Australian scientists tackle long distances with solar charging
Scientists in Australia are working on printed solar panels that they hope will power an electric car on a journey of more than 15,000 kilometres.
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Tesla starts 2022 with record profits
Tesla has presented their business figures for the first quarter of 2022. Tesla achieved a surplus of 3.32 billion euros. While the production stop in Shanghai at the end of the quarter prevented better results, it is only likely to show its full effect in Q2.
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Tesla achieves delivery record in Q1 of 2022
Tesla delivered 310,048 electric cars in the first three months of the year, more than in any previous quarter. Production fell minimally from the fourth quarter of 2021 to 305,407 vehicles. But the second quarter is starting off with difficulties.
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Tesla raises prices, loses rebates
Tesla’s two most popular EVs are no longer eligible for California’s biggest plug-in rebate. A representative for the California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) confirmed to Carsdirect that the Model 3 and Model Y have been excluded from the program after the recent price increases that pushed both EVs above California MSRP caps.
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Breathe makes 100 Tesla cars available to London hire drivers
The Mayor of London’s Energy Efficiency Fund (MEEF) announced today it was providing capital Breathe for deploying 100 Tesla Model 3 to private hire drivers, including Uber, in London. The Vehicle-as-a-Service provider is further supported by fintech Zeti’s pay per mile platform ZERO.
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Tesla to pause production in Shanghai for two days
According to an agency report, Tesla is suspending production at its Shanghai plant for two days. The background is likely a Covid 19 outbreak in China, leading to strict movement controls in some cities, including Shanghai.
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Shocking Supercharger overcharge
The owner of a Tesla Model 3 in China was astonished when, after a relatively short stay at a Supercharger station, he suddenly faced a bill charging 3,846,306 yuan, or about $600,000.
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WiTricity announces plans for retrofitted inductive charging system
WiTricity, a provider of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles, wants to offer owners of selected electric car models a retrofit package for inductive charging. A beta version is planned for the U.S. later this year – including for a Tesla Model 3.
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Tesla announces recall after autopilot issue
Tesla has to repair more than 50,000 of its electric cars in the USA that are equipped with the beta version of the software ‘Full Self-Driving’. The reason is that the software enables rolling stops at intersections and does not completely stop the car before a stop sign.
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NYC fleet to gain 184 Mach-e GTs and 250 Teslas
The New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has ordered 184 all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GTs for the police and other agencies in New York City. DCAS also aims to purchase 250 Tesla Model 3s whereby the contract is still being finalised.
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Tesla delivers 936,172 BEVs over 2021
Tesla delivered a total of 936,172 electric cars last year – a growth of 87 per cent compared to 2020. 308,600 vehicles were delivered in the fourth quarter – more than ever before in a single quarter.
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Tesla starts fast and furious before launching recall
Tesla is recalling a total of around 675,000 Model 3 and Model S in the USA and China. On the Model 3, opening and closing the boot lid over time could cause the rearview camera to fail.
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Tesla crash in Paris leaves cause unclear
On Saturday evening, there was a serious accident with a Tesla Model 3 in Paris in which one person died and 20 others were injured. A taxi driver lost control of the car during a private ride.
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Teen first fails driving test due to Tesla regenerative braking
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has had a few problems with its rules after an examiner failed a young driver doing his exam in a Tesla because of the car’s regenerative braking system.
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Wait not, want not
Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek that Tesla is sick of waiting for customers who keep delaying the deliveries of their new Teslas. The electric carmaker has decided to send an ultimatum to these customers after which they mean to start cancelling orders.
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German car rental company Sixt expands in Australia
Sixt announces its expansion in Australia through a franchise with the National Roads & Motorists’ Association (NRMA), the largest national automobile club. The cooperation will immediately give the German company a 13% market share and introduce one of the largest EV rental fleets in Australia.
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Tesla Model 3 no longer eligible for EV rebate in Canada
The Tesla Model 3 is no longer eligible for an electric car rebate in Canada. This news follows Tesla announcing a price increase to its standard range and standard range plus models effective from late November, exceeding the iZEV program’s eligibility requirements.
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Tesla upgrades Shanghai gigafactory production capacities
Tesla is upgrading the production lines of its Shanghai factory for higher capacity starting in December. The conversion work in the areas of the continuing production of the Model 3 and Model Y is expected to last until April 2022. In addition, the first Model Y Performance were delivered in China.
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Expensive toys are more fun
Although the Tesla Model 3 costs the equivalent of nearly US$150,000 in Singapore in its base version, the number of new Teslas on Singapore roads has increased more than tenfold from 30 in the first half of the year to 487 in the third quarter of 2021.
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Tesla recalls Model 3 and Model Y in the USA
Tesla is recalling around 2,800 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the USA. The worry is that the affected vehicles may develop loose wishbones of the front wheel suspension.
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Tesla drops ‘Standard Range’ suffix
Tesla has adjusted its configurators for the new model year 2022. In addition to changed model names (the name suffix ‘Standard Range’ has been dropped from the basic versions), there are also changes to the range specifications.
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Tesla orders more cells from CATL
Tesla has apparently ordered LFP battery cells with a total capacity of 45 GWh from CATL for the production of the Model 3 and Model Y next year. Negotiations are also said to be underway for additional orders.
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Hertz to supply 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers – to start with
Hertz will provide 50,000 of the 100,000 electric cars ordered from Tesla to Uber drivers in the United States. Starting on 1 November, drivers can rent Teslas from Hertz through the new program in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Washington, D.C., so the company.
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Herz stocks up with 100,000 Teslas
The car rental company Hertz has ordered 100,000 electric cars from Tesla. These are to be delivered by the end of 2022. Customers will be able to rent the Tesla Model 3 at selected Hertz locations in the USA and Europe from the beginning of November this year.
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Tesla rumoured to have ordered battery cells from BYD
The rumour that Tesla will also use blade batteries from BYD with LFP cells from the second quarter of 2022 onwards has received new food for thought: According to Chinese media, BYD has now received an initial order from Tesla for LFP battery cells with a volume of 10 GWh.
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Tesla reaches balance between profit and investment over Q3
More vehicles delivered, more revenue, more profit: Tesla demonstrates its growth ambitions in the third quarter of 2021 – without losing profitability. In addition, the Californian company has published an interesting piece of news in its latest annual report: Tesla is making a global switch for standard range models to LFP batteries.
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China’s NEV sales continue to rise
In China, around 357,000 New Energy Vehicles were sold in September. Battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles together accounted for a market share of 17.3 per cent. BYD continues to be the strongest brand.
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Tesla breaks production and delivery records in Q3
Between July and September, Tesla built a total of 237,823 electric cars. A total of 241,300 units were delivered in the same period.
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ALD Automotive launches corporate leasing for Tesla
ALD Automotive is now offering leasing services for Tesla in 16 European countries. Companies can take advantage of ALD Automotive’s full-service leasing packages for the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X.
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Norway marks 11,811 new EV registrations in August
In Norway, 11,811 new electric cars were registered in August. The share of electric cars in new passenger car registrations was 71.9 per cent last month. Norway’s most successful model across all drive types in August was the Tesla Model Y with 1,308 new registrations.
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