Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Failed ransomware attack targeting Tesla
Tesla was targeted in an attempted ransomware attack in August. A Tesla employee notified the company, which contacted the FBI; the plot was thwarted in an FBI sting operation. The source does not report that Tesla data was accessed or taken.
2020
Tesla Model X suspension failure reported
A Tesla Model X owner reported that the vehicle's wheel came off after a suspension failure. The article says the owner alleged Tesla charged him for the repair; Tesla had not commented at the time of publication.
2020
Tesla offers to license EV technology and supply components
Tesla said it was willing to license its software and supply batteries and powertrains to other manufacturers. The article reports the offer, not that any manufacturer accepted it.
2020
Rivian denies Tesla’s allegations
A Rivian spokesperson called Tesla’s claims baseless and said Rivian requires employees to confirm that they have not and will not introduce former employers’ intellectual property into Rivian systems.
2020
Tesla sues Rivian over alleged trade secret theft
Tesla sued Rivian, alleging that Rivian recruited Tesla employees with the goal of stealing Tesla trade secrets and that employees took confidential information when leaving for Rivian. These are allegations in the lawsuit.
2020
Tesla begins offering Model Y leases
Tesla started offering its Model Y electric SUV for leasing, according to the automaker’s website.
2020
Tesla plans a Model Y long-range rear-wheel-drive variant
Elon Musk said Tesla was planning a single-motor rear-wheel-drive Model Y variant with a range exceeding 500 km; the article describes it as a plan, not a completed launch.
2020
Munich court rules against Tesla over Autopilot claims
A Munich court ruled that Tesla had promised Level 5 fully autonomous driving by the end of 2019, although Autopilot remained a Level 2 system. The court also said fully autonomous driving systems were not legal in Germany.
2020
Tesla says cheaper Model Y version will not go on sale
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said an even cheaper version of the Model Y, originally planned for sale in 2021, would not be launched, citing its range of less than 250 miles on one battery charge as unacceptably low.
2020
Tesla cancels plans for a standard-range Model Y
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday that the company was canceling plans to produce a lower-priced standard-range Model Y, whose expected range was less than 250 miles.
2020
Tesla Short Shorts go on sale and sell out
Tesla offered its Tesla Short Shorts on its US website for $69.42, and the article reports that they sold out after going on sale.
2020
Tesla announces upcoming Teslaquila release
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Tesla's first tequila product, Teslaquila, was about to go on sale. The source describes an upcoming release, not a completed launch.
2020
Tesla offers limited-edition Short Shorts
Tesla introduced limited-edition red satin Short Shorts with gold trim for sale through the Tesla Shop at $69.420.
2020
Tesla updates Model S and Model X software
Tesla began rolling out software update 2020.24.6, which raises the maximum V3 Supercharger charging power for Model S and Model X to 225 kW and changes the displayed range on some Model S vehicles.
2020
Tesla offers free Supercharging with inventory Model 3 purchases
Tesla began offering up to one year of free Supercharging to customers purchasing an inventory Model 3 for delivery before the end of the month.
2020
NHTSA investigates Tesla Model S touchscreen failures
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into complaints that touchscreen failures in 2012–2015 Tesla Model S vehicles caused rearview camera displays and other features to stop working. The agency said it was assessing the alleged defect’s scope, frequency, and safety consequences.
2020
EPA approves 402-mile range rating for Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a 402-mile range rating for the updated Tesla Model S Long Range Plus after reviewing testing protocols and data submitted by Tesla. The agency said it had not conducted its own tests of the vehicle.
2020
Tesla adds vehicle access feature
Tesla described a vehicle access feature on its updated Account Support page, allowing account holders to add or remove other drivers' access to their cars.
2020
Tesla and Panasonic sign three-year battery supply and pricing agreement
Tesla and Panasonic signed a three-year lithium-ion battery supply and pricing agreement covering production and supply at Panasonic's Nevada Gigafactory. The agreement also sets Panasonic capacity commitments and Tesla purchase-volume commitments for its first two years.
2020
Tesla launches Model Y online design studio in China
Tesla launched an online design studio in China where customers can place orders for the upcoming locally made Model Y.