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US: Tesla Model X Estimated Delivery Times Pushed Back To Late 2023

The Tesla Model S and Model X's estimated delivery times (for new orders) in the United States noticeably increased and are now up to a few months.Let's recall that a few months ago, the manufacturer ...[More]

Teslas Five Big Challenges To Overcome

There is no other company in recent automotive history that has recorded such rapid growth as Tesla. This brand is undoubtedly the motoring protagonist of the last 10 years.Tesla has been able to lead...[More]

See Tesla’s blue digital camo-wrapped Cybertruck

Ahead of the release of the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, some drivers in California spotted a unique blue digital camo wrap on one version of the vehicle this week. Alongside the photos sho...[More]

Tesla unlikely to build new factories for one or two years

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has met with several world leaders over the years, with most of them courting the automaker to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in their country. Despite these meetings, o...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck makes U-turn with rear-wheel-steering

The Tesla Cybertruck has generated a lot of discussion in recent weeks, as pre-production versions of the electric pickup have been spotted several times in the wild ahead of its official release. ...[More]

Toyota boosts BEV production target to 600000 units in 2025

Like many automakers, Toyota has had a slow introduction to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) compared to Tesla, only recently changing its approach to electrification. However, a new report shows t...[More]

UAW escalates Stellantis GM strikes ahead of Biden visit

U-S President Joe Biden says he’ll head to Michigan next week to support the United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes against Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis. Biden says he’ll he...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas Plans to Increase Workforce to 60K

Tesla Giga Texas plans to triple its workforce. According to the director of production at the factory, the company plans to expand their number to 60,000. Tesla became a real boon for Texas whe...[More]

Elon Musk On Tesla Cybertruck Performance Version

The upcoming all-electric Tesla Cybertruck pickup might get a special, performance-oriented version, with more power and torque. Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote a comment on X stating that yesterday...[More]

Tesla’s ghost hangs over UAW’s ongoing strike

Detroit's Big Three is in chaos. An ongoing UAW strike does not seem to be ending anytime soon, and the union's leader, Shawn Fain, is proving resolute in the group's demands. Intere...[More]

Tesla seen as driving force behind Brandenburg’s booming economic growth

Although Germany's economy as a whole has weakened this year, Brandenburg's is moving in the opposite direction, and Tesla is a "driving force" behind that. "In recent years,...[More]

Tesla Summon runs a stop sign lawyer explains how the infraction works

Tesla Summon runs a stop sign, but since there is no human in the car when the functionality is active, who gets the ticket? A lawyer on TikTok recently explained the infraction, including how the ...[More]

Tesla wins Giga Mexico’s Environmental Impact Permits

Tesla has won Gigafactory Mexico's Environmental Impact Permits, as the country's Ministry of the Environment approved the factory's initial construction phases. The Ministry was requir...[More]

Abandoned Tesla Roadsters arrive in the U-S from China

The abandoned Tesla Roadsters that were found in shipping containers in China have finally arrived in the United States, months after being discovered. We've been covering the tale of the aband...[More]

Tesla Launches VPP for SDG and E Customers in San Diego

Tesla launches Virtual Power Plant for SDG & E Customers in San Diego. The program allows Powerwall owners to earn money by selling energy to the grid. In August, SDG & E announced the l...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Doing Straight Line Acceleration Runs

The Tesla Cybertruck's acceleration has been demonstrated in a new video shot by a drone operator. The short video shows the Cybertruck driving on the company's test track located outside t...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Performance documents in Europe hint at exciting motor updates

Tesla may be planning something special for the Model 3 Performance "Highland" update. While the vehicle is yet to be released, a European Type Certificate from the RDW suggests that the ...[More]

Jaguar signs with Tesla to adopt electric vehicle charging standard

Jaguar has announced it has signed an agreement with Tesla to provide the drivers of its electric vehicles with access to Tesla's massive Supercharger network by adopting the company's North A...[More]

Toyota admits it is learning from Tesla

The number of automakers that are following Tesla's footsteps in the gigacasting game is increasing, with Toyota aiming to use the technology for its next generation of electric cars. Recent co...[More]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with Thailand Prime Minister

Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday in New York City, where the two discussed a variety of topics. The meeting was confirmed by Prime Minister Th...[More]

Tesla teases us with more Cybertruck test track footage

Tesla continues to tease us with more Cybertruck test track footage at the Fremont Factory, and basically everyone who has even a small interest in the pickup is begging for deliveries to begin. It...[More]

Tesla May Enter Indian Market Starting with Battery Storage Production

Tesla may start manufacturing products in India. However, despite expectations of building an electric vehicle factory, the company may start with battery storage production, according to the repor...[More]

Netherlands Plug-Ins Noted 45 Percent Market Share In August 2023

Plug-in electric car sales in the Netherlands remain at a very high level, just a few steps from becoming the majority of sales (over 50 percent share). According to EV Volumes' data, shared by...[More]

Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Spotted In US With Covered Bumpers

A white Tesla Model 3 "Highland wearing front and rear bumper covers was spotted in Morgan Hills, California by X user @thortr29, who said he saw the refreshed EV on his way to work. Morgan Hi...[More]

Oracle Teases Tesla Cybertruck Police Cruiser Coming Very Soon

Computer technology giant Oracle has unveiled plans to develop a police vehicle based on the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck. Larry Ellison, the company's co-founder who used to have a seat on Tesla&...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Performance Sweepstakes Added To Referral Program

Tesla has added a Model 3 Performance sweepstakes to its referral program, giving users a chance to get a free EV if they spend 1,000 in-app credits. According to the official Tesla app, multiple e...[More]

BrightDrop Zevo electric vans rolling out in Ryder fleets

The latest Brightdrop Zevo 600 electric vans (EVs) rolled out at Ryder facilities across the United States recently. Ryder System, is an American transportation and logistics company best know...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas production pause may continue through September

Tesla has paused production of the Cybertruck and Model Y at its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, and one person thinks that the break could last through the end of the month. After reporting news ear...[More]

UK delays petrol and diesel car ban by five years

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. The news has upset some automakers as they have a...[More]

Tesla board settlement lawyers want $10690 per hour in payout

The Tesla board settlement that occurred earlier this year saw the directors of the company return more than $700 million for allegedly overpaying themselves. Now, the lawyers who helped make that ...[More]

Tesla and Australias CBA Team Up to Support EV Purchases

Tesla and Australia's CBA are teaming up to support electric vehicle purchases. Now, Tesla customers in Australia have more options when it comes to purchasing cars through the company's di...[More]

Tesla Shareholders Suit Over Toxic Workplace Is Shut Down

Tesla shareholders have been forced to drop a lawsuit over the company's toxic workplace, according to a federal court ruling. They failed to prove that they were exempt from initially discussi...[More]

Two Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Testing At NorCal Off-Road Park

If Tesla wants to make it in North America's highly competitive pickup truck segment, the Cybertruck must be a very versatile product, a jack of all trades as the saying goes. Besides being abl...[More]

Older Tesla Model 3s Get $800 Powered Liftgate Retrofit Option

Tesla has introduced a powered liftgate retrofit for the Model 3 on its online shop. Priced at $800 including shipping to the customer's preferred Tesla Service Center and installation, the pow...[More]

Elon Musk under investigation from the DOJ for Tesla perks

Elon Musk is under investigation over CEO benefits received from Tesla and whether they were properly disclosed. According to a new report, the perks may date back further than investigators previo...[More]

Elon Musk takes Prime Minister of Israel for a ride in a Tesla Cybertruck

Elon Musk recently took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his wife Sara for a ride in a Tesla Cybertruck. The Prime Minister and his wife recently visited Tesla Motors in California a...[More]

Volvo will end production of diesel vehicles by early 2024

This week, Geely-owned automaker Volvo shared new plans to end diesel production. In celebration of Climate Week NYC, the automaker announced that it will officially end production of all diesel ve...[More]

Tesla long-term battery health slightly higher in cold climates

Electric vehicles (EVs) often get a bad rap for range loss in cold climates, but a new study of Teslas shows that cooler regions may actually be better for an EV’s battery over the long term. ...[More]

Average Electric Vehicle Prices Plummet As Oversupply Concerns Grow

The consistently falling prices of electric vehicles over the past year could be an encouraging and worrying sign in equal measure. Largely influenced by Tesla's price cuts, EV prices fell shar...[More]

Hertzs Model 3 And Model Y Rentals Now Allow Full Tesla App Access

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Hertz's rental fleet are now compatible with the EV maker's mobile app. This allows Hertz customers to use the Tesla app to unlock more functionality f...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Units Already Headed to Europe

Thousands of Tesla Model 3 Highlands are already on their way to Europe. The region is set to be the first in the world to receive delivery of the updated vehicle. The first deliveries should&nb...[More]

Watch Tesla Model 3 Catch Fire After Debris Strike Sparks Discussion On EV Safety

A 2022 Tesla Model 3 caught fire and completely burned up in Newark, New Jersey, on September 13, 2023. I had a first responder contact who was on the scene and provided me with pictures and video ...[More]

Tesla Battery Longevity Slightly Better In Colder Climates

The batteries of all-electric vehicles that are owned and used in cold and marine climates tend to retain more of their original range on average compared to EVs that are predominantly used in hot cli...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Becomes First EV To Enter Top 10 Leased Vehicles In US

The Tesla Model 3 has become the first electric vehicle to make it to the top 10 leased models in the United States. Following a period of strong growth, the Model 3 ranked seventh on the list, acc...[More]

Tesla shows off Mobil Wall Connector controls

Tesla seems to be preparing to add new functionality to the mobile app for managing its Wall Connector home charging equipment. With the addition, users will be able to use the Tesla app to control...[More]

Tesla Megapack systems supports $150M Chinchilla Battery project

CS Energy recently shared an update on its $150 million Chinchilla battery project, backed by 80 Tesla Megapack systems with a capacity of 100MW, 200MWh. The Tesla Megapack-backed Chinchilla Batter...[More]

Some Tesla Model Y Owners Return To Gas-Powered SUVs And Trucks

Tesla enjoys the highest brand loyalty among U-S automakers, Citi analysts concluded early this year. While the brand continues to bask in a high loyalty rate, its rivals are luring a small percent...[More]

Tesla Semi Covered 1600 Miles in Under 48 Hours in Independent Testing

PepsiCo's Tesla Semi covered 1,600 miles in less than 48 hours. The result was recorded as part of independent testing, which is designed to show that electric trucks are an excellent alternati...[More]

UAW Boss Says Tesla Workers Pay Pitiful

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has entered the fourth day of a historic strike that affects Detroit's Big Three carmakers at the same time for the first time ever. The UAW resumed talks with GM,...[More]

Erdogan Invites Musk To Build Teslas Next EV Plant In Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan invited Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build an electric car factory in Turkey during a meeting in New York City on September 17. Erdogan and Musk met at Turkish Hous...[More]

Musk Wanted To Use Tesla In-Car Video To Win Lawsuits

Walter Isaacson's Elon Musk biography has been the source of several interesting revelations, and the latest one to make headlines is about Tesla's approach on privacy, more specifically a con...[More]

See Tesla Model 3 Owner Retrieve His EV From A Closed Garage Using Smart Summon

When Tesla released the Smart Summon feature in September 2019, it became a feature that instantly gave the owner of a compatible EV bragging rights, but after a couple of months, the number of social...[More]

Elon Musk courted to build a Tesla factory in Turkey

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in New York on Sunday. Reports say that the two discussed a range of topics, and Erdoğan apparently encouraged Musk ...[More]

UAW strikes shut down auto plants as negotiations continue

Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis face continued negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union after around 13,000 workers shut down three manufacturing plants when previous contracts e...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging at 50000th Supercharger

The forthcoming Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted in several U-S locations over the past few weeks, ahead of the electric pickup’s official launch. Recently, the Cybertruck was seen at T...[More]

Tesla adds manual rear door release to the Model 3 Highland

Tesla has added emergency rear door release functions to the Model 3 Highland, which can be used to open the back doors in case the vehicle runs out of power. According to Model 3 owner's manua...[More]

Teslas 50000th Supercharger Is A Special One

Tesla recently installed its 50,000th Supercharging stall, and as it turns out, it's not an ordinary dispenser. The company recently shared a few photos of the jubilee charging stall, which is ...[More]

Tesla Supplier to Build US Plant for Copper Foil

Lotte Energy Materials will build a copper foil plant in the US to supply Tesla and other customers. The company has submitted an application to the Delaware state government to begin construction ...[More]

Tesla has produced 5 million cars at its Gigafactories

As of this week, Tesla has produced over five million cars at its Gigafactories, marking a huge milestone in the company's production expansion efforts over the last few years. On Saturday even...[More]

Tesla Smart Summon retrieves Model 3 from closed garage

Eighth and ninth paragraphs added to note that Summon and Smart Summon are temporarily unavailable for Tesla vehicles without Ultrasonic Sensors. Tesla’s vehicles come with several unique fea...[More]

Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

As the world transitions to sustainable transportation through electric vehicles (EVs), some are considering ways to reduce EV battery waste. One such company includes Volvo, which has announced a ...[More]

Tesla Invites Consumers for Test Drive at its First Experience Center in Thailand

Tesla invites consumers for a test drive at its first Experience Center in Thailand. Here, consumers have the opportunity to inspect vehicles, receive service, pick up the purchased vehicle, and so...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders Surpass 2 Million

Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders have exceeded 2 million, according to crowdsourcing data. The pickup truck was unveiled at the end of 2019, and first deliveries are expected to take place in a few week...[More]

Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

Volkswagen faces mounting pressure to keep up with Tesla and Chinese automakers in the transition to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and its success in doing so could have major implications. Dur...[More]

Tesla removes base Model Y Dual-Motor AWD from configurator

The base Tesla Model Y Dual-Motor AWD variant is no longer available on the company’s configurator. As of this writing, only the Tesla Model Y Long Range and Performance variants are availabl...[More]

Tesla Semi Really Shows Serious Performance

The Tesla Semi is proving its worth in the ongoing 2023 Run on Less Electric Depot event. In less than 48 hours, one of the Tesla Semis from PepsiCo covered a distance of 1,600 miles. As per Roc...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland trunk and frunk specs revealed

The Tesla Model 3 Highland has been making headlines in the past several weeks, as many have been able to take their first looks at the refreshed vehicle. Ahead of initial deliveries, some specific...[More]

Tesla Ready to Officially Begin Construction on Giga Mexico

Tesla is ready to officially begin construction on Giga Mexico, according to a report. The company will reportedly deliver a letter on Friday to formalize Tesla's launch in the country. ...[More]

Tesla Seeks to Attract $1.8B for Securitization of EV Leases

Tesla is seeking to attract potential investors for a new $1.8 billion securitization of its electric vehicle leases. This is the largest venture of its kind since the company began the practice in...[More]

Ford CEO Jim Farley warns UAW proposal could force bankruptcy

As the Big Three automakers barrel towards a potential stake from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, Ford CEO Jim Farley has shared his sentiments about the matter. During a conversation with&nbs...[More]

The hunt is on for Tesla’s special 50000th Supercharger stall

Tesla has posted photos of its commemorative 50,000th Supercharger stall. Coated in what appears to be Ultra Red paint, the 50,000th Supercharger has captured the interest of the electric vehicle c...[More]

Thousands Of New Tesla Model 3s Ready For Shipping At Shanghai Port

The production ramp of the facelifted Tesla Model 3 at Gigafactory Shanghai appears to be in full swing judging by the thousands of vehicles that are populating the site's export lot. Tesla'...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck off-road encounter teases potential October deliveries

A few days ago, footage of a Cybertruck release candidate in California’s Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) was posted online. The video attracted a lot of attention since ...[More]

Tesla closing in on groundbreaking manufacturing technique report claims

Tesla is closing in on a new, groundbreaking manufacturing technique, according to a new report. The process is similar to the company's industry-disrupting casting technique that saw it elimin...[More]

Ford CEO Jim Farley argues a new anxiety plagues consumers from EVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley said today that consumers are not committing to electric vehicles because they have anxiety, and it is not range anxiety. "They don't have range anxiety, they have char...[More]

Tesla Shanghai export lot shows Model 3 Highland production ramp is going smoothly

Tesla Giga Shanghai's export lot is full of the automaker's new Model 3, suggesting that the production ramp of the "Highland" vehicle is going smoothly in its early days. Tesla l...[More]

Tesla Reportedly Makes One-Piece Giga Casting Breakthrough

Tesla has reportedly made a technological breakthrough when it comes to the so-called "gigacasting" process that would allow it to die cast nearly all the complex underbody of an electric ve...[More]

Tesla Officially Introduces Powerwall 3

Tesla has officially announced the third generation of its Powerwall home energy storage system, which brings several improvements and a few changes. The Powerwall 3 is a fully integrated solar and...[More]

Some Tesla Staff Hated Cybertruck

Almost four years after its unveiling, the Tesla Cybertruck remains one of the most polarizing exercises in automotive design the world has ever seen. Recent Cybertruck prototype sightings have mad...[More]

Tesla Shows Interest in Sunrise New Energy Battery Components

Tesla has indicated interest in battery components from China's Sunrise New Energy, according to a company statement. If the product and process characteristics satisfy Tesla, it may use the co...[More]

Tesla Semi Showed High Performance at NACFE Run On Less Event

Tesla Semi trucks showed strong performance at the NACFE 'Run On Less' event. The trucks covered a distance of up to 377 miles while still retaining some of the battery charge. PepsiCo s...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Might Offer Scratch-Proof Tungsten Carbide Coating

A lot of wild claims have been made about the Tesla Cybertruck over the years, and most of them came from CEO Elon Musk himself. For example, about a year ago Tesla's CEO said the Cybertruck wo...[More]

Tesla Gets Nearly 150 Million In EU Funding For Supercharger Network

Tesla will receive roughly $150 million (u20ac148.7 million) from the European Union to install and replace 7,198 charging points with an output of 250 kilowatts each at 687 locations in 22 countries ...[More]

10 Tesla Model Y EVs Burn In Frankfurt Anonymous Letter Claims Responsibility

A fire that started in a parking lot in the Fechenheim district in Frankfurt, Germany destroyed 10 Tesla Model Y EVs and damaged another five earlier this week in what seems to be an act of social res...[More]

Biden administration to provide 100 Million to repair non-operational EV chargers

The Biden-Harris Administration opened applications for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator, which provides up to $100 million in Federal funding to build a reliable...[More]

Volkswagen expected to initiate job cuts at Zwickau EV plant

Volkswagen's electric vehicle plant in Zwickau, Germany, is expected to implement a round of job cuts. Reports suggest that about 2,500 temporary workers at the West Saxony complex will be affe...[More]

Polestar integrates Amazon Prime for entertainment

Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, is now available as an app in the Polestar 2, marking the vehicle’s latest video platform addition to its operating system (OS). Prime Video has...[More]

Tesla considers new partnership for battery materials

It appears that Tesla is considering Chinese battery components manufacturer Sunrise New Energy as a potential supplier, according to a new report. Sunrise New Energy said on Wednesday that Tesla h...[More]

Elon Musk AI poses a civilizational risk if not regulated

Elon Musk was among a number of top technology executives who met at the U-S Capitol on Wednesday for a Senate forum discussing artificial intelligence (A-I). During the private discussion, Mu...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Could Start in a Few Days

Deliveries of Tesla Cybertruck should begin in just a few days, according to a company salesperson. The market release of the hotly anticipated product is a major milestone for the company. ...[More]

Tesla Dominates the US EV Market with a 60 Percent Share

Tesla continues to be the only manufacturer that actually shapes the US electric vehicle market. In the first seven months of the year, the brand's sales exceeded the sales of all other brands ...[More]

Tesla Could Buy Up to 1.9 Billion Worth of Components from India this Year

Tesla plans to increase component purchases from India amid talk of setting up a factory in the country. According to the minister, this year the company intends to purchase components worth up to ...[More]

Tesla Adds Brake Pad Red Caliper Kit Upgrades For Model S Model X

Tesla has started offering upgraded brake pad kits for the Model S and Model X Plaid in the United States. According to emails Tesla sent to Model S and Model X customers, owners of eligible vehicl...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks spotted near Giga Texas crash test lab

Two Tesla Cybertrucks were spotted near Gigafactory Texas’ crash test lab. Tesla appears to be preparing to conduct more crash tests on the Cybertruck. A recent video on drone operator Joe...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Pair Spotted Showing Air Suspension Height Differences

We already know that the Tesla Cybertruck is going to feature an air suspension setup, as attested by several sightings, including a set of photos of a seemingly broken-down prototype left on the side...[More]

Ford BMW and Honda team up to provide energy management services

Ford, BMW, and Honda formed a new equally-owned company, ChargeScape, LLC, to provide energy management services, integrating electric vehicles (EVs) and electric utilities. As of this writing, the...[More]

Tesla price cuts increase market share domination

Tesla has made price cuts across its entire lineup this year, effectively waging a "price war" against other automakers. According to new registration data in the U-S, the strategy seems ...[More]

Tesla Model S and X owners can now upgrade brake pads calipers

Tesla Model S and Model X owners can now purchase upgraded brake pads and calipers, according to an email being sent to customers. On Wednesday, Tesla began sending emails to Model S and X owners, ...[More]

UAW reduces wage demands ahead of strike deadline

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has lowered its wage demands ahead of a potential strike and after the union rejected contract offers from Ford, General Motors (GM) and Stellantis last week. Af...[More]

Tesla Suppliers To Invest $15B In Giga Mexico State Governor Says

Tesla and its suppliers will reportedly invest 15 billion over the next two years in the Gigafactory Mexico facility, said Nuevo Leon state governor Samuel Garcia. The amount is triple what Mexican...[More]

New Tesla Model 3 Emerges In Regulatory Filing In China

This week, the new Tesla Model 3 (also known as the Highland upgrade) was officially listed in a catalog of upcoming models in China, which was shared by China's Ministry of Industry and Informati...[More]

Tesla Semi Delivers Impressive Range In First Independent Real-World Test

Nearly ten months after Tesla handed over the first Semi to PepsiCo in December 2022, performance results from its first independent real-world test have finally emerged. Several companies are part...[More]

Two-Seat Tesla Robotaxi Concept Previewed In Elon Musk Biography

Tesla first revealed plans to develop a fully autonomous robotaxi in 2016, but while the project was mentioned several times since, the EV maker never teased its self-driving vehicle. Fortunately, ...[More]

Tesla Stock Gets Positive Outlook from RBC Capital after Giga Nevada Tour

RBC Capital Markets reiterated its Outperform rating on shares of Tesla (NASDAQ. TSLA) following an investor tour of Giga Nevada. The company is doing what no one else in the industry is doing, ...[More]

I Sat In The New Highland Tesla Model 3

When I set off for IAA Munich earlier this week, I started my journey in one of my least favorite places. the back seat of a Tesla Model 3. Don't get me wrong-I actually love driving the Mod...[More]

Tesla Quietly Introduces New Powerwall Home Energy Storage

The Tesla Powerwall is one of the most popular home battery energy storage systems, which earlier this year reached 500,000 global installations. According to the most recent reports, Tesla quietly...[More]

Watch a Tesla Cybertruck aero wheel cover go flying in the midst of heavy traffic

In a new video shared on Sunday, the wheel cover from a pre-production Tesla Cybertruck went soaring while the truck was being driven in California. LeletyM3 shared the dashcam footage from his Mod...[More]

Tesla adds 70 billion to its market cap in one day amid Wall Street’s AI optimism

It appears that Wall Street is now looking at Tesla with a fresh lens. Following an optimistic note from Morgan Stanley, which noted that Tesla's Dojo supercomputer could add up to $500 billion...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck’s early reservation holders will get Full Self-Driving for a steal

The Tesla Cybertruck's early reservation holders will get Full Self-Driving for a steal, as long as they included it as an option when they ordered their all-electric pickup. The Cybertruck was...[More]

Rivian R1T gets torture tested with towing through California

The electric pickup sector is growing, and towing ability is at the forefront of many consumer minds. In recent weeks, Motortrend writer Derek Powell used a Rivian R1T to tow trailers on two differ...[More]

