Tesla China has secured a legal win in its defamation suit against a popular car reviewer. The reviewer, who is known online as “Boss Cai,” was sued by the electric vehicle maker for reportedly damaging its reputation in China. The saga started in 2021 when the popular car reviewer posted a video on Douyin (the…
The Biden-Harris Administration opened applications for its $2.5 billion program, funding the expansion of battery electric vehicle charging stations and alternative fuel infrastructure in the United States. The $2.5 billion program’s official name under the U.S. Department of Transportation is the “Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the…
Tesla owners who purchased the Full Self-Driving suite will only have to wait a few more days before they receive FSD Beta V11, based on Elon Musk’s recent post on Twitter. Tesla FSD Beta V11.3.1 has been received well by the company’s veteran testers since it started its release. Even FSD Beta users who have…
Tesla has declined $6.4 million in funding that would have been used to build four massive Supercharger stations in California due to stipulations with integrated payment methods that must be utilized to receive the money. In September, Tesla planned to build four massive Superchargers, some with more than 100 total stalls, making them amongst the…
The German KBA released its EV sales data for February, showing that Tesla sold nearly double the EVs of any other brand. Tesla has been a segment leader in Germany since Giga Berlin was established, bringing Model Y production to Europe. This leadership has even resulted in the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y becoming the most…
Following the introduction of the Tesla Magic Dock, the automaker has rolled out the technology starting in New York and California, potentially with more states on the way. Upon opening the Tesla app, the newest section, “Charge your Non-Tesla,” is listed prominently at the top of the screen. Opening it, Tesla shows each location where…
Tesla’s first V4 Superchargers are set to launch in Europe in March, bringing the newest and fastest iteration of the company’s industry-leading charging infrastructure to light. Tesla’s Supercharging network has been the best in the industry, and it’s no secret. Its locations, dependability, and innovation have contributed to the automaker being one of the few…
The Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E were two of the only four midsize SUVs to land the top rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). In total, thirteen midsize SUVs were tested, with the agency concluding that most offer “inadequate front crash protection for passengers seated in the rear.” The Ford Mustang…
On Sunday, a report from the Korean Economic Daily suggested that Tesla China would not be continuing its battery supply deal with BYD. The report, which cited industry sources, claimed that this was due to safety concerns about BYD’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Both Tesla CEO Elon Musk and BYD itself have now issued statements denying…
The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling premium SUV in China last month. Tesla remains one of China’s top-selling EV brands. The Tesla Model 3 also nabbed a top spot in February 2023 NEV sales. Tesla sold approximately 25,526 Model Y vehicles in February. The BYD Tang DM followed Tesla with 10,783 units sold. The…