SpaceX has secured $714 million in new Pentagon contracts for a series of critical U.S. military launches, strengthening its role as the U.S. government’s preferred launch provider for national security missions through 2027 (via Breaking Defense). According to an announcement from the U.S. Space Systems Command last week, SpaceX has been awarded five of seven launch […]
Tesla has updated its U.S. website with a major clarification on the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Buyers no longer need to take delivery of their vehicle by September 30, 2025, to qualify. Instead, they simply need to place an order and enter into a binding purchase agreement before the deadline. That means if you […]
Tesla has quietly discontinued the Cybertruck Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in North America, removing the most affordable version of the all-electric pickup from its online configurator in the U.S. and Canada. The entry-level model started at $69,990 before incentives and was eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. The move comes just five […]
Tesla’s new Model Y L has just made its first appearance in the United States, spotted at the company’s Design Center in California with a sleek Light Gray premium interior (via @Tslachan). The family-focused SUV officially launched in China earlier this week, starting at 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD). The sighting is especially surprising given […]
Tesla buyers in the U.S. just got some welcome news: the $7,500 federal EV tax credit isn’t disappearing as quickly as many feared. According to newly updated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance, customers who enter into a binding contract for an EV and make a payment — whether that’s a down payment, deposit, or even […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the newly launched Model Y L, a stretched six-seater version of the company’s best-selling SUV, won’t begin production in the U.S. until the end of 2026 — and possibly not at all. Responding on X to speculation about an international rollout, Musk said: “This variant of the Model […]
Tesla has introduced a new leasing option for certified pre-owned Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the U.S., giving customers a more affordable way to get behind the wheel of its EVs. The program, which quietly went live this week, allows eligible buyers in California and Texas to lease a used Model 3 or […]
Tesla has quietly adjusted the official EPA range of the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in the United States, lowering it slightly from 363 miles to 357 miles. The company has also started notifying existing order holders of the update. The six-mile decrease isn’t likely the result of any hardware change to the […]
Tesla has raised prices for the Model S and Model X in the U.S. by $10,000 across all trims, but the company is also making the luxury EVs a far more compelling package by bundling in its new Luxe Package of premium perks. The new starting prices are as follows: Model S AWD: $94,990 Model […]
Tesla has once again claimed the top spot in J.D. Power’s annual U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study, marking its fifth straight win since the rankings began in 2021. The 2025 edition of the survey shows America’s EV charging network is becoming more reliable overall, with only 14% of EV drivers reporting an […]
SpaceX has rolled out a new “Standby Mode” for its Starlink satellite internet service in the U.S., Canada, and beyond, offering unlimited low-speed data for $5 USD per month. According to Starlink, the new plan is “perfect for backup connectivity and emergency use,” allowing paused users to keep basic connectivity for emergency messaging, easy reactivation, […]
SpaceX is offering new Starlink customers in the U.S. a rare discount on monthly fees, cutting the price of its Residential plan to $99 per month, down from $120. The Residential Lite plan is also dropping from $80 to $65. SpaceX sent out emails this week promoting the offer. “Starlink is offering Residential plans from […]
Tesla has updated the estimated delivery timelines on its online configurator for new orders of both Model Y variants and select Model 3 trims in many parts of the U.S., extending them from 1–3 weeks to 4–6 weeks. The longer wait times are likely driven by a surge in orders from customers hoping to secure […]
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has just added a new and more convenient way to pay: ACH Direct Debit. The new payment method allows U.S. customers to link their bank accounts directly to their Starlink account, enabling automatic monthly payments with no added fees. The news comes from a recent email sent to Starlink users, […]
The Trump administration reportedly initiated a review of federal contracts held by SpaceX earlier this summer, but quickly discovered that most of them were too essential to cut, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The review was triggered shortly after President Trump publicly suggested terminating federal agreements with Elon Musk’s companies […]