Tesla partner IDRA shows rumored Cybertruck Giga Press

A photo shared on Monday is widely speculated to show the casting machine Tesla will use to build the Cybertruck, though the claim’s validity is still in question. Italian casting machine man...[More]

US Added Over 188K EV-Related Jobs In Recent Years Led By Tesla

In the last few years, automakers have embarked on a factory-building boom in the US thanks to friendly EV policies and generous federal and state subsidies. A new interactive map points to where E...[More]

Tesla May Start Raising Model Y Prices in China Boosting Margins

Tesla may begin raising prices for Model Y in China, according to a local source. If this happens, it will be good news for investors as the company will increase its margins. Throughout 2023, T...[More]

Elon Musk’s Biography Reveals Design Inspiration For Tesla’s Robotaxi

Once the hullabaloo and frenzy around the Tesla Cybertruck and the updated Model 3 settles, Tesla enthusiasts' focus will likely shift toward its upcoming affordable mass-market EV. A new repor...[More]

Tesla Stock Gets 60 Point Hike from Morgan Stanley Dojo a Catalyzer

Tesla received a 60% price target increase from Morgan Stanley. According to analysts, the company's progress with the Dojo supercomputer is a major sign that Tesla is much more than a car comp...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted On The Las Vegas Strip With Trailer Hitch

A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate (RC) unit was spotted driving down the Strip in Las Vegas this weekend wearing several taped-on wires, some stickers, and a rear-mounted trailer hitch. The firs...[More]

Tesla Model Y Shows Impressive Roof Strength After Brick Wall Collapses Over It

A roadside wall collapsed in China last week after heavy rain, crushing several cars that were parked next to it. However, as the video embedded below shows, published on X by the user @CharlesWBoy...[More]

European Plug-In Car Sales Accelerated In July 2023

In July, plug-in electric car sales in Europe noted the highest year-over-year growth rate so far this year, as both BEVs and PHEVs were up.According to EV Volumes data, shared by Jose Pontes, in July...[More]

EV charging infrastructure strength in each U.S. state analyzed in new study

Public charging is a common concern for new electric vehicle (EV) buyers and current owners alike, and local charging infrastructure can depend heavily on where a person lives. In a recent study, o...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck video ignite discussions of powered frunk

A Tesla Cybertruck video ignited a debate about whether the all-electric pickup truck has a powered or manual frunk. The original poster (OP) of the video claims the footage proves that the Cybertr...[More]

Tesla FSD v12 shifts away from rules-based approach

Walter Isaacson’s Elon Musk biography is set to be published on Tuesday, and a new preview of the book illustrates details about Tesla's development of the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) v...[More]

Tesla cues new glovebox design with Model 3 Highland

The new Tesla Model 3 Highland has several new design features, including a redesigned exterior, dashboard ambient lighting, and an increased range. One feature that hasn’t had much attention...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck spotted on the Las Vegas strip

Another pre-production version of the Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted, this time cruising down the Las Vegas strip. On Saturday night, X user @curtismc08 shared footage of the pre-production Cybe...[More]

Tesla Next-Gen EVs To Initially Be Produced In Texas Instead Of Mexico

Tesla has adjusted its plans related to the next-generation electric vehicles, which are expected to be produced at a rate of millions of units annually. According to an exclusive excerpt from Walt...[More]

Tesla Shows Off All Of Its EVs On A Family Trip

Tesla recently shared an interesting and beautiful photo entitled "Family trip" of all its currently offered or soon-to-be-produced electric vehicles. There is a red Model S, white Model ...[More]

Tesla Could Benefit from Possible UAW Strike Analyst Says

Tesla could benefit from a possible UAW strike, a Wedbush analyst says. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis are on the verge of a huge strike and production shutdown, while Tesla can safely contin...[More]

Tesla VPP in Vermont of 4800 Powerwalls Kept Lights on in Storms

Tesla's virtual power plant (VPP) in Vermont saved residents $3M in peak costs and kept the lights on during severe winter storms. The VPP consists of 4,800 Powerwall units with a total capacit...[More]

Watch Two Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Driving Side-By-Side

Two Tesla Cybertruck test vehicles were recently seen driving side-by-side down a highway during the night. The video was shared by Greggertruck (@greggertruck / X), who points out that both pickup...[More]

Hundreds Of New Tesla Model 3 Highlands Spotted In China

Hundreds of the all-new Tesla Model 3 Highland electric cars were recently spotted in a large parking lot in Shanghai, used by Tesla to gather cars ahead of export. As we can see in the flyover vid...[More]

Before xAI Elon Musk had hopes for OpenAI at Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been involved in the development of artificial intelligence for many years, both at his own companies and as a former board member of ChatGPT maker OpenAI. However, new deta...[More]

Tesla changes initial build location for next-gen EV platform

Another excerpt from biographer Walter Isaacson's book on Elon Musk shares new details about Tesla's next-generation vehicle platform, including plans for a different build location than the a...[More]

Tesla modifies airbag placement in Model 3 Highland

Tesla’s redesign of the Model 3 has now been unveiled in many markets, featuring the removal of several components, notably including the removal of a shifting stalk. Since the announcem...[More]

Updated Tesla Model 3 on Display in France Showroom

The updated Tesla Model 3 is now on display at a showroom in France. At the moment, this is the first known Tesla location in Europe where you can see the car. The first batch of the new product...[More]

TIME Names Elon Musk an AI Leader in its TIME 100 AI List

TIME named Elon Musk one of the leaders in AI development in its TIME100 AI list. He is at the forefront of the industry’s development via several of his companies. TIME magazine unve...[More]

Modded Tesla Model S Plaid Achieves Quarter-Mile Record

The Tesla Model S Plaid is a power monster. Producing 1,020 horsepower via a tri-motor setup, Tesla's creation is antithetical to the concept that EVs lack performance. Moreover, despite car...[More]

Tesla Retail Sales Almost Doubled In August 2023

In August, Tesla's sales of Made-in-China (MIC) Model 3/Model Y in China and exports from China went in opposite directions compared to the previous year. According to the China Passenger Car A...[More]

Tesla Semi heads to three-week peformance event to assess EV fleets

The Tesla Semi is heading to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency's (NACFE) three-week-long assessment for electric vehicle fleets. While there will be twenty-one commercial EVs at...[More]

Twin Tesla Cybertrucks cruise down a highway in coordinated duo

Twin Tesla Cybertrucks were captured cruising down a dark highway in one of the first duo sightings that have occurred since we started seeing the all-electric pickup on public roads. Cybertruck si...[More]

Tesla prepares massive shipment of Model 3 Highland for export to Europe

A massive shipment of Tesla Model 3 Highland units is being prepared for export to European countries, according to new drone footage shot outside of the automaker's Gigafactory Shanghai plant. ...[More]

US pace of EV adoption rivals rate of California

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are gaining traction in auto markets across the world, and new data shows that U-S adoption rates could be set to skyrocket in the years to come. As new car sa...[More]

Tesla almost doubles EV share in China as sales rebound

After passenger vehicle sales dropped in June and July, the Chinese auto market recovered in August with a return to growth. In the same month, Tesla almost doubled its market share in the country,...[More]

Tesla Has 50000 Superchargers Worldwide

Tesla has installed 50,000 Supercharger stalls worldwide, significantly accelerating the pace of adoption in recent months. Charging infrastructure is one of the most important requirements for the...[More]

Tesla Rolls Out Powerwall 3 Optimized For Ease of Installation and High Power

Tesla launched Powerwall 3, which is "optimized for ease of installation & high power," according to Elon Musk. The single improved product can serve as an uninterruptible power suppl...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted After Crash Testing

A crashed Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted on a car hauler after being subjected to a ditch rollover test, presumably on its way back to a Tesla facility, according to a now-deleted TikTok video...[More]

Fisker Ocean to ramp production to 300 units per day

Electric vehicle maker Fisker stated that it is ramping the production of its all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 units per day. The company also expressed its intentions to expand its retail o...[More]

New Elon Musk book tells tale of how Tesla Cybertruck started as round and aluminum

The Tesla Cybertruck was a lot of things before it became what it is now, and before CEO Elon Musk and Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen landed on a cyberpunk, stainless steel truck with sharp lines...[More]

Tesla could have union board ruling stating it violated worker’s rights overturned

Tesla could have a ruling from a labor board that claimed the automaker violated the rights of factory workers by not allowing them to wear pro-union t-shirts. On Wednesday, the 5th U-S Circui...[More]

Tesla brings back an old Easter Egg with its new Model 3

Tesla has brought back an old Easter Egg with its new Model 3, as the freshly-designed "Highland" features a light show that coordinates exterior illumination with a specific soundtrack. ...[More]

Tesla adds long overdue safety feature with new Model 3 Highland

Tesla has added a long overdue safety feature with the new Model 3 Highland, according to the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Tesla has evidently added Blind Spot Indicators based on the inclus...[More]

Hilton Will Install Up To 20000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors

Hilton announced an expanded agreement with Tesla, which will result in mass installations of Tesla Universal Wall Connectors in North America. The company intends to deploy up to 20,000 Tesla Univ...[More]

Deutsche Bank Confirms Optimistic Outlook on Tesla Stock

Deutsche Bank confirms its bullish outlook on Tesla. The analyst expressed his views on the company during an investor meeting at the IAA Motor Show in Munich, Germany. Deutsche Bank Resear...[More]

Tesla Model X Long Range Now Qualifies For $7500 Federal Tax Credit

Tesla recently significantly changed the Model S and Model X offer in the United States, cutting prices of the cars by 15 to 19 percent. Let's start with the recently introduced software-limite...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck RC Unit Spotted Upclose At Las Vegas Supercharger

A Tesla Cybertruck release candidate (RC) unit was spotted while replenishing its battery at a Las Vegas Supercharger yesterday by the YouTube user Tesla Uber Guy, who filmed the encounter and publish...[More]

Designer Imagines What A Refreshed Tesla Model Y Juniper Could Look Like

Tesla has been reportedly working on a facelift for its most successful EV, the Model Y crossover, for quite some time, with an expected production start in October 2024, about one year away from the ...[More]

New Tesla Supercharger includes pull-through charging stalls

Many Tesla owners who tow have experienced difficulty in having to detach their trailers when charging at Superchargers. Many have requested pull-through charging lanes, though only a handful of Te...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland catches the attention of major rival

The refreshed Tesla Model 3 attracted dozens of onlookers at the Munich Auto Show in Germany, including a surprise guest and an executive from a fellow automaker. William Li, the founder and CEO of...[More]

Tesla haters are still keying cars with no idea they are being recorded

Tesla haters are still keying cars with no idea they are being recorded, as the latest instance occurred this past weekend in California. For years, Teslas have captured acts of vandalism, burglary...[More]

Tesla would be the big winner in potential UAW strike

Tesla could be set to benefit from potential strikes against the auto industry’s "Big 3" in the coming weeks, if negotiations are not completed by an upcoming contract deadline. Emp...[More]

Tesla Produced Its Two Millionth Electric Car In Shanghai

Tesla celebrates the production of the two millionth electric car at the Giga Shanghai plant (also known as Gigafactory 3) in China, which produces the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla Giga Shanghai went...[More]

Tesla Wont Invest in Building a Factory in Indonesia Anytime Soon

Tesla is unlikely to start establishing a manufacturing plant in Indonesia anytime soon, the minister said. After meeting with Elon Musk last month, Tesla made it clear that due to the unfavorable ...[More]

Tesla Yoke Steering Wheel Price Increased To $1000

Tesla has increased the price of the Yoke steering wheel option for the Model S and Model X at $1,000, according to its online configurator, as spotted by Sawyer Merritt on X. The controversial ste...[More]

Tesla Launches Autosteer On City Streets For FSD

Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving assistance suite has a new feature called "Autosteer on City Streets under its belt, besides the previously available traffic light and stop sign control. ...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland gets stellar first reviews

The Tesla Model 3 Highland debuted last week to much excitement from the electric vehicle community. As professional reviewers got their hands on the newly released vehicle, one thing became eviden...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck towing goes on display in new sighting

Tesla Cybertruck's utility as a vehicle capable of towing has been one of the most sought-after questions since its unveiling in 2019. The Cybertruck will be used for passenger travel more ofte...[More]

Tesla lithium supplier Albemarle set for 4 Billion takeover to beef up supply

Tesla lithium supplier Albemarle is set for a $4.3 billion takeover of Liontown Resources, an Australian company, as it aims to beef up its supply of the metal for EV makers. On Tuesday, Albemarle ...[More]

Tesla Awarded Samsung with Contract for Supply of Camera Modules

Samsung has become one of Tesla's key suppliers. After the company won the contract to supply chips, the Korean manufacturer signed a contract to supply camera modules. Samsung Electron...[More]

Tesla Sues Chinese Firm over Tech Secret Infringement

Tesla is suing a Chinese chip design firm over tech secret infringement and unfair competition disputes. The concern is that the actions of Bingling Intelligent Technology—in which Xiaomi own...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck’s Maximum Ride Height Revealed In Latest Spy Images

New images on X reveal how much the Tesla Cybertruck's adaptive air suspension can raise its ground clearance. The ride height appears substantially different from what we've seen so far on...[More]

Volkswagen reaffirms dedication to EVs at IAA Mobility

Volkswagen reaffirmed its EV strategy for the future during this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich. VW also unveiled its electrified IDGTI concept to show its dedication to electric vehicles. ...[More]

Tesla dominating race to build roadside US EV chargers

Tesla is dominating the electric vehicle charger race in the United States, with the company building out its rapid charging infrastructure faster and more cost-effective than rivals. This has allo...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin promotes its free Giga Train shuttle for its employees

Tesla Europe has announced the newest addition to Gigafactory Berlin's amenities — the "Giga Train". The shuttle service is expected to provide employees and commuters a free ri...[More]

Lucid’s Peter Rawlinson is highest paid auto CEO in 2022 with $379 million compensation

The results of this year's Automotive News/Equilar CEO Compensation Survey have revealed some very interesting tidbits about the earnings of some of the automotive industry's key leaders....[More]

Tesla Model Y Highland-inspired Juniper Upgrade

Earlier this year, reports emerged suggesting that Tesla is not only looking to upgrade the Model 3. The Model Y will eventually see a similar upgrade as well. And while the Model 3 had Project ...[More]

Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Stabilized

The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog seems to be stabilizing above 50,000 units in the past few months, down from around 100,000 in the first quarter. We find this metric to be an ...[More]

Tesla Leads Greenpeace Efficiency Rankings

Tesla leads the Greenpeace efficiency rankings which evaluated the top 30 automotive brands in Europe. Remarkable is the fact that the German brands are far behind, located at the bottom of the lis...[More]

Tesla to Soon Begin Construction on Megafactory in China

Tesla is preparing to start construction of the Megafactory for Megapack production in China. According to the plan, the construction of the 40 GWh factory should start in the third quarter of this...[More]

Tesla Increased China Made EV Wholesale Sales In August 2023

According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)'s initial data, the overall wholesale vehicle shipments (local retail sales and export) of Tesla Made-in-China (MIC) cars last month amounte...[More]

Here’s How You Select Gears In The Tesla Model 3 Highland If The Screen Is Dead

With the big reveal of the refreshed Tesla Model 3 out of the way, it's time for curious enthusiasts and bloggers alike to find out all sorts of interesting details about the facelifted EV that we...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Rear Screen Spotted In Shaky Interior Video

A rather shaky and blurry video posted online last week shows that the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck will most likely feature a rear screen nestled between the two front seats, similar to what the Model S...[More]

This Is Our Best Look Yet At The Tesla Cybertruck Frunk

The commercial launch of the Tesla Cybertruck is inching closer and closer to its expected date sometime this month, with more and more prototypes and release candidate units being spotted across the ...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland manual gear selector is in a unique place

An immediate observation that could be observed from the Tesla Model 3 Highland is the fact that the all-electric sedan no longer features any physical stalks. This means that just like the Model S...[More]

Tesla Gets Closer to FSD Level 5 as Shown by certain breakthroughs in AI

Tesla is getting closer to achieving full self-driving (Level 4; 5) as shown by the manufacturer's recent progress. "What we’re seeing is certain breakthroughs in AI [are] takin...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Will Expand Truck Market Like Model 3 in its Segment

Cybertruck will expand the truck market as much as Model 3 expanded the sedan market, says Cathie Wood. Model 3 pushed the boundaries of consumer perception, providing Tesla with worldwide populari...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin The Largest Training Company in Brandenburg

Jörg SteinbachTesla Giga Berlin is the largest training company in Brandenburg, Germany. The factory welcomes 140 new trainees in the new academic year, providing them with opportunities for l...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Towing Trailer

Tesla Cybertruck was spotted towing a trailer. At the moment, the company has not provided specifications for the pickup truck, so it is good to see that it can actually handle towing with ease. ...[More]

Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Spreads Through Australia

This week, Tesla significantly expanded its Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot program in Australia, which will improve access to reliable fast charging infrastructure for all EV users. In the case of Au...[More]

Fisker releases details on $29900 Pear production in the US

Fisker released more details on the production of the $29,900 Pear electric vehicle (EV). The Fisker Pear will be produced in the United States and would likely benefit from the country’s EV ...[More]

Tesla holds Model 3 Highland premiere in Norway

The Tesla Model 3 Highland has been rolled out, but it is yet to be made available in the United States. With this in mind, Tesla appears to have held a premiere for the updated all-electric sedan ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor Closeup

A recent set of images featuring the Tesla Cybertruck has provided a number of key details about the upcoming all-electric pickup truck’s frunk and interior. The photos also hinted at the Cyb...[More]

FSD Beta Testers Notice Improved Camera Quality In Latest Tesla Upgrade

According to multiple Full-Self Driving beta testers, Tesla has upgraded the quality of its side repeater cameras. The cameras are the same, but the Austin-headquartered brand has tweaked the softw...[More]

Tesla Cancels Model 3 Performance Orders In Australia As Highland Arrives

Tesla has reportedly canceled orders for the Model 3 Performance in Australia shortly after the sales launch of the facelifted Model 3 in the country. Several prospective owners of the Model 3 Perf...[More]

Tesla Officially Unveils the Upgraded Model 3 Project Highland

Tesla has officially unveiled the upgraded Model 3, which was developed under Project Highland. The company updated the exterior, made significant interior improvements, and added new colors. Te...[More]

Tesla Model X Now Eligible for US Federal Tax Credit FSD More Affordable

Tesla has slashed the prices of its Model S and Model X electric vehicles in the US. Not only did this make them more affordable to buy, but it also made Model X eligible for the $7,500 government ...[More]

Tesla Lowers The Purchase Price Of FSD By $3000

As part of a series of changes made today to its lineup and pricing strategy, Tesla cut the purchase price of its so-called Full Self-Driving assistance feature by $3,000. Now, customers who order ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck nighttime sighting hints at removal of windshield light bar

One of the reasons why the original Tesla Cybertruck prototype was so unique — apart from its polarizing looks — was its lights. The Tesla Cybertruck's headlights, which come in the...[More]

New Model 3 Has Lowest Absolute Drag Of Any Tesla

The facelifted Tesla Model 3 is here and there's a lot to talk about even though one might be tempted to believe we're dealing with an average mid-cycle nip and tuck. Besides the styling an...[More]

Tesla Significantly Cuts Model S and Model X Prices

Tesla has removed the Standard Range variant for both the Model S and Model X from its website, just two weeks after it introduced the slightly more affordable version. Last month, a Tesla Model S ...[More]

All Tesla Model S and Model X Paint Options Are Now Free

Tesla made some tweaks to the pricing scheme of its flagship cars, the Model S and Model X, which may end up upsetting some customers who already ordered one of the aforementioned EVs. As of today,...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Now Available In Australia

After months of speculation, spy shots, and leaked information, the refreshed Tesla Model 3 also known as "Project Highland is finally out in the world, or at least in part of it. Initially, a...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Project Highland revealed

The Tesla Model 3 Project Highland has been revealed, and it looks pretty darn compelling. With the Model 3 Highland being launched, it would not be surprising if orders of the all-electric sedan s...[More]

U-S offers the big bucks to encourage OEMs to retool factories for EVs

The United States is prepared to hand out $12 billion in grants and loans for OEMs that wish to retool currently-built production facilities in preparation for electric vehicle production. Energy S...[More]

Elon Musk Says Now Training Compute Will Not Be a Limiting Factor for Teslas FSD Improvements

Training computing will no longer be the limiting factor for Tesla's Full Self-Driving improvements, says Elon Musk. Previously, this was a limiter to faster development. Tesla activated a 1...[More]

Tesla Cuts Prices On Model 3 Inventory In The US By Up To $5500

Tesla has once again cut prices on brand-new Model 3 vehicles in its North America inventory, and this time the discounts come just as the automaker is rumored to unveil the Model 3 refresh - aka Proj...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Frunk Open On Semi Car Hauler

The market launch of the Tesla Cybertruck is inching closer and closer to its expected date sometime next month, and the Austin-based EV maker is apparently shifting things into high gear before the s...[More]

Police Spare Tesla CEO Elon Musk From Fine Over Illegal Livestream While Driving

Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk livestreamed the test drive of a Model S, apparently equipped with version 12 of the Full-Self Driving (FSD V12) suite. Critics lashed out at him on X, formerly Twitt...[More]

Tesla to be key sponsor in first-ever Pwn2Own Automotive event

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, recently announced that Tesla will be a key sponsor for its first-ever Pwn2Own Automotive event. Participants would be competing for cash pr...[More]

Ford will ax three popular gas vehicles to make way for EVs

Ford will ax three popular gas vehicle models that it has sold for years to make way for electric vehicles. The automaker is planning to discontinue the Escape, Edge, and Transit Connect to make mo...[More]

Tesla and Jeff Dahn’s million-mile battery needs a name upgrade

Tesla and Jeff Dahn once teased the development of a battery cell that would last one million miles. For years, Tesla fans, enthusiasts, and those interested in battery technology were heavily inve...[More]

Tesla Batteries Dont Damage Due to Fast Charging Study Shows

Tesla batteries do not get damaged due to fast charging, which was previously mentioned as one of the concerns. The data was obtained in a study of thousands of Model 3s and Model Ys in the US. ...[More]

Tesla Leads the 2023 Digital Automaker Index While Big Names Flounder at Bottom

Tesla leads the 2023 Digital Automaker Index, while big names flounder at the bottom. Automakers were evaluated in eight areas, including culture and leadership, talent, architectures, connected ve...[More]

Tesla Receives Special Order From NHTSA Concerning Autopilot Probe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent a letter containing a "Special Order to Tesla regarding the Autopilot investigation launched in 2021, upgrading the probe from the ...[More]

See Tesla Semi Car Hauler Deliver Cybertrucks At Fremont Facility

Tesla has been busy shipping Cybertrucks across the country over the past weeks, but one thing people noticed is that the car haulers were regular internal combustion engine-powered semis and not Tesl...[More]

GM’s Cruise to deploy self-driving robotaxi fleet in Seattle

GM's self-driving robotaxi unit, Cruise, is poised to deploy a small fleet of autonomous cars in Seattle, Washington. The initial deployment of the vehicles will reportedly include safety drive...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Mistaken For Alien Car In Energy-Filled Social Media Videos

With the Tesla Cybertruck inching closer and closer to its imminent commercial launch expected sometime next month, enthusiasm among the EV community is possibly higher than ever, but not everybody fo...[More]

Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Highland Spotted In Germany With Manufacturer Plates

A set of photos that purportedly show a Tesla Model 3 Highland prototype driving down a portion of Germany's famous Autobahn has been published on X (formerly Twitter) by the user @mrxex2 a couple...[More]

Tesla Model S Plaid edges previous world record to set new best time

A new record has been set by the BoosedBoiz YouTube channel in their formerly wrecked Model S Plaid, or what's left of it. The previous quarter mile record was 8.73 seconds, held by the Tesla P...[More]

Tesla Supercharging is free in Europe to celebrate 10 year anniversary

Tesla has made Supercharging free in Europe for one day to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its first Superchargers opening in Norway. The company is not discriminating, either, and it is free to...[More]

JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials raises $1 billion in funding round

Redwood Materials, a battery recycling startup founded and led by Tesla co-founder, former CTO, and current Board Member JB Straubel, has announced the completion of its most recent equity funding rou...[More]

Tesla receives Special Order from NHTSA regarding Autopilot probe

Tesla received a Special Order from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its Autopilot investigation launched in June 2022. It was upgraded from a Preliminary...[More]

Tesla FSD Beta Gets Major Training Boost as Dojo Supercomputer Turns On

The Tesla Dojo supercomputer has been launched. Now FSD Beta will receive a significant boost in training. Dojo will increase the speed and accuracy of training by ensuring that autonomous drivi...[More]

Tesla Will Start Its Own Train Shuttle At Giga Berlin In September

Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory in Germany will have its own train shuttle service starting next month, which will carry both employees and citizens for free between the neighboring city of Erkner and ...[More]

Tesla Lithium Refinery plant near Corpus Christi TX is taking shape

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant near Corpus Christi, Texas, is taking shape. Tesla has big plans for the lithium refinery and the role it could play in the company’s overarching goals. ...[More]

Elon Musk to attend US Senator Chuck Schumer’s AI Insight forum

Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Tesla CEO Elon Musk, along with other notable tech leaders such as Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, will be attending an a...[More]

Stellantis chooses Charge Enterprises to install EV charging for US dealer network

Stellantis partnered with Charge Enterprises, to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its 2,600+ dealerships across the United States (U-S). Jeff Kommor, Stellantis' U-S Head of Sales...[More]

Tesla Magic Dock makes second appearance in Canada

Tesla's Magic Dock has arrived in Canada, and after we reported on the first installation last week, Teslarati has received exclusive pictures of the second installation. Tesla's Magic...[More]

Tesla Roadster auction frenzy expected to reignite

The Tesla Roadster trio that was found abandoned in shipping containers in China earlier this year has lost their top bidder of $2 million, Pete Gruber of Gruber Motors told Teslarati today. Gruber...[More]

Watch Tesla Cybertruck Tackle Dirt Road Use Gigantic Wiper

A new drone video shows the Tesla Cybertruck during an impromptu off-road driving session on Gigafactory Texas' construction site, providing a look at how the suspension works on bumps. Shot by...[More]

Tesla Gears Up for Autopilot Safety Lawsuits After Fatal Crashes

Tesla is bracing up for two successive trials over lawsuits alleging culpability of the Autopilot system in lethal crashes, as per a new report. Both lawsuits allege that Autopilot failures led to ...[More]

Tesla Focuses on Getting FSD for HW3 Working Super Well

Tesla is focusing on getting FSD on HW3 working super well and internationally, said Elon Musk. Until this is achieved, development for HW4 will be delayed. According to him, FSD for cars equipp...[More]

Key Takeaways From Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s FSD V12 Test Drive

Tesla's version 12 update for its Full Self-Driving software (FSD V12) might herald a new era for semi-autonomous driving. CEO Elon Musk was live on X, formerly Twitter, a few days ago testing ...[More]

Tesla Lithium Refinery Plant Takes Shape Photos Show

The Tesla Lithium Refinery Plant near Corpus Christi, Texas is starting to take shape. Photos from the site show progress in construction. Parts of the site have already been prepared; the equip...[More]

Has Tesla Built 100 Cybertruck Electric Pickups Already?

