Tesla is accelerating its Model S Plaid delivery timeline after seemingly overcoming delays. At the same time, the automaker has stopped taking orders for the Model S Plaid+. After months of delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the automaker will hold a delivery event on June 3 for the first new Model S after… Continue reading Tesla accelerates Model S Plaid delivery timeline after delays, stops taking Model S Plaid+ orders
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Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners
In court in Norway, Tesla was found guilty of throttling charging speed and battery capacity through a software update. Unless it appeals, Tesla is going to have to pay $16,000 to each of the thousands of owners affected in the country. The fine could be even more significant as other similar legal efforts are on… Continue reading Tesla is found guilty of throttling charging speed, asked to pay $16,000 to thousands of owners
Fisker says it’s going to make an electric popemobile – pope or nope?
We now have the answer to the question: “Who on earth is going to buy the new Fisker electric car?” The answer: Pope Francis. Is it pope or dope? Henrik Fisker is a controversial figure in the electric vehicle community. While he is undeniably a prolific designer, he has had a contentious body of work… Continue reading Fisker says it’s going to make an electric popemobile – pope or nope?
Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla and Fastned, a Dutch charging network, are creating what they call an ‘Energy Superhub,’ a large dual-branded charging station in Oxford. Fastned is a Netherland-based company that expanded across other European markets over the last few years. While Tesla owners often stick to Tesla’s own charging stations, Fastned tried to appeal to Tesla drivers… Continue reading Tesla and Fastned create ‘Energy Superhub’ charging station
Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000
Tesla has again increased Model 3 and Model Y prices across the lineup. It is the automaker’s fifth incremental price increase on its vehicles in just a few months. Thanks to Tesla’s lack of communications, it’s impossible to know the exact reason behind these price changes, but we are tracking them nonetheless. In February, Tesla… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000
Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is updating the new Roadster design, and it looks like it’s going to achieve a 0-60 mph acceleration in a mind-boggling 1.1 seconds with the SpaceX package. The new Roadster prototype is currently being displayed at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles. We shared a close look at… Continue reading Tesla is updating Roadster design, 0-60 mph in mind-boggling 1.1 sec with SpaceX package?
Tesla (TSLA) to hold delivery event for first Model S Plaid on June 3
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will hold a delivery event for the first Model S Plaid on June 3 – confirming the first deliveries after a few delays. It was back in January that Tesla introduced a refreshed version of the Model S and Model X, which brings a new powertrain, new interior, and updated exterior… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) to hold delivery event for first Model S Plaid on June 3
Faraday Future unveils 27-inch backseat screen with video conferencing feature in its electric car
Faraday Future has unveiled a new feature in its FF91 electric vehicle: a 27-inch backseat screen with a video conferencing feature. We haven’t reported a lot about Faraday Future lately, but things are finally starting to move faster for the electric vehicle startup, which struggled for a few years. The company is expected to close… Continue reading Faraday Future unveils 27-inch backseat screen with video conferencing feature in its electric car
Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmare
Tesla has over 10,000 electric cars that came out of Fremont Factory on a “containment hold” and can’t deliver them to customers, according to sources familiar with the matter. It is likely going to lead to a logistical nightmare at the end of the quarter. Since Tesla owns its entire distribution network and doesn’t sell… Continue reading Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmare
Tesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp
A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype sighting at Gigafactory Texas gives us our best look at the electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp to date. Tesla has recently taken the Cybertruck on several rare public outings, but we generally always see the prototype in the same display context. Over the last few weeks, a Tesla Cybertruck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp