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Our complete tesla coverage — 131 articles and roughly 540 minutes of reading, ranked by relevance and freshness. Updated as news breaks.
technology
3 min
Tesla has discontinued its Solar Roof tiles, calling them not economically viable. In Canada, the product never meaningfully arrived — but the solar-plus-storage bundle it pointed at is scaling anyway.
industry
3 min
Michelle Veenhuizen has been promoted to Country Manager for Tesla Canada Sales & Delivery, filling the role left vacant since Fereshteh Zeineddin's 2025 departure. What the retail-background pick signals for Canadian buyers.
technology
3 min
Tesla's official Robotaxi account announced a significantly expanded Dallas geofence on Aug. 29, the latest in a string of upgrades since public launch in January. Canada remains unserved, though job postings point north.
policy
2 min
Tesla’s unusual stance on Cybertruck trade-ins has left some Canadian owners scratching their heads. Multiple owner reports and Tesla's own trade-in estimator confirm the…
vehicles
2 min
Tesla has acknowledged a deliberate, measured approach to integrating its Model Y vehicles into the upcoming Robotaxi fleet, citing quality and safety as…
industry
2 min
Tesla has officially confirmed that its all-electric Semi truck is making its way to Europe, with a full reveal of specifications and launch details set…
vehicles
5 min
Tesla's long-wheelbase Model Y L beat its own range estimate by almost 12 percent in Edmunds testing. Here is what the six-seat SUV's 576 km result means for Canadian families waiting for a third-row Tesla.
vehicles
5 min
Tesla is preparing to unveil its long-delayed Roadster as early as August 2026 with a SpaceX thruster hover demo at McGregor, Texas. Here is what the reports actually say, and why Canadian buyers should temper expectations.
policy
5 min
Tesla is hiring AI Safety Operators in Ottawa with ride-hailing operations duties — the strongest signal yet that Robotaxi expansion to Canada is being prepped. What we know, and what provincial rules allow today.
industry
4 min
Tesla is throwing a grand opening for a 120,000 square foot facility in Vancouver — its biggest sales, service and delivery location anywhere in North America — and the electric Semi is making its Canadian west coast debut.
industry
4 min
Bison Transport, the Winnipeg-based carrier founded in 1969, has confirmed it is testing Tesla's Class 8 electric Semi with its drivers in the Chicago area — early days, but driver feedback is positive and Manitoba highways could be next.
vehicles
4 min
The six-seat Model Y L is now EPA-rated at 332 miles (534 km) on 19-inch wheels — 7 miles more than Tesla's launch estimate. Here is what the certified numbers mean for Canadian three-row EV shoppers.
technology
4 min
French Minister of Transport Philippe Tarabot confirmed two Teslas equipped with FSD are now on public roads in France, reversing a July safety objection after direct talks with Elon Musk and technical work with Tesla staff.
technology
4 min
Tesla's 2026.27.5 software update with FSD v14.3.9 adds Automatic Collision Evasion — a feature that activates Full Self-Driving during manual driving if the driver is not attentive enough to react to an imminent collision.
technology
4 min
NHTSA audit query AQ26002 will examine how Tesla certified the steering-wheel-free Cybercab under U.S. safety standards, one day after paying riders launched in Austin. Here is what the filing actually says.
technology
4 min
Out of Spec's Kyle Conner confirmed at the Austin launch that the Cybercab has no onboard charger and cannot accept AC charging — DC fast charging and wireless inductive pads only. A consumer version under $30,000 could still charge at home, but not through a conventional Level 2 station.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla's Supercharger network fell from first to fourth place in the 2026 J.D. Power U.S. EVX Public Charging Study — IONNA scored 807, Mercedes-Benz 797, Rivian 755 and Tesla 701. But the study's bigger story is that public fast charging overall improved 12 points to a record 666.