Tesla is rumored to have already built about a hundred Cybertruck electric pickups since production started in mid-July at Gigafactory Texas. While the EV maker hasn't released a production tal...[More]

Elon Musk estimates Tesla fleet will reach 10 million in a few years

Over the weekend, Tesla CEO Elon Musk conducted his highly-anticipated FSD V12 demonstration. The event was livestreamed on X, where it proceeded to garner 11.1 million views as of writing. Musk...[More]

Watch Tesla Model Y Driver Try To Evade The Police With Shredded Tires

The driver of a white Tesla Model Y was involved in a police chase this last weekend in Orange County, California, that ended with at least two tires of his EV being shredded to pieces, wrecked rims, ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck With Tundra Wrap Spotted In The Wild Trolling Toyota

Tesla is at it again, trolling some of the best-selling pickup trucks in America. After putting a Cybertruck prototype on the road with a Ford F-150-style wrap, the Austin-based EV maker has now sw...[More]

Some Tesla Superchargers Get A Special Display In Taiwan

Tesla users in Taiwan recently discovered a very interesting and unique item at some of the Supercharging stations. According to ddcar. com, at a few sites, Tesla installed a stand-alone display...[More]

Tesla’s Charging Experience Makes its Vehicles Consumer-Friendly Says Ford CEO

For electric vehicles to become truly mainstream, manufacturers have to solve a lot of tasks, including wide access to charging stations. Tesla has offered its customers a better charging experienc...[More]

Elon Musk Is Welcome as a Presidential Adviser if Vivek Ramaswamy Wins

SpaceX, X and Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends an event during the Vivatech technology startups and innovation fair at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, on June 16, 2023. U-S pres...[More]

Tesla Opened Its First V4 Supercharger In The UK

Tesla officially launched the first V4 Supercharging site in the United Kingdom, which is also the seventh European station with the new dispensers. The V4 Superchargers were installed at the compa...[More]

Tesla train at Giga Berlin will take over 4000 people to work daily

Tesla's train at Giga Berlin will take roughly 4,500 employees to work every day and will commute on its route almost 60 times daily. This week, Tesla confirmed it would use a shuttle connected...[More]

Tesla Model 3 and Y to Join Folsom Police Department in CA

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y will soon join the Folsom Police Department, California for duty. The purchase of the cars was approved by the city council. The Tesla cars will be the first electric v...[More]

Elon Musk Shows Tesla FSD Beta V12 Live Test Drive on X

Elon Musk demonstrated the capabilities of FSD Beta V12 in a live test drive on X. He showed a 45-minute drive, in which the function showed off its incredible ability. The car drove very smooth...[More]

Tesla Set to Access Up to 20 Billion in Revenue

Tesla is set to access up to $20 billion in revenues from its recent Supercharger deals with Ford, General Motors, and various other automakers, Dan Ives of Wedbush said in a note this morning. Tes...[More]

Tesla Investors Poised to Recover 12 K Each

A group of Tesla shareholders may be poised to recover an average of $12,000 apiece over losses that were incurred over CEO Elon Musk's "funding secured" fiasco in 2018. At the time, ...[More]

Tesla opens V4 Supercharger in U-K the first with contactless payment

Tesla has opened the first V4 Supercharger stall in the United Kingdom at the Tesla Centre in Tottenham, and it is also the first in the world with contactless payment. The V4 Supercharger was unve...[More]

Tesla Drive-in Movie Theater Diner Approved for Construction

Tesla drive-in movie theater diner approved for construction, according to documents. The place will have 32 Supercharging stalls, a restaurant, and two movie clip screens. Elon Musk's idea ...[More]

Tesla Pushes India to Consider Lowering EV Import Tax

Tesla has pushed India to consider lowering the import tax on electric vehicles. Automakers that commit to some local manufacturing may receive a tax of 15% instead of the previous 100%. This wi...[More]

2023 Tesla EV Lineup Compared

With the recent introduction of the Standard Range Model S and Model X, Tesla expanded its four-model lineup to 12 versions. The number increases to 22 if we include wheel options, which directly affe...[More]

New Photos Reveal Tesla Cybertruck Interior Ambient Lighting Setup

A set of photos posted on the Reddit subreddit r/Cybertruck by the user u/ThrowAwayBarista69 reveal the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck's interior ambient lighting setup, or at least a part of it. In...[More]

Tesla Gets Approval To Build Diner Drive-In Theater In LA

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said back in 2021 that a major new Supercharger location would be built in Santa Monica which would include a 1950s-style diner and a sort of drive-in theater running movie clips. ...[More]

Volkswagen ID7 presales open for Pro package starting at $61479

The Volkswagen ID7 Pro package is available to preorder at a starting price of $61,479 (€56,995. ) The German automaker thinks the VW ID7 is one of the vehicles that could help it gain 10% mar...[More]

Ford launches rare Platinum Black Edition F-150 Lightning

Ford launched a new version of the F-150 Lightning called the Platinum Black Edition earlier today, and with just 2,000 of them planned for production, it will be pretty rare. It is also one of the...[More]

NTHSA says it will conclude and detail its Tesla Autopilot investigation soon

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Tesla to Launch Train Shuttle to Giga Berlin in September

Tesla is launching its own train shuttle to Giga Berlin starting in September. The train will run about 60 times a day and transport not only factory employees but is also available for free u...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Production Slows To Less Than 4000 EVs Per Week

The production output of Tesla's German Gigafactory near Berlin has slowed to less than 4,000 units per week, according to a story published by Business Insider citing internal documents and anony...[More]

Musk Puts Spotlight On Cybertrucks Fit And Finish In Leaked Email

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If Tesla’s updates to its referral program are any indication, it would appear that the Tesla Cybertruck’s official delivery event is coming soon. The Cybertruck is arguably the most hi...[More]

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A recent press release from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has revealed that Tesla will be providing Virtual Power Plant (VPP) services to the state's grid. The program is part o...[More]

Tesla adds Magic Dock to Superchargers in Canada

Tesla is adding its Magic Dock to Superchargers in Canada, letting EVs with the Combined Charging System (CCS) use the most expansive and dependable EV charging network in the world. Tesla started ...[More]

Tesla Midnight Cherry Red Model Y lands in the Middle East

Tesla has kept its promise as the Midnight Cherry Red color has made its way to the Middle East as the automaker stated it would earlier this year. Tesla's Midnight Cherry Red color, produced a...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck production candidate revealed by CEO Elon Musk

Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the production candidate Cybertruck design on X (formerly known as Twitter) earlier today. The Cybertruck has been in development for four years, and recently, the hype...[More]

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Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has launched a dedicated advertising campaign for its VF 8 crossover in the United States. The campaign comes amidst the momentum of VinFast stock (NASDAQ....[More]

GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant under investigation over chemical spill

General Motors' Ultium Cells LLC battery plant in Warren, Ohio, is currently under investigation by federal regulators following a chemical spill at the facility. Ultium has noted that no emplo...[More]

Tesla coming to Kyle Texas Alliance Industrial Park

Tesla is coming to Kyle, Texas! The EV manufacturer will occupy several warehouses in Kyle's Alliance Industrial Park. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell recently announced the big Tesla news during hi...[More]

Tesla exec joins battery recycling startup Redwood Materials

Battery recycling startup Redwood Materials has welcomed a former Tesla executive as its new Chief Technology Officer. In an announcement on LinkedIn, Colin Campbell, who has served as Tesla's ...[More]

Tesla and Canada Have Been Discussing investment opportunities for Years Documents Show

Tesla and Ontario, Canada have been discussing "investment opportunities" for years, documents show. This information and documents are part of a freedom of information document cache req...[More]

Tesla Ranks Highest In Luxury Brand Customer Satisfaction Study

Tesla, the maker of the so-called S3XY lineup of all-electric vehicles, together with Lexus, the maker of the RZ450e crossover, are the highest-ranking luxury car brands in the American Customer Satis...[More]

The Tesla Model Y Was The Fastest-Selling Used EV In July 2023

The time it takes for a used electric vehicle to find a new owner has more than doubled since last year, according to iSeeCar. com's latest market study, which shows a second-hand EV spent 57.8...[More]

Ford Invests 800 Million on Cathode Plant in Canada

Ford, South Korean battery supplier SK On, and EcoProBM plan to invest CAD$1.2 billion (US$800+ million) in Québec, Canada, on a cathode manufacturing facility. The cathode facility will be ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck seen next to Ford F-250 giving size comparison

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted next to a Ford F-250, giving a new perspective in terms of sizing in comparison to some of the most popular pickups on the market. In the earliest days of the Cybertr...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck zips around Fremont Test Track after leaving Giga Texas

The Tesla Cybertruck zipped around the Fremont Factory's test track on Tuesday after leaving Giga Texas in droves over the past week, as the automaker is evidently preparing the vehicle for initia...[More]

Tesla To Resume Phase 1 Battery Production In China

Tesla is expecting an "explosion of orders for the so-called Project Highland version of the Model 3 in China, as per a local report. The brand is preparing to begin its deliveries by the end ...[More]

Tesla Model Y Spotted at Test Facility in India

A Tesla Model Y was spotted at the Mahindra test facility in Pune, India, according to spy shots. This hints at the successful implementation of the plan to enter the Indian market, which has ...[More]

Tesla delivers over 700 vehicles to Western Australia

Tesla recently delivered a whopping 749 Model Y and Model 3 vehicles to Western Australia (WA). The deliveries hint at the rising demand for Tesla in certain parts Down Under. Recently, Tesla Ow...[More]

Rivian patent teases R1S Camp Kitchen

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a patent under Rivian IP Holdings, LCC, teasing a Camp Kitchen for the company R1S all-electric SUV. On August 17, 2023, the USPTO pu...[More]

Tesla NACS gets two new adoptees and GM is to thank

Honda and Acura have made their decision regarding the adoption of the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS), and General Motors had a major part in the choice to bring the connector to new EV...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks are leaving Giga Texas in flocks

Tesla Cybertrucks continue to leave Gigafactory Texas in flocks, as video of more units heading out of the company's production facility outside of Austin are shared on social media, the begging q...[More]

Tesla’s Stock Variety of upcoming catalysts land it on Best Ideas List

Tesla's variety of upcoming catalysts through the rest of the year have landed on Baird's elusive "Best Ideas" list, which is comprised of stocks that the brokerage believes are the ...[More]

Tesla To Crack Down On Cybertruck Leaks Employees Could Face Consequences

Tesla has started cracking down on employees leaking images and videos of the Cybertruck as per a new Twitter post. The email appears to have been shared by Tesla internally, whose screenshot was p...[More]

Covered Cars Spotted At Giga Shanghai: Tesla Model 3 Highland?

Tesla China is reportedly preparing for the release of the Model 3 refresh - the so-called Project Highland - and recent aerial footage taken at Gigafactory Shanghai suggests that the EV maker may hav...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted in Iceland Being Filmed

Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in Iceland during a video shoot. The steel beast confidently overcame large sections of wet snow. The first deliveries of Cybertruck are approaching and the com...[More]

Watch Tesla Model 3 Dive Into Flood Water While Running On FSD Beta

A Tesla driver found out the hard way that Full Self-Driving Beta does not replace human attention and experience behind the wheel, even though the advanced driver assistance system's name might s...[More]

Tesla Takes Action Against Former Employees Who Leaked Confidential Data

Tesla has informed the public about a recent data breach reported by a German publication. The company took appropriate action and filed a lawsuit against former employees who violated the law and ...[More]

Many Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Arriving At Fremont Factory

There have been more Tesla Cybertruck sightings in the previous week alone than ever before, and that probably indicates that the start of initial deliveries is drawing nearer. Last week, the Calif...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted On Iceland Glacier During Apparent Promo Filming

With the imminent start of deliveries for the long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck inching closer and closer, it looks like the Austin-based EV maker is ramping up its promotional efforts. A recent video ...[More]

Cruise to reduce self-driving fleet by 50 percent in San Francisco

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has asked General Motors' self-driving unit, Cruise, to temporarily reduce its robotaxi fleet by 50% in San Francisco. The request came after o...[More]

Tesla V4 Superchargers Coming to Norway and UK

The installation rate of Tesla V4 Superchargers in Europe continues to grow. It has recently been noticed that new locations are being prepared in the UK and in Norway. After the opening, the to...[More]

Tesla integrates Apple Shortcuts into iOS

Tesla has integrated Apple Shortcuts into its iOS Smartphone App, enabling top-tier automation for owners. Tesla's Smartphone App is somewhat of a lifeline for many owners, offering various fea...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks garner their own security team with leak crackdown

Tesla Security has its hands full for the next several months if new images are any indication of what the team's task will be at Gigafactory Texas. As the all-electric Cybertruck continues to ...[More]

Non-Tesla Supercharging Pilot Program Expands to Türkiye

Tesla expands the non-Tesla Supercharging Pilot Program to Türkiye. After the program was also launched in the US and mainland China, it is already operating in 19 countries around the world. ...[More]

Honda And Acura To Follow GM And Adopt Teslas NACS

Honda and its luxury Acura brand will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector in North America. According to Autoblog, American Honda Motor President and C...[More]

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Back in February, Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that the Cybertruck would effectively change the look of the roads. Musk’s statement may sound hyperbolic at the time, but with Cybertruck sighting...[More]

Tesla lays down the law on Cybertruck image leaks

Tesla has officially laid down the law on employees leaking pictures and videos of the Cybertruck, which has been one of the few ways fans have been able to keep up with the pickup's development. ...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks Supercharging and crash testing point to imminent release

Tesla Cybertrucks are Supercharging in numbers at Giga Texas. A few units were spotted using the automaker's electric vehicle chargers at the factory yesterday as the Cybertruck nears deliverie...[More]

Tesla May Launch Its Own Car Rental Service in Texas

Tesla may intend to launch its own car rental service. The company was looking for an employee for the relevant position but later removed the ad. The Staff Program Manager at Tesla personally a...[More]

Tesla Powerwalls And Starlink Aid Hawaiis Wildfire-Hit Communities

The Hawaii wildfires have knocked off grid lines and the local network, leaving thousands of people without electricity and internet, as per several reports. But Tesla power stations and Starlink s...[More]

Tesla Supercharger Network Provides Top Customer Satisfaction Well Ahead of Competition

Tesla Superchargers provide the highest level of customer satisfaction, well ahead of the competition. The opening of the manufacturer's charging network in the US to other EVs should improve t...[More]

Watch First Use Of The Tesla Universal Wall Connector With Chevy Bolt EV

The recently introduced Tesla Universal Wall Connector is envisioned for charging all EVs in North America, regardless of the AC charging inlet - NACS or J1772. After unboxing and sharing the first...[More]

Tesla Supercharger Network tops JD Power EV public charging study

The Tesla Supercharger Network is one of the electric vehicle maker's most notable accomplishments. And now that it is being opened to non-Tesla electric vehicles, the rapid charging system see...[More]

Tesla To Launch In-House Rental Service

Tesla is reportedly preparing to launch an in-house pilot rental program that would function at its collision centers in Texas, according to a now-deleted job listing for "Program Manager, Busine...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck turning radius looks insane in recent footage

The Tesla Cybertruck is, for all intents and purposes, a very large vehicle. With its hulking design and cold steel exterior, the Cybertruck is an imposing presence on the road. It is then quite...[More]

Tesla gets big win in Texas with NACS requirement

Tesla got a big win in Texas yesterday as the Lone Star State said it would require companies to include the automaker's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector in its electric vehicle c...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland to arrive in showrooms in China this month

Tesla is set to transport Model 3 "Highland" sedans to showrooms in China, putting them on display for customers, later this month, a new report from Bloomberg claims. Speaking to an...[More]

Tesla threatens Core Lithium with potential lawsuit

Tesla has threatened Core Lithium with a potential lawsuit pertaining to a failure to execute an agreement the two companies had over an agreement to supply the automaker with lithium spodumene concen...[More]

Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Barely Improved

The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog, used as a proxy to better understand the relation between supply and demand, very slightly improved month-over-month at the end of July. Accor...[More]

Tesla Leads Global BEV Market with 21.7 Percent Share in Q2

Tesla leads the global battery electric vehicle market with a 21.7% share in Q2 2023. The company is well ahead of its nearest competitor, BYD. The rest of the automakers are still focused on in...[More]

See Tesla Cybertruck Make A U-Turn Put Its Rear-Wheel Steering To Good Use

The Tesla Cybertruck is inching closer and closer to its expected market launch in September, so more and more prototypes are being spotted by brand enthusiasts. Now, a new drone video published by...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted On Transport Rig With Crash Test Markings

An intriguing Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted yesterday by a follower of X user @brandedflasch, who snapped multiple photos of the covered-up EV. In fact, there were two Cybertrucks on the T...[More]

Tesla supplier CATL reveals LFP battery that can charge up to 250 miles in 10 mins

Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has unveiled a new battery that could help address one of the most notable weaknesses of electric vehicles. The battery, which is c...[More]

Cruise robotaxi finds itself stuck in wet concrete in San Francisco

A Cruise robotaxi recently found itself in a rather sticky situation, with photos shared on social media showing the vehicle stuck in wet concrete. The incident incited several reactions online, wi...[More]

Jaguar I-PACE to be retired in 2025

There was a time when the Jaguar I-PACE was considered a "Tesla Killer". Produced by a respected veteran automaker and equipped with a stunning design that's was sure to turn heads, t...[More]

Tesla Model S and X Now Offered in More Affordable Trim

Tesla Model S and Model X are now available in a new base trim, offering a lower range but more affordable price. The car's full range is software-locked and can probably be unlocked if th...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Being Transported in US

About six Tesla Cybertrucks were spotted being transported on two trucks. Two more units were sighted in Lonoke, Arkansas. The pickup trucks were probably brought there for crash testing. The...[More]

See Sandy Munro Analyze Tesla Cybertruck’s Suspension Setup

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype was left covered on the side of the road a couple of days ago, and someone stopped and took some pictures of the suspension components, sending them to Electrek. After ...[More]

Tesla confirms new Standard Range Model S and X are limited by software

Tesla has confirmed that its newly-launched Standard Range versions of the Model S and Model X are limited by software and do not equip different battery chemistries, like lithium iron phosphate or LF...[More]

Fisker becomes latest to adopt Tesla NACS connector

Fisker announced today that it will be the latest automaker to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), giving its customers access to the company's Supercharging Network in 2025...[More]

Tesla’s Strategy Puts Pressure on Lucid

Tesla's Standard Range strategy with its flagship Model S and Model X is going to put pressure on the automakers that are emphasizing performance with their vehicles, especially Lucid Group, which...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Prototype Spotted In Xinjiang China

A test mule of the suspected Project Highland version of the Tesla Model 3 was spotted in China's Xinjiang region, as per a new spy video shared by Drive Tesla Canada on Twitter. A white Tesla ...[More]

Tesla Launches New Home Charger That Can Charge Any Electric Vehicle

Tesla launched a new level 2 home charger today called the Tesla Universal Wall Connector and it can do something that no other charger can - it can charge any electric vehicle sold in North America w...[More]

Tesla Recruits Local Operations Team to Bring FSD to China

Tesla is recruiting a local operations team to bring out Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China, according to a report. The operations team will consist of about 20 people, and the data labeling team wil...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Expansion Has German Chancellor Support

Tesla Giga Berlin expansion has the support of the German Federal Chancellor. The production of 1 million cars a year and batteries should provide 22,500 jobs, further ensuring the prosperity of th...[More]

Teslas Average Transaction Price Was $54660 In July Down 20 Percent

The past 12 months have been wild for electric vehicle prices as Tesla disrupted the market once again with its generous price cuts. A study from Kelley Blue Book that tracks monthly average transa...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Trailer Attached

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted during cold weather testing at New Zealand's Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) with what appears to be a trailer attached to it, making it th...[More]

See The Tesla Cybertruck’s Full-Width Rear Light Bar In Action At Night

The upcoming Tesla Cybertruck all-electric pickup was spotted with its full-width rear light bar fully illuminated while driving during the night, as shown in a recent video published on X (formerly k...[More]

Tesla Introduces Cheaper Standard Range Variant For Model S And Model X

Tesla is bringing back the Standard Range variant for the Model S and Model X EVs after the trim level has come and gone several times before 2021 when the refreshed flagship models hit the market in ...[More]

Alleged Tesla Model 3 Highland Parts Photos Show Redesigned Dash Door Cards

Multiple photos that appear to show interior parts of the upcoming facelifted Tesla Model 3 Highland have been leaked online, giving us an idea about what to expect in terms of design from the refresh...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Shows Off Its Ford F-150 Persona Some More

We've added a new photo of the F-150-wrapped Tesla Cybertruck courtesy of @greggertruck that offers the best look yet at the wrapped vehicle's front end. Tesla continues to test the Cybertr...[More]

Mark Zuckerberg seemingly pulls the plug on Elon Musk fight

Recent social media posts from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggest that his MMA fight with Elon Musk has been called off. The update comes amidst news that Elon Musk had requested a practice bout with...[More]

