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ElectricNew Study Sheds Light on EV Range Loss in Winter
Battery deterioration and range loss in the winter are two primary concerns of potential EV buyers in Canada. Driving and charging habits are just not the same as in the summer. Of course, not all EVs are created equal. Some do a better job than others of withstanding temperature drops.
NewsNHTSA is Questioning Tesla Over Gaming While Driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is not done with Tesla yet. After opening an investigation into its Autopilot driver assistance system following a series of crashes, the U.S. regulator is now discussing with the EV maker about an over-the-air software update that was sent to most of its …
ElectricTesla Cybertruck Production to Begin With New Four-Motor Variant
Since October, the Tesla Cybertruck ’s specs are nowhere to be found on the company’s website. Why? The polarizing electric pickup, which was originally introduced as a prototype in November 2019 and won’t enter production before 2022, is currently undergoing last-minute changes. Significant ones, we might add. Among others, we’ve …
ElectricTesla Model 3 Prices Go Up, Federal EV Rebate No Longer Applies
Tesla Canada’s latest decision won’t please many potential Model 3 customers. The base price for the single-motor RWD variant has been raised to $59,990, making it ineligible to the $5,000 federal rebate for electric vehicle. Remember, the Canadian government’s iZEV Program sets a maximum MSRP of $45,000 for vehicles with …
NewsTesla Plant Coming to Ontario to Help Boost Battery Production
The Mayor of Markham in Ontario, Frank Scarpitti, has announced via Twitter that Tesla plans to open a factory in the city—not to build cars but rather battery manufacturing equipment. “I’m delighted to share that Tesla Canada is joining our already robust automotive and technology ecosystem by locating a manufacturing …
RecallsTesla Model 3, Model Y Facing Yet Another Loose Bolt Problem
Tesla is selling electric cars in record numbers right now, but various manufacturing and quality issues continue to surface. This time, a little over 3,000 units will have to be recalled in North America including 270 in Canada. The campaign affects the 2019-2021 Model 3 sedan and 2020-2021 Model Y …
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