Tesla replaced the lead-acid low-voltage battery in its vehicles with a Li-ion counterpart in 2021. However, these batteries used NMC chemistry, thus having a higher voltage of 16 volts. The newer ...

Last October, Tesla removed the ability to keep the 12-volt sockets powered when the vehicle was locked. The move was meant to improve phantom drain but caused a massive backlash. The EV maker is ...

The 2026 Tesla Model S and Model X are here. The two flagship EVs get minor updates inside and out. Some versions have a longer driving range. Moreover, the updated EVs don’t get any of the new ...