Tesla cuts prices in China on Model Y configurations

Tesla is cutting prices in China on its Model Y crossover by as much as 4.5 percent. The automaker's Model Y Long Range and Performance configurations both dropped in price. The Long Range i...[More]

Tesla has slashed prices by one-fifth in one year

Tesla has slashed its prices by one-fifth in a single year, according to a new set of data from Kelley Blue Book, while electric vehicle transaction prices as a whole have improved by roughly 18 ...[More]

Tesla to bring quite big investment to Indonesia for battery materials

Tesla is looking to bring a "quite big" investment to Indonesia in order to build a battery factory in the country, according to the country's Senior Minister, Luhut Pandjaitan, who post...[More]

Tesla To Build Its Own Data Centers Begins Hiring Staff

Tesla is building "first of its kind data centers, as per a job posting on its careers page. As the brand forays into full-self driving, artificial intelligence, and robotics, its data require...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Shows Off Its Ford F-150 Persona Some More

Tesla continues to test the Cybertruck extensively before the handover event that's expected to take place at the end of this quarter (in late September). We've seen various pre-production ...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Fully Switches to Model 3 Highland Production

Giga Shanghai is fully switching to Model 3 Highland production, according to a report. The production target for August is 7,000 units with a gradual increase in the following months. Productio...[More]

Tesla Model S Plaid Amazes In Moose Test

The 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid, recently introduced in Europe, achieved an exceptionally good result in a "moose test" conducted in Spain. The top-of-the-line Tesla Model S was equipped wit...[More]

Nine Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted At Giga Texas

A new drone flyover of the Tesla Giga Texas plant, on August 13, 2023, brought an interesting view of nine Tesla Cybertrucks parked outside the factory. All vehicles happened to be covered up, so w...[More]

See Tesla Put Its EVs To The Test In Freezing Weather

A new promotional video posted on Tesla's official YouTube channel shows how the American EV brand is testing its models in the freezing cold to make sure they can withstand low temperatures, ice ...[More]

Strangely covered Tesla Cybertruck fleet spotted in Giga Texas

Tesla definitely appears to be ramping the production of the Cybertruck at Gigafactory Texas. And if recent images from the electric vehicle production complex are any indication, it would appear t...[More]

Musk vs Zuckerberg practice bout could happen Monday hints Musk biographer

Author Walter Isaacson, who recently completed a book chronicling the life of Elon Musk, recently shared a rather interesting update about the highly anticipated cage match between the Tesla and Space...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland May Have Been Spotted in Europe

A few presumed camouflaged Tesla Model 3 Highland cars were seen in Europe. The cars were spotted in the area of Tarragona, Spain. So far, this is the first known sighting of the updat...[More]

USA BEV Registrations Amounted To Almost 550000 Through June 2023

During the first half of 2023, all-electric car sales increased quite significantly in the United States, but the growth of the rebounding general car market was similar, which stopped the BEV share f...[More]

Cruise explains driverless robotaxi traffic fiasco in San Francisco

On Friday night, as many as 10 Cruise driverless robotaxis ended up stopping in San Francisco's North Beach. The incident caused traffic to back up, and it left skeptics questioning the city...[More]

Tesla electric motor and Porsche 911 meet in sacrilegious perfection

There is a reason why the Porsche 911 is regarded as one of, if not the best, combustion powered car ever created. The sports car is so perfectly tuned and refined that making changes to the vehicl...[More]

Tesla driver that crashed into police car was warned 150 times

On February 27, 2021, a 2019 Tesla Model X that was reportedly on Autopilot crashed into a police vehicle at 54 mph. Five police offers who were conducting a routine traffic stop were injured as a ...[More]

Elon Musk responds to anti-Tesla ETF closing its doors after heavy losses

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared a response to news of the upcoming closure of a fund that was, among other things, short TSLA. The fund, which was also a vocal critic of Tesla bulls such as ARK...[More]

Tesla Semi Seen Transporting Cybertruck

Tesla Semi is spotted transporting the Cybertruck. The observation shows the manufacturer's work on two of its important projects. Cybertruck is hotly desired, and Semi truck is on its ...[More]

Tesla Megapacks Worth Around 500 Million Spotted at Lathrop Megafactory

Tesla continues to ramp up the development of its Tesla Energy business. About 200 Tesla Megapacks worth over $500 million have been spotted at the Lathrop Megafactory and are being prepared for sh...[More]

Tesla Mexico requesting environmental permits for industrial warehouse

Recent reports have indicated that Tesla Manufacturing Mexico has requested environmental permits from Mexico's Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources. The permits are expected to be...[More]

Elon Musk shares update for Tesla FSD V12 release

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared an update about the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta V11.4.7 and V12. Musk shared the update in a post on X, his social media platform formerly known as T...[More]

Tesla Semi spotted transporting the Cybertruck for the first time

When the Tesla Semi was unveiled way back in late 2017, CEO Elon Musk noted that the all-electric Class 8 truck would be used by the EV maker for its own operations. Over the years, Tesla Semi prot...[More]

Tesla shows off its extreme weather testing activities close to the Arctic Circle

Being a Silicon Valley carmaker, Tesla is subjected to a number of stereotypes that critics tend to bring up. One of these is the idea that Tesla's vehicles are optimized for California weather...[More]

Tesla and EnergyHub to Support Northeasts Largest Battery Virtual Power Plant

Tesla and EnergyHub will support the Northeast's largest battery virtual power plant. The collaboration will make it easier to connect to utility programs for electric customers in Massach...[More]

NHTSA Opens Special Probe Into Fatal Tesla Model Y Crash In Virginia

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is opening a special crash investigation into a deadly accident involving a Tesla Model Y that smashed into a heavy truck. The US ...[More]

Almost 200 Tesla Megapack batteries spotted in Lathrop Megafactory

Nearly 200 Tesla Megapack batteries were recently sighted at the electric vehicle maker’s Megafactory facility in Lathrop, California. The sighting of the Megapacks suggests that the electric...[More]

Tesla Giga Mexico initial construction machinery spotted on site

It appears that initial construction work at Tesla's Gigafactory Mexico site has begun. This was hinted at in aerial videos shared by Mexican media at the upcoming electric vehicle complex. ...[More]

Tesla licenses NACS to connector manufacturing giant Volex

Tesla has licensed its North American Charging Standard (NACS) to connector manufacturing giant Volex. Tesla's NACS connector has already been adopted by several big-name automakers like Ford a...[More]

Tesla successful in trademark lawsuit case over Tesla Beer in China

Tesla was successful in a trademark lawsuit in China over "Tesla Beer" after a company tried to use the company's logo and play off of its name to sell products. Tesla sued Zhongyin F...[More]

Watch Tesla Model X On Autopilot Crash Into Police Car

A jarring dashcam recording showcases how a Tesla Model X, running on autopilot, rammed into a stationary police vehicle on February 27, 2021, on a highway near Montgomery County, Texas. The footag...[More]

China’s Grip On Tesla’s Battery Supply Chain Highlighted In New Report

Tesla leans heavily on China for its energy storage needs, a new report indicated. Nearly 40 percent of the 61 companies Tesla sources its lithium-ion battery materials from are Chinese, the analys...[More]

Tesla Appears to Have Begun Preparations for Giga Mexico Construction

Tesla has begun preparations for the construction of Giga Mexico, according to local media. Heavy equipment began work near the road, possibly paving the way for other equipment to enter the site. ...[More]

Tesla Hires Ex-Bosch Factory Manager As Gigafactory Director Of Operations

Tesla has recruited a well-seasoned professional in the field of automotive parts manufacturing, who will lead Gigafactory-related operations in the United States. The new exec is Doctor Micha...[More]

Latest Tesla Cybertruck Photos Reveal New Tire Size

With the imminent market launch of the highly anticipated Tesla Cybertruck inching closer and closer, new images and details about the upcoming all-electric pickup are finding their way online almost ...[More]

GM CFO admits electric vehicle production ramp is still a struggle

While speaking at a J-P Morgan investor conference, General Motors (GM) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Paul Jacobson stated that the veteran automaker is still struggling with its electric vehicle...[More]

Indian auto rivals shade Tesla before market entry

Companies that will rival Tesla if it eventually enters the Indian market are already shading the Austin, Texas-based car company before it has even committed to entering the country as a domestic com...[More]

Tesla China sees 12.8k insurance registrations in August

Tesla's insurance registrations in China saw a recovery in the week ending August 6. With its results, the electric vehicle maker became one of the few automakers in China which saw an uptick i...[More]

Elon Musks Lawyer Seeks Dismissal of Dogecoin Lawsuit

Elon Musk's lawyer strives for the dismissal of the Dogecoin lawsuit. Plaintiffs accuse Musk of insider trading and manipulating the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, costing them billions of dollars. ...[More]

Heres How Pepsi Runs Its 21 Tesla Semi Trucks At Sacramento Depot

As the first commercial owner of a Tesla Semi fleet, PepsiCo is in a unique position to get not only first-hand information about the all-electric Class 8 vehicle but also provide feedback to the manu...[More]

Tesla Hires New Exec To Lead Giga Nevadas Massive Expansion

Tesla has hired a new executive to lead the expansion of its Gigafactory Nevada site. The EV maker last month recruited Michael Hildebrand for the role of "Leader of Gigafactory Nevada Expansi...[More]

Tesla Reportedly Leases Office Space In India Hinting At Imminent Market Entry

Tesla India Motor & Energy, which is the American company's Indian subsidiary, has leased office space in Pune's Viman Nagar area, according to India Times, adding fuel to the fiery rumor ...[More]

Lucid Posts Q2 2023 Results

Lucid Motors maintained its projected annual production target on Monday and expressed confidence in its capability to start the production of its highly anticipated SUVs in the coming year and into 2...[More]

Tesla introduces mobile Megacharger for Semi in Las Vegas

Tesla introduced a Megacharger in Las Vegas for a few hours before it was evident it was actually a mobile Megacharger, as the unit was packed up and moved. The Megacharger is the dedicated chargin...[More]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk comments on CFO Zach Kirkhorn’s departure

Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on CFO Zach Kirkhorn's departure from the company. "I would like to thank Zach Kirkhorn for his many contributions to Tesla over the course of 13 often diffic...[More]

Tesla Hires Leader of Giga Nevada Expansion Engineering and Construction

Tesla has hired the leader of Giga Nevada Expansion Engineering and Construction. Michael Hildebrand has been in office since July and will lead construction with an investment of more than $3.6 bi...[More]

Tesla Installed V4 Supercharging Stalls At Giga Berlin

Tesla accelerates installations of its new V4 Superchargers in Europe, as the new stalls were installed at a few sites in a matter of weeks. Most recently, new V4 Supercharging stalls were installe...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Domestic Sales and Exports Up Significantly

Tesla Giga Shanghai's domestic sales and exports increased significantly compared to a year earlier. Sales in China grew by 271%, providing a 7.46% BEV market share. Exports grew 66% YoY. ...[More]

New Tesla Cybertruck Sighting Hints At Imminent Customer Deliveries

The Tesla Cybertruck frenzy is likely to continue until enthusiasts and reservation holders finally get their hands on the EV, or at least see the production units up close. It seems like that day ...[More]

Tesla’s first third partyApp is here and it’s all about fleets

Tesla appears to have quietly rolled out its support for official third-party applications. The first third-party app is Standard Fleet, a fleet management platform that's currently being used ...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland trial production delivery date rumors swirl in China

Rumors of Tesla's redesigned Model 3, known as "Highland," are continuing to swirl in China, and there are even indications that the vehicle has already started to be built and deliverie...[More]

Used Teslas now qualify for $4k tax credit

Used Teslas will now qualify for the $4,000 tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that is applicable for electric vehicles (EVs), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs), and Fuel Cell...[More]

Tesla Gears Up To Build A New Permanent Tent At The Fremont Factory

Tesla appears to be in the process of building a new permanent tent at the Fremont factory, as per a filing seen by InsideEVs on the City of Fremont website. The company has categorized the fi...[More]

Tesla to Overthrow Ford and GM in Revenue by 2027 Analyst Says

Tesla will overthrow Ford and GM in revenue by 2027, says Future Fund analyst. He models 2024 volume growth of 53% and EPS of 5.40 for Tesla, well above consensus. Tesla is not a traditional aut...[More]

Tesla Encourages California Buyers To Explore Incentives Of Up To $15000

Tesla appears to have acknowledged California's state incentives and is encouraging buyers in the state to take advantage of them. In an email to the Golden State's Tesla users, the brand s...[More]

Tesla Welcomes New CFO to Replace Zach Kirkhorn

Tesla welcomes a new CFO to replace Zachary Kirkhorn. The post will be taken by Tesla Chief Accounting Officer, Vaibhav Taneja. Tesla announced changes in the leadership team. The company dis...[More]

Tesla Is an Example in Doing Business Says Malayasian Prime Minister

The Prime Minister of Malaysia has cited Tesla as an example of how business should work in the country. He urged the public service to abandon its old ways of getting things done, taking note of T...[More]

World’s Top 5 EV Automotive Groups Ranked By Sales

More than 5.8 million plug-in electric cars were sold during the first half of 2023, accounting for about 15 percent of the total car sales globally. Today, we will take a look at the largest manuf...[More]

Malaysia Prime Minister praises Tesla for speed in local negotiations

There is a reason the term "Tesla Speed" exists. The electric vehicle maker made a name for itself as a company that moves fast and accomplishes its goals just as quickly. "Tesla ...[More]

Leaked Tesla Cybertruck Video Shows Smaller Than Expected Frunk

A leaked video that appears to be shot inside Tesla's Texas Gigafactory shows several Cybertruck pre-production units sitting with their frunks open and the inner lining installed, revealing the t...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Could Cost Under $20000 in Colorado USA

Tesla Model 3 could get a purchase price below $20,000 in Colorado, USA. The state has generous incentives in place to encourage the purchase of electric vehicles to meet Colorado's transportat...[More]

UK Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In July 2023

In July, new passenger car registrations in the United Kingdom increased by over 28 percent year-over-year to 143,921. After seven months of 2023, the total number of new registrations amounted to ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted at Giga Texas Supercharger

A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted at a Giga Texas Supercharger. The pickup truck fits perfectly in the width of a standard charging parking space, confirming that it will not create additional di...[More]

Teslas Chinese Suppliers Rush to Settle in Mexico to Support New Gigafactory

Tesla's Chinese suppliers are rushing to settle in Mexico to support the new Gigafactory. They intend to take advantage of Tesla's invitation to benefit from cooperation with the company. ...[More]

Tesla Prices Expected To Be Cut In Hong Kong

Tesla is expected to reduce pricing of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Hong Kong, per a recent report by The Hong Kong Economic Times. The 3 and Y are two of the most popular vehicles in H...[More]

Leaked video shows Tesla Cybertrucks with open frunks inside Giga Texas

A new leaked video shows several Tesla Cybertrucks lined up inside the plant at Gigafactory Texas with their frunks open. Earlier today, images were seen of the Cybertruck charging outside of the f...[More]

Tesla China initiates recall for Model S and Model X over seat belts

Tesla has initiated a recall of 271 Model S and Model X in China over issues with the vehicles' seat belts and camera installation. The recall affects 234 Model S and Model X vehicles that were...[More]

Cadillac Celestiq will start with hefty price tag of $340000

When General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Celestiq last year, we were told it would be 18 feet long, pack 300 miles of range, have an impressive 0 to 60 MPH acceleration rate of just 3.8 seconds, and ...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Rumored to Have Begun Production Switchover to Model 3 Highland

Tesla Giga Shanghai is starting to switch production to the Model 3 Highland, according to rumors. The factory will move into full production of the new Model 3 in about two weeks. Tesla custome...[More]

Tesla Model Y Leads in Switzerland as Best-Selling Car

Tesla Model Y leads in Switzerland as the best-selling car for the first seven months of the year. Strong sales throughout the year still provide a significant lead over competitors, despite w...[More]

Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Doubled In July 2023

According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)'s initial data, the overall wholesale vehicle shipments (local retail sales and export) of Tesla Made-in-China (MIC) cars last month amounte...[More]

Fisker unveils Pear electric car with sub $30K price

Electric vehicle maker Fisker has unveiled its weapon in the upcoming affordable EV race. Tesla has teased its next-generation platform, Volkswagen has showed off its ID2, and now, Fisker has unvei...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck powers through winter testing in New Zealand

Tesla Cybertruck winter testing continues in New Zealand, as new photographs of the all-electric pickup navigating through relatively challenging conditions were shared on social media. The Cybertr...[More]

Tesla Range Exaggeration Lawsuit

Three Tesla owners have sued the automaker in a class action lawsuit that was filed on August 2, 2023, after a report from Reuters last week claims the company "exaggerates" its range r...[More]

Tesla Model 3 And BYD Han EV Battery Comparison

The Tesla Model 3 and the BYD Han EV are popular electric sedans in China. The Han secured its place as China's eighth best-selling car in H1 2023 with roughly 72,000 units sold, while the Mode...[More]

Uber To Deploy 100 Tesla Model Y EVs In Japan

Uber recently announced it would start a new electrification program in Tokyo, Japan. The program would be part of its Premium lineup, supplying 100 Tesla Model Y crossovers for the city. By thi...[More]

Tesla Increases Purchases of Lithium from Yahua

Tesla continues to increase lithium purchases. The company extended its current contract with the Chinese industrial group Yahua for another five years until 2030, and significantly increased the v...[More]

Hackers Jailbreak Tesla Model 3 Unlock Free Heated Rear Seats

A team of researchers from Germany managed to jailbreak a Tesla Model 3, unlocking free access to in-car features that are normally paid upgrades. The white hat hackers, three of which are are stud...[More]

Tesla Model Y Now Available for Police Car Conversion by Unplugged Performance

Tesla Model Y is a popular choice for police departments. Unplugged Performance has now begun offering electric vehicle retrofits for the car. Police departments will save about $6,000 in c...[More]

Tesla Working On Final Piece Of The FSD AI Puzzle

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in a recent Twitter (now known as X) reply that the EV brand is currently working on the final piece of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) artificial intelligence (AI) puzzle, which ...[More]

Tesla NDA Case Against Rivian Heads To Trial

A court case that was started in 2020 by Tesla against several of its former employees, alleging that they breached their non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) after getting jobs at Rivian, will head to tr...[More]

Toyota invests 11 Million in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs

Toyota invested $11.1 million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs. The investment supports future STEM careers in the area, including job opportunities in the auto industry. Durin...[More]

Tesla’s apparent red carpet treatment in India an effective tool against rivals

While Tesla has seen notable challenges breaking into India in the past, the electric vehicle maker appears to be receiving a red carpet welcome of sorts this time around. This bodes well for Tesla...[More]

Tesla Model 3 European Delivery Dates Postponed Reportedly For Project Highland

Tesla pushed back the estimated delivery dates for the Model 3 destined for left-hand drive European markets by as late as January 2024, according to the latest update to the company's online conf...[More]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk talks about solving Full Self-Driving

Tesla CEO Elon Musk talked about the "final piece" of solving the company's Full Self-Driving suite. Musk has claimed for years that Tesla is close to releasing a complete version of ...[More]

Tesla loses General Counsel to company hounded for East Palestine chemical spill

Tesla has lost General Counsel F Nathaniel Smith III to Norfolk Southern Corp, the company that has been hounded by lawsuits related to the toxic chemical spill after a train derailment in East P...[More]

Filings Indicate Factory Retooling Underway For Tesla Model 3 Facelift

Tesla has filed several building permit applications for the Fremont factory, which suggests that manufacturing upgrades might be underway for the refreshed Model 3. As per one publicly available d...[More]

Unplugged Performance Now Building Tesla Model Y Police Vehicles

Unplugged Performance is a well-known name in the aftermarket community as one of the pioneer electric vehicle upfitters. But the Hawthorne, California-based company is diversifying its business be...[More]

Tesla Reportedly Expands Magic Dock Availability To Texas

Tesla has installed the first Supercharger stalls equipped with the so-called Magic Dock connector which offers both a NACS and a CCS connector in the state of Texas, according to the Twitter user @ja...[More]

Tesla Strives to Build Electric Truck Charging Route from Texas to California

Tesla is aiming to build charging stations for electric trucks, along a route of about 1,800 miles. With this network, electric trucks from various manufacturers could be charged for deliveries in ...[More]

See Tesla Model S Plaid Take On Rimac Nevera Bugatti Chiron SS In Drag Race

The Tesla Model S Plaid is known among the internet crowd for being a top competitor in drag racing, usually beating gasoline-powered supercars that are double the price of the American-made EV. Wi...[More]

Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Increased in July

The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog improved during the first half of July, rebounding from a record low level at the end of June. According to Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike / Twitte...[More]

GM and EVgo Partnership Achieves New Milestone

General Motors and EVgo’s partnership—which aims to expand fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), recently achieved a new milestone. installing its 1,000th DC Fast Ch...[More]

Tesla seeks 100 Million in funding for Semi charging Route

Tesla is reportedly seeking around $100 million in funding for a charging route from Texas to California that would host nine charging stations for all electric-semi trucks, according to a new report ...[More]

Tesla adds nifty climate control feature to complement phone calls

Tesla is adding a nifty new climate control feature to complement a driver's ability to hear who is on the other side of a phone call. It is not groundbreaking as many other automakers have alr...[More]

Ford’s project to triple F-150 Lightning production is complete

Ford's project to triple F-150 Lightning production is complete, as its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center (REVC) was expanded after a six-week manufacturing shutdown to make way for improvements. F...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Test Mule Features Sleeker Aero Wheel Design

Tesla Cybertruck sightings continue to drip-feed enthusiasts with small nuggets of design revelations. Just a few days after Cybertruck paparazzi spotted a prototype draped in black camouflage, we&...[More]

Tesla Semi Look a like Spotted In China

High-volume production of the Tesla Semi hasn't even started yet, but a Chinese doppelganger appears to have already emerged. A Tesla owner spotted the Semi lookalike on a freeway in China - th...[More]

Elon Musk Met with US Senator at Tesla Giga Texas

Elon Musk met with Senior US Senator from Texas, John Cornyn. The meeting took place at Giga Texas, where the men discussed Tesla, AI, supply chains, SpaceX, and China. The senator praised the f...[More]

Tesla Model Ys to Be Deployed by Uber in Japan

One hundred Tesla Model Ys will be deployed by Uber in Japan. The cars will operate in 23 districts of Tokyo. The first batch of Model Y will be deployed Q4 this year, with a full rollout in 202...[More]

NHTSA Opens Safety Probe Into Tesla

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary evaluation into 280,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles after some customers complained of loss of steering ...[More]

Tesla Model Y Fails To Meet Range Claims Year Round

The claimed driving ranges of four all-electric crossovers were put to the test by the non-profit organization Consumer Reports in three temperature settings to find out just how much of an impact the...[More]

More V4 Tesla Superchargers Opened In Europe

More and more V4 Tesla Superchargers are currently being installed in Europe. With three new stations deployed in July, the total number of known V4 sites is now four. After the first installati...[More]

Tesla Model Y fleet to be used in Tampa’s DASH ride-sharing program

The Tampa Downtown Partnership has announced plans to hire "driver-ambassadors" for its upcoming Downtown Area Shared Hubs (DASH) program. The program will include the use of Tesla Model ...[More]

Tesla to open sales and service center in Providence Rhode Island

A former Stop & Shop location in Providence, Rhode Island, is expected to be transformed into a new Tesla service center and showroom. The upcoming facility is poised to become one of the large...[More]

Nikola hydrogen fuel cell truck is finally in production with 500-mile range

Sustainable trucking company Nikola, whose vehicles were once considered a rival to the Tesla Semi, has announced that it is finally starting the production of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. ...[More]

Tesla China sees 10600 insurance registrations in July’s 4th week

Despite Tesla China likely focusing its efforts on vehicle exports for now, the electric vehicle maker appears to be selling its cars in the domestic market at a steady pace. Estimates from industr...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Might Weigh Less Than Rivian R1T Hummer EV

The Tesla Cybertruck could be the zeitgeist of this decade's automotive culture, given the endless conversations around it. With limited official information available, car spotters, drone oper...[More]

