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Pain Point There are a lot of things to consider when jumping into the EV lifestyle. Most people will complain about the high prices of EVs and some of the disadvantages in certain situations. One big pain point is the sometimes lack of charging infrastructure in more populated areas, where charging can be a hassle and lines can build up. As we all know, lining up for anything is a bit of a hassle, especially if the line barely moves. Since charging an EV isn't necessarily as quick (yet) as fill

The Headline Comes First Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on X that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system will be offered exclusively on a monthly subscription basis starting after February 14. However, as is often the case with developments from the company, specific details remain limited, at least as of this writing. What is known so far is that FSD is currently available in the U.S. as an $8,000 option or a $99 monthly subscription on the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. The advanced driver

The NHTSA officially rejected a petition that had been pushing for a recall of 2.26 million Tesla vehicles over concerns about one-pedal driving. The original complaint, filed back in 2023, argued that Tesla's regenerative braking system confused drivers and led to unintended acceleration. NHTSA found no evidence of a defect or safety risk, citing very few relevant incidents and data showing vehicles responded as intended. One-pedal driving, regulators pointed out, is a standard feature of elect

The Last Units Come at a Premium While discontinued models are typically discounted to clear inventory, Tesla is taking the opposite approach. Remaining inventory of the outgoing Model S and Model X has seen a roughly $15,000 price hike, pushing both veteran electric vehicles into six-figure territory. The Model S AWD now starts at $109,990, while the performance-focused Plaid trim begins at $124,900. Its crossover counterpart, the Model X, starts at $114,900 in AWD form and $129,900 in Plaid fo

Tesla Updates Its Driver-Assist Offerings Following the announcement that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system would be offered exclusively via a monthly subscription, the EV maker discontinued Autopilot in the U.S., leaving Traffic-Aware Cruise Control (TACC) as the sole standard advanced driver assistance feature. Autopilot previously bundled TACC and Autosteer. It is a separate system from the suite of active safety features, which include Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring,

JD Power has released the results of its 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, an assessment of EV and plug-in hybridowner satisfaction. Focused on the first year of ownership, the study considers not only the car itself, but also factors like public charging availability. The good news is that EV owner satisfaction has reached its best level since the study’s inception six years ago, despite EV market share cooling off in recent months. Tesla put in a strong showing, whil

The OGs Get One Last Run After raising prices on existing Model S and Model X inventory, Tesla is reportedly offering a final Signature Series for the two outgoing EVs through an invite-only program. According to reports shared by Sawyer Merritt on X, the EV maker plans to build 250 Signature Model S units and 100 Signature Model X units, with the latter available only in a six-seat configuration, as a proper send-off before the Fremont line that built the nameplates is converted for Optimus hum

The Name Wasn’t Ready The stage was set, and the lights were bright when Tesla debuted the Cybercab at the “We, Robot” event last October 2024. However, the EV maker appears to have failed to do its homework, as it now faces what looks like a squatter situation with the "Cybercab" trademark. According to a report from Electrek, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a suspension notice on Tesla’s Cybercab trademark filing. The notice states that there was already a pending

Tesla has introduced two new colors for the Model 3 and Model Y EVs in the United States. These new shades add a little variety to the brand’s ordinarily conservative color palette, but they aren’t available on all trim levels. The new Marine Blue shade is reserved for the Model 3 and Model Y Premium variants, while the lighter Frost Blue is exclusive to the Performance derivatives of both vehicles. Here’s a closer look at the new shades and how much you’ll pay for them. New Tesla Colors

Tesla’s Premium Charging Perk Moves Down the Lineup For a long time, free Supercharging was one of those small but meaningful extras that set the Model S and Model X apart. Even if it only lasted a year, complimentary charging made a real difference for owners who paid top dollar for Tesla’s flagship EVs. That era is wrapping up, though. Tesla is selling off the last Model S and Model X units, and even the $159,000 Signature Editions are already gone. Thankfully, one of their better ownership pe

Tariff Woes Tariffs on automotive products have become a major factor in recent times, with last year's major changes, and car prices in the United States have gone up. In neighboring countries, the trend has been to work with other nations to lower car prices. Canada recently struck a milestone deal with China that will allow it to benefit from lower tariffs, securing better prices for Chinese-made electric vehicles. Since the United States refuses to deal and allow Chinese manufacturers into t

Range Loss Is Real, But This Model 3 Refuses to Quit Battery degradation remains one of the biggest psychological barriers for EV buyers. Concerns around long-term usability and resale value often outweigh the day-to-day benefits of electric driving. While studies suggest most EVs lose far less range than expected over time, extreme real-world cases are rarely documented in detail. That is what makes this 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus stand out. With 380,000 miles on the clock, it is st

