Articles tagged "Tesla"

The electric vehicle charging landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with Tesla leading the field by finally opening its Supercharger network to Mercedes-Benz. It is the latest move in a series of developments that signal a broader...

China's EV insurance registration data for the week of June 17-23 shows a significant increase in production for most automakers, although it's important to keep in mind that production usually ramps up toward the end of the month. Xiaomi, however,...

Recent data from Tesla's 2023 Impact Report sheds light on the battery longevity of its popular Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles. For those who plan on keeping their Teslas for the long haul or buying second hand, the news is good. The data...

Tesla is now one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers and the Model 3 plays a major part in that achievement. The compact sedan debuted first in 2017 and recently got a significant update, known as Highland. The interior materials are...

Tesla has good news for potential EV buyers. The company secured eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit for its popular Model 3 Long Range model, currently priced at $47,490. Together with the tax credit, this brings the effective price down...

Tesla has been going through a rough patch in the last couple of quarters and the company even resorted to mass layoffs. It is estimated that around 15-20% of Tesla's staff were let go earlier this quarter. Elon Musk even fired the team behind...

Tesla enthusiasts anticipating a major makeover of its most popular Model Y electric crossover will have to wait a bit longer. CEO Elon Musk dispelled rumors swirling around an imminent refresh of the vehicle, stating definitively that no such thing...

Tesla is expanding its energy storage business in China by partnering with BYD's battery-making unit, FinDreams. This is Tesla's first venture into energy storage manufacturing outside the US, with the new Megafactory being built in Shanghai. The...

Tesla has begun rolling out its latest software update, 2024.20, to its fleet. While not a significant overhaul, the update packs several enhancements designed to improve the driving experience, particularly in hot weather and on winding...

Tesla has reportedly urged its suppliers to establish manufacturing operations outside China and Taiwan. This strategic shift comes as the electric vehicle giant seeks to insulate its supply chain from potential disruptions arising from escalating...

Drag races are always fun to watch, and with EVs practically smoking their ICE competition in these, it's even more exciting. Take the Tesla Model S Plaid. It looks like a normal family sedan, and yet it can smoke cars costing multiple times what it...

Tesla has just dropped its latest Vehicle Safety Report, and the numbers are turning heads. The report, covering the first quarter of 2024, reveals a significant leap in the safety performance of its Autopilot technology. According to the report,...

Tesla's long-awaited Full Self-Driving (FSD) v12.4 update is finally rolling out, and it's not just silencing the infamous steering wheel nag, as CEO Elon Musk promised. The update also includes a significant upgrade to Tesla's driver monitoring...

The updated Tesla Model 3 Performance was only unveiled last month its 510 horsepower and it's already gone through a bunch of price adjustments. Initially launched for $52,990 in the US, undercutting the lower-spec Long Range model after tax...

The winds of change continue to howl through Tesla's headquarters. Renjie Zhu, the mastermind behind the Cybertruck's manufacturing, has announced his departure from the company, adding another name to the growing list of high-profile exits since...

Tesla is set to introduce its latest Model 3 Performance to the Chinese EV market. The American automaker recently filed the necessary paperwork with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and plans to release the model in...

The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has completed the testing of the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 (aka Highland) and now lists its range on its website. The agency tested the Standard Range RWD (60 kWh) and Long Range AWD (82 kWh) models but...

Tesla's unexpected decision to sharply reduce its Supercharger network expansion has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle industry. The company's move to lay off approximately 500 employees has left a vacuum in the market. Now, competitors –...

Tesla is planning on releasing the next update for Full Self Driving (which, despite the name, isn't that) as soon as next week, according to CEO Elon Musk. The FSD 12.4 release will contain fully retrained models, which implies it will be a bigger...

Tesla's "Full Self Driving" isn't that, but somehow the company has gotten away with using a highly misleading name for years. That may not continue for much longer. According to a new exclusive report from Reuters, US prosecutors are now examining...