Tesla addresses “butt-dialed” in-app purchases with new refund policy

By Nicole Arce Posted on February 2, 2020 Tesla has updated its refund policy for software upgrades purchased through its mobile app, following a ruckus that had some customers accidentally buying upgrades they had no intention of buying. In what amounts to a “butt-dial”, Tesla owners were accidentally buying software upgrades through the unintentional press …

Tesla Model Y gets Überturbine Wheels in 21-in as part of Performance Upgrade

By Nicole Arce Posted on January 29, 2020 Nearly four years after Tesla first revealed its “wind turbine” wheels on a Model 3 prototype at the company’s unveiling event, the electric carmaker is finally bringing it to market for the Model Y Performance crossover. Customers can order the 21-inch Überturbine wheels via Tesla’s Design Studio …

Tesla applies for subsidies for Giga Berlin’s battery cell production

By Joey Klender Posted on January 27, 2020 Tesla has officially applied for federal subsidies for its upcoming battery cell production in Germany. The move makes it clear that the company’s intentions in the European country are to foster a culture of sustainability and environmental consciousness, as represented by the production of premium electric vehicles …