policy
5 min
Canada's 49,000-slot reduced-tariff quota for China-made EVs was supposed to open the market to BYD, Geely and Leapmotor. Six months in, Tesla is the biggest beneficiary — and the second window just got bigger.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla has deployed its first pre-assembled Megacharger units for the Semi — V4 cabinets with two 1.2 MW posts each, designed to cut on-site construction time and trenching for fleet charging across North America.
infrastructure
5 min
British Columbia's R.R. Plett Trucking is adding two 1.2 MW Tesla Megawatt Charging System chargers at Langley and Kamloops — the first MCS installations in Canada, built to support a 12-Tesla-Semi fleet.
infrastructure
4 min
Construction of an 8-stall V4 Supercharger is underway at an Ultramar on Route 117 in Montcerf-Lytton, north of Mont-Laurier — a site that has never appeared on Tesla's Find Us map. Here's why the location matters for drivers heading to Val-d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda.
infrastructure
4 min
Less than two weeks after its last pricing round, Tesla has adjusted Supercharger rates across Canada again — Calgary and Edmonton drop to $0.48/kWh, while Nova Scotia hits $0.75/kWh peak. 240 locations changed, 170 up, 70 down.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla showed a nine-second teaser of its next-generation Roadster at the Semi Rollout event, revealing a full-width front light bar and confirming a reveal next week in Waco, Texas.
industry
4 min
The SEC issued a no-action letter allowing Tesla's Issuer Voluntary Retail Voting Program, letting retail shareholders set standing instructions to vote in line with Board recommendations while retaining override rights.
infrastructure
3 min
Crowsnest Pass (AB), Tobermory (ON) and Mont-Laurier (QC) won Tesla's latest Supercharger Voting round — and voting is open again on 84 Canadian locations, from Whitehorse to Corner Brook. Five votes per owner.
infrastructure
3 min
Tesla's newest New Brunswick Supercharger is live at 50 Granite Drive in Moncton — eight V4 stalls at up to 325kW, open to non-Tesla EVs, and on time-based pricing at $0.35–$1.85/min due to NB utility rules.
policy
3 min
Transport Canada has recalled 454 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles whose low-beam headlights can exceed legal brightness limits — the Canadian follow-up to a 20,349-vehicle U.S. recall. Here's who's affected and what happens next.
infrastructure
3 min
Tesla has energized eight V4 Supercharger stalls at the Sicamous Dairy Queen on Highway 1 — one of its fastest Canadian builds ever. Tesla owners pay $0.28/kWh off-peak; Keremeos could be next.
industry
3 min
Tesla moved the Roadster reveal from October 1 to October 15, citing severe weather at the outdoor venue near SpaceX's McGregor, Texas test facility. Invitations had already gone to Roadster reservation holders.
technology
4 min
Tesla has released a free over-the-air update enabling Emergency Drive Away at Superchargers in the U.S., allowing drivers to disconnect and drive off without unplugging first. The feature is designed for safety emergencies but will damage the charging cable and connector.
technology
4 min
Tesla has started pushing FSD v14.2 Lite to older Hardware 3 Model S and Model X vehicles — months after the software reached Model 3 and Model Y. Early-access owners report software version 2026.27.10.
industry
3 min
Tesla and Selkirk Unveil the Aurum Pickleball Paddle: A Slice of Cybercab Cool for Canadian Athletes TORONTO, ON — Tesla has once again blurred the line…
technology
2 min
Tesla has shared a bold new timeline for its most ambitious projects, including Full Self-Driving (FSD), its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi, and the Optimus…
technology
3 min
Tesla has quietly discontinued its Solar Roof tiles, a product once touted as a seamless and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional solar…
technology
5 min
Tesla is sending invitations for a September 3 Cybercab launch event in Austin, Texas — the purpose-built robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals. Here is what is confirmed, and what it means for Canada.
technology
6 min
Tesla robotaxi gets a massive hardware and software upgrade in Nevada in 2026 — what changed, how it affects Canadian autonomous vehicle timelines, and whether robotaxi service is coming to Canadian cities soon.
deals
4 min
The complete list of NACS-native EVs available in Canada — Nissan Ariya 2027, Toyota bZ and C-HR 2027, Kia, Hyundai, GM, Ford — with what it means for charging on the road and adapters for everything else.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla's Model Y Dual Zone Fridge costs $825 in Canada, but owners report the 12V power socket it plugs into can overheat and cut power for days at a time. What buyers should know before ordering.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla raised Cybertruck prices in the United States while Canadian pricing holds steady — for now. With tariffs and trade tensions looming, Canadian buyers face an uncertain road ahead.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla's new North Nanaimo Supercharger at 5800 Turner Road brings eight V4 posts at up to 325 kW — and pushes Vancouver Island to nine stations and 96 stalls. Here are the rates, the island network map, and what's still to come.
policy
5 min
China's regulator ordered Tesla to recall 2.98 million EVs over electronic door handles that can trap occupants after a crash — the flaw Toronto Star investigators linked to a deadly 2024 Toronto fire. Transport Canada's investigation is still open. What Canadian drivers should know.
technology
4 min
Tesla has officially extended Robotaxi operating hours to 6 a.m.–10 p.m., seven days a week, across six U.S. metro areas, with a larger unsupervised fleet and smarter routing. The service has topped 380,000 unsupervised miles — none of them in Canada.
technology
4 min
Tesla's 2026 Summer Update lets the Grok assistant directly control vehicle functions, and owner testing now counts 116 of 170 known voice commands working hands-free via 'Hey Grok' — from Bioweapon Defense Mode to Sentry Mode. Here's the Canadian owner's guide.
policy
5 min
Canada's first 24,500-vehicle Chinese-EV quota window ends August 31 with more than 11,000 permits unclaimed. The second window opens September 1 with carry-over headroom — and no new allocation rules despite a spring consultation. Tesla's Shanghai-built Model 3 took the lion's share of window one.
technology
4 min
Elon Musk says pothole avoidance is 'coming soon' for Full Self-Driving — seven years after he first said it would 'definitely' improve Autopilot. The feature officially joined Tesla's roadmap in April via FSD v14.3 release notes; here's what's changed since.
technology
4 min
Tesla has open-sourced the Article 39 FSD Supervised safety dashboard it gave European regulators ahead of an October 6 EU-wide approval vote. The data covers 102 million km across five countries — but France is opposed and Canada still has no FSD timeline.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles because front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened at the factory — NHTSA Campaign 26V558000, with owner letters due October 30. Here is how Canadian owners check their VIN.
policy
4 min
It is at least the fourth inattentive-Tesla incident in B.C. this year. Police traced the 45-year-old driver to her Maple Ridge home using witness video from Highway 1 in North Vancouver.
policy
4 min
A Langley man was fined $368 after a B.C. Highway Patrol officer captured video of him asleep at the wheel on the Trans-Canada Highway on August 27, 2026 — the second such ticket in B.C. in under three weeks.
technology
4 min
Tesla's VP of AI Software Ashok Elluswamy says FSD V14 Lite for Hardware 3 Model S and Model X 'was supposed to go out last week' — the strongest signal yet that the software delayed for Tesla's earliest adopters is imminent. What HW3 S/X owners in Canada get, and why the wait was so long.
technology
4 min
Tesla has started shipping the Cybertruck–Powerwall 3 Powershare integration after months of delays: 11.5 kW of continuous backup power and 3+ days of whole-home runtime, with Powerwall 2 support promised later this year. Here is what the rollout means for Canadian owners.
industry
5 min
Industry estimates put Tesla's Canadian Q2 2026 sales at 5,765 vehicles, up 28.1% year-over-year, with Model Y volume up 98%. The rebound traces to Giga Berlin sourcing, a sub-$50,000 RWD trim that qualifies for the federal EVAP rebate, and tariff-proof import routing — but Model 3 sales fell 59%.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla quietly rewrote Supercharger pricing across Canada this week: rates rose at 200+ sites including Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa, while 65 locations got cheaper and B.C. highway stations led the cuts. Enfield, Nova Scotia now hits $0.71/kWh at peak.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla's new Accordion Supercharger design lets stations be installed between parking spaces at a 20% lower cost, but the flexible conduit shown in the debut footage may need adaptation for North American electrical codes.
technology
4 min
Samsung has begun trial wafer production of Tesla's AI5 chip at its Taylor, Texas foundry using a 2-nanometer process, with full-scale supply targeted for 2027 — but the chip will first power Optimus and data centres, not vehicles.
vehicles
5 min
A 2016 Tesla Model S in Kelowna is approaching 1 million kilometres on its original motors and suspension. Tesla Kelowna invited owners to watch the odometer roll over on September 19.
vehicles
5 min
Tesla has reopened reservations for the next-generation Roadster in Canada and the U.S., requiring a $6,000 refundable deposit followed by a $58,000 wire transfer, just before the October 1 reveal.
infrastructure
5 min
Tesla's Semi has been chosen as the primary vehicle for a 2,500-unit electric truck order coordinated through ZET SCALE, marking the largest EV fleet purchase in North America and signaling growing heavy-duty electrification that could reshape Canadian freight corridors.
technology
4 min
Design assets for Tesla Optimus Gen 3 discovered in the Android app show enclosed joints, a unified torso and redesigned legs, suggesting the next-generation humanoid robot is close to unveiling.
vehicles
5 min
Tesla has officially scheduled the next-generation Roadster debut for October 1, 2026, ending nearly a decade of delays. Here is what the announcement means for Canadian EV enthusiasts and the timeline ahead.
infrastructure
4 min
Construction is underway on eight new V4 Supercharger stalls at the Port Hope, Ontario station on Telephone Road just off Highway 401 — doubling the site from 8 to 16 stalls and adding modern high-power hardware to a busy Toronto–eastern Ontario corridor stop.
vehicles
4 min
A new USPTO patent filing shows the next-generation Tesla Roadster may feature a deployable, multi-functional rear wing that folds flush with the body and retracts automatically before a collision.
technology
4 min
Germany's Transport Ministry confirms EU-wide FSD approval vote delayed to December amid speed-offset concerns. Meanwhile, Croatia joins seven other European countries in recognizing Dutch RDW provisional approval for FSD Supervised.
vehicles
4 min
Bloomberg reports Tesla's Shanghai-built Model 3 and Model Y have claimed the bulk of Canada's 49,000-vehicle Chinese EV import quota at 6.1% tariff. The quota includes space for sub-$35,000 models, giving Tesla a cost advantage over domestic-built rivals.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla Charging announced the milestone on October 2 — 5,000 new stalls in under six months since the 80,000 mark. The 85,000th stall is in Tsuchiura, Japan. Growth rate: ~1,000 stalls/month over the last 15 months.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla's robotaxi service in Austin now runs until 11 PM, up from 10 PM. Elon Musk says the real hurdle to 24-hour operation is avoiding pets on dark roads — not lidar, which Musk still rejects. Canada still has no robotaxi service.
technology
4 min
Tesla has started rolling out Halloween Mode with software version 2026.38.3 in Canada, adding a ghost costume avatar, Trick or Treat sounds and lights, a Halloween light show, themed wraps, and a remote creepy voice feature.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla has rolled out its latest Model 3 upgrades to Canada, including a larger 16-inch center touchscreen, black headliner, and new Zen Grey interior option. However, the highly anticipated Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature is not included.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla's new Flex Connect system lets Superchargers begin operating with existing grid capacity and scale up later, potentially cutting opening timelines by years for Canadian sites.
