Tesla has made pricing adjustments to its high volume Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles in Canada, effective as of October 19, 2023. The Model 3 has seen a price reduction of $1,000 across multiple configurations. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) version now costs $53,990, down from $54,990, while the Long Range version is priced...
Toyota has entered into an agreement with Tesla to implement the latter's North American Charging Standard (NACS) in its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) starting in 2025, reports Tesla North. This development is in line with Toyota's overarching electrification strategy and will provide Toyota and Lexus customers with access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across...
Tesla’s Cybertruck has a futuristic design and now it appears the truck is not fake news, but actually set to begin deliveries starting in November, reports Tesla North. The company announced the news in its Q3 earnings released on Wednesday. "At Gigafactory Texas, we began pilot production of the Cybertruck, which remains on track for...
BMW Group announced on Tuesday that drivers of its BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce electric vehicles equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) will soon be able to use designated Tesla Supercharger stations, reports Tesla North. "It is our top priority to ensure that our drivers have easy access to reliable, fast charging," stated Sebastian Mackensen,...
Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched a new website to provide details on its forthcoming "Starlink Direct to Cell" service, with plans for a comprehensive launch by 2025, reports Tesla North. The website states that the service will offer "ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing" across a variety of terrains, including land, lakes, and coastal...
Hyundai announced today that it will adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles (EVs) starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, reports Tesla North. The announcement allows Hyundai and Kia EV owners to access more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America (Canada and the US). Tesla acknowledged the development, stating,...
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation announced on September 28, 2023, that it has successfully connected every home in its community to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet constellation, reports Tesla North. The initiative to bring widespread high speed internet on the reservation began in December 2022, and aimed to bridge the digital divide in the Indigenous community located in...
Tesla has officially opened its largest Supercharger station in Canada, situated at 4660 Garden City Road in Richmond, BC, reports Tesla North. The new facility is equipped with 40 charging stalls, each capable of delivering up to 250 kW of power. The cost for charging is set at $0.22 CAD per kWh, and the station...
SpaceX is offering a final opportunity for rural Canadians (loosely defined according to their address checker) to jump on a significant discount on Starlink hardware, reports Tesla North. The promotion, which cuts the hardware price to $199 CAD—a 74% reduction—expires tomorrow, September 30, 2023. Initially launched with a 54% discount in March, the offer has...
Tesla has introduced its Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) for Canadian customers, effective September 25, 2023. The extended warranty is applicable to Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles and is available through Tesla's mobile app under the 'Upgrades’ menu, reports Tesla North. "The event of Failure must first occur during...
Rogers has announced a significant investment in cutting-edge wildfire detection and prevention technology in British Columbia, leveraging its partnerships with SpaceX and other technology providers. The company is integrating satellite-connected sensors using SpaceX's low-bandwidth Swarm service to enhance wildfire prediction in remote areas of British Columbia that lack wireless network coverage. Swarm, a subsidiary of...
In a significant move to bolster global connectivity, Ottawa-based Telesat has inked a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its Lightspeed satellite constellation into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), reports Tesla North. The collaboration includes 14 launches using SpaceX's reliable and reusable Falcon 9 rocket. Each mission will carry up to 18 Telesat Lightspeed satellites,...
