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Tesla Shifts Supercharging in Canada to kWh Billing

Image: Tesla North Tesla has transitioned to billing Supercharging in Canada by kilowatt-hour (kWh) instead of the previous method of billing by the minute, a change made Thursday morning, reports Tesla North. Locations such as Vancouver in British Columbia are showing rates of $0.29/kWh, while Toronto, Ontario, is priced at $0.48/kWh, depending on the location....

Tesla Opens First Service Centre on Vancouver Island

Image credit: Joe Carr on Facebook Tesla has introduced a new era of electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and service on Vancouver Island with the grand opening of its first service center in Langford, a suburb to the west of the province's capital, Victoria. Previously, owners of the brand's EVs required a ferry journey to the...

Tesla Drives Canada’s EV Rebate Program to Record Highs in June

In a significant boost to Canada's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, Tesla's Model 3 sales have hit a new high. The EV leader delivered 4,096 qualifying Model 3s to Canadian customers in June, accounting for nearly one-third of all eligible zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) delivered during the month, as per Transport Canada numbers, reports Tesla...

SpaceX to Launch Xplore’s Satellite Internet Service into Orbit [VIDEO]

SpaceX is set to launch the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission, the world's largest commercial communications satellite, on Wednesday, July 26. The launch will take place from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) in Florida, with a 99-minute launch window opening at 11:04 p.m. ET (03:04 UTC on July 27). If necessary, a backup...

Major Automakers Unite to Build EV Charging Network in Canada

Seven of the world’s biggest automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV – have announced a joint venture to expedite the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in North America, reports Tesla North. The joint venture will oversee the development of a new, high-powered charging network, with plans to...

Manitoba Invests in Starlink for First Nations Connectivity

In a major leap towards better connectivity for remote First Nations communities, the province of Manitoba has committed $100,000 CAD in support of SpaceX’s Starlink technology, according to an announcement made by Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen on Tuesday, reports Tesla North. The funds, sourced from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPF), will foster a collaborative...

Tesla ‘Charge on Solar’ Feature Debuts in Canada

Tesla has rolled out a new feature, "Charge on Solar," available to Tesla vehicle and Powerwall owners in Canada and the U.S., reports Tesla North. This feature, designed to leverage excess energy from Tesla's solar systems, promises to enhance the value of home solar setups by powering electric vehicles with surplus solar energy. The feature...

Tesla App Might Get Apple AirPlay and Sentry Clip Playback

In a recent analysis of Tesla's iOS app code, @Tesla_App_iOS revealed potential new features that could soon be part of the Tesla user experience. The code dive has brought to light mentions of Apple's AirPlay protocol and Sentry clips playback within the app, reports Tesla North. If these features are introduced, it could mean big...