Tesla Giga Shanghai was recently featured in an exclusive walkthrough from China’s Xinhua News Agency. Over the course of the video, a number of key factors about the massive electric vehicle factory were shared. These included the facility’s “Tesla Speed,” which is quite remarkable. Giga Shanghai has become a crucial part of Tesla’s global operations today.…
Tesla reduced the price of the Model S and Model X in the United States. Based on the company’s configuration page, Tesla reduced the Model S and Model X prices between $5,000 to $10,000. The base Model S sedan now costs $89,990, while the Plaid version starts at $109,990. Previously, the base Model S was…
For better or worse, Tesla Investor Day was a technical tour de force that involved in-depth discussions on the electric vehicle maker’s plans for the future. Similar to other Tesla live events, however, Investor Day ended up polarizing Wall Street analysts and EV community members alike. So polarizing was Investor Day that even some longtime Tesla bulls on…
Mercedes has broken ground on a new battery recycling facility in Germany, focusing on “closing the loop” and allowing the automaker to source more battery materials sustainably. Two of the biggest challenges in the industry of electric vehicles are the price of battery materials and what happens with batteries when they are at the end…
The Tesla Model Y has been recalled due to rear seat and seatbelt issues. Tesla and its fans have been particularly vocal about the terminology “recall,” especially when vehicles are fixed remotely via software updates. However, Tesla is not immune to physical recalls. Earlier this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalled the Tesla…
Tesla published a new video showing off the company’s real-world crash test safety system, which it claims is a first of its kind. Tesla has long prided itself on its high safety standards, which they remain a leader in. And while electric vehicles have some inherent safety benefits, including a lower center of gravity and…
Tesla has cut the price of inventory vehicles in Europe by varying amounts, saving many consumers thousands. Tesla has become infamous for continually adjusting prices in the first quarter of this year. It started with a massive price cut in January and has continued in most global markets with more minor adjustments up and down since…
A Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototype were caught drag racing following the Tesla Investor Day Event earlier this week. Perhaps the most exciting part of the Tesla Semi and the Tesla Cybertruck is their acceleration. Even the seemingly lackadaisical 20-second 0-60 time of the Tesla Semi is otherworldly in the commercial truck market. At the…
A Tesla Model X Plaid and a Ferrari 488 Pista went head to head in a drag race on French TV this morning, showing just how fast the family-sized electric SUV is. The Tesla Model X Plaid has quickly become one of the most popular drag racing Teslas, not necessarily because of its incredible power (though…
Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock found its grove on Friday following a tougher week on Wall Street. The over 4.5 percent pop in stock price is likely due to the company’s strong sales figures out of China for February. In February, Tesla sold 74,402 units from its factory in Shanghai, including domestic and exported sales. This…