<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar in Tesla ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tag/tesla Sat, 23 May 2026 11:10:03 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 'We wouldn't encourage willingly driving your vehicle into the water' — man arrested for driving Cybertruck into a lake to test its Wade Mode, police say ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/we-wouldnt-encourage-willingly-driving-your-vehicle-into-the-water-man-arrested-for-driving-cybertruck-into-a-lake-to-test-its-wade-mode-police-say QNmMfG43AJbYBPEpSraha9 Sat, 23 May 2026 11:10:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It’s real proof that the company wants to be more than a "Temu Tesla". It wants to usurp it’ — I’ve driven the new Xpeng G6 and it's more of a Tesla rival than ever, but it’s not perfect yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/its-real-proof-that-the-company-wants-to-be-more-than-a-temu-tesla-it-wants-to-usurp-it-ive-driven-the-new-xpeng-g6-and-its-more-of-a-tesla-rival-than-ever-but-its-not-perfect-yet JysBRjhb6wFmUSrbJARWXj Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:04:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show — as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/light-years-ahead-of-the-rest-of-the-world-china-shows-off-the-future-of-ev-batteries-at-the-beijing-auto-show-as-catl-and-byd-race-to-cut-charging-times-down-to-just-five-minutes uv8CyDNhBRwuN6EGCVV6AN Sat, 02 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The first Tesla Semi finally rolls off the production line — 7 years after Elon Musk unveiled the long-haul EVs ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/the-first-tesla-semi-finally-rolls-off-the-production-line-7-years-after-elon-musk-unveiled-the-long-haul-evs 32F8vbijy8PN4kt7GWhdVg Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get in line! Tesla Supercharger fights are on the rise over queue-jumpers — so the EV giant is rolling out a new 'Virtual Queue' system to help diffuse 'screaming arguments' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/get-in-line-tesla-supercharger-fights-are-on-the-rise-over-queue-jumpers-so-the-ev-giant-is-rolling-out-a-new-virtual-queue-system-to-help-diffuse-screaming-arguments nVTTU5F4pgywiuVrsmk5o7 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:11:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Long term, the only manually driven car will be the Tesla Roadster': Elon Musk says future lineup is going to be almost entirely autonomous ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/long-term-the-only-manually-driven-car-will-be-the-tesla-roadster-elon-musk-says-future-lineup-is-going-to-be-almost-entirely-autonomous QCp2HJgqXdhWKGUfCkRYUh Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:34:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new ‘color’ Lidar breakthrough just made 'hands-off' self-driving cars a reality, experts say — Chinese tech will 'significantly enhance' spatial intelligence and reduce the need to 'guess' objects like traffic lights ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/a-new-color-lidar-breakthrough-just-made-hands-off-self-driving-cars-a-reality-experts-say-chinese-tech-will-significantly-enhance-spatial-intelligence-and-reduce-the-need-to-guess-objects-like-traffic-lights i9KiBvvJXR8M8jCvi8uP93 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:10:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hyundai reinvents the hatchback with the 300-mile range Ioniq 3 — a compact, aerodynamic EV that runs on Android Automotive ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/hyundai-reinvents-the-hatchback-with-the-300-mile-range-ioniq-3-a-compact-aerodynamic-ev-that-runs-on-android-automotive GKNcEL4ZPjUjaGvEMBwCPd Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:29:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I’ve waited seven years!': Tesla owners in Europe demand $7,500 refund as Full Self-Driving is locked out for older vehicles ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-waited-seven-years-tesla-owners-in-europe-demand-usd7-500-refund-as-full-self-driving-is-locked-out-for-older-vehicles BCTWZin82NqAYho2uMmHcj Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:13:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Elon Musk reveals Tesla’s powerful new AI5 chip — but don't expect it to improve Full Self-Driving anytime soon ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/elon-musk-reveals-teslas-powerful-new-ai5-chip-but-dont-expect-it-to-improve-full-self-driving-anytime-soon DpfcPYK2TQqSL8z7s2JX97 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:04:33 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:37:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla's massive Spring update leaves older cars behind — as owners spot fresh clue about a big Full Self-Driving change ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/teslas-massive-spring-update-leaves-older-cars-behind-as-owners-spot-fresh-clue-about-a-big-full-self-driving-change