The Porsche Taycan is an uncompromising electric sports sedan. Built on a platform designed specifically for EVs and tapping into electric motor tech that powered past flagship vehicles like the 918 Spyder, the Taycan represents the best of what Porsche can offer today, in an unapologetically electric package.
It is then unsurprising to see that with the Taycan’s arrival, the long-debunked narrative of the “Tesla Killer” was reborn. American online auto information resource Edmunds, for one, proudly declared in a tweet that after experiencing the Taycan that its team “got out with a singular thought: This is a Tesla Killer.” The company then proceeded to state that the Taycan has a “driving ability that no Tesla can match,” especially considering that its track-capable and its optimal 0-60 mph launches could be repeated “endlessly.”
While statements such as these foster both healthy and unhealthy debates among the EV and auto community, it is pertinent to highlight the simple fact that the Taycan is NOT a “Tesla Killer.” Instead, it could very well be the first genuine attempt from an experienced premium automaker to design and release an electric vehicle that is, in more ways than one, a potential “killer” of the internal combustion engine. This makes the Taycan the strongest vehicle yet that could accompany Tesla in Elon Musk’s overall plan to transition the transportation sector away from fossil fuels.
The Taycan, particularly the Turbo S variant, is an honest-to-goodness driver’s car. The German automaker made it clear that when it was designing the vehicle, it made sure that the “soul” that is so valued among the traditional car community is present in the electric four-door sedan. This is evident in the way the company tuned the driving dynamics of the car, which was tuned in the Nurburgring. The Taycan is just like any other Porsche: it’s the type of car that you take up to the mountains on a weekend drive. It just happens to be electric.
During its Annual Press Conference earlier this year, Porsche emphasized how the Taycan is the start of its own transition to a full embrace of electric mobility. The company’s executives acknowledged that more electric vehicles are coming, and it is transitioning its fleet as much as possible to do so. Porsche is serious enough in this initiative that it quite literally changed the face of its historic Zuffenhausen factory to make way for the Taycan and its other upcoming electric cars.
Perhaps what really makes the Taycan a compelling vehicle is the fact that unlike other EVs from veteran carmakers that have come before it, the four-door is not an exercise in compromise. It represents a real effort by an experienced automaker to release an EV that is superior to some of its own ICE-powered creations. A look at the vehicle’s specs shows that apart from its range, which is still far from Tesla’s level, the Taycan is a solid electric car. It could even be stated that with the Taycan’s arrival, it would be pretty silly to choose an equally-priced high-performance car with an internal combustion engine.
Elon Musk has always stated that Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the transition of the auto industry towards sustainability. The company has so far been able to accomplish this by introducing vehicles like the Model S and Model 3, both of which are simply better than the available competition. Yet Musk has also been honest about his belief that Tesla could not push the auto industry towards sustainability alone. It needs other automakers to join the fray by offering excellent electric vehicles that beat out gas cars in key metrics. The Taycan could very well be the first in this list.
Tesla has long been a polarizing company, and it will likely continue to be polarizing for years to come. Regardless of how successful the company gets, or how well vehicles like the Model 3 and Model S perform on the market, there will always be car buyers that will refuse to purchase one of its vehicles based on one reason or another. Accelerating the world’s transition to sustainability is a mass effort, and the auto industry would need a lot more vehicles like the Porsche Taycan to accomplish this.
Overall, could the Taycan potentially steal some customers from Tesla’s higher-priced vehicles like the 345-mile, ~$100,000 Model S Performance? Perhaps, if buyers are in the market for a ~$150,000 car that drives like a classic Porsche, and if they are more open to a high-performance EV with 279 miles of range (under the WLTP standard) and less interior space. But will the Taycan affect the Model 3 in any way? Absolutely not.
SpaceX’s Starlink product has just gotten its latest airline adoptee, and the move marks the successful partnership of three of the “Big Four” U.S. airlines.
American Airlines announced on Tuesday that it would utilize Starlink in more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. These include the Airbus aircraft in its fleet, including the new A321XLR and A321neo.
With the new partnership with American Airlines, Starlink is now present on three of the largest airlines in the country: American, United, and Southwest.
Starlink gets its latest airline adoptee for stable and reliable internet access
Starlink’s VP of Enterprise Sales, Jason Fritch, said:
“We are proud to bring Starlink on board American Airlines, delivering fast and reliable internet to passengers and crew. Whether traveling for leisure or business, Starlink enables a fully connected experience gate to gate, making every flight smoother and more enjoyable.”
Additionally, American Airlines Chief Customer Officer, Heather Garboden, said:
“As a premium global airline, we are continuously seeking out world-class partners like Starlink to deliver what our customers need and want. The addition of Starlink solidifies American as a leading airline in keeping passengers connected in flight.”
Starlink has been on a tear over the past year, as it has continued to be adopted by a wide variety of airlines as a more consistent and reliable way to provide WiFi to its passengers. It has already gained a great reputation among residential users, but its biggest commercial application appears to be how it is being used in the air.