vehicles
5 min
Tesla has updated Cybertruck mirror caps from painted plastic to a textured finish matching the fenders to reduce scratches and cut costs, according to lead engineer Wes Morrill.
technology
4 min
Tesla is producing hundreds of Optimus humanoid robots per week but faces ongoing hand dexterity challenges and supplier quality issues, per reports from The Information.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla updated the China-built Model Y L with a 34 kW front motor upgrade and a 25 km CLTC range boost, but the six-seat SUV remains unavailable in Canada.
policy
3 min
Tesla has received the green light from Nevada regulators to launch a commercial robotaxi service, marking a significant milestone in the company’s push…
vehicles
3 min
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 has received a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, earning the top score in frontal crash, side crash, and rollover tests.
infrastructure
3 min
Tesla has hiked the price of its Wall Connector home chargers in Canada for the third time in three months, with the Universal model now listed near $1,000.
technology
5 min
Tesla's Full Self-Driving costs $19,000 CAD in Canada and still requires full driver supervision. Here is what FSD actually does today, what the Robotaxi program signals, and who should buy it.
infrastructure
3 min
Tesla is building a 32-stall Supercharger site on the former Merritt Visitor Centre property, adding major fast-charging capacity along the Coquihalla Highway.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla has energized an eight-stall V4 Supercharger at Skaha Lake Road in Penticton, doubling local fast-charging capacity and tightening the Okanagan corridor.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla is building a new Supercharger at Restaurant Le Chavigny in Deschambault along Highway 40, with installation expected before the end of 2026.
technology
5 min
Tesla's California virtual power plant delivered 507 MW to the grid during a September heatwave from 68,887 participating Powerwall homes — output comparable to a conventional power plant. The network has grown from 7,000 homes in 2023 to more than 105,000, with Tesla paying nearly US$10 million to participants in 2024.
policy
4 min
Canada's newest counter-tariffs — up to 50% on C$27.6 billion of U.S. goods — took effect September 8, but they spare the Teslas Canadians are actually buying. Shanghai-built Model 3s enter under a 6.1% MFN tariff, while only U.S.-built Cybertrucks still face the auto counter-tariff regime.
infrastructure
4 min
A new 12-stall V4 Supercharger at Park Place Mall in Lethbridge, Alberta is fully built with utility meter installed — energization and opening expected imminently, improving charging coverage across southern Alberta.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla hits 3,000 Supercharger stalls in Canada with a new 24-stall site in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, featuring maple-leaf branding for the Thanksgiving weekend.
vehicles
5 min
Canadian Model Y delivery estimates have slipped from about six weeks to as far as 2027. Why the delays hit Canada, which trims are affected, and your realistic options.
infrastructure
4 min
Vanderhoof and Terrace Superchargers go live on Highway 16, adding V4 stalls with 325 kW peak and $0.24/kWh Tesla pricing. The corridor build toward Prince Rupert continues.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla’s new Supercharger in Prince Rupert adds four V4 stalls at Atlin Terminal and completes a three-day northern BC opening streak with Vanderhoof and Terrace.
industry
4 min
Wall Street consensus points to a year-over-year drop in Tesla's Q3 vehicle deliveries, with estimates ranging from 435,000 (Goldman Sachs) to 470,000 (UBS). Results due October 2.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla has hired Daniel Valadares — who oversaw 1,000+ Supercharger stalls across Canada — as its Semi Programs Business Development Lead for Canada. The move signals the Semi's Canadian launch is advancing, with Megacharger construction starting this month.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla's Supercharger network recorded 69 million charging sessions in Q3 2026, up 29% year-over-year, with Robotaxis now consuming 7 GWh per quarter.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla has started construction on a 16-stall V4 Supercharger in Kelowna, British Columbia, which will be the third Supercharger location in the city and double charging capacity.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla Canada's configurator now shows December 2026-January 2027 delivery estimates for every Model 3 variant — Premium RWD, Premium AWD, and Performance — after waits stretched from September-October earlier in August. Here's what's behind the backlog and how it compares to Model Y.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla is expanding its Merritt, B.C. Supercharger site with up to 32 new stalls, pushing the town total to around 72 and reinforcing the Coquihalla corridor.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla has begun installing centralized Supercharger payment kiosks in Canada, allowing non-Tesla drivers to pay at the station in Kingston, Ontario.
