Elon Musk says that Tesla will launch its subscription service for its Full Self-Driving package within the next three to four months. Get ready for a high monthly premium, though. Last year, we reported on indications that Tesla is working on a pay-as-you-go subscription for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. Later, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla… Continue reading Tesla to launch Full Self-Driving subscription within 4 months
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Fisker gives up on solid-state batteries after announcing ‘breakthrough’ with ‘500 miles range & 1-min charging’
Fisker says that it has given up on solid-state batteries after having announced a “breakthrough” that was supposed to enable “500 miles of range and 1-minute charging” in its electric cars. After relaunching his electric vehicle startup, Henrik Fisker started making a lot of very ambitious claims about the capabilities of the new company’s future… Continue reading Fisker gives up on solid-state batteries after announcing ‘breakthrough’ with ‘500 miles range & 1-min charging’
Tesla denies report that it is going back into the battery swap, takes jab at NIO in the process
Tesla was rumored to be going back into the battery swap business, this time in China, but the automaker is now denying the report and took a jab at NIO in the process. In 2014, Tesla demonstrated the ability to quickly and automatically swap battery packs in Model S and Model X vehicles. The technology… Continue reading Tesla denies report that it is going back into the battery swap, takes jab at NIO in the process
Tesla’s controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel spotted in the wild for the first time
Tesla’s controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel in the new and updated Model S has spotted in the wild for the first time. Last month, Tesla officially unveiled the new Model S and Model X refresh. The unveiling of the new vehicle was somewhat strangely on the sidelines of the release of its Q4 and full-year 2020 earnings.… Continue reading Tesla’s controversial ‘yoke’ steering wheel spotted in the wild for the first time
Elon Musk says Tesla is shifting more electric cars to LFP batteries over nickel supply concerns
Elon Musk is indicating that Tesla could be shifting more electric cars to LFP battery cells over some concerns about long-term availability of nickel supply. Last year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned that he believes the energy density of iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have improved enough that it now makes sense to use the cheaper… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla is shifting more electric cars to LFP batteries over nickel supply concerns
Elon Musk confirms ‘high demand’ for new Tesla Model S/X, will increase production
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has received “high demand” for the new refreshed Model S and Model X. The CEO says that the automaker will increase production with a second shift in order to meet demand, in a new email to employees obtained by Electrek. Earlier today, we shared a report stating that Tesla has… Continue reading Elon Musk confirms ‘high demand’ for new Tesla Model S/X, will increase production
Tesla shuts down Model 3 production line for 2 weeks amid chip shortage
Tesla is shutting down a Model 3 production line at Fremont factory for 2 weeks amid an industry-wide microchip shortage. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Tesla has informed employees from a Model 3 production line at Fremont factory that their line is being shut down until March 7: “Workers on a Model 3… Continue reading Tesla shuts down Model 3 production line for 2 weeks amid chip shortage
Tesla prepares cloud-based driver profile ahead of ‘Tesla Network’ ride-hailing app launch
Tesla is preparing to move all driver data and settings into the cloud ahead of the launch of its “Tesla Network” ride-hailing app launch. Driver profiles exist in Tesla vehicles and are linked to keys (or phones through the Tesla app) in order to automatically have your seat, mirror, music settings, etc. set in your… Continue reading Tesla prepares cloud-based driver profile ahead of ‘Tesla Network’ ride-hailing app launch
Tesla voids your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack
Tesla is voiding your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack – something that more people have been looking into following power outages in some areas in the US. While Tesla vehicles are not equipped with bidirectional charging enabling vehicle-to-grid or vehicle-to-home features, there’s actually a way to… Continue reading Tesla voids your warranty if you try to power your home with your electric car battery pack
Tesla Model Y Standard Range is still available ‘off menu,’ but Elon Musk doesn’t like the range
Tesla is apparently still offering the Model Y Standard Range, which has been removed from the online configurator this weekend, as an “off-the-menu” item. The reason behind the removal is apparently that Elon Musk doesn’t like the range of the electric SUV. As we reported yesterday, Tesla removed the Model Y Standard Range from its… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Standard Range is still available ‘off menu,’ but Elon Musk doesn’t like the range