gY5audWqLpXDuPMFWSXSim Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:22:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'The decision is deeply troubling': Tesla gets a green light for Full Self-Driving in Europe — but not everyone is happy about it ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/the-decision-is-deeply-troubling-tesla-gets-a-green-light-for-full-self-driving-in-europe-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it acXSio5oXdAN6Btmi53Gg4 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars' — Elon Musk mourns the officially retired Tesla Model S and Model X ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/we-will-have-an-official-ceremony-to-mark-the-ending-of-an-era-i-love-those-cars-elon-musk-mourns-the-officially-retired-tesla-model-s-and-model-x 4PKi7FKGJxsLb3PQbaxixa Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:58:53 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:05:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ A CyberSUV could be on the way — as Elon Musk claims that Tesla is working on 'something way cooler than a minivan' ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/a-cybersuv-could-be-on-the-way-as-elon-musk-claims-that-tesla-is-working-on-something-way-cooler-than-a-minivan LhumRkbVBcso4vFANm9f67 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:57:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'That’s where the danger lies': Uber's former self-driving car boss sounds safety alarm after near-death Tesla experience — as Cybertruck crash sparks fresh controversy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/thats-where-the-danger-lies-ubers-former-self-driving-car-boss-sounds-safety-alarm-after-near-death-tesla-experience-as-cybertruck-crash-sparks-fresh-controversy kPvYkkv4XaVu2Nb6uEAW4 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla wins energy licence to supply your electricity in the UK — but experts don't think it'll get a smooth ride ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-wins-uk-energy-licence-to-supply-your-electricity-in-the-uk-but-experts-dont-think-itll-get-a-smooth-ride JVixRmDs2awhkEWvpahWJc Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:16:15 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:39:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla Model 3 code suggests it could get an upgrade soon — but were the Model S and Model X axed too soon? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-model-3-code-suggests-it-could-get-an-upgrade-soon-but-were-the-model-s-and-model-x-axed-too-soon R8qfRhFFxikup3omq6Ghv9 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla hails the arrival of its first Cybercab – meanwhile, its Robotaxis are crashing four times more than human drivers ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-hails-the-arrival-of-its-first-cybercab-meanwhile-its-robotaxis-are-crashing-four-times-more-than-human-drivers sC8E3psEzXxqgyYNBnS5nb Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:13:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ BMW doubles down on divisive car subscription features – but admits its 'heated seats' furore was a mistake ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/bmw-doubles-down-on-divisive-car-subscription-features-but-admits-its-heated-seats-furore-was-a-mistake xpZ7ExJw2kpFKoCKognQiM Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla’s sales are plummeting, so it’s adding a cheaper all-wheel-drive Model Y in the US in a bid to drum up interest ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/teslas-sales-are-plummeting-so-its-adding-a-cheaper-all-wheel-drive-model-y-in-the-us-in-a-bid-to-drum-up-interest WBXBVQQsiqUVs4L7Zzxb7d Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ China has banned concealed car door handles – as Tesla’s trend-setting design turns into a safety nightmare ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/china-bans-concealed-car-door-handles-as-teslas-trend-setting-design-turns-into-a-safety-nightmare yXzSjfDHH8KtRMAGgLVt8R Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:07:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It’s an awesome robot. It looks like a human. People could be easily confused that it’s a human' — Tesla exec on why Optimus 3 is a game changer ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/its-an-awesome-robot-it-looks-like-a-human-people-could-be-easily-confused-that-its-a-human-tesla-exec-on-why-optimus-3-is-a-game-changer 27M57y96LeVkeVw7AGJUDX Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:04:07 +0000 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:13:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Tesla's chip game is no joke': Elon Musk confirms it has restarted work on its biggest supercomputer yet - but what will it actually be used for? