We get a first look at Tesla’s new paint color launching on the updated Model Y: Glacier Blue. Dope or nope? Last week, Tesla unveiled the mid-cycle refresh of the Model Y in China, and a select few markets were supplied by Tesla’s factory in Shanghai, such as Australia and the Philippines. The first deliveries in… Continue reading First look at Tesla’s new color on updated Model Y
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Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
Tesla has reportedly received 50,000 orders for the new Model Y with an updated design in about 24 hours, according to a new report in China. Last week, Tesla unveiled the mid-cycle refresh of the Model Y in China and a select few markets supplied by Tesla’s factory in Shanghai. Deliveries are expected to start… Continue reading Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
Tesla Cybertruck gets $10,000 solar panel wrap that gives you more range
A company managed to wrap a Tesla Cybertruck with solar cells that power an on-board battery pack. It costs about $10,000. Is it worth it? In 2017, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that he pushed his engineers to look into integrating solar cells on Model 3, but they concluded that it wasn’t worth it at the… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck gets $10,000 solar panel wrap that gives you more range
Tesla goes full circle and copies its own copycat with new Model Y
Tesla unveiled its new Model Y with a refreshed design in China and many pointed out that it looks remarkably similar to Xpeng’s P7, which is funny because Xpeng itself was a Tesla copycat at its inception. It goes full circle. Henry Xia, who founded Xpeng in 2014, admitted openly that he was influenced by… Continue reading Tesla goes full circle and copies its own copycat with new Model Y
Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 vehicles for the self-driving computer failure
Tesla has officially issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles in the US over the self-driving computer inside the vehicle short-circuiting and failing to work. This is an issue that Electrek has been reporting on for a month. In December, Electrek released an exclusive report about Tesla having a major issue with a new version of its… Continue reading Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 vehicles for the self-driving computer failure
GM is using AI to find ideal spots for EV charging stations
Image: GM Data scientists at General Motors (GM) are using AI and machine learning to pinpoint ideal EV charging station locations across the US. As EV sales hit record highs for GM in 2024, many drivers are still unsure where to charge their vehicles. To tackle this, GM has partnered with EVgo and Pilot Travel Centers… Continue reading GM is using AI to find ideal spots for EV charging stations
Tesla sales fall, Honda brings back ASIMO, and a bunch of stuff from CES2025
Despite big discounts and 0% financing, Tesla sales are down for the first time in a decade … but there’s even bigger robot news with the return of Honda ASIMO, a flying car from China, and a whole lot more from today’s episode of Quick Charge! CES2025 was all about AI – and not just what… Continue reading Tesla sales fall, Honda brings back ASIMO, and a bunch of stuff from CES2025
Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
Tesla is about to release a design refresh for Model Y, its most popular model, and it raises an important question: can it reignite Tesla’s growth? Fortunately, we have a good recent comparison since Tesla refreshed the Model 3 last year. Tesla doesn’t break down sales per model so we have to rely on third-party… Continue reading Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
Mercedes-Benz EVs to get Tesla Supercharger access in February
Photo: Mercedes-Benz From February 2025, US Mercedes-Benz EV drivers will be able to charge their cars at over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada. Drivers based in Canada will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network later in 2025. Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships will provide a free software update for compatible vehicles to ensure… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EVs to get Tesla Supercharger access in February
Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV takes on the extreme weather in its new test chamber [Video]
Despite how cold it may feel outside, Nissan’s electric SUV has likely been through colder. Nissan is proving its Ariya SUV can handle the extreme weather at its unique new test chamber at its tech center near Detroit. With temperatures ranging from -40 to 176 °F, the Ariya is being pushed to see what it’s… Continue reading Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV takes on the extreme weather in its new test chamber [Video]