Author: Sean Whitmore

Wawa has launched its first self-branded Tesla Supercharger site after joining Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program, deepening a partnership that has already made the U.S. convenience store chain the largest host of Tesla fast-charging stations. The new site, located in Alachua, Florida, northwest of Gainesville, is the first Supercharger location owned and branded by Wawa. It features 16 fast-charging stalls with power ratings of up to 325 kilowatts and is now open to the public. Charging is priced at $0.37 per kilowatt-hour, according to Tesla. See also: Tesla Brings World’s Largest Supercharger Hub Fully Online on California’s I-5 Corridor Wawa…

Tesla’s Cybertruck recorded a steep decline in U.S. sales in 2025, underscoring the challenges facing electric pickups despite earlier optimism about the segment, according to estimates from Cox Automotive. Tesla had originally targeted annual Cybertruck production of up to 250,000 units, a figure later revised to a capacity of around 125,000 vehicles. However, demand has remained well below those levels. Cox Automotive data indicates that U.S. sales fell to about 20,200 units in 2025, down from roughly 39,000 units in 2024, the model’s first full year on the market. Based on those estimates, 2025 demand amounted to around eight per…

Tesla is accelerating the pace of its artificial intelligence hardware development, with Chief Executive Elon Musk saying the company is aiming for a nine-month design cycle for its custom AI chips, a timeline that would be unusually fast for the semiconductor industry. Musk said Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chip design is nearly complete, while work on its successor has already begun. “Our AI5 chip design is almost done and AI6 is in early stages, but there will be AI7, AI8, AI9 … aiming for a 9-month design cycle,” Musk wrote on X, also encouraging engineers to join Tesla’s AI hardware team.…

Tesla has secured a dual safety distinction after its Model 3 and Model Y were both named Best in Class for 2025 by Euro NCAP and the ANCAP. Under the latest assessments, the Model 3 was recognised as the safest Medium Car, while the Model Y was awarded safest Medium SUV. ANCAP said the Model Y also achieved the highest overall weighted safety score of any vehicle tested in 2025, across all categories and segments. See also: Tesla to Shift Full Self-Driving to Subscription-Only Model https://twitter.com/EuroNCAP/status/2011424366207111507 Euro NCAP said the Model Y delivered one of the strongest safety performances on…

Tesla said its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system will be available only via monthly subscription starting Feb. 14, ending the option for U.S. customers to buy the software outright for a one-time fee. Chief executive Elon Musk announced the change on social media, saying: “Tesla will stop selling FSD after Feb 14. FSD will only be available as a monthly subscription thereafter.” The company currently offers FSD as either an $8,000 one-time purchase or a $99-per-month subscription in the United States. See also: Tesla Rolls Out FSD v14.2.2 With Incremental Improvements to Driving Behavior Tesla’s system, officially branded “Full Self-Driving…

Tesla has filed to introduce its in-house auto insurance program in Indiana, signalling a continued expansion of its telematics-based coverage after more than three years without entering new U.S. markets. The filing, submitted by Tesla Property & Casualty, outlines a private-passenger auto insurance program tailored to Tesla vehicles, with a proposed effective date of March 1, 2026, according to documents first reported by insurance industry publication Coverager. The submission describes a “full private-passenger auto program” that would rely on vehicle data to help determine pricing. See also: Tesla Adds Long-Range Budget Model Y Variant in Europe, Boosting Range to 657…

Tesla has begun rolling out version 14.2.2 of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software as part of update 2025.45.5, introducing a series of refinements aimed at improving driving smoothness and system reliability. According to feedback from early users, the update delivers noticeable improvements in steering smoothness, cornering behavior and lane discipline. Drivers report fewer instances of abrupt corrections or lane-hugging behavior that had been observed in earlier versions of the 14.2 release. See also: Tesla Expands FSD (Supervised) V14 Ride-Along Program to Five European Nations https://twitter.com/DevinOlsenn/status/2003288783089991933 One of the most notable changes involves lane changes and merging behavior. Users say the…

Tesla has introduced a new cleaning fee structure for its Robotaxi service, formalizing how riders may be charged for leaving vehicles in an unsanitary condition as the company prepares for broader deployment of its autonomous ride-hailing platform. Under the updated policy, Tesla will charge a $50 fee for moderate messes such as food spills, excessive dirt, or minor staining. More severe incidents, including the presence of biological waste or evidence of smoking inside the vehicle, will incur a $150 fee, the company said. Tesla said the policy is intended to maintain consistent vehicle cleanliness and ensure a positive experience for…

Tesla has resumed battery pack assembly at its Grünheide plant near Berlin following a reorganisation of production, though the company has not disclosed how long assembly had been suspended, according to a report by Handelsblatt. In August, a fire broke out in the “Battery Pack Production” area of Tesla’s Giga Berlin factory. No injuries were reported, but 512 battery cells were destroyed, equivalent to around two-thirds of a full battery pack for a battery-electric vehicle. It remains unclear whether the fire was directly linked to subsequent changes in production. See also: Tesla Expands FSD (Supervised) V14 Ride-Along Program to Five…

Tesla has expanded its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) V14 ride-along program across Europe, aiming to increase public exposure to the technology ahead of expected regulatory authorization. The program, which offers consumers the chance to experience the driver assistance system from the passenger seat, has officially been launched in two additional countries: Denmark and Switzerland. They join the initial European launch markets of Italy, Germany, and France, bringing the total number of participating countries to five. See also: NHTSA Cites Over 80 Potential Traffic Violations Linked to Tesla FSD Software https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/1998285708776390836 The ride-along sessions, which have seen overwhelming demand, have been extended…

Tesla has initiated the rollout of its annual Holiday Software Update, designated as Version 2025.44.25.1, according to reports from multiple vehicle owners who began receiving the over-the-air update. The software package introduces a wide array of new functionalities, ranging from enhanced navigation and safety alerts to in-car entertainment and customization options. Key additions include the integration of the Grok AI assistant into the navigation system, a feature titled Grok with Navigation Commands (Beta), which enables the system to “add and edit navigation destinations,” effectively serving as a personal guide. Another feature, Tesla Photobooth, allows occupants to take selfies using the…

Tesla has significantly expanded the availability of its Robotaxi mobile application, allowing users in multiple countries outside of North America to download the platform. This move signals the company’s long-term international vision for its autonomous ride-hailing service, though actual operations remain limited to select U.S. cities. The Robotaxi app is now available for download in a total of 12 markets, including: Asia-Pacific: Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Macau, and New Zealand. North and Latin America: Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. The expansion comes as the company continues to scale its early-stage ride-hailing platform within the United States,…