technology
4 min
Code in Tesla's Robotaxi app version 26.8.2 reveals new rider safety features including a 'Stop Now' command, Cybercab door assistance, and X Money as a native payment option.
vehicles
4 min
Quebec Superior Court refused Tesla’s bid to overturn a default judgment. Intact Assurance seeks reimbursement for a 2020 Model X fire in Ahuntsic-Cartierville.
vehicles
7 min
Tesla Model Y review for Canada in 2026 — range, charging, software, build quality, and whether it still dominates the EV market after years of dominance.
policy
4 min
Iain Myrans reveals Global Affairs Canada controls allocation behind the scenes, prioritizing other automakers over Tesla despite 33,000+ unused spots. Model 3 Premium orders expected to resume March 2027.
infrastructure
4 min
Tesla has started construction on a new 12-stall Supercharger at Carrefour Carnaval in Montreal, adding to the city's growing charging infrastructure.
Infrastructure
4 min
Tesla plans to submit permits in December 2026 for a second production hall at Giga Berlin, doubling building size and targeting one million vehicles annually.
policy
4 min
Tesla has paused Model 3 Premium orders in Canada claiming the Chinese EV import quota is exhausted, even though government data shows over 33,000 spots remain in the second window.
policy
4 min
Tesla Canada public policy executive Iain Myrans reveals Global Affairs Canada has discretion over permit distribution, suggesting government may be prioritizing other automakers over Tesla in Canada's Chinese EV import quota program.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla adds Zen Grey interior option and Vehicle-to-Load capability to the Model Y Premium AWD variant for Canadian buyers.
technology
4 min
Tesla briefly listed Vehicle-to-Load capability for Model Y Premium AWD and Performance variants on its Canadian website before removing the feature without explanation.
policy
5 min
Global Affairs confirms it is consulting on the Chinese EV import quota with 33,069 spots remaining. Tesla paused Model 3 Premium orders in Canada despite available allocation.
vehicles
4 min
Elon Musk says the next-generation Tesla Roadster will be able to perform its stunts without a driver and a wild looping track is planned at Tesla headquarters in Texas.
technology
4 min
Tesla adds Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality to Model 3 vehicles in select markets and expands availability to more Model Y trims, allowing owners to power devices from their vehicle's battery.
vehicles
4 min
Focus2Move data shows the Tesla Model Y leading global sales through July 2026, up 19.6% year-over-year, with a roughly 200,000-vehicle lead over the Toyota RAV4. In Japan, the Model Y was the top-registered foreign model in the first half of 2026.
technology
5 min
Tesla's Cybercab officially joined the Austin Robotaxi fleet on September 4, 2026 — public rides begin at 5 p.m. CT. The two-seater has a sub-0.20 drag coefficient, no steering wheel or pedals, and uses inductive charging.
vehicles
7 min
We read Tesla Canada's actual Extended Service Agreement so you don't have to — what it covers, what it excludes, how much it costs per month, and who should buy it.
policy
4 min
China ordered Tesla to recall millions of cars over driver monitoring and door handles. Canadian drivers should understand how Transport Canada handles the same defects — and when a software update isn't enough.
deals
6 min
Telemiq Rewards pays Canadian Tesla owners cash for their home charging data — 4–5 points per kWh via Wall Connector backfill to January 1 or live telemetry from your car. No hardware to buy, free to join.