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/teslas-chip-game-is-no-joke-elon-musk-confirms-it-has-restarted-work-on-its-biggest-supercomputer-yet-but-what-will-it-actually-be-used-for 9zX6CaNc4wVSn8x3q8nkrU Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The world's first Gemini-powered EV lands this week, but the Volvo EX60 needs to be better than Alexa+ on the BMW iX3 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/the-worlds-first-gemini-powered-ev-lands-this-week-but-the-volvo-ex60-needs-to-be-better-than-alexa-on-the-bmw-ix3 j6TXLBUr4eJeDijwBH8YRm Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:11:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla just switched to a Netflix-style subscription model for Full Self-Driving – here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/tesla-just-switched-to-a-netflix-style-subscription-model-for-full-self-driving-heres-why trvah5Jocpry5dsdtgD3aZ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:09:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ 1,058 miles without stopping –the world's longest-range SUV just landed in China, and Tesla should be worried ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/dash-cams/1-058-miles-without-stopping-the-worlds-longest-range-suv-just-landed-in-china-and-tesla-should-be-worried Bzp4a8UGsWUV2oKxsQNJp5 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:06:46 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:08:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Elon Musk implores you not to buy a Tesla Roadster if safety is important to you ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/elon-musk-implores-you-not-to-buy-a-tesla-roadster-if-safety-is-important-to-you YG9M5FqfLFetQdTrE6oFUP Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:56:11 +0000 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shock, horror! In-car touchscreens are way more distracting than we first thought, says new study ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/shock-horror-in-car-touchscreens-are-way-more-distracting-than-we-first-thought-says-new-study qPqNVQHN2zHvjAdk5FEdDF Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:54:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waze could soon fix its biggest weakness to tempt you from Google Maps ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/waze-could-soon-fix-its-biggest-weakness-to-tempt-you-from-google-maps kBJswdEV3CtTmG5fnxaLtA Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:08:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ford's discontinued F-150 Lightning pick-up truck never stood a chance – here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/fords-discontinued-f-150-lightning-pick-up-truck-never-stood-a-chance-heres-why HCmwAeEDfAs8yEkNPJStzR Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The future of minivans? Citroen's six-seater concept EV has inflatable beds and some very clever ideas ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/the-future-of-minivans-citroens-radical-six-seater-concept-ev-has-inflatable-beds-and-some-very-clever-ideas XzYXTTK2BDpUrcouKJWYF Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The inevitable has happened – the EU has U-turned on its plan to ban the sale of ICE cars by 2035 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/the-inevitable-has-happened-the-eu-has-u-turned-on-its-plan-to-ban-the-sale-of-ice-cars-by-2035 EHwt8gHYiQkZwPNZsq97fY Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Now is a good time to buy a Tesla – the EV giant is offering free upgrades and enticing finance deals to drive sales ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/now-is-a-good-time-to-buy-a-tesla-the-ev-giant-is-offering-free-upgrades-and-enticing-finance-deals-to-drive-sales FNA9BXzLKj8jFrB6cYP5cS Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a digital license plate? The Sony Afeela 1 will be the first car to offer one –and you'll be able to add your Instagram handle ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/want-a-digital-license-plate-the-sony-afeela-1-will-be-the-first-car-to-offer-one-and-youll-be-able-to-add-your-instagram-handle 5pkrKRGtDsNkiP5oZ73oAi Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla could soon bring CarPlay to its vehicles in a surprise U-turn – and many owners are happy ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/tesla-could-soon-bring-carplay-to-its-vehicles-in-a-surprise-u-turn-and-many-owners-are-happy RaS6n7R8nN8x8ubBwiFgAS Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:50:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Elon Musk says Tesla is 'almost ready' to allow texting when behind the wheel with its Full Self-Driving system ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/elon-musk-says-tesla-is-almost-ready-to-allow-texting-when-behind-the-wheel-with-its-full-self-driving-system nkVeNkV9sAd8Qz6GaV2cYf Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:38:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla angers EV owners with Tron: Ares update that brings in-car ads to its navigation ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-angers-ev-owners-with-tron-ares-update-that-brings-in-car-ads-to-its-navigation 6MNivdvPWRgv2iMarcsprA Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:48:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla was once an EV