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Policy
Germany's KBA Weighs Tesla FSD, With Autobahn Speeds the Sticking Point
Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is reviewing Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system, coordinating with the Dutch RDW that issued the first provisional EU approval in April. Reports suggest German approval is nearing, but no official date is confirmed — and the unrestricted Autobahn may force extra high-speed testing.
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Hardware
Swedish Study: Tesla's LFP Model 3 Battery Holds Up Best After 100,000 km
A Swedish study of 9,954 battery-health tests finds Tesla's LFP Model 3 pack among the most durable EV batteries, retaining 93.3% of capacity past 100,000 km, while its nickel-based packs degrade faster.
2d ago
FSD & Autopilot
NTSB Finds Driver — Not FSD — Floored the Accelerator in Fatal Texas Crash
Preliminary NTSB findings show the driver of a Model 3 manually overrode Full Self-Driving and floored the accelerator to 100% before a fatal crash into a Katy, Texas house.
2d ago
RUMOUR FSD & Autopilot
Report: Tesla Runs 'Distilled' Cybercab FSD Models on Today's HW4 Cars
A Not a Tesla App report says the FSD v14 builds on current HW4 cars are distilled versions of the heavier models Tesla develops first for the Cybercab, mirroring how v14 Lite was distilled for HW3.
2d ago
Hardware
NHTSA Forces Tesla to Recall Headlights on 2017–2023 Model 3 and Model Y
NHTSA denied Tesla's petition to avoid a recall, forcing a free remedy for roughly 19,917 2017–2023 Model 3 and Model Y cars whose low-beam headlights breach US glare rules.
2d ago
Policy
UK Confirms Pay-Per-Mile EV Tax From April 2028
Britain will introduce a mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2028, charging battery cars 3p per mile and plug-in hybrids 1.5p, on top of standard road tax. Tesla drivers face a new running cost the pipeline puts at roughly £240-£300 a year for an average driver.
4d ago
FSD & Autopilot
Tesla Applies for FSD Approval in Italy as Europe's Rollout Gathers Pace
Tesla has formally submitted FSD (Supervised) homologation paperwork to Italy's transport ministry, asking it to recognise the Dutch type approval, as Belgium and Denmark join Europe's growing list of approved countries.
4d ago
Hardware
Tesla Ends Model S and X at Fremont to Build Optimus Robots
Tesla dismantled its two-decade-old Model S/X assembly line at Fremont in 46 days to install the world's first large-scale Optimus humanoid-robot production line, targeting up to one million units a year.
4d ago
Policy
Tesla Tops Germany's New EV Subsidy Applications, Early Figures Show
Early figures from Germany's 2026 income-based EV incentive show Tesla and Skoda leading approved applications under the €3 billion, up-to-€6,000 scheme, helped by the programme's lack of a price cap or local-content rule.
4d ago
RUMOUR Hardware
Tesla Model Y L Spotted Testing in Germany, Signalling Imminent European Launch
Tesla's six-seat, long-wheelbase Model Y L has been spotted testing on German roads with local plates — the strongest sign yet that a European launch is imminent, just days after the crossover's US debut.
11 Jul 2026
RUMOUR Hardware
LG Energy Solution Expands Nanjing Battery Lines to Meet Tesla Model Y Demand
South Korean media report that LG Energy Solution is bringing two new cylindrical battery lines online at its Nanjing plant in the second half of 2026, adding around 4 GWh of capacity to cover Tesla's growing orders driven by strong Model Y demand.
11 Jul 2026
Fleet Data
Global EV Sales Top 2 Million in June as the US Falls Further Behind
The world bought 2 million electric vehicles in June 2026, a monthly record, but the growth is lopsided: Europe surged 31% while North America shrank and China slipped into reverse.
10 Jul 2026
Policy
New Jersey Bill Would Lock Out Tesla's Camera-Only Robotaxi
New Jersey's S1677 would require driverless commercial vehicles to carry cameras plus two additional sensor types — a threshold Tesla's camera-only Robotaxi cannot meet, while lidar-equipped rivals like Waymo can. A near-identical bill is pending in New York.
9 Jul 2026
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Tesla FSD v14.3.5 Rolls Out: Anytime Camera Preview and 20% Faster Reactions
Tesla's FSD (Supervised) v14.3.5, in firmware 2026.20.6.6, adds an on-demand Camera Preview, a rebuilt MLIR runtime Tesla says cuts reaction time by 20%, better traffic-light handling and intervention-streak tracking for Hardware 4 cars.
14 Jul 2026
4.58.6
Tesla App 4.58.6 Adds Opticaster AI, Smart Charging and Smart Breaker Control
Tesla mobile app 4.58.6 brings Opticaster AI energy optimization, automated Wall Connector smart charging that targets the cheapest electricity hours, and in-app smart breaker control, consolidating Powerwall, solar and home charging under the Tesla Home platform.
7 Jul 2026
4.58.5
Tesla App 4.58.5 Adds App Sharing and Cabin-Camera FSD Authentication
Tesla mobile app 4.58.5 introduces Share App With Vehicle for easier multi-driver access, cabin-camera FSD Authentication that confirms who is behind the wheel before unlocking autonomous features, FSD Streaks, and a new Coastal Blue color option.
2 Jul 2026
14.0
Tesla Brings FSD v14 to Older HW3 Cars With 'v14 Lite' (2026.20.5.1)
Tesla has started rolling out FSD (Supervised) v14 Lite to Hardware 3 cars with firmware 2026.20.5.1, distilling its newer v14 driving behaviour onto seven-year-old hardware. The build adds parking, reversing and Arrival options, but HW3 is permanently capped out of Unsupervised FSD and Robotaxi.
29 Jun 2026
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Tesla Supercharger Generations Explained: From V1 to the Foldable V4
Tesla's Supercharger has gone through four hardware generations — V1 (90–120 kW), V2 (120–150 kW), V3 (250 kW) and V4 (up to 500 kW). But the headline 500 kW only applies to the newest V4 cabinet feeding an 800-volt car, and in the real world it saves only a few minutes. Here's what each generation delivers, how Superchargers differ from Destination Chargers, and the new foldable V4.
Buyer's Guide
Tesla Flex Arrives in the Netherlands: How Tesla's New Financing Option Works
Tesla has launched Tesla Flex in the Netherlands — a financing option that sits between a regular loan and a private lease, with lower monthly payments, a guaranteed residual value, and three choices at the end of the term. Here is how it works and what to watch for.
Energy
EV Charging Plugs Explained: Every Connector, by Region and Power
Most of the world charges on Type 2 (AC) and CCS2 (DC), North America is switching to Tesla's NACS, China uses GB/T and Japan leans on CHAdeMO. Here is every major EV connector — with pinout diagrams — and which plug Tesla uses in each region.
Vehicles
Tesla FSD Hardware: HW1 to HW5 and What's Actually in Your Car
Tesla has shipped five generations of self-driving compute since 2014, switching from Mobileye to NVIDIA to in-house silicon along the way. Which generation sits in your car decides what cameras and sensors it has, what version of FSD it can run, and whether it will ever get unsupervised driving. This is the one-page reference.