Tesla News

Electric vehicles like Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X are dominating premium family SUV sales

The vast majority of sales in the premium mid-size SUV segment is with EVs, though the Tesla Model Y and Zeekr 7X are clear favourites. One Australian new-car segment has become dominated by electric vehicles (EVs), with the top three sellers...

CarAdvice

Someone Built an Electric Honda CRX Decades Before Tesla. It Ended Up in a Junkyard

Electric cars didn’t start with Tesla. A century ago, electric motors competed with internal combustion and steam to become the dominant automotive powertrain. They lost, but that didn’t mean motors and batteries went away. Some people just used...

The Drive

How Well Does the Tesla Model Y's Full Self-Driving Feature Work?

We drove it in every traffic situation and found the thing we liked least about it is its name.

Car and Driver

This Could Be Lucid’s Affordable Crossover Next To A Tesla Model Y

The upcoming Lucid Cosmos is set to be fully unveiled sometime this summer.

InsideEVs

Tesla now calls FSD ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in China – a more truthful name

Tesla has once again changed the name of its “FSD” system in China, using a more truthful name for the system in the world’s largest auto market. more…

Electrek

Lucid’s more affordable Cosmos midsize SUV spotted testing next to Tesla Model Y

A camouflaged Lucid Cosmos prototype has been spotted testing on public roads near the Lucid factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. The photo shows the midsize SUV right next to a Tesla Model Y, giving us our best real-world size comparison yet. The...

Electrek

Tesla Cybercab: hate it or love it, it is the most efficient EV ever

Tesla’s Cybercab has been certified at 165 Wh/mi, making it the most efficient electric vehicle ever produced — by a wide margin. The next most efficient EV on the market, the Lucid Air Pure, consumes 28% more energy per mile. Tesla VP of Vehicle...

Electrek

One In Every 29 Cars In Norway Is Now A Tesla Model Y

Auto Spies

Tesla recalls 14,575 Model Ys because they may be missing a sticker

Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Y vehicles, produced between November ’25 and April ’26, due to a possible missing certification label. more…

Electrek

Tesla Drops One-Time Purchase For Full Self-Driving In Europe

Just two European countries have approved the use of FSD (Supervised) so far. To use it, new buyers will have to pay a monthly fee.

InsideEVs

Stellantis Plans $70 Billion Comeback With LFP Batteries And A Tesla FSD Challenger

The automaker is giving EVs another shot with cheaper batteries, a new platform, and high-tech chips for AI and autonomy.

InsideEVs

Tesla Model Y becomes first-ever car to reach legendary milestone

The Tesla Model Y became the first-ever car to reach a legendary Norwegian milestone, surpassing 100,000 new registrations after gaining a reputation as one of the most popular vehicles in the country and the world. As of May 20, Norwegian...

Teslarati

Xiaomi’s new YU7 undercuts Tesla Model Y by $4,350 with 50 km more range

Xiaomi launched a new entry-level YU7 “Standard Edition” today priced at RMB 233,500 (~$32,400) — undercutting the Tesla Model Y by RMB 30,000 ($4,350) while delivering 643 km of range versus the Model Y’s 593 km. CEO Lei Jun admitted onstage that...

Electrek

Tesla Says FSD Is Finally Live In China, But Leaves Drivers Guessing On Rollout

After years of delays, Tesla confirmed that its driving assistance system is now available in China. Nobody can find it, though.

InsideEVs

SpaceX S-1 reveals Tesla’s Terafab deal is far from done

SpaceX filed its S-1 with the SEC today ahead of its blockbuster IPO, and buried in the 308-page document is a sobering reality check on the Tesla (TSLA) collaborations that Elon Musk has been hyping for months. The legal language in SpaceX’s own...

Electrek

Tesla scales back driver monitoring with latest Full Self-Driving release

Tesla has scaled back driver monitoring to be less naggy with the latest version of the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) suite, which is version 14.3.3. The latest version is already earning praise from owners, who are reporting that the suite is far...