innovator, but its cheaper Model 3 and Model Y show it’s now being lapped by Chinese rivals ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-was-once-an-ev-innovator-but-its-cheaper-model-3-and-model-y-show-its-now-being-lapped-by-chinese-rivals FTa6UGbFCqdHxjfYsThXWN Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:38:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reports claim Intel approached Apple for collaboration and investment - I predict that the rest of the Magnificent 7 will get the same call before the end of the year ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/reports-claim-intel-approached-apple-for-collaboration-and-investment-i-predict-that-the-rest-of-the-magnificent-7-will-get-the-same-call-before-the-end-of-the-year LNHJ3cnTz8XNBWe2ubQuVY Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:10:49 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:57:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla leak reveals potential specs for 'affordable' Model Y – here are 9 key features that could be missing ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-leak-reveals-potential-specs-for-affordable-model-y-here-are-9-key-features-that-could-be-missing aoCW8AozCovSdomewB7kHX Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:56:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pop-out car door handles could finally disappear for good –as Tesla responds to global backlash about their safety ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/pop-out-car-door-handles-could-finally-disappear-for-good-as-tesla-responds-to-global-backlash-about-their-safety a54A9hD8pfemtnLSMbTa68 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla scraps its wireless EV charging plans, leaving Porsche to pioneer the technology ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-scraps-its-wireless-ev-charging-plans-leaving-porsche-to-pioneer-the-technology rNxHpN9GnaVayyceyLuHKX Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:30:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla takes the wraps off its Model Y Performance – a family SUV that’s faster than a Porsche 911 ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-takes-the-wraps-off-its-model-y-performance-a-family-suv-thats-faster-than-a-porsche-911 RD2eACzoPugA4cHKTocQxd Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:45:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla teases major launch for tomorrow – and it looks like it could be the new Model Y Performance ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-teases-major-launch-for-tomorrow-and-it-looks-like-it-could-be-the-new-model-y-performance xbakQp6s5VMEKuWiHtFaW4 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:48:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want a cheap Tesla? EV giant slashes its monthly UK leasing prices – and offers enticing US deals to boost sales ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/want-a-cheap-tesla-ev-giant-slashes-its-monthly-uk-leasing-prices-and-offers-enticing-us-deals-to-boost-sales 7ELzpEAsqHmH2Y47wk293G Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new AI push? Tesla pulls the plug on its Dojo supercomputer - because all the team is leaving ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-new-ai-push-tesla-pulls-the-plug-on-its-dojo-supercomputer-because-all-the-team-is-leaving cVPVsSnvRBvLKqhnFzCME3 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:33:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Would you let Elon Musk control your home's power? Tesla applies to start providing electricity to UK homes ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/would-you-let-elon-musk-control-your-homes-power-tesla-applies-to-start-providing-electricity-to-uk-homes Est8HmtYndtyA6d46YwidQ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:33:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla just signed a $16.5 billion contract with Samsung to manufacture an AI chip used in humanoid robots, data centers and, oh yes, autonomous cars as well ]]> https://www.techradar.com/pro/tesla-just-signed-a-usd16-5-billion-contract-with-samsung-to-manufacture-an-ai-chip-that-can-be-used-in-humanoid-robots-data-centers-and-oh-yes-autonomous-cars-as-well S2B2hdsxhHprudqnQwkZca Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:28:00 +0000 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:56:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Refreshed EVs are the best EVs: how rapid updates are redefining car ownership ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/refreshed-evs-are-the-best-evs-how-rapid-updates-are-redefining-car-ownership 225MLeDSbhb3SFvrxYHk7J Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tesla introduces Grok AI into some of its cars, but it can’t control the vehicle… yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/tesla-introduces-grok-ai-into-some-of-its-cars-but-it-cant-control-the-vehicle-yet Z26SEUonawA3nimgGSdPGU Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:10:54 +0000 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:35:39 +0000