Tesla Completes Takeover of German Charger Company

Tesla has completed its planned takeover of German inductive charging technology company Wiferion. According to the website, the company now operates as Tesla Engineering Germany GmbH. In June, ...[More]

Tesla Versus BYD Sales In Q2 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought us another significant increase in battery-electric car (BEV) sales around the world. In this post, we will take a look at the global sales results of all-electri...[More]

Tesla Confirms 350kW for V4 Superchargers

Tesla confirms that its V4 Superchargers have a charging power of 350 kW. The information came from the planning template for a Supercharger location in the UK. In the spring of 2023, Tesla...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Project Highland In High Resolution

Tesla hasn't released any design or specification details of the refreshed Model 3 yet, but netizens and enthusiasts have been circulating spy images of the test mules for several weeks now. An...[More]

Tesla Owners Stage Impressive Cybertruck Inspired Light Show

Dozens of Tesla vehicles took part in a huge Cybertruck-inspired light show that kicked off this year's Tesla Takeover event in San Luis Obispo, California this past weekend. Video of the rathe...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland sighting hints at front bumper upgrades

A recent sighting of a Tesla Model 3 Project Highland edition teases upgrades for the sedan's front bumper. Tech content creator Colin W From the Bay Area recently spotted a Tesla Model 3 ...[More]

See Tesla Cybertruck Assembled By Hand At Texas Gigafactory

The new Tesla Cybertruck is still very much in the release-candidate (RC) phase, with a new leaked video published on the Tesla CyberTruck Facebook group by Chane Eckert showing a single unit being as...[More]

Tesla’s Mohegan Sun deal in Connecticut Aggravates Auto Dealerships

For the longest time, Tesla customers in Connecticut could only acquire their vehicles by going out of state. But with the EV maker's recent deal with the Mohegan Tribe to build a showroom at t...[More]

Tesla Solar Roof aces long-term test: customer sees $0 power bills for a year

The Tesla Solar Roof has mostly stayed in the background as the company focused its efforts on its electric vehicle division. The Solar Roof's rollout has also seen some challenges and delays o...[More]

Tesla Model X Spotted Benchmarking by Ford

Ford constantly monitors the development of Tesla cars, testing its various models. This time, the automaker was seen to be benchmarking Model X, something that seems to have never been done before...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Shows High Reliability in Long-Term Ownership per Survey

According to a survey, Tesla Model 3 demonstrates high reliability in long-term ownership. The car's ratings were particularly impressive for performance, ease of use, and design. Bloomberg ...[More]

Upcoming shortage in qualified service personnel for EVs

The U-K's Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), which is created to establish new skills and benchmarks for the automotive sector, has issued a warning about the electric vehicle industry. Whi...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks continue to roll across production lines at Giga Texas

Tesla Cybertrucks continue to roll across production lines at Giga Texas, as another sighting shared recently indicates that the automaker is working hard to get units ready for production. After t...[More]

Tesla Investment in Malaysia Is Huge Achievement per Prime Minister

The Malaysian Prime Minister considers Tesla's investment in the country a huge achievement. Anwar is convinced that this was made possible by the fact that the country's government provide...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Produces One Car in Under 40 Seconds

Tesla Giga Shanahai's production rate continues to amaze. According to a recent interview with a factory employee, Giga Shanghai produces one car in less than 40 seconds, which is an improvemen...[More]

YouTuber Favors Mercedes EQS SUV Over Tesla Model X After Thorough Test

While buyers seeking an electric crossover have an abundance of options to choose from, for a long-time those chasing after a larger electric SUV have only had one real option - the Tesla Model X. ...[More]

Tesla Model 3 proves amazingly reliable in long-term ownership survey

It would not be an exaggeration to state that the Tesla Model 3 is the battery electric vehicle that effectively brought EVs to the mainstream market. It was a well-designed electric car with sport...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas receives false active shooter alarm police investigate

Tesla Giga Texas received a false active shooter alarm early Friday morning, and police are currently investigating the source of the call, reports said. The Travis County Sheriff's Office rece...[More]

Tesla moves closer to India entry after meeting with investment agency

Tesla is moving closer to entering the Indian market as a domestic automaker after it held talks with Invest India on Thursday. Tesla and India have been in talks for years, but things have never b...[More]

Tesla adds new method to Referral Program that doesn’t require a purchase

Tesla has introduced a new way to earn credits through its Referral Program that does not necessitate the referred person to buy a car. Tesla has added Demo Drives in the U-S for people to ear...[More]

Tesla Rolls Out One EV Every 40 Seconds At Gigafactory Shanghai

Tesla's Gigafactory Shanghai can churn a brand new Model 3 or Model Y every 40 seconds, as per a new Twitter video. This tiny bit of information is another reminder of the sheer scale and effic...[More]

Tesla Has Already Opened Five V4 Superchargers in Europe as Pace Grows

Tesla has already opened five V4 Supercharger stations in Europe. The pace of installation of charging stations is increasing and three of them were opened this week alone. The new Superchargers...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Earns Stellar Reliability Ratings

The Model 3 is Tesla's second best-selling electric vehicle across the globe. There are several reasons why it's so popular, one of which is reliability, indicates a new poll. The B...[More]

Will The Tesla Cybertruck Be Compatible With The Semis Megachargers?

The market launch of the Tesla Cybertruck is just around the corner, but some wonder whether the all-electric pickup will be compatible with the Tesla Semi's charging infrastructure or just with t...[More]

Disapproval Of Elon Musk Top Reason Why Tesla Model 3 Owners Jump Ship

The top reason why Tesla Model 3 owners sold their cars and replaced them with a model from another brand is the disapproval of the company's CEO, Elon Musk, a survey of 5,000 verified owners cond...[More]

Lucid Air Sapphire production teased in recent update

Lucid teased the start of production for the Lucid Air Sapphire recently. The Lucid Air Sapphire is meant to be the world’s first fully electric luxury super-sports sedan. "Lucid Air ...[More]

Tesla FSD V12 Alpha Is Mind-Blowing Says Elon Musk

Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving advanced driver assistance suite is still on software version 11, but the next big release has been touted by enthusiasts and CEO Elon Musk as being a huge step...[More]

Tesla looks to have resumed production at Fremont Factory

Just a few days after Tesla seemed to pause production at the Fremont Factory according to plans revealed by CEO Elon Musk last week, operations have appeared to resume already. On Tuesday, we repo...[More]

Tesla’s Cyber-F-150 continues traveling in California

The Tesla Cybertruck wrapped as a Ford F-150 is all the buzz currently, and more images of the vehicle have emerged as the pickup is being spotted in California. We have decided to refer to it as T...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Owners Want The Cybertruck Next Reveals Survey

Tesla owners may have polarizing views on CEO Elon Musk's Twitter tomfoolery, but brand loyalty remains robust, suggests a new survey. Tesla Model 3 owners looking to upgrade to a new electric ...[More]

Model Y And 3 Wheel Covers By Tesloid Will Transform Your Tesla In Seconds

If you're the owner of a Tesla Model Y or Model 3, Tesloid, manufacturer of high-quality Tesla accessories, has a line of wheel covers for both the Model Y and Model 3 that preserve the standard w...[More]

Tesla Is Preferred EV Among Delivery Drivers and Dispatchers Study Shows

Tesla is the preferred EV among delivery drivers and dispatchers, a Circuit study shows. 51% of the surveyed delivery drivers and 38% of dispatchers preferred Tesla, which underlines the high attra...[More]

Cybertruck To Be A Homerun For Tesla Catapult Stock

The Tesla Cybertruck has been a raging topic of online discourse since the brand recently shared that it has started building validation and certification release candidates at the Gigafactory Texas. ...[More]

Tesla Supercharger Network Draws Wishful Challenger in Automakers Yet No Clear Plan

Automakers led by BMW and Mercedes-Benz have teamed up against the Tesla Supercharger Network and Volkswagen's Electrify America. The coalition wants to become the country's leading provide...[More]

Tesla Set Up Secret Team To Stifle Thousands Of Range Complaints

Tesla is facing allegations that it created a secret team last summer with the goal of suppressing thousands of driving range complaints from its customers. According to a Reuters report citing sev...[More]

Tesla Price Reductions Partly Offset By Government Tax Credits

Tesla's somewhat chaotic pricing strategy that played out this year in the United States and other parts of the world has helped it achieve record production and sales figures in the previous quar...[More]

Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted In Car Hauler At Giga Texas

Two finished Tesla Cybertruck units - with more presumably hiding behind coverings - have been spotted loaded in a funky red and white car hauler in the parking lot of Gigafactory Texas by drone opera...[More]

Major OEMs are teaming up to dethrone Tesla from charging dominance

Major OEMs are teaming up to dethrone Tesla from charging dominance while also hoping to take advantage of massive subsidies for electric vehicle charging. Perhaps the biggest advantage in Tesla...[More]

Porsche warns supply chain issues are affecting EV production

Porsche AG has warned that supply chain issues were causing disruptions in its electric vehicle production. Despite this, the carmaker remained optimistic about its BEV sales target since luxury de...[More]

Tesla treated as security threat in China as University Games loom

Tesla is being treated as a security threat in China as the World University Games are set to begin late this week in the City of Chengdu. President Xi Jinping is set to make an appearance at the g...[More]

Tesla confirms significant detail regarding V4 Supercharger

Tesla has confirmed a significant detail with the V4 Superchargers, confirming that they do have a charging speed of 350 kilowatts, as speculation persisted whether the chargers were capable of those ...[More]

Tesla trolls Ford as Cybertruck dressed as F-150 hits the streets

Tesla is trolling Ford by dressing up a Cybertruck as an F-150 with a wrap, and it is evidently going to hit the streets soon. Just a few days ago, we reported that there was a sighting of a Cybert...[More]

Tesla Plant Shutdown Begins Possible Retooling For New Model 3 Underway

Tesla posted blockbuster production and delivery figures in the first half of 2023. But manufacturing might slow down in Q3, as CEO Elon Musk suggested during the Q2 earnings call last week. And...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Seen Testing for Calibration in California

Tesla Cybertruck was seen being tested in California. The truck was fitted with a large amount of calibration equipment. The number of Cybertruck sightings continues to rise as the company plans...[More]

Tesla Model Y and 3 Were California’s Top-Selling Cars in Q2 by Huge Margin

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 continue to capture the hearts of consumers. The EVs were the best-selling cars in California in Q2 by a wide margin, leaving Toyota, Ford, and Honda far behind. The Ca...[More]

Young Car Brands Like Tesla More Tolerant To Buggy New Tech

Young car brands like Tesla, Lucid, Nio, and Xpeng want the newest technology as quickly as possible, even if it doesn't work as reliably as intended, ZF CEO Holger Klein said for Automotive News ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Calibration Equipment In California

A prototype of the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck made another appearance in California yesterday wearing what appears to be a lot of calibration equipment taped to the bodywork. Spotted by the TikTok u...[More]

Tesla outsells Toyota in California in Q2 by nearly 2000 units

Tesla outsold Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023 by nearly 2,000 units, overtaking the automaker in terms of total registrations. The dominance was driven by the Model 3 and Model Y...[More]

Tesla is the most preferred EV among dispatchers and drivers

A study from software company Circuit has shown that delivery drivers and dispatchers have one preferred brand when it comes to electric vehicles, Tesla. The distance between Tesla and other E...[More]

Tesla adds crafty and unique destination feature with software update

Tesla has added a crafty and unique destination feature with the 2023 point 26 software update. Tesla's new Automatic Navigation feature is the automaker's way of suggesting your destinatio...[More]

Tesla’s first EV plant stoppage begins at Fremont Factory

Tesla's first electric vehicle plant stoppage has started at the Fremont Factory, just a week after CEO Elon Musk said production facilities would be closed at various times throughout the third q...[More]

Tesla Recalls For Misaligned Front Cameras

Tesla is recalling certain Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles because the pitch angle of the front-facing cameras may not be aligned to specification, which may cause active safety features to be ...[More]

Tesla Killing It Compared To German EV Rivals In Global Race

While many German auto brands have been touting future EV lineups, they are still a very long way from catching Tesla, and they're falling behind even further as Tesla is building the popular Mode...[More]

Indonesia to Meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk to Discuss Investment in Country

The Minister of Maritime Affairs and Natural Resources of Indonesia will meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk in early August. He intends to discuss the company's investment in the country. Indones...[More]

Tesla Opens Third V4 Supercharger Located in France

Tesla has opened its third V4 Supercharger station, located in France. The location has eight stalls open for use for electric vehicles of any brand. The world's third V4 Supercharger site i...[More]

Malaysian Fans Welcome Teslas Official Launch in the Country

Tesla officially entered the Malaysian market after hosting a launch event at Pavilion KL, a high-end shopping mall located in Kuala Lumpur. This is the latest Right Hand Drive market after th...[More]

Tesla set to launch talks for $24000 car factory in India

Tesla is set to launch talks later this month that would bring a factory to India that would be responsible for building a $24,000 car, a new report states. Tesla and India have a long history of n...[More]

Tesla Fans believe Ford is the Major OEM Discussing Full Self-Driving licensing

Tesla fans overwhelmingly believe Ford is the "major OEM" that the automaker is in discussions with to license the Full Self-Driving suite. Last week during Tesla's Q2 2023 Earnings C...[More]

Tesla appears to have wrapped a Cybertruck to look like an F-150 Lightning

Tesla appears to have wrapped a Cybertruck to look like a Ford F-150 Lightning for some strange reason. Tesla's Cybertruck is nearing its first deliveries after being unveiled in November 2019,...[More]

Netherland Plug-Ins Accounted For 45 Percent Of Car Market In June 2023

New passenger car registrations in the Netherlands increased in June by 38 percent year-over-year to 41,366, but even such a high growth rate is no match for plug-in car sales. According to EV Volu...[More]

Two Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Transporting from Giga Texas

Two Tesla Cybertrucks have been spotted transporting from Giga Texas. The factory has already begun production of the first units, and delivery is expected soon. Exciting news comes again f...[More]

Wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid Gutted In The Name Of Weight Saving

The Tesla Model S Plaid is always a worthy adversary to any gasoline-powered muscle car or supercar, with its tri-motor setup that sends a whopping 1,020 horsepower to all four wheels. With this be...[More]

Tesla Now Offering 84-Month Financing Term

Tesla is producing its vehicles at record rates. Despite maintaining high delivery numbers too, Tesla is beginning to sit on a lot of inventory. For the past several years, Tesla did not have ma...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Battery Capacity

The Tesla Cybertruck pickup truck will be probably the hottest all-electric vehicle launches this year, but its specs are still a mystery. Tesla says on its website that the vehicle is expected to ...[More]

Tesla Model 3 For Under $15000

Tesla's sub-$25,000 mass-market electric car may still be a year or two away from launch. But it looks like some customers are already driving home a Tesla for a great bargain by combining inve...[More]

Neuralink could enable amputees to move with Tesla Optimus Robot limbs

Elon Musk is really out there making Sci-Fi a reality – from Tesla electric vehicles with full-self driving capability to rockets that launch astronauts to orbit and return with a propulsive lan...[More]

Tesla Completes Install of 68 Megapacks at Giga Texas

Tesla has completed the installation of all 68 Megapack units at Giga Texas, which have formed their own Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The Tesla Megapacks will store energy from solar panel...[More]

Buyer Scores Tesla Model 3 For Under $15000

Tesla's sub-$25,000 mass-market electric car may still be a year or two away from launch. But it looks like some customers are already driving home a Tesla for a great bargain by combining inve...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin no Longer Under Investigation

The prosecutor's office closed the investigation against those responsible at Tesla Giga Berlin on suspicion of unauthorized operation of a warehouse of hazardous materials. The circumstances o...[More]

Webasto NACS Charging Connector Option Coming Soon

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Eaton officially announced that it will add Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector option to its Green Motion EV chargers. That's another Electric Vehicle Supply Equipmen...[More]

Tesla opens up new financing term option for EV customers

Tesla has opened up a new financing term option for EV customers with an 84-month term, extending the payoff period for vehicle owners that wish for more financial flexibility. The automaker opened...[More]

Wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid turned into Cyber Kart

The YouTube channel BoostedBoiz has taken their wrecked Tesla Model S Plaid to a whole new level in their latest video. After buying the wrecked car for $60,000, they then "fixed" the dam...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck to Use Battery Cells with 10 Percent Higher Energy Density

Tesla Cybertruck will be produced with improved battery cells. According to the company, Cyber Cell will have 10% more energy density than those currently being produced for Model Y. Cybertruck ...[More]

Tesla Reduces New Inventory Prices Model 3 Now Starts At $37940

Tesla has applied further discounts to its new inventory Model 3 and Y stock. It's now possible to get a Model 3 with zero miles on the odometer for as little as $37,940. Model 3 discounts r...[More]

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Tesla, the world's largest electric car manufacturer, revealed that its potential annual manufacturing output slightly increased, and as of the end of Q2, it stands at more than 2,025,000 units (2...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Has Over 1.9M Orders ahead of First Deliveries

Tesla Cybertruck has over 1.9 million orders, underlining the fascination with the pickup truck, despite the fact that all those orders can take up to four years to fulfill. Public interest continu...[More]

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Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a new dark wrap just days after the Q2 Earnings Call when the automaker updated owners with fresh details regarding the testing and validation of the all-electric pic...[More]

Tesla launches EV sales in Malaysia

Tesla has launched the sale of its electric vehicles in Malaysia, the automaker confirmed this week. Tesla has worked to expand its sales footprint to new markets for several years in an attempt to...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck orders reach Almost 2 Million

Tesla Cybertruck orders have surpassed 1.9 million just days after CEO Elon Musk detailed that demand for the vehicle is "so off the hook, you can't even see the hook". Tesla Cybertru...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Draped In Dark Camouflage Looks Menacing

A section of Interstate 280 near Palo Alto in California seems to be a prime viewing spot for the Tesla Cybertruck. Last week we saw a camouflaged prototype fly by on the highway. Now fresh spy ...[More]

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The secret sauce behind getting the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenberg up and running was a team of 25 highly skilled engineers, as per CEO Elon Musk's recent Tweet. The team is the Delta For...[More]

Tesla Grants Right to Transfer FSD to New Cars Bought in Q3

Tesla will grant the right to transfer FSD to a new car. Customers who buy a new Tesla car in Q3 will be able to transfer the feature to the new vehicle. This move could spur sales as some older...[More]

Teslas Market Share In USA Is Approximately 4 Percent

In Q2, Tesla noted another positive quarter in terms of increasing its market share in the three largest markets, reaching new record levels. According to the industry data (trailing by twelve mont...[More]

Tesla Production May Drop Slightly In Q3 Due To Factory Upgrades

Tesla announced during its Q2 2023 earnings call on Wednesday that it is maintaining its production target of 1.8 million vehicles for this year. While that's great news for investors, Tesla di...[More]

Tesla adds state incentive tool to website to calculate total tax breaks

Tesla has added a state electric vehicle incentive tool that will calculate both federal and state incentive amounts for customers interested in knowing how much of a break they may receive for buying...[More]

Tesla seatbelt recall affects nearly 16000 Model S and Model X

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 units of the Model S and Model X for an issue with seat belts. According to the NHTSA, certain 2021 to 2023 Model S and Model X vehicles have front-row seat belts t...[More]

Tesla releases terms of Full Self-Driving transfer

In a shocking move, Tesla announced that it would allow the transfer of its Full Self-Driving suite between vehicles for the first time, only allowing it for the duration of the third quarter. Afte...[More]

Tesla Has Built Only 5 Or 6 Optimus Robots So Far Musk Reveals

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot was first announced by the EV maker at the AI Day event in August 2021, which means it will soon be two years old. So when will it be available to buy? Well, it&#...[More]

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Tesla FSD Beta is ten times safer than a human driver and this is of interest to industry players. Elon Musk confirmed the company is in early talks with a major OEM about using its feature. Tes...[More]

318 Tesla Supercharging Network Stations Added In Q2 2023

During the second quarter of 2023, Tesla continued to quickly expand its Supercharging network, achieving pretty solid results. The number of new stations amounted to 318 (up 29 percent year-over-y...[More]

Tesla to Invest 1 Billion on Dojo Supercomputer

To achieve level 5 autonomy, Tesla needs sufficient computing power. The company is investing $1 billion in the Dojo supercomputer, which will begin production soon. The supercomputer will provi...[More]

Tesla More Than Tripled Energy Storage Deployment In Q2 2023

The Tesla Energy business noted another strong quarter both in terms of volume and profitability, as battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment quickly increases. According to the company, in ...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks 4680 Cells Boast 10 Percent Higher Energy Density

Tesla revealed a few more tech details about its eagerly anticipated Cybertruck electric pickup truck on the Q2 earnings call with investors yesterday. One of them - and likely the most important -...[More]

Spain Plug-In Car Sales Reached A New Record In June 2023

New passenger car registrations in Spain increased in June to 102,268 units (up 12.4 percent year-over-year), which is the highest monthly result in a long time. During the first half of the year, ...[More]

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Ben owns a Tesla Model 3 Performance, and he emphasizes the fact that he loves the electric car. He's even willing to highly recommend the EV, but wants you to understand that, just like every ...[More]

Elon Musk Says Tesla Would Cut Prices Again In Turbulent Times

Tesla shook up the EV market late last year when it applied massive price cuts on its models in the United States, China, and Europe. The automaker slashed prices on several occasions since, but th...[More]

Tesla In Early Discussions With Major OEM To License FSD

Tesla is in discussions with a big car manufacturer to license its so-called Full Self-Driving driving assistance feature, the EV brand's CEO Elon Musk said during the Q2 2023 Earnings Call yester...[More]

Tesla FSD will be transferable for a limited time

Tesla finally relented and will allow owners to transfer Full Self-Driving (FSD) from one car to another starting in the third quarter of this year. During Tesla’s Q2 2023 earnings call, comp...[More]

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Tesla posted its Q2 2023 earnings report after markets closed today. The results, which were discussed in the Q2 2023 Update Letter, were released after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 19, 2023...[More]

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Tesla's Q2 2023 earnings call comes on the heels of the company's Q2 2023 Update Letter. Tesla's second quarter results were quite impressive, with the electric vehicle maker's Q2 p...[More]

Tesla in early discussions to license Full Self-Driving to ‘major’ automaker

Tesla is in early discussions to license its Full Self-Driving software to a major automaker, CEO Elon Musk said during the Q2 Earnings Call. Earlier this year, Musk said in a Tweet that Tesla woul...[More]

Tesla reveals new Cybertruck details

Tesla revealed new details about the all-electric Cybertruck during the company's Q2 2023 Earnings Call on Wednesday. Since Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck in November 2019, much has changed. ...[More]

Nissan To Adopt NACS Charging Connector In North America

Nissan is the latest carmaker to officially announced the switch from the Combined Charging System (CCS1) to Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector in the United States...[More]

Tesla Model Y Crowned Europes Best-Selling Car Overall In 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car overall in Europe in June and in the first half of the year. The electric crossover outsold popular mass-market combustion engine cars such as the Dacia S...[More]

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A major selling point for electric vehicles often includes the reduction in maintenance required compared to gas cars. While they do require less maintenance than internal combustion engine (ICE) c...[More]

Tesla Requests Approval To Expand Berlin Gigafactory

Tesla wants to make sweeping changes to its Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory in Germany, which will ultimately transform the European facility into the continent's largest car plant, capable of buil...[More]

Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Spotted On The Highway

With all the buzz surrounding the Cybertruck these days, it's easy to forget that Tesla has another important launch in the pipeline. We're talking about the Model 3 refresh, aka Project Hi...[More]

See How The Tesla Cybertruck Could Have Looked In These Official Sketches

Several design proposals for the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck have been revealed in a photo posted by Walter Isaacson on his official Twitter account. Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk for two years and wro...[More]

Tesla Sues Australian Battery Company For Patent Infringement

Tesla has sued Australian battery technology company Cap-XX in Texas federal court, claiming its supercapacitors infringe two US patents owned by Maxwell Technologies, a subsidiary of the American EV ...[More]

See How The Tesla Cybertruck Could Have Looked Like In These Official Sketches

Several design proposals for the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck have been revealed in a photo posted by Walter Isaacson on his official Twitter account. Isaacson shadowed Elon Musk for two years and wro...[More]

Tesla Megapacks to Power 800 MWh Battery Energy Storage Facilities in Massachusetts

Tesla Megapack units will power two battery energy storage facilities with a total capacity of 800 MWh in Massachusetts. They have been approved by the Massachusetts Energy Siting Facilities Board,...[More]

Tesla shows Cybertruck seats and testing process in new video

Tesla showed off Cybertruck seats and the rigorous testing process they go through before being approved for use in a new video that reveals the due diligence the automaker performs ahead of the picku...[More]

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Tesla is set to hold its Earnings Call for the second quarter of 2023 tomorrow, and investors are hopeful to learn details about Full Self-Driving licensing, Cybertruck pricing and configurations, Sup...[More]

Abandoned Tesla Roadsters removed from crates and headed to U.S.

