devastation. In the Twitter thread where Musk responded […]

SpaceX Starlink internet is helping first responders in Washington State assist residents dealing with the fallout of wildfires. According to the Washington Military Department and its Emergency Management Division, they tweeted out today, “Happy to have the support of @SpaceX’s Starlink internet as emergency responders look to help residents rebuild the town of Malden, WA […]

Ford Canada has announced the company will invest $1.8 billion CAD ($1.34 billion USD) to become the first manufacturer in Canada to build full battery electric vehicles. Last week, Unifor National, the union representing employees had reached provisional agreement on the deal, officially announced today by Ford. The news comes as the company’s hourly employees […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently joined Kara Swisher on her New York Times podcast, Sway. Musk discusses a variety of topics in the 47-minute podcast, from Battery Day, to the U.S. Presidential election and also Neuralink. When discussing Tesla’s recent Battery Day event, Musk said “press coverage of the event was sad”. The CEO said […]

Countries, states, and counties worldwide are looking to figure out how to incentivize their constituents into buying electric vehicles (EV), and California has announced its own bold attempt at doing just that. However, according to Wall Street Journal’s Russell Gold, the move is going to take a significant rehaul of the state’s electric grid, especially […]

Tesla is speeding through the construction of its Giga Berlin and Texas factories, and both are already planning on delivering vehicles in the summer of 2021. In a new video released by Tesla-news YouTube channel GF4Tesla, the host shares drone flyover footage of the in-progress Giga Berlin. The footage was shot on Friday, and includes […]

In a new potential partnership, Tesla is, once again, showing its reliance on other companies for its battery supply needs. According to the Korea Times, Tesla is hoping to acquire stake in LG Energy Solution – as they separate from LG Chem – in order to bolster its supply of batteries. The news comes to […]