Reports from European repair specialists are putting a harsh spotlight on a specific slice of Tesla’s global fleet: Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with Chinese-built LG NCM811 battery packs.

Teslas are expensive luxury vehicles, and as such, the repairs for a Tesla vehicle are equally expensive. That becomes even more apparent when a Tesla requires a battery replacement. On an electric ...

Just like the batteries fitted inside your daily-use gadgets such as phones and computers, the massive packs kitted inside Tesla's electric cars are perishable. They undergo an electrochemical ...

Tesla didn’t invent the EV, but it certainly went a long way to making it an accepted part of the automotive landscape. While the established auto manufacturers arguably had the tech, and certainly ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

Module-level EV battery repair vs full pack replacement: differences in cost, safety, and OEM service strategies.

Nearly 4,500 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners in South Korea have complained about battery malfunctions that prevent charging. The problem, which primarily affects 2021 models, has drawn the scrutiny ...

Five years ago, during 2020 Battery Day, Tesla unveiled the 4680 cells as the most advanced battery tech in the world. However, CEO Elon Musk now regrets he pursued the dry battery electrode process, ...

Tesla's patent drawing (FIG. 9) depicts a Cybertruck towing a trailer housing an auxiliary battery pack connected via a high-voltage interface. Image: Tesla/USPTO A newly published Tesla patent ...