The three Tesla Roadsters that were found abandoned in shipping containers in China have been removed from their crates and are on their way to the U-S, where they will be transported to Gruber Motors...[More]

New Safety Probe On Tesla Model 3 Opened By NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed early this week that it's opening up an investigation into a California crash that involved a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The electr...[More]

Watch Tesla Cybertrucks High-Speed Fly-By Near Palo Alto California

Tesla Cybertruck prototype sightings are common, and yet they seem to generate a great amount of excitement and curiosity among fans each time. Just a day before Tesla posted a picture of the first...[More]

Luxury Brand Loyalty Is Diminishing But Not For Tesla

Automotive brand loyalty reveals how likely a household owning a particular vehicle make will return to the same company for their next purchase. Currently, GM is leading, mainly thanks to its dive...[More]

Tesla to Sell 1.9 Million EVs in 2023

Tesla will sell more than 1.9 million electric vehicles in 2023, Counterpoint Research expects. It is not the only firm that expects the company to deliver more vehicles than its original, self-set...[More]

German All-Electric Car Sales Exceeded 50000 In June 2023

In June, new passenger car registrations in Germany increased by almost 25 percent year-over-year to 280,139. During the first six months of 2023, 1,396,870 new cars were registered (up 12.8 percen...[More]

Tesla Megapacks to Power 800 MWh Battery Energy Strage Facilities in Massachusetts

Cranberry Point Energy Storage Tesla Megapack units will power two battery energy storage facilities with a total capacity of 800 MWh in Massachusetts. They have been approved by the Massachuset...[More]

Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Decreased Again

The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog decreased through June, and it seems that it's at the lowest level we have ever seen. According to Troy Teslike (@TroyTeslike / Twitter), a...[More]

Tesla Directors Accused Of Overpaying Themselves Will Return $735M

A total of 12 Tesla directors, including CEO Elon Musk, have agreed to return over $735 million in stock awards and cash to the company to settle claims they vastly overpaid themselves. According t...[More]

Ford Reduces F-150 Lightning Pricing

The recent price reduction applied by Ford on its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup raised many comments, including one from Tesla's CEO Elon Musk. Elon Musk noted that the Ford F-150 Lightni...[More]

Rivian showroom to open in luxury Chicago neighborhood

Rivian plans to open its first showroom in Chicago's Gold Coast. The Gold Coast is marketed as an area for luxury lovers, befitting Rivian's brand goals. Rivian will open a showroom at 8...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck production line leaks suggest no RHD variant for now

Tesla Cybertruck fans were graced with a number of updates and leaks over the weekend. But apart from an official photo from the electric vehicle maker announcing that the production of the all-ele...[More]

Ford cuts F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10000

Ford has cut F-150 Lightning prices by nearly $10,000 on some configurations of the all-electric pickup, while other variants are seeing price cuts by at least $6,000. Citing increased plant capaci...[More]

Elon Musk potentially drops subtle hint at Tesla Cybertruck pricing

Elon Musk potentially dropped a subtle hint at Tesla Cybertruck pricing by stating that its most-likely competitor, the Ford F-150 Lightning, is "somewhat expensive," just hours after the au...[More]

Tesla involved in new lawsuit this time as the plaintiff

Tesla is involved in a new lawsuit, but this time as the plaintiff against a supercapacitor company, as the automaker claims it infringed on two U-S patents owned by Maxwell Technologies. The ...[More]

Watch Tesla Semi Overtake Diesel Trucks On The Highway

One of the Tesla Semis was recently spotted driving Donner Pass in California, effortlessly outpacing other class 8 semi-trucks. It's not the first sighting of this type, as Tesla already tease...[More]

Tesla Increases Quarterly Bonuses For Gigafactory Shanghai Workers

Tesla has increased the quarterly performance bonuses for many Gigafactory Shanghai workers, according to a new report. The facility is Tesla's largest globally by volume, with 20,000 staff and...[More]

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Out of all the technological advancements and innovations Tesla has brought to the table, we can definitively say that the EV pioneer is late when it comes to one thing. electric bicycles. Indee...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas Nearly Finished Installing Megapack Units for its BESS

Tesla Giga Texas has almost completed the installation of Megapack units for its own Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), consisting of 68 Megapacks of 2MW each. Tesla Megapacks will store energy ...[More]

Tesla May Launch V4 Supercharger with Contactless Payment

Tesla is expanding its charging infrastructure. Now the company has begun offering access to its Superchargers for non-Tesla vehicles. Also, there is a chance the manufacturer will offer a ...[More]

Tesla To Exhibit Its Electric Cars At The IAA 2023 Show In Munich

Tesla will reportedly attend this year's IAA Mobility Show in Munich, Germany in a rather unusual move for the EV maker. Germany's Automobilwoche, a sister publication of Automotive News Eu...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Produced 1 Millionth Model Y

Tesla Giga Shanghai factory, which happens to be the world's largest battery-electric car manufacturing site, recently achieved another major milestone. According to the Chinese media (via CnEV...[More]

Leaked Tesla Cybertruck Photo Shows No Cutout For Midgate

A leaked image of the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck's bare frame shows the American all-electric pickup will most likely do without a cool and useful feature known as a rear pass-through or midgate, a...[More]

Tesla Cyberquad ATV For Kids Goes On Sale In China

Tesla has once again started selling its all-electric Cyberquad for Kids ATV, but this time it's the Chinese market that gets to buy and ride the blacked-out, Cybertruck-inspired four-wheeler. ...[More]

2024 Chevy Silverado EV work truck gets higher EPA range estimate

General Motors (GM) incoming President of North America, Rory Harvey, stated that the 2024 Silverado EV received a higher EPA range estimate than previously expected. Chevrolet’s dedicated Si...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck To Debut With 350-Mile Range

The much anticipated Tesla Cybertruck may debut with a battery pack that's capable of delivering 350 miles (563 kilometers) of range, according to the Twitter user Bearded Tesla who claims he had ...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Boosts Employee Bonuses after Stellar Q2 Deliveries

Tesla increased employee bonuses for its employees at Giga Shanghai. This followed after the factory reached a new record for Q2 deliveries. Giga Shanghai is Tesla's export hub and continues...[More]

Tesla Is The World’s Most Popular Car Brand

From a small start-up, Tesla has grown into one of the most influential automotive companies in the world thanks to its ability to create desirable vehicles. According to the data, Tesla is the mos...[More]

V4 Tesla Supercharger With Bank Card Reader Spotted At Goodwood

The switch from V3 to V4 Tesla Superchargers might bring much more than just new taller stalls with longer cables. According to Tesla Owners UK (@TeslaOwnersUK / Twitter), Tesla has displayed, at t...[More]

First Tesla Cybertruck built at Giga Texas

The first Tesla Cybertruck has been produced at Gigafactory Texas. An image of the production all-electric pickup truck was posted by the electric vehicle maker through its official Twitter account...[More]

The World’s Largest Tesla Owners Club Is Hosting Big Event with Musk as Keynote

Tesla Takeover 2023. The largest Tesla owners club in the world together with partners is hosting a major event that will bring together hundreds of owners. The event will offer plenty of e...[More]

Tesla NACS Hyundai adoption still on the table

The President of the Hyundai Motor Company, Chung Jae-hoon, shared that the South Korean automaker is still considering the adoption of Tesla's North American Charging Standard. President Chung...[More]

Tesla’s Cyberquad for Kids looks for success in new market

Tesla's U-S banned Cyberquad for Kids will look for success in a new market, as the automaker's Chinese division is reportedly set to launch the vehicle. In China, Tesla is marketing t...[More]

Tesla App Update shows Apple AirPlay is on its way

Tesla's latest App Update for Version 4.23 shows Apple AirPlay is on its way, confirming a feature addition that CEO Elon Musk promised to discuss with the automaker's Audio Engineering team l...[More]

Tesla Shanghai employees rewarded following strong quarter

Tesla employees at the company's plant in Shanghai reported they had been rewarded sizeably in the form of a large increase in quarterly bonuses after a strong performance in Q2. Various employ...[More]

Leaked Tesla Cybertruck frame image shows disappointing design detail

A leaked Tesla Cybertruck frame image shows a disappointing design detail that many owners hoped to have, as there is no cargo tunnel into the vault that would extend the hauling length allowing for l...[More]

Elon Musk Launches Ambitious Artificial Intelligence Startup xAI to understand reality

Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla, and owner of social media platform Twitter, has announced the formation of a new company centered on artificial intelligence (AI) called "xAI". ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Will Likely Get Vehicle-To-Vehicle Charging Capability

We know that future Tesla models will get bi-directional charging, as confirmed by Tesla's Senior Vice President of Powertrain and Energy Engineering Drew Baglino during the investor day presentat...[More]

Hyundai Intent on Adopting Teslas NACS Plug but Still Weighing

Hyundai Motor is positive about the adoption of the Tesla NACS plug, although it is still weighing whether to go for it. The president of the company said he would do what the customers wanted. ...[More]

Tesla Is The USAs Most Wanted Car Brand By Search Volume

Tesla is the car brand that most of the United States, as well as the world, is interested in buying, according to a Google Search analysis made by the British online car marketplace AutoTrader. As...[More]

Tesla Model Y RWD now available in South Korea

The Tesla Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) is now available in South Korea. Social media posts from the electric vehicle maker indicate that the entry-level all-electric crossover will be imported fr...[More]

Tesla just made Wiper Controls easier than ever

Tesla's Wiper Controls just got easier for owners in the newest software update, as the company has added the ability to control the arms from the steering wheel, making them more accessible. W...[More]

Tesla’s entry into India won’t include duty waivers gov’t official says

Tesla's entry into India won't include duty waivers that would allow vehicles to be imported into the market for a reduced rate, government official Sanjay Malhotra, the country's Revenue ...[More]

Ford dealer says company has a real problem on their hands with massive EV bet

Ford's inventory of electric vehicles, including the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, is increasing, and one dealer said that the company has "a real problem on their hands based on the be...[More]

Tesla Said To Plan Making $24000 EV At New Factory In India

After years of negotiations that led to nowhere, Tesla and India may finally be able to meet in the middle. According to a report from the Times of India (via Electrek), Tesla has opened discu...[More]

Tesla Model Y Registrations in US Double in First Five Months of 2023

Tesla Model Y registrations in the US doubled in the first five months of 2023, compared to a year earlier. The popularity of the car ensured the growth of the share of EVs in the general automotiv...[More]

Tesla Brings Full Wiper Controls To Steering Wheel Via Software Update

Tesla has released an over-the-air software update that includes a convenience feature requested by many Model 3 and Model Y owners on social media. The latest version, 2023.20, adds new windscreen...[More]

Tesla in Talks with India to Build Factory to Produce Affordable Cars

Tesla is in talks with India to build a factory with a production capacity of 500,000 vehicles, according to a report. It will reportedly produce affordable cars around $25,000. After years of d...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai hits 1 million Model Y milestone

An image from Tesla China has confirmed that Gigafactory Shanghai recently achieved yet another notable milestone. As per a photo from the electric vehicle maker, Giga Shanghai has successfully bui...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin looks to launch Phase 2 to reach 1 Million annual capacity

Gigafactory Berlin has developed a bit of a reputation among Tesla's vehicle production facilities. While it is capable of producing Model Y units with excellent quality, and while it is home t...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Bodies-In-White Leaked Photo Shows EV Truck’s Structure

Two Tesla Cybertruck bodies-in-white have been spotted at the company's Gigafactory in Texas by an anonymous social media user who later deleted the photo, but not before a user of the Cybertruck ...[More]

Lucid reports Q2 deliveries and the stock tanks

Lucid reported its deliveries and production for Q2 2023 this morning, and its stock tanked as a result of the numbers, which showed fewer cars were built and deliveries remained flat. Lucid delive...[More]

Tesla’s Price War Nearly Drove This EV Subscription Company Out Of Business

Tesla's price cuts and bloating inventory levels nearly pushed Scott Painter's startup Autonomy to wind up. Painter is the founder of multiple automotive companies, including auto-fintech s...[More]

U-S BEV Registrations Amounted To Almost 450,000 In 2023

All-electric car sales continue to increase in the United States almost reaching a six-digit number of new registrations in May. According to the registration data from Experian (via Automotive New...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Bodies Photo Leaks Online

A photo of Tesla Cybertruck bodies has leaked online, hinting at big progress in getting the production line up and running. Production of the steel beast is scheduled to begin in Q3, with first de...[More]

Tesla Electric to Enter UK Hints Job Posting

Tesla Electric is going to enter the U-K market. This is evidenced by a new job posting in London or Manchester for the head of operations at Tesla Electric, the company's retail energy divisio...[More]

Watch Every Tesla Model Cross a Deep River In England

"A Tesla works as a boat for short periods of time, tweeted CEO Elon Musk in 2020. As EVs have no air intake, the motor and battery are water sealed, he said. Fast forward to 2023, and it s...[More]

Tesla Warns Model 3 Federal Tax Credit Will Likely Be Reduced In 2024

Tesla has updated its Model 3's ordering website for the United States, pointing out a potential change in the federal tax credit. As of today, all versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model...[More]

Texas Again Delays Vote On Tying EV Charging Funds To Teslas NACS

Texas has reportedly delayed a vote on grants of federal funds to build EV chargers to August 16 after several charging companies protested the plan to include Tesla's NACS connector in charging s...[More]

Watch Teslas Crazy Water-Fording Skills: All Models Easily Cross English River

"A Tesla works as a boat for short periods of time, tweeted CEO Elon Musk in 2020. As EVs have no air intake, the motor and battery are water sealed, he said. Fast forward to 2023, and it s...[More]

Tesla Dashcam Captures Rear-End Crash That Makes Honda Flip Over

A six months pregnant Tesla Model 3 driver that was patiently waiting for a traffic light to go green at 4.30 am after dropping off her husband at the airport was rear-ended by a Honda that swerved in...[More]

Tesla NACS mandate in Texas deferred amid pushback

Texas deferred the vote to grant federal funds to build electric vehicle (EV) chargers amid pushback against the mandate to include Tesla's North America Charging Standard (NACS) at EV stations. ...[More]

Tesla China insurance registrations listed at 3200 in July’s first week

It is the start of the third quarter, and true to form, Tesla China appears to be focusing its resources on its vehicle exports. As per industry watchers in China, Tesla's insurance registratio...[More]

Tesla rivals face rising inventory and it is becoming a Major issue

A survey from Cox Automotive estimates that electric vehicle sales in the U-S auto market could surpass 1 million units for the first time in 2023. Electric cars currently account for about 6.5% of...[More]

Mercedes-Benz EV sales up 123 percent to 56300 units in Q2

It appears that German automaker Mercedes-Benz is seeing some momentum in its electric vehicle offerings. As per a press release from the luxury automaker, the company saw battery electric vehicle ...[More]

Tesla’s Boring Company people mover seemingly teased in leaked video

A leaked video showing what is allegedly a prototype of a Tesla-made people mover for tunneling startup The Boring Company has emerged online. If the vehicle in the video is indeed the tunneling st...[More]

Used Electric Car Prices Are Collapsing

Earlier this year, drivers were still seeing elevated trade-in numbers from websites such as Carvana and Vroom. But today, used prices and their accompanying trade-in figures have plummeted. The...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Is Carvanas Best-Selling EV

Tesla Model 3 is Carvana's best-selling electric vehicle in the first half of 2023. The car holds the championship for the third year in a row, taking first place also in 2021 and 2022. ...[More]

Tesla Urges EPA to Tighten US Emissions Targets

Tesla is urging the EPA to tighten US emissions targets and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. The company believes the agency is content with modest change, at a time when it can...[More]

Alleged Tesla Electric Minibus Makes First Video Appearance

A video that purportedly shows Tesla's electric van prototype is doing the rounds on social media, with the uploader claiming that it shows a new Tesla people-mover designed for The Boring Company...[More]

NIO ET5 electric sedan to launch in the United Kingdom

The NIO ET5 mid-sized electric sedan will launch in the United Kingdom (U-K). NIO smart electric sedan will be debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. "We are delighted for ET5 to make ...[More]

Tesla China local deliveries hit 74212 in June exports reach 19468 units

Tesla China strayed from its typical delivery strategy in June. As per data released today by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Tesla was able to deliver 74,212 vehicles to the domestic a...[More]

Elon Musk seemingly confirms Dojo supercomputer now online

The wait has been long, but it appears that Tesla's Dojo supercomputer has started its operations. With Dojo in the picture, Elon Musk's recent estimates about Tesla achieving autonomous dr...[More]

Tesla Delivers 74212 Vehicles in China in June

In June, Tesla delivered 74,212 vehicles in China, capturing 11.16% of the NEV market share and 16.53% of the BEV market share. Giga Shanghai also exported 19,468 vehicles last month. Tesla...[More]

Tesla Expands Autopilot Team in Europe

Tesla is expanding the Autopilot team in Europe. New jobs in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Munich, Germany to improve Tesla's autopilot system hint at FSD Beta testing in the region. Tesla ...[More]

Canadian BC Hydro Charging Network To Adopt NACS

Canadian charging network BC Hydro, which operates fast charging stations in British Columbia, is willing to add Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging plugs to its infrastructur...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Survives Terrifying Tree Crash Emerges Unscathed

A Tesla Model 3 surprisingly survived a storm in the Netherlands last week. A Twitter user shared pictures of a parked Model 3, squatting with a massive tree lying on its roof, alongside storm debr...[More]

Tesla Cleared To Begin Gigafactory Mexico Construction

Nuevo Leon governor Samuel Garcia recently announced that the local authorities had cleared all paperwork, meaning Tesla will likely commence construction of Gigafactory Mexico very soon. Gigafacto...[More]

Elon Musk Drives Tesla Cybertruck In Austin Says It Was Very Fun

The number of Tesla Cybertruck sightings has been increasing in recent months as we're approaching the start of initial production, which should happen before the handover event scheduled for the ...[More]

Tesla Optimus Robot Put On Display In New York City

Tesla's humanoid robot, which goes by the name Optimus, was put on display at one of the company's stores in New York City last week, with hopes of attracting more customers and increasing sal...[More]

Tesla investment in France gains support from Finance Minister

France’s Finance Minister, Bruno Le Maire, is optimistic that Tesla would decide to significantly invest in the country. The French Digital Minister Jean-Noel Barrot expressed France’s ...[More]

Chinese Automakers Pledge To End Abnormal E-V Prices Canceled

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UAW calls on Biden admin to soften proposed vehicle emissions cuts

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Elon Musk takes the Cybertruck for a spin around Austin Texas

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Tesla and Others Refuse to Comply with Pricing Clause in China

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Tesla Giga Mexico Approaches First Stone Being Laid

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Tesla Updates US Referral Program New Incentives For Buyers

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Tesla Gigafactory Mexico permits all moving forward initial buildout imminent

Recent comments from Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda suggest that the permits for Tesla Gigafactory Mexico are progressing forward. The official also esti...[More]

United Kingdom Plug-In Car Sales Reached 25 Percent Market Share

In June, new passenger car registrations in the United Kingdom increased by almost 26 percent year-over-year to 177,266. After six months of 2023, the total number of new registrations amounted to ...[More]

Tesla Megapacks Form Big Battery System in Alaska

Two utilities in Southcentral Alaska have installed a big Tesla battery system in Anchorage, consisting of 24 Megapack units. This project will save about $121 million over 15 years. Tesla Megap...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai Is Completing the Production Line Setup for Model 3 Highland

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New V4 Tesla Supercharging Station Emerges In France

Tesla recently opened in Europe its second Supercharging station equipped with V4 stalls, envisioned to handle Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles. The new site, located near an Ibis hotel in Cle...[More]

NHTSA asks Tesla for updated data amid Autopilot probe

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Ford F150 Lightning sales up over 100 Percent in Q2 2023

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The Tesla Cybertruck looks like a beast in the snow in winter test videos

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Mercedes-Benz joins the Tesla NACS coalition

Last month, Mercedes-Benz stated that it was considering the adoption of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles. Based on an announcement from the German luxu...[More]

Tesla Begins Layoffs At Giga Shanghai Battery Production Line

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NHTSA Investigating Tesla Unintended Acceleration Once Again

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Tesla Giga Shanghai Reorganizes Battery Production Increasing Efficiency

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Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Hits New Low On June 19 2023

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Tesla Stock Receives Price Target Hike to $300 from Mizuho

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Tesla Model Y Seven-Seat Option Price Slashed

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Tesla FSD Might Reach Level 4 Or Level 5 Autonomy This Year

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Nikola secures $41.9M award to build six heavy-duty hydrogen stations

Nikola recently announced that it had secured a $41.9 million grant from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to construct six hydrogen refueling stations for heavy-duty trucks across Southe...[More]

Tesla boosts referral program in the United States and China

Tesla rolled out an updated referral program for Model Y and Model 3 vehicles in the United States and China. On Thursday, July 6, 2023, Tesla rolled out an updated referral program in the United S...[More]

Volkswagen rolls out autonomous driving test program in Texas

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Tesla Giga Shanghai cuts workers from battery line

Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai is laying off workers. The Tesla China layoffs specifically affect workers in Giga Shanghai’s electric vehicle (EV) battery assembly line. The reason behind the ...[More]

Tesla Will Reportedly Use Its Optimus Robot To Boost Sales

Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot, will be put to work at the American EV firm's showrooms to attract customers and hopefully boost car sales by wowing potential buyers, according to Electrek, w...[More]

Automakers In China Pledge To Restore Stability After Tesla’s Price War

The ongoing price war in the Chinese auto industry might cool down after 16 automakers and the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) signed a pledge today to maintain a fair market stru...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Rear Light Bar

It's been over three and a half years since Tesla unveiled the Cybertruck. While it isn't available to customers yet, its sightings are becoming all the more frequent. Every time individ...[More]

Elon Musk Confirms He Expects Tesla Full Self-Driving by End of Year

Elon Musk confirmed he expects Tesla to achieve full self-driving without human supervision by the end of this year. He explained that the company is closer than ever before. The 2023 World Arti...[More]

Tesla and Chinese Automakers Sign Fair Competition Pledge

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Tesla Model Y Breaks Sales Record In Iceland Becomes Best-Selling Car In Australia

Tesla's most affordable crossover SUV, the Model Y, keeps setting sales records across the world, with two more under its belt thanks to customers in Iceland and Australia. After becoming the b...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck smoothly cruises through the 280 in Palo Alto

The Tesla Cybertruck was spotted smoothly cruising through the 280 in Palo Alto, showing off its cushy suspension and headlights. Cybertruck fan @greggertruck spotted the all-electric pickup in Pal...[More]

Rivian’s Amazon delivery van arrives in Europe

Rivian's all-electric Amazon delivery van has started servicing customers in Europe, like in Munich, Germany. Amazon plans to launch more than 300 of Rivian's all-electric delivery vans acr...[More]

Tesla China’s stellar June results help disperse doubts in EV sector

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) recently released its monthly report, revealing that electric vehicle maker Tesla was able to sell an impressive 93,680 cars over the month. Tesla's r...[More]

Audi to announce EV production plans in Mexico

German luxury carmaker Audi is reportedly set to announce its intentions to start electric vehicle production in Mexico. An announcement for the effort is expected later this month. The move ali...[More]

Tesla Model Y Was Australia’s Second Best-Selling Car in June

Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia in June, beating out Ford Ranger. The electric SUV continues to lead the EV market, with the brand holding a 60% share in 2023. Acco...[More]

