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Stellantis Embraces Tesla’s North American Charging Standard
Stellantis has announced its decision to adopt Tesla's SAE J3400 charging connector, synonymous with the latter's North American Charging Standard (NACS), into its battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) starting with select models in 2025, reports Tesla North. According to Stellantis on Monday, it will offer adapters for BEVs currently equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) port....
Tesla Phone Key Gets Ultra-Wideband Support for iPhone
Image via Not a Tesla App Tesla has started rolling out its 2024.2.3 software update for its fleet, bringing support for ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to improve the performance and dependability of its phone key feature, starting out for iPhone users, reports Tesla North. This update brings UWB support for newer Tesla vehicles, such as its...
Tesla Model Y Performance Now $69,990 in Canada, Eligible for Rebate
Tesla has cut the price of the Model Y Performance in Canada, making it available for $69,990.
Tesla Cuts Price of Model Y in Canada, Matches Model 3 Entry Pricepoint
Tesla has announced a significant reduction in prices for its Model Y lineup in Canada, with reductions reaching up to $4,000 CAD, reports Tesla North. The price cut lowers the entry point for the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) to $53,990 CAD from the previous $57,990 CAD. The Long Range model sees a drop to...
Tesla Led Federal EV Rebates for All of 2023
Tesla marked a significant achievement in the federal government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program for the year 2023, securing more rebates than any other brand, reports Tesla North. According to Transport Canada, Tesla shipped 43,654 vehicles eligible for the rebate program, nearly equaling the total of its three closest competitors combined. The iZEV program...
Starlink Outshines ‘Slow’ Bell Internet in Rural Newfoundland
In the rural Whitbourne area in Newfoundland and Labrador, Mike Mullins faced a significant challenge when he built a high-tech smart home for his retirement: the local internet service provided by Bell was not fast enough as it was painfully slow. "We've lived in town for 30 years, and when we moved to Whitbourne, my...
Mazda Joins Tesla’s North American Charging Standard
Mazda has announced a strategic partnership with Tesla, adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its upcoming electric vehicles.
Tesla Reveals Supercharger Locations Coming in Canada, Based on Votes
Tesla has revealed the latest additions to its global Supercharger network, with the selection of new sites for Fall 2023, based on online voting by customers (via Tesla North). Those with a Tesla account get five votes every three months, to pick for their favourite location. Locations with the most votes are then chosen as...
SpaceX: First Text Messages Sent and Received on Starlink
SpaceX's Starlink team has successfully sent and received the first text messages through T-Mobile's network spectrum using a newly launched Direct to Cell satellite, reports Tesla North. This milestone was achieved on Monday, with SpaceX sharing the news today on January 10, 2024. It’s worth pointing out this historic test occurred just six days after...
Tesla Launches Upgraded Model 3 in Canada
Tesla has officially launched the upgraded version of its Model 3 in Canada and the U.S. The refreshed Model 3 (known internally as ‘Highland’) is now available on Tesla’s website and features significant improvements in design, comfort, and technology compared to its predecessor. The company originally launched the refreshed Model 3 last fall in China,...
Starlink Kits Now Available at Costco in Western Canada
Last month, Costco Canada started selling SpaceX Starlink satellite internet kits at warehouses out in Ontario, and now we’re seeing them out in western Canada. According to info obtained by iPhone in Canada, Costco Canada locations in B.C. are now selling Starlink kits, priced at $599.99, with the same item number 3030630. This includes a...
Tesla Model Y in Canada Gets New Grey and Red Colours
Tesla has launched new colours for its Model Y compact crossover in Canada and the USA, reports Tesla North. "Meet Ultra Red and Stealth Grey for Model Y,” said Tesla in an email to customers on Friday. "Dynamic depth, vibrant finish. Ultra Red is a high-chroma color created with a multi-coat paint,” explains Tesla. "Rich...