Global September Sales: 200,000 Plug-In Electric Cars Sold

200,000 plug-in electric cars sold in a single month! September 2018, despite almost no growth in Europe, brings us a new, significant sales record of plug-in electric cars – about 200,500 at a growth rate of 61% year-over-year! The previous best result was 174,000 in December 2017. We assume that October, November and December should […]

Tesla Releases Model 3, S & X Navigate On Autopilot Videos

Still requires hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Last week, Tesla started rolling out its “Navigate on Autopilot” feature. For owners who purchased Enhanced Autopilot, the new feature, referred to as “an active guidance feature,” is available only on certain highways — the car will inform you if your current journey involves one of these roads […]

Tesla’s edge in battery and charging tech emerges in Model X vs Jaguar I-PACE highway test

With just 15 years of experience under its belt, Tesla remains a neophyte in the automotive industry. Despite its short tenure, the upstart electric car maker continues to establish itself as a leader in battery technology and charging infrastructure. Tesla’s advantages in these fields became prominent in a real-world test between the Model X 90D […]

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General Public Can Now Order Own Tesla Model 3, S & X Parts

Tesla parts catalog now available Tesla just released to the general public a Parts Catalog with all parts for all four of its cars (Model S, Model X, Model 3 and the first-generation Roadster). It enables one to search for parts and see some drawings for repairs on their own (or new projects/conversions). Hopefully, Tesla […]

Electric vehicles will be allowed to drive at higher speed limits than gas cars, says Austrian government

A new initiative from the Austrian government is set to reward electric car owners with a unique incentive. On October 25, the Austrian ministerial cabinet announced that it would be adjusting the speed restrictions for electric vehicles traveling in the country’s IG-L-Hundred zone, which covers a total area of 440 kilometers (273 miles). With the […]

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Tesla owners are catching the #frunkpuppy fever: Here’s the story behind the trend

Every Friday, an increasing number of Tesla owners are taking photographs of pets in their electric cars’ frunks. Fondly dubbed as #frunkpuppyfriday, the adorable, lighthearted trend has started spreading across the Tesla community, reaching even high-profile owners such as Maye Musk herself. With the Friday photo sessions almost becoming routine among Tesla owners, it appears […]

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Tesla posts Navigate on Autopilot demo video as wide rollout begins in North America

It took a little longer than expected, but Tesla’s newest driver assist feature — Navigate on Autopilot — is finally seeing a wide release. In an announcement on Twitter, Elon Musk noted that the new feature would start rolling out to V9 vehicles starting Friday night. To provide more background, the electric car maker also […]

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Massive Tesla Mountain Meet-Up And Drive Down Blue Ridge Parkway

Nothing quite like a bunch of Teslas enjoying an incredibly scenic excursion. First of all, we’d like to say that if you’ve never experienced the Blue Ridge Parkway in the North Carolina Appalachians, put it on your bucket list. The area is absolutely gorgeous, as you can tell from the video. It’s especially amazing in […]

Experian Automotive Takes Deep Dive Into EV & Tesla-Related Statistics

Experian Automotive compiles a wealth of data related to the EV market and Tesla sales. InsideEVs received official communication from Experian Automotive regarding its current EV insights following the recent Tesla earnings release and conference call. We’ll be reaching out to the company for more data in the near future, but at this point in […]