Cybertruck Will Lead to an Explosion in Tesla Sales Volume

Cybertruck will play a huge role in Tesla's growth. After the launch of sales, the company's product line will expand to pickup trucks, which account for 20% of the automotive market. An...[More]

Norway Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 90 Percent Share In June 2023

In June, 15,566 new passenger cars were registered in Norway, which is 4.5 percent more than a year ago. Nonetheless, the year-to-date number at 66,549 remains in the red (down 2.9 percent year-ove...[More]

Tesla Extends $1000 Off 3 Months Of Free FSD Referral Program Indefinitely

Tesla has extended its revamped referral program for customers of Model S and Model X vehicles indefinitely, offering a $1,000 discount and three months of the so-called Full Self-Driving feature for ...[More]

Tesla Model Y Now Available In Midnight Cherry Red and Quicksilver

The Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive version, which is the brand's most affordable crossover, is now available in either the Midnight Cherry Red or Quicksilver colors, indicating that the Berlin-Bra...[More]

Tesla Undervaluing FSD Pack For Trade-Ins

Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving pack, which costs $15,000 to buy outright when purchasing a new EV, is of more value to the Austin-based company when it's on the receiving end of the cash ...[More]

Tesla Going On Hiring Spree For Test Drivers This Summer

Tesla wants to hire several temporary test drivers this summer in three English-speaking countries, including the United States, which will be paid to drive Tesla vehicles and report back on their per...[More]

Volkswagen cites strong customer reluctance amid low EV sales

Volkswagen is cutting electric vehicle production at its Emden plant in northwest Germany. And as per recent comments from the veteran automaker, the adjustment is partly due to "strong custom...[More]

Tesla China sees 17400 insurance registrations in the week ending July 2

Seemingly highlighting its strong performance in the second quarter, Tesla China's insurance registrations for the final week of Q2 2023 were quite impressive. As per industry watchers, Tesla C...[More]

Rivian announces Q2 2023 earnings call schedule

Rivian will hold an audio webcast on August 8, 2023, at 5.00 pm Eastern Time to discuss its second quarter 2023 financial results. In Q2 2023, Rivian produced approximately 13,992 vehicles at its m...[More]

Tesla Sold 93680 EVs Made by Giga Shanghai in June 2023

Tesla sold 93,680 electric vehicles produced at its China factory in June. This is almost 20% more than in the same period last year. In Q2 2023, Giga Shanghai delivered 247,217 vehicles out of ...[More]

Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Exceeded 93000 In June 2023

Sales of the Tesla Model 3/Model Y electric cars in China and exports from China just reached one of the highest results ever in June. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)'s ...[More]

Tesla NACS Now Mandatory at Charging Stations in Kentucky

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Tesla Changes Free Color Option For Model 3 And Y In North America

Tesla has picked a new default paint color for the Model 3 and Model Y in North America, replacing the ubiquitous Pearl White Multi-Coat with Midnight Silver Metallic. While the new standard paint ...[More]

Tesla Stock Is Egregiously Overvalued

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Tesla free color option changes in North America

Tesla changed its free color option from White to Midnight Silver in North America. The change applied to Model Y and Model 3 vehicles. The white color option now costs $1,000. Tesla did not ...[More]

GM acquires battery software startup ALGOLiON

General Motors announced that it acquired Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON. The acquisition might help General Motors with battery development for full-electric vehicle productio...[More]

Multiple Tesla Model 3 Highland Prototypes Spotted In New Zealand

Tesla appears to have shipped several prototypes of the upcoming Model 3, also known as "Highland, to New Zealand, possibly for final winter testing, according to a set of spy photos posted on th...[More]

Rivian announces deliveries of 12640 EVs in Q2 beating expectations

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Apparent Tesla Model 3 Project Highland unit spotted winter testing in New Zealand

It appears that Tesla has brought over a Model 3 Project Highland unit at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) in New Zealand. A photo of the apparent vehicle has been shared online. T...[More]

Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs

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Kentucky Mandates Teslas NACS To Get Public Funding For Chargers

Kentucky joined Texas and Washington as the third state that would like to see Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connectors alongside CCS1, at publicly-funded, fast-charging...[More]

Tesla To Lose Significant EV Market Share To Ford GM By 2026

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Tesla Delivery Report Sparks Uptick in Bullish Sentiment from Analysts

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Tesla Stock Rally Continues after Unexpectedly High Q2 Deliveries

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Watch Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack Hit 203 MPH On The Autobahn

As its name clearly suggests, the optional Track Package for the Tesla Model S Plaid is designed for customers who want to get the most performance out of their cars within the confines of a race trac...[More]

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EV Charging Companies Protest Texas Move To Mandate NACS Connector

Texas' plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) alongside rival Combined Charging Standard (CCS) technology in charging stations across the state is see...[More]

Tesla posts new Autopilot job in Australia

Teslarati has found that Tesla closed its application for the Vehicle Operator (Test Driver) position in Australia. Tesla's vehicle operator listing on its career page has been taken down. T...[More]

Tesla posts Q2 2023 Financial Results and QandA Schedule

Tesla posted the Q2 2023 Financial Results and Q&A schedule after reporting stellar production and delivery numbers. Tesla plans to post its financial results for the second quarter of 2023 aft...[More]

Tesla Model S Plaid racecar achieves sub-10-minute time at Pikes Peak

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Tesla Q2 2023 delivery and production report

Tesla has released its delivery and production figures for the second quarter of 2023. As per the electric vehicle maker, it was able to produce almost 480,000 cars and deliver more than 466,000 ve...[More]

Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q2 2023

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Tesla Reports Impressive 466,140 Vehicles Delivered in Q2

Tesla reported delivery of an impressive 466,140 vehicles in Q2 2023, well above analysts' expectations. The company produced 479,700 vehicles, underlining the increase in its factories' pr...[More]

Tesla Launches New Software Update with Charge On Solar Feature and More

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Tesla Reduces Model S And X Prices In China

With the Model 3 and Y continuing to dominate sales, Tesla has decided to give its premium models a small boost in China. Discounts equivalent to around $5,000 have now been applied to the Mod...[More]

Tesla VP Lars Moravy shares insights on Model Y’s first principles engineering

Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy recently explained how the Model Y was engineered from first principles. The Model Y is Tesla's most popular car today, and it has also b...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Frame Spotted at Giga Texas

Progress in the start of Cybertruck production is becoming more and more evident. At Giga Texas, an undercover truck's frame was seen leaving the factory. Perhaps this was one of t...[More]

ADS-TEC Energy Announces Battery-Based Fast Chargers With NACS and CCS1

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Tesla Supercharger Network Is The Most Reliable Study Shows

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GM Defense Unveils Hummer EV Based Military

At the recent Modern Day Marine 2023 expo in Washington, DC, GM Defense unveiled a fresh concept for a tactical vehicle based on the GMC Hummer EV platform. The new vehicle, known as the Elect...[More]

Tesla launches discounts for Model S and Model X in China

Tesla China has rolled out fresh incentives for the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. As per an announcement on the company's official Weibo page, the Model S and Model X line in China has been gi...[More]

Tesla driver behind tragic Model S crash in CA gets probation

A Tesla driver who was involved in a tragic crash in California back in 2019 has been sentenced to two years of probation after pleading no contest to two counts of vehicular manslaughter. The case...[More]

Tesla VP explains Model Y’s first principles engineering

Tesla Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Lars Moravy recently explained how the electric vehicle maker engineered the Model Y from first principles. The Model Y is Tesla's most popular car t...[More]

Tesla former AI Director receives WTF Innovators Award for work on deep neural networks

Former Tesla AI Director Andrej Karpathy was honored with the prestigious WTF Innovators Award for his remarkable contributions to the fields of deep neural networks and computer vision. The former...[More]

United Kingdom Teslas Get A Reacher To Grab Items From Drive Through Windows

The Tesla Model S and Model X now come with a grabbing stick in the U-K. The brand recently announced that it would stop selling right-hand drive cars in some markets, and instead offered customers...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas Bolsters Cybertruck Production Line with Experienced Workers

Tesla Giga Texas supplements the Cybertruck production line with experienced employees. It is reported that the Model Y production line will undergo changes, and some employees from there will...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas Upgrades Model Y Production Line to Increase Efficiency

Tesla Giga Texas is upgrading the Model Y production line to increase its efficiency. At the beginning of July, the factory will be shut down for about five days. After the restoration of operat...[More]

Another Feather In Tesla Model Ys Hat

Autovista Group, a UK-based automotive analytics company, has given the Tesla Model Y a Residual Value (RV) Award in the compact and large battery electric vehicle (BEV) SUV category. The Model Y w...[More]

Tesla FSD V12 Will No Longer Be Beta: Elon Musk

Ever since its introduction in October 2020, Tesla's so-called Full Self-Driving program has been stuck in beta version, meaning it's not finished yet. But even so, the company has put the ...[More]

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico To Begin Car Production In Q1 2025

Tesla's Mexico Gigafactory is expected to start vehicle production in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the China-based publication Late Post, which quotes people reportedly fa...[More]

Tesla Rumored To Pause Model Y Production In Austin In Early July

Tesla's Gigafactory Texas will reportedly pause its Model Y assembly line to implement upgrades at the beginning of July. According to Joe Tegtmeyer, a drone pilot who has been constantly scann...[More]

Take A Peek Behind The Scenes Of The Tesla Model Ys Development

The Tesla Model Y is the Austin-based company's best-selling model and, probably more importantly, the world's best-selling car in the first quarter of this year, with 267,200 units of the ele...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas Model Y line to pause split-shift workers to shift to Cybertruck

It appears that Gigafactory Texas is about to see some activity in the coming weeks. As per an observer of the facility, Tesla will be pausing Giga Texas' Model Y line for upgrades at the begin...[More]

Toyota slips in brand loyalty and it’s partly due to Tesla

S and P Global Mobility's 2023 loyalty ranking of mainstream automotive brands showed something very interesting. During the first four months of the year, Toyota saw a notable decline in its r...[More]

Tesla and Volkswagen mull over potential NACS partnership

Tesla and Volkswagen are in talks for the German automaker to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). Tesla has already struck deals with several automakers in the past month as companie...[More]

Electrify America announces adoption of Tesla’s North American Charging Standard NACS

Elon Musk's "NACS Coalition" just got one of its biggest members yet. In a recent announcement, Electrify America stated that it would be adding the Tesla North American Charging Stan...[More]

Volkswagen Confirms Talks With Tesla Over NACS Charging Standard

The Volkswagen Group might be another electric vehicle manufacturer, which will sign-up for the Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector. According to Reuters, the com...[More]

Electrify America Will Add NACS Connectors To Its Chargers

Electrify America, one of the largest EV fast charging networks in North America, announced today that will add the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors at its stations in the United Sta...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland May Use CATLs New LFP Battery

The updated Chinese-made Tesla Model 3 will use CATL's new M3P lithium iron phosphate battery, according to a report. The base Model 3's battery pack capacity will be upgraded from 60 ...[More]

Tesla Closes in on Record Quarter in Australia by Selling Out Cars from 16 Ships

Tesla is close to hitting a record quarter in Australia. According to a report, even the cars that were in inventory were almost sold out. In total, 16 ships arrived in the country during t...[More]

Revamped Tesla Model 3 To Get CATLs M3P Battery

The new Tesla Model 3 (code name Highland) might bring some interesting changes related to the main traction battery. According to a recent unofficial report from China (local media 36kr via CnEVPo...[More]

CharIN NACS Task Force List Includes Over 50 Companies. But Not Tesla

The switch from the Combined Charging System (CCS1) to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) EV charging connector in North America appears to gain momentum every week. As we know, even the C...[More]

Toyota Falls In Brand Loyalty Rankings After Customers Defect To Tesla

Toyota is no longer among the top names when it comes to brand loyalty in the United States, slipping into seventh place in the S&P Global Mobility study that analyzes the first four months of the...[More]

Tesla To Add Support For Third-Party Apps Possibly For Supercharger Integration

Tesla has added a new section referring to Third Party Apps on the accounts portion of its website, where users will be able to manage access to smartphone apps and services that have been developed b...[More]

GM CEO shares insights on Elon Musk and Tesla NACS partnership

General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra recently shared some insights on the automaker's decision to partner with Tesla for its vehicles' rapid charging system. GM announced earlier this month t...[More]

Tesla ended the EV charging battle before it really even begun

For years, Tesla has been the subject of various statements by rival automakers that claim their company is superior. Electric vehicle tech, charging infrastructure, range, and performance have bee...[More]

Domino’s pledges to expand Chevy Bolt EV delivery vehicle fleet

Domino's fleet of Chevy Bolt EV delivery vehicles is growing, as the pizza company announced today that it would have more than 1,100 custom-branded cars operational in the United States by the en...[More]

Tesla Launches Google Ads Following Elon Musk’s Promise to Advertise

Tesla has launched ads on Google, following Elon Musk’s investor promise to advertise. At the moment, Model Y advertising is active in the U-K, and solar system ads have appeared in the U-S. ...[More]

ChargePoint Announces Availability Of NACS Charging Solutions

ChargePoint announced today the availability of NACS charging connector options for new orders, as well as for currently installed chargers (CP6000, CPE 250, and Express Plus). Let's recall tha...[More]

Tesla Reportedly Abandons Spanish Gigafactory Negotiations Over Leak

Tesla has reportedly ended negotiations with the regional government in Valencia, Spain after the company got increasingly frustrated over the leaked information that indicated it would invest a massi...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin Launches its Rooftop Solar Installation

Tesla has registered and launched a solar installation on the roof of its European factory, Giga Berlin. At the moment, it has a capacity of 1 kWh and partially powers the production of the German ...[More]

Tesla’s Advertising Efforts Shift Into Higher Gear: Ads Appear On Google

Shortly after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the brand would "try a little advertising and see how it goes, during a shareholder meeting at Giga Texas in May 2023, its efforts have started appeari...[More]

Tesla FSD to Lose Beta Designation With V12 Update

It appears that Tesla is now looking to retire the "beta" designation of its Full Self-Driving suite. As per a recent comment from CEO Elon Musk, FSD V12 will no longer be "beta"...[More]

Deutsche Bank Adopts Optimistic Tesla Stance ahead of Q2 Delivery Report

Deutsche Bank is quite optimistic about Tesla's second-quarter results. In a recent update, the firm reiterated its "Buy" rating on the electric vehicle maker's stock, from $200 p...[More]

Volvo adopts Tesla’s NACS Connector for EVs

Volvo said today that it would adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), opting to use the connector for its electric vehicles. The announcement makes Volvo the latest major automa...[More]

Lordstown Motors Heads Towards Bankruptcy

Lordstown Motors has sued its investment partner Foxconn and filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, sending the stock in a downward spiral on Tuesday morning. The move to sue Foxconn is likely the final ...[More]

Tesla abandoned Spain Gigafactory as EV maker grew furious with leak

Tesla reportedly abandoned its plans to build a Gigafactory in Valencia, Spain after the plans and negotiations were leaked in a report earlier this month. Earlier in June, we reported that Tesla w...[More]

SAE Will Standardize The Tesla-Developed NACS Charging Connector

SAE International announced today that it will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector. This important decision follows the switch from the SAE J1...[More]

Tesla Stock Gets PT Boost from Goldman Sachs Ahead of Delivery Report

Tesla receives a price increase from Goldman Sachs ahead of its Q2 delivery report. The firm downgraded its rating to Hold but raised its price target by 34%. Analyst Mark Delaney of US investme...[More]

Volvo To Adopt Teslas NACS Charging Inlet For BEVs In North America From 2025

Volvo Cars is another automaker that officially announced a switch from the Combined Charging System (CCS1) to Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector in North America (...[More]

CCS1 To Tesla NACS Charging Connector Transition: Everything We Know

Multiple electric vehicle manufacturers, charging networks, and charging equipment suppliers in North America are now evaluating the use of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Project Highland Might Be Undergoing Trials At Giga Shanghai

The Tesla Gigafactories are subjects of immense interest for electric vehicle enthusiasts. And drone paparazzi have given us glimpses into Tesla plants on many occasions for insights into the devel...[More]

Tesla Stock Remains Top Pick at Baird with $250 PT Ahead Q2 Report

Tesla is getting support from analysts ahead of its Q2 2023 delivery and financial results report. Baird reaffirmed its Overweight rating and $252 target price. The firm continues to consider Te...[More]

Tesla Giga Shanghai drone restrictions prompt Model 3 highland testing speculations

It appears that Tesla China is initiating efforts to ensure that its current activities are as hidden as possible. As per a longtime watcher of Gigafactory Shanghai, Tesla has reportedly implemente...[More]

GM’s Chevrolet Silverado EV will not be Tesla compatible

General Motors stated that the Chevrolet Silverado EV will not be Tesla-compatible before the model year 2025. The statement leaves some hope that the Silverado EV will eventually switch to Tesla&r...[More]

Polestar 2 gets range charging speed and efficiency improvements

The Polestar 2 will receive a slew of improvements in range, charging speed, and efficiency as the Swedish automaker has refined its 2024 model year. Polestar announced today that the 2024 Polestar...[More]

Ford brings generous offers to Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning

Ford is offering special financing on the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning as it is attempting to make its electric vehicles more accessible by improving affordability through both leasing and purch...[More]

Is It A Good Idea To Place The Tesla Cybertrucks Charging Inlet Here?

The Tesla Cybertruck all-electric pickup will have a pretty unusual charging inlet location, and in today's post, we will take a while to discuss it. The vehicle was recently presented at the i...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Flaunted in Public at Event

The Tesla Cybertruck was flaunted in front of the public at the Electrified Cars & Coffee event at the Petersen Automotive Museum in California. Tesla's chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen...[More]

Tesla’s Manufacturing Efficiency Will Continue To Surge

A new forecast indicates that Tesla's manufacturing efficiency will improve significantly for its upcoming model upgrades. Michigan-based engineering services company Caresoft Global Technologi...[More]

Tesla Stock Gets Boost from Deutsche Bank Ahead of Deliveries

Tesla receives a price target increase from Deutsche Bank ahead of its delivery and financial report. Although the PT is up 15%, it is still lower than the current price, which is $256 at the ...[More]

Tesla’s Manufacturing Efficiency Will Continue To Improve

A new forecast indicates that Tesla's manufacturing efficiency will improve significantly for its upcoming model upgrades. Michigan-based engineering services company Caresoft Global Technologi...[More]

The Switch From CCS1 To Teslas NACS Connector Is Expected To Kill The J1772 AC Plug

The North American market appears to be at the beginning of a major transition related to electric vehicle charging - from the Combined Charging System (CCS1) to Tesla's North American Charging St...[More]

Patent Reveals Tesla Cybertruck Tailgate Can Be Remotely Opened And Closed

The much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck is fast approaching the day when people who placed a pre-order will have one delivered, and more details about the all-electric pickup are coming to light as deve...[More]

Tesla battery supplier CATL makes Times 100 Most Influential Companies 2023

Tesla battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL) made it to Time’s list of 100 Most Influential Companies 2023. The China-based company has become one of the biggest...[More]

Tesla assembly times expected to decrease by 25 Percent

Tesla’s assembly times are expected to decrease by 25% in its following model upgrades, predicts Caresoft Global Technologies, which focuses on digital and physical benchmarking and cost reducti...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck looks production ready in Petersen Museum visit

The Tesla Cybertruck appears to have stolen the show at the inaugural Electrified Cars & Coffee meet at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Sunday. The all-electric pickup truck, which looked pra...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck’s Updated Vault Looks Ready to Take a Beating

In a lot of ways, the Cybertruck is a personification of Tesla's tendency to fly in the face of convention. This is true for several of the all-electric truck's aspects, from its overall sh...[More]

Tesla initiates recall for Model 3 and Model Y over pyrotechnic battery disconnect issue

Tesla has initiated a recall for the Model 3 and Model Y over a potential fault in the affected vehicles' pyrotechnic battery disconnect. Unlike previous recalls from the electric vehicle maker...[More]

Franz Von Holzhausen Shows Off Tesla Cybertruck At Electrified Cars and Coffee

This Sunday, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen was a special guest at the inaugural Electrified Cars & Coffee at Petersen Automotive Museum in California. Franz von Holzhausen arrived a...[More]

SK Signet Adds NACS Plug Option To All Of Its Chargers

SK Signet, one of the largest EV fast charger manufacturers (over 20,000 units delivered globally), announced that Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector option will be...[More]

CharIN Aims to Submit Tesla NACS to Standardization Process

CharIN, a global association promoting interoperability based on CCS as the global standard for charging vehicles, has taken a step toward Tesla's NACS adoption. CharIN convenes an open task fo...[More]

Tesla Confirms Production Target of 50K Semi Per Year

Tesla confirms a production target of 50,000 Semi trucks a year. Meanwhile, the company is demanding tougher environmental regulations for trucks from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Its Massive Frunk Open

A new set of spy photos shows the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck's front trunk open, confirming once again that the all-electric pickup will have a front trunk that opens in a similar way to the Ford F...[More]

Tesla’s NACS connector is being made mandatory for state funding

Tesla's North American Charging Connector (NACS) is being made mandatory for state funding in some regions, as it is becoming obvious more areas are interested in adopting the automaker's char...[More]

EverCharge Supports NACS And Calls It Superior To CCS1

EverCharge, in an interesting blog post, called Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector superior to the Combined Charging System (CCS1), pointing out several things like...[More]

Tesla Megapack Units to Power Largest Battery System in New York City

11 Tesla Megapack units will power the largest battery system in New York City. Con Edison's project will bring greater reliability to Staten Island customers and support the transition to clea...[More]

Texas Now Requires NACS Connectors on Government-Funded Chargers Washington State Likely to Follow

Tesla's NACS charging standard has received important support from automakers in the US such as Ford, GM, and Rivian. Many charger manufacturers have also announced they will start offering rel...[More]

Drone Footage Shows Tesla Cybertruck Production Well Underway

New drone footage has shown Tesla Cybertruck production is well underway at Giga Texas, with casting presses now installed. Two 9,000-ton Giga presses were visible in the footage, as were plenty of...[More]

Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks sighted as anticipation builds for initial production

When the Tesla Model Y was about to enter production, sightings of production beta units and release candidates of the all-electric crossover were reported frequently on social media. This now seem...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck patent reveals mechanism for EV truck’s tailgate

A Tesla Cybertruck patent reveals a few details about the electric pickup truck’s tailgate. The patent for the Tesla Cybertruck talks about a power tailgate mechanism, allowing the driver to ...[More]

Nikola reports fire of multiple electric trucks at HQ foul play suspected

Nikola Motor said this morning that a fire affecting "multiple" battery electric trucks occurred behind its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, and the automaker suspects foul play. Th...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck production at Giga Texas seen in new leaked video

A video of Tesla Cybertruck production taking place on lines at Gigafactory Texas has been leaked, confirming the automaker is continuing to make strides in its initial builds of the all-electric pick...[More]

Washington State To Mandate Tesla Plug For Charging Companies Using Fed Funds

Another state is placing an emphasis on Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Washington state has plans to require the NACS connection for charging companies in the region that...[More]

Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted in California as Reservation Confirmation Sent to Customer

Several Tesla Cybertrucks have been spotted being transported in California, confirming the manufacturer's ramp-up efforts ahead of mass production. A Tesla customer reported that she had ...[More]

Tesla TSLA to Hit $500 per Share in 2025 Says Ron Baron

Legendary investor Ron Baron believes Tesla will hit $500 a share in 2025. He said he owned 5 million shares and had not personally sold any of them. The investor also commented on the opening o...[More]

Multiple Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted With And Without Camo

As Tesla prepares to start production of the all-electric Tesla Cybertruck pickup truck later this year, more and more test vehicles are getting seen here and there. In the past few days, several T...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Rumored To Feature Steer-By-Wire RGB Lights

The facelifted Tesla Model 3, also known as "Project Highland, will reportedly be a complete overhaul of the company's most affordable model and will include novelties like steer-by-wire, RGB...[More]