American Airlines will adopt Starlink on more than 500 of its narrowbody aircraft beginning in Q1 2027
“As a premium global airline, we are continuously seeking out world-class partners like Starlink to deliver what our customers need and want,” said American Airlines Chief… pic.twitter.com/XY2wflycc0
— TESLARATI (@Teslarati) May 26, 2026
The only airline of the Big Four not to adopt Starlink thus far is Delta, which chose to opt for the alternative, which is Amazon Leo. CEO Ed Bastian said to Bloomberg that Delta chose Amazon’s product over Starlink’s because “the opportunities, in terms of the improved bandwidth with a much lower price point than what we’ve ever seen from Starlink, will make a big difference.”
Delta will not start installing Amazon Leo until 2028.
“Of course, we expect Starlink will be warning people that we’re going to go with an inferior product,” Bastian said. “But I’m not too worried about partnering with Amazon.”
Tesla Cybertruck’s newest trim level is nearing its first deliveries just a few months after being offered for an incredible deal.
Back in February, Tesla officially launched a new trim of the Cybertruck, the All-Wheel-Drive, starting at just $59,990. It was a lot of truck for the money, especially considering what it offered the Rear-Wheel-Drive variant for last year, which was a total flop.
The $59,990 price that was offered initially was a deal due to its 325-mile range rating, powered tonneau, three bed outlets, Powershare capability, coil springs with adaptive damping for a refined suspension feel, Steer-by-Wire and four-wheel steering, a 6′ x 4′ composite bed, towing capacity of 7,500 pounds, and a powered frunk.
Tesla is now nearing deliveries of this trim, according to watcher Sawyer Merritt, as Tesla has officially started assigning VINs to people who ordered the vehicle initially:
I can confirm that Tesla has officially started assigning VINs to people who initially ordered the $59,990 Cybertruck Dual-Motor AWD, which means first deliveries should start in the coming weeks!
• 325 mile range
• 7,500 lb towing capacity
• 0-60mph: 4.1s
• Bed with… pic.twitter.com/PQwVYbZf6j— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) May 24, 2026
Earlier this month, we reported on units of the trim being spotted outside Gigafactory Texas by Joe Tegtmeyer.
Tesla Giga Texas buzzing as new Cybertruck appears to enter production
This Cybertruck trim was interesting because it was released basically out of nowhere, priced incredibly well, and gathered many orders in a small amount of time. However, CEO Elon Musk noted just days afterward that the vehicle would only be priced at this bargain level for ten days.
Tesla fans were not happy.
Awful way to treat customers – particularly when they already sent out a marketing email announcing the $59,990 truck…with zero mention of it being a limited-time offer.
— Ryan McCaffrey (@DMC_Ryan) February 24, 2026
However, the issues with the pricing strategy have blown over since the February unveiling event, and now that deliveries are near, Tesla fans are anticipating the truck making its way to their driveways soon.
The truck is currently priced at $69,990, and deliveries for new orders are slated for between August and September 2026.
Tesla is shipping a new feature that silences neighborhood Supercharger complaints, prompting drivers to be aware of those who might be impacted by excessive noise nearby.
Tesla is now rolling out a new location-specific “Quiet Charging Zone” that prompts drivers to lower their vehicle’s audio volume in an effort to make things comfortable for everyone, even those who are not Tesla owners.
Another beautiful example of Tesla’s vertical integration.
Neighbors were complaining about noise and commotion at this new Supercharger in San Francisco.
So Tesla pushed a software update that asks people to turn their volume down, with a button to do it in 1 tap. Smart. pic.twitter.com/8esuliuzwr
— Whole Mars Catalog (@wholemars) May 20, 2026
This is an impactful feature that will resolve many complaints from those who are living nearby.
When a Tesla plugs into this Supercharger and its media volume exceeds a certain level, the vehicle’s central touchscreen displays a polite notification: “Could you turn the volume down? Please be mindful of our neighbors.”
Accompanying the message is a prominent “Lower” button. One tap automatically reduces the audio to a more considerate level. Physical “Quiet Charging Zone” signs posted at the station reinforce the request, creating a cohesive experience that blends digital nudges with on-site reminders.
This feature highlights Tesla’s unique advantages. Unlike traditional automakers, Tesla owns both the vehicle software and the charging infrastructure.
Engineers can detect the precise location via GPS, trigger context-aware prompts, and deploy changes fleet-wide in hours or days without recalls or dealer visits. No public release notes highlighted the change, suggesting it was a quiet, site-specific rollout designed to test effectiveness before potential expansion.
These are usually referred to as “Undocumented Changes.”
Beyond immediate noise reduction, the initiative underscores Tesla’s customer- and community-focused ethos. While EVs are inherently quieter than combustion-engine vehicles, auxiliary behaviors like loud infotainment can still create friction in dense cities. Tesla’s rapid response turns potential conflict into an opportunity to demonstrate thoughtful engineering.
As Tesla expands its Supercharger network, which is now open to other EVs in many places, features like location-based quiet modes could become standard tools for harmonious integration into neighborhoods.
SpaceX Starlink gets its latest airline adoptee, grabbing three of the ‘Big Four’
Tesla Cybertruck’s newest trim is nearing its first deliveries