Teslarati

Tesla can’t seem to figure out the power of its new cheap Model 3

Tesla has changed the 0-100 km/h acceleration spec on its new $39,490 CAD Model 3 Premium RWD in Canada for a second in less than three weeks. The car now lists a 6.2-second sprint — two full seconds slower than the 4.2 seconds Tesla advertised at...

Electrek

Tesla Full Self-Driving expands in Europe, entering its second country

Tesla has officially expanded its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite in Europe once again, as it will now be offered to customer vehicles in Lithuania, marking a significant milestone as the second European Union country to offer the system. Tesla...

Teslarati

Tesla launches FSD in second European country

Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised) driver assistance software is now rolling out in Lithuania, making it the second European country to allow the system on public roads. The Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration confirmed it has...

Electrek

Tesla ditches India after years of broken promises

Tesla’s long-running effort to establish a manufacturing presence in India is officially over. India’s Minister of Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy confirmed on May 19, 2026 that Tesla has informed authorities it will not proceed with a...

Teslarati

Volvo’s new EV costs the same to lease as a Tesla Model Y Premium, but here’s the catch

Volvo’s new “game-changing” midsize electric SUV, the 2027 EX60, is now on sale, but is it worth it to lease? more…

Electrek

This 100% electric flying car that jumped over a Tesla Cybertruck is coming soon

California-based startup Alef Aeronautics claims it’s the world’s first real electric flying car. After completing over 1,000 flights, including hopping over a Tesla Cybertruck, Alef is preparing to begin customer deliveries later this year. more…

Electrek

Tesla Model Y becomes Colombia’s top-selling car amid 304% EV surge

Tesla’s Model Y became the best-selling vehicle in Colombia in March 2026 with 1,791 units delivered — just two months after the automaker’s first deliveries in the country. The achievement is part of an explosive EV market transformation in...

Electrek

Tesla increases Actually Smart Summon speed by 33% in new FSD update

Tesla is rolling out FSD V14.3.3 today, and among the changes is a 33% speed increase to Actually Smart Summon — the feature now tops out at 8 mph, up from the 6 mph cap (less impressive when you put it like that). The speed bump is part of a...

Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) raises Model Y prices by up to $1,000 — first increase in two years

Tesla has increased Model Y prices in the US by up to $1,000 across its Premium and Performance trims. It marks the first price increase on the Model Y in two years. The move ends a prolonged period of aggressive price cuts that defined Tesla’s...

Electrek

Tesla finally reveals what happened in 17 ‘Robotaxi’ crashes

Tesla has quietly unredacted all 17 of its autonomous driving crash narratives filed with NHTSA, revealing for the first time what actually happened in each incident. The automaker had been the only ADS operator to fully redact its crash reports,...

Electrek

Tesla now forces drivers to give feedback when intervening on ‘Full Self-Driving’

Tesla has quietly made it mandatory for drivers to provide feedback every time they intervene on “Full Self-Driving.” The prompt, which used to disappear on its own after a few seconds, now stays on screen indefinitely until the driver selects a...

Electrek

Why Tesla Drivers Consider Extended Warranty Coverage

Tesla vehicles have transformed the automotive industry with their innovative technology, electric performance, and modern design. From advanced software systems to powerful battery technology, these ... Read more The post Why Tesla Drivers Consider...

The Weekly Driver

Panasonic battery business boosted by expected EV gains for Tesla

Japanese group set to benefit as it forecasts its leading customer will increase market share

FT.com Autos

Tesla launches all-in-one energy package with battery storage and solar panels for reduced £199 monthly cost - is it worth it?

Tesla's new Renewable Energy Bundle offers its EV owners solar panel installation and Powerwall 3 for just £199 a month. This price is exclusive to Tesla owners.

Daily Mail

Mercedes C-class electric revealed to face the BMW i3 and Tesla Model 3

Mercedes-Benz’s answer to the BMW i3 is here, with less range but a smaller battery

EVO