Tesla continues to cement its position as a major force in grid-scale energy storage, with a new $500 million battery energy storage system (BESS) set to come online in California. The massive project is located in Kern County and combines solar generation with Tesla’s Megapack batteries, creating one of the largest solar-plus-storage installations in the […]
Tesla has officially activated the world’s largest Supercharger station, with its massive off-grid charging hub in Lost Hills, California, now fully online. The final wave of stalls went live this week, as confirmed by the official @TeslaCharging account, which announced that all Superchargers at the site are now operational — just in time for the […]
Tesla has expanded its Bay Area Robotaxi ride-hailing service to include San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), allowing passengers to request rides directly to and from the airport using the company’s app-based system. In a post on X, the official Tesla AI account (@Tesla_AI) confirmed the update, writing: “Our Bay Area ride-hailing service now goes […]
Tesla’s fabled low-cost Model Y has been spotted testing on public roads in California, wrapped in camouflage. The sighting, captured in Palo Alto by local Tesla owner @omg_tesla, marks the first time the stripped-down variant has been seen outside a factory environment. Just out in Palo Alto with @teslaownersSV and we spotted the “Cheaper Model […]
It looks like SpaceX is preparing to bring Starlink into the world of brick-and-mortar retail. A new job listing for a Starlink Store Manager role in Bakersfield, California, reveals that the company is gearing up to launch its first physical retail store for its satellite-based broadband internet service. As spotted by X user @xdNiBoR, the […]
Tesla has started talks with Silicon Valley’s busiest airports as it looks to expand its Robotaxi ride-hailing service in California. According to Politico, the company has expressed interest in securing permits for operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), and Oakland International Airport (OAK). “We have received a request […]
Tesla’s Megapack battery storage systems will soon power a massive new utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in California. Arevon Energy has officially kicked off construction of the $600 million, 300 MW/1,200 MWh Nighthawk Energy Storage Project in Poway, just outside San Diego, with completion expected in January 2026. The Nighthawk facility will be capable […]
Tesla has officially launched its long-anticipated ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area, marking a significant step forward in the company’s autonomous vehicle roadmap. In a Wednesday post on X, @Tesla_AI confirmed that invites to the Bay Area service are now being sent out. The rollout comes as part of a new Tesla Robotaxi […]
Tesla’s highly anticipated Robotaxi service could be just days away from launching in California, according to new in-app terms spotted by Early Access participants. On Saturday, Tesla insider Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) shared a screenshot from the Tesla Robotaxi app that appears to confirm the imminent rollout of Tesla’s ride-hailing platform in the Golden State. The […]
Tesla may be preparing to launch its long-awaited Robotaxi service in San Francisco as soon as this weekend, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider. The memo, reportedly sent to staff on Thursday, outlines a sudden timeline acceleration and plans to invite select Tesla owners in the Bay Area to start booking paid […]
Tesla has officially opened what will soon become the largest Supercharger station in the world, and it’s right in California. The new Supercharger site, located at 22422 Highway 46 in Lost Hills, has gone live just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend — perfect for drivers hitting the road. Announced by Tesla […]
Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing footprint in California, adding a combined 80 square miles of new coverage across Los Angeles and San Francisco, and setting its sights on New York City next. In Los Angeles, the updated service area now includes several new neighborhoods: Playa del Rey, Ladera Heights, Echo Park, and Silver Lake. […]
Tesla remains the top electric vehicle brand in California, even as new competitors gain ground in the fast-growing zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space, according to the latest data from California Auto Outlook. The Model Y held its title as the best-selling vehicle of any kind in the state during the first quarter of 2025, with 23,314 […]
Tesla’s grip on California’s electric vehicle market is slipping, according to a new report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), shared last week. In 2024, Tesla’s new vehicle registrations dropped by 11.6%, marking the company’s fifth straight quarter of decline. In Q4 alone, registrations fell by 7.8%, while Tesla’s overall EV market share […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a new electric vehicle (EV) rebate program that could leave Tesla out, reigniting tensions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The plan, announced Monday, aims to offer rebates to EV buyers if federal subsidies are repealed under the incoming Trump administration, reports Bloomberg. Newsom’s office said the proposal includes market-share […]
