Tesla

Tesla Launches New Model Y Performance, But Not in Canada

Tesla has unveiled an updated Model Y Performance, adding design changes, new hardware, and more comfort features while shaving time off its acceleration. The refreshed model now does 0–60 mph in 3.3 seconds (0–100 km/h in about 3.4 seconds), compared to 3.5 seconds in the outgoing version. It has a top speed of 155 mph...

Tesla Debuts 6-Seat Model Y L in China—Is Canada Next?

Tesla has introduced a new stretched version of its best-selling SUV in China, the Model Y L, a three-row, six-seat electric vehicle that adds more space, comfort, and luxury features aimed at families. The Model Y L starts at 339,000 yuan (about $47,000 USD or $65,100 CAD) and offers an estimated 327 miles of EPA...

Starlink Extends Free Internet to Canadians Affected by August Wildfires

SpaceX’s Starlink is once again offering free internet service to Canadians dealing with wildfires, extending its wildfire relief program into mid-August. Tesla North reports according to an update posted on Starlink’s website, existing active customers in affected areas will automatically get a one-month service credit—no action required. For those who had previously cancelled or paused...

Starlink Canada Sale: 50% Off Hardware, Discounted Monthly Plans

Starlink is cutting the price of its Standard Kit in half and offering a year of discounted internet service for new residential customers in Canada. SpaceX's satellite internet provider says new sign-ups in Canada can get its Residential plan for $115 a month—down from the regular $140—for their first 12 months (after a $25/month credit)....

Starlink Canada Down: Outages Being Fixed ‘Shortly’ Says SpaceX

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is currently down for the count in Canada and the globe. "Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution. We appreciate your patience, we'll share an update once this issue is resolved,” said Starlink on X an hour ago at 1:05pm PT/4:05pm ET. SpaceX...

Starlink Now Has Over 500,000 Users in Canada

SpaceX’s Starlink now has more than 500,000 users across Canada, and for some, the service is proving essential in remote areas where traditional internet access doesn’t exist (via Tesla North). One of those users is Syola Ikkidluak, a dog sledder and hunter from Iglulik, Nunavut. She relies on Starlink to stay in touch with her...

Tesla’s $43 Million EV Rebate Claims Deemed Legit by Ottawa

Tesla followed the rules when it filed nearly 8,600 electric vehicle rebate claims just before the federal government ended its iZEV program in January, according to Transport Canada. A spokesperson for Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told The Canadian Press that the automaker’s submissions “were determined to legitimately represent cars sold before January 12.” The same...

How Air Canada and WestJet Stack Up Against Starlink Wi-Fi: Report

A new report from Speedtest maker Ookla shows that some airlines are finally giving passengers fast, reliable Wi-Fi. The company pointed out SpaceX's Starlink is leading the charge, based on Q1 2025 Speedtest Intelligence data. Starlink uses low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to offer much faster internet compared to older satellites that orbit much farther away....

SpaceX Completes Starlink Cell Network–Rogers Access Next?

SpaceX announced today that it has officially completed the first generation of its Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite network, designed to connect standard cellphones in remote areas — even where there are no cell towers. “Congrats to the @SpaceX team on completing the first generation Starlink Direct to Cell constellation!” the company posted on X on Friday....

Musk–Trump Feud Can’t Save Starlink’s $100M Ontario Deal: Ford

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump may be feuding in an ugly public spat, but that won’t be enough to bring Starlink back to Ontario. On Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that the province has no plans to restart a previously cancelled $100 million CAD satellite internet deal with Musk’s company, SpaceX. The project...