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 ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

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 ...

Well, Tesla and electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts, the long-awaited refresh for the company's flagship Model S and Model X went live today. In typical Tesla fashion, rather than waiting for the 2026 ...