Tesla might not love California, but California still loves Tesla

Fred Lambert - May. 19th 2022 7:44 am PT

Tesla might not love California, or at least not enough to keep its headquarters there, but California still loves Tesla, or at least enough to buy more Tesla vehicles than ever. Tesla sales in California are up 83% this year.

Tesla’s permit for its battery factory in Texas is challenged by environmentalists

Fred Lambert - May. 24th 2022 11:56 am PT

A group of environmentalists is asking the city of Austin to withhold Tesla’s permit for its upcoming battery cathode material factory next to Gigafactory Texas over concerns about water supply along the Colorado River.

Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph

Fred Lambert - May. 18th 2022 2:50 am PT

Tesla has started to push a new software update to increase the top speed limit of Autopilot for vehicles with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph.

How much is a Tesla? Your guide to Tesla prices

Scooter Doll - May. 3rd 2022 2:00 am PT

You’ve read about all the improvements to emerge both inside and out each current Tesla model as well as the new versions to come in the future, and maybe you’re more than a little bit tempted. Next, reality sets in, and that age old question rears its head: “how much?” No need to click through several variations of each model on Tesla’s website, it’s all been compiled for you here.

A California car dealership follows Tesla’s lead by selling solar alongside EVs

Michelle Lewis - May. 17th 2022 3:29 pm PT

Capistrano Volkswagen/Mazda, a car dealership in San Juan Capistrano, California, has partnered with San Diego-based solar and battery installation company Stellar Solar to offer EV customers solar, battery storage, and EV connectivity to power their cars with clean energy.

Tesla (TSLA) stock has fallen and some important investors appear to panic

Fred Lambert - May. 19th 2022 8:57 am PT

Tesla’s (TSLA) stock has fallen significantly in the last few months, and even more so over the last week with the broader market and being removed from the S&P 500 ESG Index. Now some important investors appear to panic, and one is asking for a stock buyback program from Tesla.

Tesla’s 1 million robotaxis by end of the year becomes ‘1 million people in FSD Beta’

Fred Lambert - May. 17th 2022 6:07 am PT

Elon Musk’s claim that Tesla will have “1 million robotaxis by end of the year” has now become “1 million people in Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta.”

Tesla (TSLA) adds shifts at Gigafactory Shanghai to return to full production this month

Fred Lambert - May. 6th 2022 2:51 am PT

Tesla (TSLA) is adding shifts at Gigafactory Shanghai in the hopes to return to full production this month after being shut down for 22 days.

Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries

Fred Lambert - May. 18th 2022 10:23 am PT

Tesla has significantly expanded its Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries, including the UK and Spain.

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) takes a beating amidst confusion over Twitter acquisition – is Elon selling? (U: Yes)

Fred Lambert - Apr. 28th 2022 7:44 am PT

Update: Musk reported selling 4.4M TSLA shares valued at close to $4B on Tuesday, driving the price down over 100 points and likely to purchase TWTR shares. Musk noted this evening that he wouldn’t sell any additional TSLA shares. Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is currently taking a beating and losing over $150 billion in value amidst […]

Tesla (TSLA) falls off the S&P 500 ESG index as Elon Musk trashes the system

Fred Lambert - May. 18th 2022 9:10 am PT

Tesla has been removed from the S&P 500 ESG index after CEO Elon Musk trashed the system that is supposed to measure the sustainability of a company or investment.

Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) falls on ESG and Elongate, FSD Beta update, Cadillac Lyriq pricing, and more

Fred Lambert - May. 20th 2022 12:38 pm PT

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla (TSLA) falling amid an issue with ESG and the Elongate scandal, a FSD Beta update, the Cadillac Lyriq pricing, and more.

Tesla abandons plans to enter the Indian market for now

Fred Lambert - May. 13th 2022 7:18 am PT

Tesla has officially abandoned its effort to enter the Indian market and even started to reassign local employees. The automaker couldn’t get the government to change its mind on high import tariffs for foreign electric vehicles.

Tesla structural battery pack is removable, but it is quite an ordeal

Fred Lambert - May. 20th 2022 3:09 am PT

Tesla’s latest service manual does reveal that Tesla’s structural battery pack is removable – something that was thought of as a problem due to the design. It’s actually doable, but it is quite an ordeal.

Tesla might buy a mining company, but not another automaker

Fred Lambert - May. 11th 2022 2:48 am PT

Tesla CEO Elon Musk shut down the idea of Tesla buying another automaker, but the CEO seems very open about the automaker possibly buying a mining company.

Podcast: Dive into Tesla’s (TSLA) record earnings, Tesla mobile charger no longer free, BMW i7, and more

Fred Lambert - Apr. 22nd 2022 12:51 pm PT

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we dive into Tesla’s (TSLA) record earnings, discuss Tesla mobile charger not being included with new vehicles, the unveiling of the BMW i7, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a […]

Tesla (TSLA) falls 10% amid ‘Elongate scandal,’ Musk denies the claim & challenges alleged victim’s friend

Fred Lambert - May. 20th 2022 10:21 am PT

Tesla (TSLA) stock has fallen by as much as 10% today after the allegation of sexual misconduct against CEO Elon Musk came out, which is now being called the ‘Elongate’ scandal. Musk has now denied the claim and even challenged the alleged victim’s friend who shared the story.

Tesla singled out in Bluetooth hack that can unlock cars