Battery / Charging

Tesla opens “Mega” Superchargers with lounge, food services, kid’s area, and pet amenity

Tesla has opened its largest U.S. Superchargers with an integrated and first of-its-kind customer lounge, food services and areas designated…

A ghost town with an ironic name could help energize Tesla’s future

When you think Tesla, your typically think Fremont, California or Sparks, Nevada. But Bloomberg published a fascinating story, The Canadian Ghost…

Tesla’s Director of Battery Engineering has reportedly left the company

Tesla's Director of Battery Engineering, Jon Wagner, has reportedly left the company to focus on a new role at a…

Electrifying Europe: An interview with Tesla’s Director of Western Europe [Video]

With so much recent buzz about electric vehicle developments in China, one might have forgotten about the tremendous potential for…

Tesla’s Urban Supercharger can be wall-mounted and installed virtually anywhere

When Tesla first announced that it would be expanding its Supercharger network into high density, metropolitan areas with 'Urban Superchargers',…

Tesla Model 3 owners must pay to Supercharge, no 400 kWh of free use

The first Tesla Model 3 owners are starting to discover the costs associated with using the company's fast charging Supercharger network.…

Tesla updates Model S/X charge port to support China’s charging standard

Tesla has made good on its pledge to support domestic charging standards in China, which arguably has been a barrier to…

Tesla turns on more Superchargers enroute to “World’s largest battery” in Australia

Roughly two weeks ago, Teslarati reported that Tesla had committed to expanding its Supercharger network to the site of the…

Tesla’s massive Supercharger station in Shanghai will be the largest in the world

Tesla is in the midst of building a massive "world's largest" Supercharger station in Shanghai that is expected to house somewhere…

Tesla is letting its drivers see Supercharger charging speeds ahead of time

Tesla has rolled out an over-the-air software update that allows its drivers to see the maximum attainable charging speed at each…

Tesla Model 3 actually has 334 miles of range according to EPA data

Tesla states that its Long Range Model 3 is capable of 310 miles of driving range per single charge, but the company…

Panasonic poised to become a top auto supplier as Tesla ties deepen

Panasonic Corp., a main supplier for Tesla and strategic partner to the Silicon Valley-based electric car maker, is looking at…

Tesla extends battery range for drivers in South Florida until October 1

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Tesla sent out an over-the-air software update that allowed Model S/X 60D drivers to…

Samsung challenges Tesla with long range battery technology

Samsung SDI revealed its latest battery technology at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week that could challenge Tesla for long…

First look at Tesla’s urban Supercharger in action: Size, charge speed and cable

Tesla recently announced their plans to expand its Supercharger network into city centers with slimmer and more compact chargers that deliver a…

Tesla commits to 1,000 Superchargers in China by end of 2017

Tesla posted a new video that highlights the company's expansion across the Chinese market, including its commitment to have 1,000 Superchargers in…

Mercedes commits to electrifying its entire range by 2022

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will fully electrify its vehicle lineup by 2022, joining a host of other auto manufacturers…

Tesla to roll out compact 72 kW Superchargers in urban areas – Chicago, Boston up first

Tesla will be expanding its global charging network with new, compact and efficient Superchargers in densely populated city areas. The…

Tesla Superchargers in Australia will lead to the world’s biggest battery

Tesla's upcoming Supercharger route in Southern Australia will provide drivers with the opportunity to marvel in the world’s biggest battery. https://twitter.com/TeslaMotors/status/905591398224732160 The…

Tesla battery predicted to have 80% capacity after 840,000 km (521,000 mi)

An updated battery study based on crowdsourced data from Model S and Model X owners suggests that Tesla's battery pack…