California passed a new law banning Tesla from calling its software Full Self-Driving (FSD). Although Tesla has never claimed that FSD was fully autonomous, the electric–maker is developing the technology for fully autonomous vehicles. Until its vehicles are fully autonomous, drivers must be alert and ready to take over at all times when engaging FSD or Autopilot.…
Porsche has upgraded the Porsche Taycan’s onboard charger and has cut its charging time in half. While the Porsche Taycan has grown its notoriety for being the EV for more traditional performance enthusiasts, its battery specs have lagged behind competitors like Tesla and Lucid. Most notably, the Taycan’s range and charging time contrast competitors such as…
It appears that Tesla’s holiday perks for some of its customers do not end with this year’s holiday software update, which was released earlier this month. As reported by several Tesla owners online, the electric vehicle maker is also rolling out free access to Enhanced Autopilot for 30 days as a complimentary service for the…
Tesla announced new Supercharger stations in North America, Europe, and Asia. All the new Supercharger locations were voted on by Tesla account holders during Fall 2022. The following are the new Supercharger stations in North America. Big Bear Lake, CA Sylva, NC Lake Okeechobee, FL Morro Bay, CA Dalton, GA Listed below are the new Superchargers…
During the summer, Tesla took its S3XY lineup to Wanaka, New Zealand, to continue winter testing all year round. During those winter tests, Tesla took the Model Y’s track mode out for a spin on Wanaka’s snowy roads. Wanaka is a small town in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. It…
Tesla launched a Cybertruck-inspired Wireless Charging Platform for your mobile devices. Although this might make a great last-minute gift for Tesla owners and fans, it doesn’t ship out until February 2023–so more in line with Valentine’s Day. Tesla noted that the design was “inspired by the angular design and metallic styling of the Cybertruck.” It provides 15W…
A study from Lease Fetcher, a UK-based vehicle leasing comparison platform, has determined that among the EVs that are yet to be released and those that are already available in the market, Tesla’s cars are among the most desired. After studying the search volume for electric cars across 172 countries, the UK-based firm found that the…
The Rivian R1T is now the electric truck with the most range after receiving a 328-mile range estimate from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2023 Rivian R1T with 21-inch wheels received an EPA range estimate of 328 for the Quad-Motor with a Large battery pack configuration. 2023 Rivian R1T owners who ordered the Quad-motor with…
Tesla China boss, Tom Zhu, has worked with a team from Shanghai on Cybertruck production at Giga Texas. Zhu is reportedly in line for a promotion at Tesla. Zhu’s involvement at Giga Texas and the Fremont Factory has led to speculation among colleagues that he may be in line for a higher-level position. In August 2022,…
On December 1st, Tesla unexpectedly discounted inventory of Model 3 and Y vehicles by $3,750 for customers willing to purchase Models 3s and Ys that were already in inventory by the end of the year. That discount has gone up to $7,500 and includes 10,000 free Supercharging miles. Twitter user @Wang_made initially shared the news and screenshots from Tesla,…