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 […]
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 […]
In September, Tesla fans went crazy over CEO Elon Musk’s announcement of the release of the Model S Plaid, and with good reason. We also saw the ‘regular’ Model S Performance get updated with increased range via a software update. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its ratings for the 2021 Model S […]
Tesla today has announced it has extended the warranty on touchscreens for older Model S and Model X owners, related to component malfunction. “For customer peace of mind, we are providing additional coverage on some Model S and Model X vehicles built before March 2018 that are equipped with an 8GB embedded MultiMediaCard (“8GB eMMC”) […]
Image via Larry Hurt on Facebook Filmotechnic Canada is the creator of the Russian Arm System, which it says “is the unique combination of the gyro-stabilized Flight Head VI on the end of a gyro-stabilized remote controlled crane arm.” This setup is usually mounted to the roof of a vehicle to help film chase scenes […]
It’s apparently recall season for Tesla and other electric vehicle (EV) brands, with a new recall having been issued on Friday. Almost 30,000 Tesla Model S and X units, which were imported to China between 2013 and 2018, are now being recalled by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation, according to Bloomberg. The recall indicates […]
Tesla’s Infotainment Upgrade is for Model S and Model X owners with vehicles built March 2018 or earlier and costs $2,500 USD. This MCU1 to MCU2 upgrade brings an updated computer for Model S and Model X owners, to allow for streaming videos, an expanded Tesla Arcade and more. The biggest upgrade is the ability […]
Gradual line refreshers are a common occurrence for Tesla, and after recent price drops on most of its models, the electric vehicle (EV) company has released upgraded features for most of its models too. In an exciting and welcome change, Tesla has increased the range on its Model S Performance standard range from 348 to […]
Some of the higher odometer readings in older Tesla models are starting to get up there, but they likely won’t surpass German Tesla enthusiast Hansjörg von Gemmingen, who currently holds the Guinness World Record with his Tesla Model S for having surpassed 1,000,000 km (621,371 miles) in his Tesla Model S. Now, according to Teslarati, […]
As promised, Tesla has price dropped the Model S again, down to $69,420 in the United States, as promised earlier today by CEO Elon Musk. After dropping prices by $3,000 USD this Monday, we now see another drop just days later. The move appears to be a competitive reaction to Lucid Motors revealing its new […]
After dropping the price of the Tesla Model S on Monday down $3,000 USD, CEO Elon Musk says the price is dropping again, as of tonight. “The gauntlet has been thrown down! The prophecy will be fulfilled. Model S price changes to $69,420 tonight!”, said Musk on Wednesday afternoon. The gauntlet has been thrown down! […]
Tesla has dropped the price of its Model S sedan tonight by $3,000 USD for its Long Range Plus and Performance versions. The new prices are as follows: Model S Long Range Plus – $71,990 USD (was $74,990 USD) Model S Performance – $91,990 USD (was $94,990 USD) In Canada, Model S now starts at […]
Tesla at its Battery Day event today unveiled its Tesla Model S Plaid, available for pre-order now at the cost of $140,000 USD. At the unveiling, Tesla shared how the Tesla Model S Plaid was able to complete a lap time at famed Laguna Seca raceway on Sunday, in 1:30.3, to which CEO Elon Musk […]
Among several other announcements at Tesla’s Battery Day, the company announced one of the most exciting developments in its fastest electric vehicle yet becoming available to the consumer market. On Tuesday at the Tesla (TSLA) Battery Day event, CEO Elon Musk announced the long-anticipated Tesla Model S Plaid, which will retail for $140,000 US, and […]
In a video posted on Reddit on Tuesday, a Tesla Model S is seen driving through a high tide which splashed up on a highway in China. The video was shared by Reddit user u/RobDickinson on the r/teslamotors subreddit. Despite the video noting in China it was a Model 3, the vehicle was indeed a […]
