When Ford announced that it would make its cars and trucks compatible with the Tesla Supercharging network, there was a question of how the actual connection would be facilitated. As part of the deal, Tesla would actually be providing the adapters to Ford to give away – or eventually sell – to customers. The rollout … Read more
Tesla’s Elon Musk took the stage at Warner Bros. studios to debut the long-awaited Robotaxi concept, and also showed off something called a Robovan. Here’s what you missed. Tesla Robotaxi If you enjoyed sci-fi growing up, on the surface the Robotaxi – and the whole announcement – is pretty cool. But for those who have … Read more
Insurance companies, in many ways, are a necessary evil. You have to have financial coverage on your vehicle if you plan on driving anywhere in the United States, and for a certain amount of money paid per month you get that protection if you’re in a crash. Is it a perfect system? No. Is it … Read more
Following the implementation of a tariff on Chinese imported batteries, Tesla pulled its most-affordable vehicle from its lineup. The standard range Tesla Model 3 is no longer available in the United States, presumably because its LFP battery is now significantly more expensive to put into its cars. The cheapest Model 3 available now is the … Read more
Citizens of the United States who are eligible to vote are just over a month away from determining who the next President of the United States will be. In the electric vehicle space, Tesla CEO has made it very clear on his X platform that he supports the Republican candidate, Donald J. Trump, to win. … Read more
Once you’ve decided on adding a Tesla to your garage, you’re going to quickly realize you’re going to need some way to charge it. Previously, Tesla models would come with mobile power cord that you could plug into a standard wall outlet for level 1 slow charging, and it was capable of being plugged into … Read more
Elon Musk’s decision to terminate key executives, including Rebecca Tinucci, who was in charge of the Supercharger network, certainly raises eyebrows. Given the recent industry shift to the SAE J3400 connector (NACS), which has brought more automakers into the fold and increased the significance of Tesla’s Supercharger network, this move seems puzzling. Here’s a breakdown … Read more
Tesla is recalling approximately 2.2 million vehicles in the United States due to a non-compliance issue with the size of warning lights on the instrument panel. The warning lights in question, including those for the brake, park, and anti-lock brake systems, are smaller than required by federal safety standards. This recall impacts several models: the … Read more
Tesla, long regarded as the leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, is now facing unprecedented challenges that could threaten its dominant position. For years, Tesla has enjoyed a near-monopoly in the EV market, pioneering advancements in battery technology, autonomous driving, and over-the-air software updates. However, the landscape is shifting, and Tesla’s vulnerabilities are becoming … Read more
As Tesla begins to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs), a key question that arises is: How much will it cost for these drivers to access Tesla’s fast-charging infrastructure? While Tesla has not yet provided specific pricing details for non-Tesla users in all regions, there are several factors that can help estimate … Read more