Last Hurrah Certain models are responsible for putting brands on the map. In Tesla's case, these two cars are the Model S and Model X. We all remember those first few viral videos of the Model S Plaid shaming all types of supercars in drag races, and the Model X for the gimmickry now associated with Tesla, the dancing doors, light show, and many more. It was announced earlier this year that the brand will be moving away from the two models, opting to use the factory space to make the Optimus Hum

Coast to Coast, No Hands A 2024 Tesla Model S has reportedly achieved the first zero-intervention Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Cannonball Run. The journey began in Los Angeles and ended in New York, with the small team covering 3,081 miles in 58 hours and 22 minutes. For the uninitiated, the Cannonball Run originated in the early 1970s as a protest against newly imposed speed limits and heightened traffic enforcement in the U.S. In the Tesla world, the challenge became more relevant after CEO E

Straight-Line Racing Still Tells a Story Drag races don’t tell the whole story about a car’s performance, but they do reveal a lot about straight-line speed, traction, and how well a car actually puts its power down. In that sense, the Tesla Model S Plaid comes out swinging. Thanks to its tri-motor setup and instant torque, there’s no waiting for revs, gear changes, or boost – it just launches. On paper, it’s a weapon off the line. But drag racing isn’t just about who gets the best launch. To re

A dismissal of a lawsuit against Tesla has been upheld by a California appeals court, seven years after the incident that triggered it took place and two years after it was originally dismissed as a nonsuit in the EV manufacturer’s favor. The original suit alleged that the plaintiff’s Tesla Model X was defective after a bizarre incident in which her then two-year-old son was able to put the car into drive and pin her against a garage wall. The Incident

Tesla’s ADAS Is Always Part of Conversations Tesla has spent years pushing advanced driver-assistance tech to the front of the conversation. With Autopilot, Full Self-Driving, and a heavy focus on software, the brand has nudged the industry toward more tech-driven safety features – even if controversy keeps following close behind. Now, Tesla can add another first to its list. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that the later-release 2026 Tesla Model Y is the

If you just bought a Tesla Model Y, you may want to sit down for this. In Germany’s new TÜV Report 2026, Tesla’s best-seller finishes dead last for reliability among two- to three-year-old cars. Not “below average.” Not “needs work.” Last place, with a serious defect rate of 17.3 % in its first inspection. Tesla In case you don’t know, TÜV is Germany’s independent vehicle inspecti

After Two Years Price increases across the industry as several factors affect automakers' bottom line. Tesla chimed in with a price increase for the Model Y, the first time in two years. Reuters picked up on the story after the company posted its new prices on its website. Prospective buyers looking to buy a new Model Y will need to review the latest prices from Tesla. The company posted a price increase across all variants of the Model Y, including Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium All-Wheel D

Despite its misleading name, Tesla's Full Self Driving adaptive driver assistance suite has not cracked fully autonomous driving—at least not yet. The system is classified as a Level 2 ADAS as it requires active, continuous human supervision from the driver’s seat, with the driver prepared to take control at any time. While Tesla hasn't achieved Level 3 or Level 4 autonomy in production vehicles yet—Waymo's robotaxis are classified as SAE Level 4—its FSD system is becoming better by the day as i

Loss of Steering A vital part of driving is steering, so when an owner/driver experiences a loss of that ability, panic and safety ensue. There are multiple reasons a loss of steering might occur, ranging from a system issue to a software glitch. Tesla is no stranger to owner complaints about various issues pertaining to its cars. In the case of two unlucky 2023 Tesla Model Y owners, the issue arose from something far more alarming. According to these owners, their Model Y's steering wheel came

Tesla is adding a new Supercharging safety and convenience feature that is meant to make unplugging faster when you need to leave quickly or when a connector does not want to cooperate. The update lets certain drivers release a locked charge cable from outside the vehicle, reducing the time spent standing at a charger and removing the need to jump into the cabin to stop a session on the screen. Zac Palmer

Texas resident Joshua Brown was behind the wheel of his Tesla with FSD engaged when he pulled up to a level crossing. The gates were already down when, without warning, his Tesla reportedly accelerated forward on its own. It happened fast. The lowered crossing gate slammed into his driver's side window, and Brown had a split second to react. He told Storyful, along with onboard video from his Tesla, ”Years of racing have drilled the old adage into me: when in doubt, throttle out." So instead of

Tesla is putting a firm price on bad passenger behavior in its driverless ride service. The company has introduced a two-tier cleaning fee policy for its robotaxis, and the top tier is clear: if you vomit or leave other “biowaste” in the car, you can be billed up to $150 on top of your fare. Getty How Tesla’s Cleaning Fees Work Tesla’s robotaxi policy now splits extra cleaning int

Elon Musk says his company's misleadingly named Full Self-Driving (Supervised) suite of driver aids only needs cameras to work properly, not radar sensors, a stance that many disagree with. But as straightforward as cameras may be, Tesla has made an error with one of its simplest, triggering a recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Like many other vehicles over the past year, every Tesla model except the Cybertruck has been recalled because of a glitch in their software