vehicles
5 min
Tesla's Semi Rollout event in Nevada revealed >98% fleet uptime in 2026 vs 90-95% for diesel Class 8 trucks, plus electricity stable at ~$0.20/mile while diesel surged past $0.80/mile.
vehicles
5 min
The Model Y is still Canada's best-selling EV — but August 2026 pricing from Nissan, Toyota, and Mercedes gives buyers real alternatives. A trim-by-trim comparison of price after rebate, range, and charging access.
infrastructure
4 min
Porsche EV owners in Canada can now use Plug & Charge at Tesla Superchargers for automatic authentication and billing on Macan Electric and 2026 Taycan.
technology
4 min
Tesla Powerwall in Canada — cost, installation, net metering value, and whether a home battery makes financial sense in Ontario and Quebec electricity markets.
industry
4 min
Tesla confirms the Semi's European debut at IAA. Canadian trucking fleets — with some of the longest hauls and harshest winters — offer a stiffer test of electric trucking than Europe's corridors.
vehicles
4 min
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the redesigned 2026 Tesla Model Y (rating applies to 2026-27 builds) its Top Safety Pick+ designation with Good ratings across the crashworthiness tests — and one Marginal exception Canadian buyers should know about.
policy
4 min
Transport Canada EVAP data shows the Model Y RWD claimed 691 federal rebates outside Quebec in August, topping Ontario and B.C. but landing 16th in Quebec with just 63 claims.
infrastructure
6 min
EV charging networks in Canada compared in 2026 — FLO, ChargePoint, Electrify Canada, Tesla Supercharger, and Petro-Canada EV coverage, pricing, and reliability across provinces.
policy
4 min
Tesla Canada has asked a Manitoba court to overturn the province’s decision to exclude its vehicles from EV rebates, arguing the move was unfair and politically motivated.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla has started accepting Cybertruck trade-ins in Canada after previously declining them. Early offers of $86,600–$88,400 for Foundation Series AWD trucks sit well below competing dealer bids of $103K+ and wholesale auction results of $104,700.
policy
5 min
China will reduce the VAT rebate on NEV exports to 9% from 13% starting April 2027. Analysts estimate a C$1,060 profit loss per EV for BYD, with potential pricing pressure for Tesla Model 3 imports to Canada.
vehicles
4 min
The Tesla Model X took top honours in the premium electric SUV category in Canadian Black Book's 2026 Best Retained Value Awards, ahead of BMW iX and Audi Q4 e-tron.
vehicles
2 min
Tesla’s robotaxi service in Nevada is expanding to cover the entire state, a major step toward autonomous ride-hailing. Tesla’s bold push into autonomous…
vehicles
5 min
Tesla unveiled its next-generation Roadster at SpaceX’s McGregor facility, featuring cold-gas thrusters, sub-0.6-second 0-60 mph times, and flight demonstrations in three variants.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla raised the Model 3 RWD's WLTP rating from 534 km to 572 km with a tire change alone — no bigger battery, no software update. Here is what that says about how much your tires cost you in range in Canada.
vehicles
6 min
How to buy a used Tesla Model 3 in Canada — real price expectations, battery health verification, the FSD transfer trap, and the model years that hold up best.
technology
5 min
What Full Self-Driving and Autopilot can do in Canada, pricing, hardware requirements and how features work here.
vehicles
4 min
Tesla is raising monthly Wheel and Tire Protection rates on October 1, 2026 — the Model 3 Performance jumps from $16 to $24 USD — while cutting the Cybertruck Windshield Protection plan from $35 to $25 per month. Coverage stays unchanged. Here is what Canadian subscribers should watch.
industry
4 min
Tesla's new 'Help Us Build Our Robotaxi Network' form gauges business interest in buying Cybercab fleets, supplying mobility hubs, or collaborating — the first sign the robotaxi network may not stay entirely in-house.
vehicles
6 min
Range loss, preconditioning, winter tires and Supercharging tips for Canadian Tesla drivers preparing for winter.
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