A Tesla Cybertruck prototype with an updated windshield wiper and new look inside has made a rare new appearance at an official event to launch the Tesla Megapack project at Moss Landing, California. Moss Landing is the site of several major energy storage projects including a giant 730 MWh Tesla Megapack project for PG&E –… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck with updated interior and windshield wiper goes on new outing
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Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs
Elon Musk says that Tesla is working on its service in North America and aiming for the majority of appointments to be same-day repairs. Tesla has been growing at an incredible pace over the last few years. Car deliveries grew 68% from 184,877 vehicles in Q1 2021 to 310,048 vehicles in Q1 2022 – the… Continue reading Tesla is aiming to improve service and make majority of appointments same-day repairs
2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Electrek is brought to you by Autonomy, the cheapest, fastest, easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3. If you have a credit card, you can reserve a Tesla now. Learn more and get $500 off for a limited time (See Terms). In 2022, Tesla continues to reign as the #1 name in EVs around the globe by… Continue reading 2022 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Tesla finally prepares to launch photos of referral program prize winners to space
Tesla is finally preparing to honor its referral program prize and launch photos of owners who won into space. Back in 2018, Tesla had a referral program to help sell vehicles where owners could share a referral code with new buyers who would receive Supercharging credits. In exchange, referrers would get prizes based on how… Continue reading Tesla finally prepares to launch photos of referral program prize winners to space
Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers
Elon Musk has clarified that Tesla laying off 10% of its workforce only applies to “salaried employees,” and that the automaker is still hiring hourly workers. Earlier today, we reported on Elon Musk telling Tesla executives in an email that they need to cut 10% of the workforce and pause hiring due to having a… Continue reading Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers
Tesla has to respond to increase in phantom braking complaints
Tesla has to respond to an inquiry from NHTSA regarding the increasing number of phantom braking complaints that it has been receiving. Back in November of 2021, Electrek released a report called “Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot.” It highlighted a significant increase in Tesla owners reporting dangerous phantom braking events on Autopilot. Phantom… Continue reading Tesla has to respond to increase in phantom braking complaints
Elon Musk asks Tesla execs to ‘pause all hiring,’ cut 10% of staff, amid ‘bad feeling about economy’
Elon Musk has reportedly asked Tesla executives to “pause all hiring worldwide” and cut about 10% of the staff due to what he called a “bad feeling about the economy.” Earlier this week, we reported on Elon Musk asking all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit. Many people suspected that this… Continue reading Elon Musk asks Tesla execs to ‘pause all hiring,’ cut 10% of staff, amid ‘bad feeling about economy’
Elon Musk says Tesla may have a working humanoid robot prototype by Sept 30
Elon Musk announced that Tesla might have a working prototype of Tesla Bot, also known as Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, by September 30 – the end of the third quarter of 2022. Last month, Musk announced ‘Tesla AI Day #2’ with ‘many cool updates’ on August 19. The original “Tesla AI Day” held last year… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla may have a working humanoid robot prototype by Sept 30
Toyota unveils home battery pack to compete with Tesla Powerwall
Toyota has unveiled a new home battery pack to provide residential backup – a product that is going to compete with Tesla Powerwall. After Tesla launched “Tesla Energy” with the Powerwall and Powerpack in 2015, several other automakers also got into the home energy market with battery packs. Mercedes-Benz launched its home battery pack and… Continue reading Toyota unveils home battery pack to compete with Tesla Powerwall
Tesla receives 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of mass production
Tesla has received 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of the manufacturing giant moving to mass production of the new battery that is going to power the Cybertruck and more. Back in 2020, Tesla unveiled its 4680 battery cell, a new tab-less battery cell in a bigger format with new chemistry, enabling cheaper and/or longer-range electric… Continue reading Tesla receives 4680 battery cell samples from Panasonic ahead of mass production