Tesla Models Nowhere To Be Seen On This List Of 10 Best EVs Of 2023

Autotrader's list of the best 10 all-electric vehicles in 2023 includes everything from the BMW i4 and Genesis GV60 to the Kia EV6 and Lucid Air, but there isn't a single Tesla model in there,...[More]

Demand for Tesla and EVs helps push new car sales in Europe by 18 Percent

New vehicle registrations in Europe increased by 18% in May 2023. The shift was due in part to the growing demand for electric cars like Teslas, which are outpacing the broader automotive market. ...[More]

Lordstown Motors founder offloads entire stake in embattled EV maker

Stephen Burns, the founder and former CEO of Lordstown Motors, has sold his entire stake in the electric vehicle maker. The sale was outlined in a regulatory filing. Burns' sale of his Lords...[More]

Tesla bull says caution surrounding AI label is advised while raising price target

Tesla bull Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley is advising investors to use caution when discussing the company's future as an artificial intelligence (AI) entity as monumental expectations from analysts...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Rumored to Bring Major Exterior Redesign

Tesla's Model 3 "Highland" has been speculated upon for nearly a year after being brought to light in late 2022 by a leaked report. More details continue to pour out, and rumors of a ...[More]

Estimated Tesla Order Backlog: 75000 On May 31 2023

The estimated Tesla global electric car order backlog did not change much in May, compared to April, which indicates a balance between supply and demand. According to Troy Teslike, an invaluable so...[More]

Tesla to Remain EV Sales Leader in US through at Least 2026 Analyst Says

Tesla will remain the top electric vehicle seller in the US through at least 2026, according to a BofA Securities report. This is a consequence of lower prices for the manufacturer's cars....[More]

Tesla Increased Discounts On Existing Inventory Cars Up To $10000

In an effort to boost electric vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2023, Tesla increased discounts on some of the models in the existing inventory in the United States and Canada. The promotions...[More]

Rivian Owners Signal Resounding Support For Tesla NACS Integration

Rivian owners have spoken. Just days after the Irvine-headquartered brand announced the adoption of the Tesla charging standard, an online poll indicates overwhelming support in favor of the decisi...[More]

Tesla Rivian Lucid And Polestar Fill Bottom Spots In Initial Quality Study

All the major EV-only manufacturers that have a presence in the United States have ranked very poorly in JD Power's Initial Quality Study 2023, which analyzes what problems arise in the early...[More]

Tesla Dojo Already Online and Running Production Coming Soon

Tesla has just announced it has completed work on its own Dojo supercomputer and will be putting it into production soon. Elon Musk said that "it has been online & running useful tasks for...[More]

Ford CEO Dismisses Tesla Cybertruck Suggests It’s Not A Real Work Truck

Ford CEO Jim Farley does not mince words when it comes to describing potential competitors for the Blue Oval's pickup truck business, including the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, which he dismissed as...[More]

Tesla To Buy EV Wireless Charging Company Wiferion

Tesla is reportedly in the process of acquiring German-based EV wireless charging company Wiferion, which could lead the American EV company to roll out a wireless home charging solution in the future...[More]

FLO Will Add NACS Charging Connector Option To Its Chargers

FLO, a Quebec-based charging equipment manufacturer, announced earlier this month that it will offer Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector as an option. The company...[More]

Tesla AI account teases start of Dojo production next month

One of Tesla's official Twitter accounts appears to have teased something substantial, at least when it comes to the company's efforts to roll out its Dojo supercomputer. As per a graphic t...[More]

Ford CEO Dismisses Tesla Cybetruck Suggests It’s Not A Real Work Truck

Ford CEO Jim Farley does not mince words when it comes to describing potential competitors for the Blue Oval's pickup truck business, including the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck, which he dismissed as...[More]

Tesla's Proposal Does Not Go Far Enough

Tesla is urging the Biden administration to adopt stricter heavy-duty emission limits than those that were proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in April. While the EPA's p...[More]

Ford CEO Farley says how long it took for him to think over Tesla deal

Ford CEO Jim Farley announced that his company would adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) several weeks ago during a Twitter Spaces with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. How long did it ta...[More]

Tesla’s next Gigafactory location unknown but all signs point toward India

In May, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric automaker would likely announce its next Gigafactory location by year's end. While there have been rumors of deep talks in Spain, numerous meetings...[More]

Tesla rumored to be purchasing wireless charging company Wiferion

Tesla is rumored to be purchasing wireless charging company Wiferion, a Freiberg, Germany-based entity with charging and power solutions. Wiferion describes itself as "the industry’s lea...[More]

Lucid Appears Reluctant To NACS Needs High-Voltage Version

Lucid Motors is not expected to be among the first movers to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS). The Wall Street Journal's Stephen Wilmot had an opportunity earlier this ...[More]

NACS Vs CCS1: Which Standard Has More Chargers In The US?

Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) has cast a spell across the industry. An increasing number of companies, led by General Motors and Ford, are gearing up to adopt NACS to benefit ...[More]

Texas Will Require NACS-Compatability To Get Public Funding For Chargers

Another day brings more significant news related to the transition from the CCS1 to the NACS fast charging standard in the United States. According to an exclusive report from Reuters, the Texas De...[More]

The Giga Press: Tesla’s Game-Changing Manufacturing Process Goes Mainstream

In a recent technical briefing session, Toyota announced a raft of new technologies as it catches up to other carmakers in electric vehicle expansion plans. One of them is giga casting, wherein a c...[More]

Tesla Will Be in India Says Elon Musk after Modi Meeting

Tesla will be in India, says Elon Musk after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the head of the company, the manufacturer wants to do this "as soon as possible".Elon ...[More]

Wallbox Embraces NACS Charging Connector Option

Wallbox announced that its Supernova DC fast charger will be offered with the Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector as an option. The company announced the decision...[More]

Tesla Holds Top Four Spots American-Made Index for 2023

If you choose a car that is made in the USA, then your choice will definitely fall on Tesla cars. The company holds the top four spots on Cars American-Made Index for 2023. Cars published t...[More]

Tesla Dominates List Of Most American-Made Vehicles Sold In U-S

Once considered an American EV startup, automaker Tesla has progressed far beyond that status now, though it still holds the American part at its core. That's why Tesla landed the first four sp...[More]

Tesla Model Y Wins Award For Best New Family Car

The Tesla Model Y has been awarded the title of "Best Car for Families 2023 by the British classifieds website AutoTrader, which notes that the electric crossover takes what's good about the ...[More]

Tesla investment in India becomes more likely after Elon Musk’s meeting with Modi

Elon Musk’s meeting with India’s Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in New York seemed successful for both parties. During their discussion, Modi pushed for Tesla to make significant inv...[More]

Tesla NACS adoption required for EV charging companies in Texas

The state of Texas plans to require electric charging companies to include Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) in their stalls alongside CCS. With state support, Tesla NACS may be w...[More]

Tesla Model Y wins another award this time for its utility for families

Tesla's Model Y has won the AutoTrader award as the "Best Car for Families" for 2023, highlighting its utility as a great car for those with kids while also being an ideal choice for par...[More]

Tesla stock pops on Rivian deal continuing surge towards 1 Trillion Dollars

Tesla stock popped more than 3 percent on Tuesday after news of its collaboration with Rivian, which will see the latter automaker adopt the former's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for it...[More]

BTC Power Will Integrate NACS Connector In 2024

BTC Power, one of the largest DC fast charger manufacturers in the United States, announced today the integration of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector into its products ove...[More]

Teslas Growth Ambitions In China Clash With Oversupply Concerns

Tesla has been racking up impressive sales figures in the Chinese market. In the first five months of 2023, the brand sold over 200,000 locally produced cars. Much of the success is attributed t...[More]

224 Tesla Megapack 2XL Units to Power New Neoen Project in Australia

The Australian Energy Market Operator has awarded Neoen a service contract for Western Australia's South-West Interconnected System. The company uses 224 Tesla Megapack 2XL units to power the C...[More]

Tesla Reveals Impressive Supercharging Management Tool

By the way of promoting its Supercharging network and the Navigate with Trip Planner feature, Tesla revealed a very interesting management tool for the entire charging network. As we can see in the...[More]

Elon Musk to Meet Prime Minister of India

Elon Musk is reported to meet with the Prime Minister of India. Narendra Modi's trip to the United States, during which he will hold dozens of meetings, will last from June 21 to 24.Elon Musk m...[More]

ChargePoint Will Soon Offer NACS DC And AC Charging Solutions

ChargePoint was one of the first companies that announced that it will offer the North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector as an option. The company noted that its AC and DC chargi...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland Redesigned Taillight Partly Revealed In New Photo

The upcoming facelifted Tesla Model 3, also known as "Project Highland, has been once again spotted testing on public roads, and this time around it was a white prototype covered with the usual b...[More]

Ford Chairman admits US can’t compete with China on EVs

Automotive veteran and Ford executive chairman Bill Ford recently admitted that China has a lead against the United States when it comes to electric vehicle production. Considering the present stat...[More]

Rimac Pushes Two More Nevera Hhypercar EVs to US customers

Rimac delivered two more Nevera hypercar electric vehicles, it announced today, with the second and third units making their way to customers in Naples, Florida. They became a part of two of the na...[More]

Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets hit with NHTSA safety probe

The NHTSA is hitting the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a safety probe of nearly 40,000 units after reports of the vehicle completely losing power were reported by owners. The NHTSA's Office of Defects I...[More]

Elon Musk Fears AI Development Without Regulation

Elon Musk called for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence once again on Friday when speaking at the VivaTech conference in Paris, warning people of the dangers of AI if it is not regu...[More]

Tritium To Add Tesla NACS Plug Option

Tritium, the Australia-based fast charger manufacturer, announced support for the Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector. The company was one of the first that earli...[More]

Truck Rolls Coal On Tesla Model 3 Driver Wishes He Had HEPA Filter

Sadly, electric vehicle drivers continue to be given the coal-rolling treatment by diesel-powered truck owners in the US. There's no need to explain why rolling coal intentionally is not only i...[More]

Tesla Model Y Was 2nd Best-Selling Car in US from January to April

Tesla Model Y continues to add to its list of achievements. The vehicle was the world's best-selling car in Q1 2023, and also performed well in the US. According to the data, Model Y was the...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted in New Zealand for Winter Testing

Tesla Cybertruck was spotted in New Zealand, probably for winter testing. This may be final testing just before the start of deliveries.Cybertruck prototype spotted in New Zealand Tesla Cybertru...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Wearing Camo Wrap Spotted Again As Production Inches Closer

The first-ever camouflaged Tesla Cybertruck prototype that did the rounds on the Internet last week is back, with several new sightings in Palo Alto, California being posted on Twitter in the last few...[More]

Tesla Supercharging Network Has 2000 Stations In North America

In recent days, the Tesla Supercharging network expanded to over 1,000 stations in Europe, while in North America, the number reached 2,000 this month. We are not sure what the current number is fo...[More]

See Thousands Of Tesla EVs Bound For Canada Waiting In Shanghai Port

A huge fleet of Tesla Model Y and Model 3 EVs appears to be on its way to North America, according to footage from a recent drone flyover video that shows at least 3,000 cars waiting at the Shanghai S...[More]

Tesla Model Y Second Only To Ford F-150 As Best-Selling Vehicle In US

The Tesla Model Y continues its triumphant march through the sales charts. After ending the first quarter of 2023 as the world's best-selling passenger car, the Model Y has continued its specta...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted In New Zealand Possibly For Final Winter Testing

A covered Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted while being unloaded from a cargo plane in New Zealand, presumably for the final stages of winter testing, before the much-anticipated all-electri...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck arrives in New Zealand for apparent winter tests

Tesla appears to have sent a Cybertruck to New Zealand. Expectations are high that the all-electric pickup will be transported to Wanaka, New Zealand, for a final round of winter tests before it en...[More]

Tesla Owner Highlights Need for Model 3 HEPA Filter

A Tesla Model 3 owner has highlighted the need for a HEPA filter on the all-electric sedan, similar to those used in the Model Y, Model X, and Model S following a rather tense experience with a pickup...[More]

Tesla Increases Discount on New Model S and Model X in Inventory to $7500

Tesla has increased the discount on all new Model S and Model X inventory to $7,500. With this move, the company will be able to stimulate car sales in the final weeks of Q2 2023. Tesla is once ...[More]

Tesla Giga Texas Receives Sheet Metal Bending Machine Possibly for Cybertruck Production

Tesla Giga Texas got another sheet metal bending machine. Presumably, it will be used to produce Cybertruck, whose exoskeleton will be made in the origami style.Sheet metal bending machine del...[More]

Tesla Supercharger Network Potentially Worth 100 Billion Dollars

Tesla's decision to open up its vast charging network to other automakers has undoubtedly had significant knock-on effects on the entire automotive industry. Arguably the biggest talking point ...[More]

Tesla Celebrates 10 Millionth 4680 Type Battery Cell At Giga Texas

Tesla revealed that its cumulative production of 4680-type cylindrical battery cells at the Giga Texas site reached 10 million units. The company attached an image of the team, celebrating the mile...[More]

Giant fleet of Tesla exports bound for Canada sighted in Shanghai port

Footage from the Shanghai South Port suggests that Tesla China is hitting its pace with the exports of vehicles to Canada. As could be seen in a recent drone flyover, a section of the Shanghai Sout...[More]

Tesla Model S and Model X receive discounts as Q2 nears end

It appears that Tesla's efforts to sell as many vehicles as possible do not only extend to the Model 3. As per observations from the electric vehicle community, Tesla has rolled out discounts f...[More]

Tesla Discounts Model S and Model X In Existing Inventory By $7500

Tesla appears to be pushing its car sales hard in the last weeks of the quarter in North America by further boosting incentives. Tesla enthusiasts today discovered that the company increased discou...[More]

Watch Rivian R1S Vs Tesla Model X Plaid Third-Row Seating Showdown

The market for three-row electric vehicles is rather small at the moment in the United States. US shoppers currently have only three models to choose from that offer proper third-row seats capable ...[More]

Tesla Autonomy Is Companys Value Driver Says Elon Musk

The value of Tesla is related to the potential of autonomy, says Elon Musk. Autonomy is a driver of growth in the company's market value. He believes that Tesla will solve autonomy soon.Tesl...[More]

Volvo EX30 Might Be Tesla Model Y’s Fiercest Rival

The newly unveiled Volvo EX30 might be the Tesla Model Y's biggest competitor yet. It is the Swedish carmaker's smallest SUV, but has plenty to flaunt - it's the brand's fastest acc...[More]

Check Out The Tesla Model PD Police Car Conversion For Model Y

Law enforcement agencies across the United States are warming up to all-electric vehicles motivated by the government incentives and the lower total cost of ownership EVs offer compared to their gas-p...[More]

Tesla Produces 10 Millionth 4680 Battery Cell at Giga Texas

Tesla is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth 4680 battery cell. The company ramped up production from zero to 1 million in 16 months and increased it 10 times in the same amount of time....[More]

Are Cost Misunderstandings Hurting Mass EV Adoption?

Electric car sales are on the uptick. In January 2023, EVs accounted for 7.1 percent of the U-S new car market share. Broadening out to the first quarter of this year, most manufacturers ar...[More]

Tesla Model 3 Highland new tail lights inadvertently slips in recent sighting

A recent sighting of a "Project Highland" Tesla Model 3 has provided a glimpse at the upcoming vehicle's tail lights. Interestingly enough, it appears that the updated Model 3's n...[More]

Tesla launches $500 incentive for Powerwall battery orders

Tesla has launched a new incentive for its popular home battery solution, the Powerwall. As per Tesla's official website, customers who install and register their Powerwall batteries from this ...[More]

Tesla Will Solve FSD Autonomy Soon

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reiterated once again that the company is close to solving autonomy while highlighting the automaker's efforts and what they mean to its valuation. "Although I've s...[More]

Tesla’s camo-covered Cybertruck continues to make appearances

Tesla's camo-covered Cybertruck continues to be seen around Palo Alto, California, as rumors of imminent initial production swirl throughout. Earlier this week, we reported on a camo-covered Te...[More]

Tesla announces major milestone in 4680 cell ramp at Giga Texas

Tesla has announced a major milestone in the ramp of the 4680 battery cell at Giga Texas, confirming it has produced 10 million cells at the plant. Tesla has been building 4680 cells for several ye...[More]

Tesla Semis Second Recall Hints At Very Low Production Numbers

The Tesla Semi has been hit with a second recall after the one in March for a parking brake issue. While the previous Tesla Semi recall required a visit to the Tesla service, the remedy for this on...[More]

Tesla to Launch VPP in Puerto Rico

Tesla is preparing to launch a virtual power plant in Puerto Rico. There are tens of thousands of Powerwalls in the country ready to benefit the country's power grid. Tesla Energy is working...[More]

ABB To Add Tesla NACS Plug Option To Its New Products

ABB E-mobility recently introduced in North America a new set of EV charging products, including a new Terra AC Wallbox 40/80A (9.6 or 19.2 kilowatts), Terra 360 DC fast charger (up to 360 kW), and HV...[More]

Tesla Increases The Price Of Its NACS Wall Connector

Tesla has increased the price of its Wall Connector for a second time this year. In January 2023, Tesla raised the price of the popular home charging solution from $350 to $425. The company has ...[More]

Tesla Powerwall Installations Surpassed 500000 Globally

Tesla revealed today that its global, cumulative number of Powerwall home energy storage system installations surpassed 500,000. That's a huge number - the highest in the industry, as far as we...[More]

Tesla Celebrates Installation of 500000th Powerwall

Tesla celebrates the installation of its 500,000th Powerwall. Over the past two years, the company has installed an average of 12,000 units every month. In honor of the celebration, Tesla is off...[More]

Tesla To Reduce Shifts At Giga Berlin Keep Production On Track

Tesla will cut Saturday shifts and hire fewer temporary workers than it did during its ramp-up phase at its Giga Berlin manufacturing facility in Germany, but even with fewer assembly line workers, pr...[More]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently met with Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. As per the official, she and Musk talked about a variety of topics, from the risks of artificial intelligence to low birth...[More]

Tesla Giga Berlin production targets still on track despite hiring fewer temp workers

It's a bit out of character, but Tesla seems poised to take a breather at its Germany-based electric vehicle plant. As per recent reports, Tesla will start hiring fewer temporary workers at Gig...[More]

Mercedes-Benz considers Tesla’s NACS

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly considering Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS), as it could be the next major automaker to adopt the company's charging connector. Over the past sev...[More]

Tesla adjusts price of its at-home charging Wall Connector

Tesla has adjusted the price of its at-home Wall Connector that allows owners to gain range from the comfort of their garages. Tesla has adjusted the price by increasing it by $50. It now is $47...[More]

Tesla Energy working to launch virtual power plant in Puerto Rico

Tesla Energy is working to launch a virtual power plant (VPP) in Puerto Rico, Senior Vice President of Energy Engineering and Powertrain Drew Baglino said. VPPs can be used for a variety of reasons...[More]

US BEV Car Registrations Reached Nearly 350000 In 2023

All-electric car sales in the United States accelerated in April, far outpacing the general car market and expanding its market share. According to the registration data from Experian (via Automoti...[More]

Tesla Deploys FSD Beta on Test Vehicles in South Korea Japan and Taiwan

Tesla has released FSD Beta for several vehicles in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The move shows that the manufacturer is moving forward with its plans to roll out this feature globally. A few...[More]

Tesla Model 3 And Model Y Most Desired By New EV Buyers

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are top choices for first-time electric car buyers, according to a recent study. Recurrent Auto interviewed over 200 people to find out which cars they were pre-o...[More]

Mercedes-Benz Is Evaluating Tesla NACS Charging Standard

Mercedes-Benz was recently mentioned as one of the electric vehicle manufacturers that is considering using Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) in North America. The news comes from...[More]

Tesla Short Sellers Already Lost 12.68 Billion in 2023

Tesla's short sellers have lost $12.68 billion in five and a half months of 2023, almost the same as they made in all of 2022. Just a recent streak of TSLA victories in June devastated their ac...[More]

5 Tips For Taking Your Tesla Model Y Camping

KOA, the largest network of campgrounds across the US and Canada, reports the number of camping households has grown 77 percent since 2015. The total number stood at 57 million in 2021, which was a...[More]

Tesla Now Asks $250 More For Model Y AWD

Yesterday, Tesla applied another small change to Tesla Model Y pricing in the United States, increasing the cost of the Model Y AWD version by $250. The Tesla Model Y AWD now starts at $47,740 (plu...[More]

Tesla Model 3 With Free Supercharging?

Tesla is now adding a Free Supercharging package to the Tesla Model 3 electric cars from existing inventory in the United States and Canada. According to the company's website, customers who or...[More]

Elon Musk Says Toyota Should Join The NACS Coalition

Tesla CEO Elon Musk thinks that Toyota - the maker of the bZ4X electric crossover - should join the so-called NACS coalition, according to a Twitter reply posted yesterday. Musk refers to the group...[More]

Tesla giga casting gets its biggest supporter yet from legacy auto

During Toyota's announcement earlier this week, the veteran Japanese automaker announced that it was adopting "giga casting" systems for its upcoming electric vehicles. Similar to Tes...[More]

Tesla rolls out free Supercharging perk to Model 3 inventory customers

It appears that Tesla is doing what it can to ensure that it can sell as many Model 3 sedans as possible before the end of the quarter. With roughly two weeks left in Q2, the electric vehicle maker...[More]

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.4 set for end-of-week release

The release of Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.3 is gaining steam now, but it appears that its successor is already releasing soon. This was hinted at by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who noted that the release of FSD ...[More]

Tesla Model Y 4680 configuration loses an interior color

Tesla has removed one of the interior colors to just one of the Model Y configurations in the United States. The All-Wheel-Drive Model Y that equips Tesla's 4680 battery cells is no longer offe...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck Rocks Camouflage Wrap In Latest Sighting But Why?

In a rare development, a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has been spotted with factory camouflage for the first time ever. The Tesla Cybertruck test vehicle fully covered by a camouflage vinyl wrap was ...[More]

Tesla Rises for 13th Straight Trading Session Setting New Record

Tesla shares recorded growth for the 13th trading session in a row. The record-breaking long run has already added $240 billion to the company's value, taking it to $810.66 billion. Tesla sh...[More]

Stellantis Evaluates Teslas NACS

Stellantis, consisting of 14 brands, continues to evaluate the Tesla NACS standard, following the example of American automakers. The company said it looks forward to discussing more in the future....[More]

Stellantis Continues To Evaluate Tesla NACS Charging Standard

Stellantis, one of the world's largest automotive groups, revealed that it "continues to evaluate" Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS). This is now a very hot topic af...[More]

Tesla Semi Volume Production Will Not Start Until Late 2024

Tesla doesn't expect to start higher-volume production of the Semi Class 8 electric semi-truck before late 2024, CEO Elon Musk said yesterday citing battery supply constraints. Speaking at an e...[More]

Lucid Air GT Tops 20-Minute DC Fast Charging Test With 208 Miles

Consumers are concerned with two main things when shopping for an EV, range and charging speed. Naturally, everyone would like both to be as high as possible. There are several models that ...[More]

Tesla Cybertruck wrapped in camo spotted in Palo Alto

Tesla Cybertruck units are rolling off production lines at Gigafactory Texas and have been for months, but the prototype seen in Palo Alto, California today wrapped in camo seems to indicate one thing...[More]

Stellantis considers switching to Tesla NACS

Stellantis issued a statement about the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS). The legacy automaker is considering Tesla NACS after Ford and General Motors (GM) announced they were adopting...[More]

Tesla China sees 16400 insurance registrations in June’s second week

As the second quarter enters its final weeks, Tesla China seems to be gaining momentum in the domestic auto market. This was hinted at in Tesla China's insurance registrations for June's se...[More]

Teardown Of Hardware 4-Equipped Tesla Model X Confirms New Radar Module

A brand-new Tesla Model X equipped with the brand's latest Hardware 4 computer was taken apart by well-known Tesla hacker greentheonly and an interesting discovery was made that could potentially ...[More]

Tesla Hardware 4 vehicle teardown reveals radar module

Tesla Hardware 4 (HW4) is the company's newest computer that will help the automaker work toward a more successful self-driving effort. It contains more ports for cameras and was supposed to be...[More]