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Tesla Adds Extra Cybertruck Shift Before 2027 Line Change

Elon Musk says Tesla will add a shift at Giga Texas to meet Cybertruck orders before the line is dismantled around June or July 2027.

Tesla will add an extra production shift on the Cybertruck line at Gigafactory Texas. The move follows Musk's November 6 statement that the line will be dismantled for Cybercab expansion.

Musk posted on X that the current order backlog exceeds what the factory can build before the planned shutdown. The extra shift aims to complete existing orders in time.

Tesla began customer deliveries on November 30, 2023. It does not report Cybertruck deliveries separately from its Other Models category.

“We will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time.”

Elon Musk

Key facts

  • Tesla will add an extra shift on its Cybertruck line at Gigafactory Texas because orders exceed remaining capacity before the line is dismantled around June or July 2027.12
  • Musk posted that the Cybertruck order backlog is currently far more than Tesla can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion.12
  • Tesla began customer deliveries on November 30, 2023, at Giga Texas.1
@SawyerMerrittTesla is adding another Cybertruck production line shift to meet high order demand before production ends in mid-2027.@elonmuskThe Tesla Cybertruck order backlog is currently far more than we can make before dismantling the line for Cybercab expansion around June/July next year. We will add an extra shift to try to get all orders done in time.
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02Robotaxi

Tesla Robotaxi App Now Compares Cybercab and Model Y Options

Version 26.11.0 adds a side-by-side vehicle selector showing ETAs, wait times and availability.

Tesla’s Robotaxi app now shows estimated arrival times, expected waits and current availability for Cybercab and Model Y on one screen. Riders compare the figures before booking instead of selecting a vehicle first.

The update follows earlier changes that added seating capacity indicators. It applies mainly in Austin, where both fleets operate, while other markets still use only Model Y vehicles.

Tesla plans to expand Cybercab rides to Dallas this month.

Key facts

  • Version 26.11.0 of the app shows ETAs, wait times and availability for each vehicle option on a single screen.1
  • Riders deciding between a Cybercab and a Model Y Robotaxi can now compare those figures side by side.1
  • Tesla first gave riders that choice on September 3, the day paid Cybercab rides began in Austin.1
  • Tesla said on its third quarter earnings call that Cybercab rides would launch in Dallas this month.1
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03Charging

Tesla Opens Supercharger in Gatineau, Quebec After Delays

Tesla has opened a new Supercharger in Gatineau, Quebec, after years of delays from its Supercharger Voting program.

Tesla opened the Gatineau Supercharger this week at 425 Boulevard la Vérendrye Ouest with eight V4 stalls. The site first appeared on Tesla's map in October 2021, but an earlier plan at a different address did not proceed and visible construction only started by November 2025.

The station sat idle for nearly a year after posts were installed before Tesla energized it. Charging rates for Tesla owners are $0.26 per kWh from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. and $0.45 per kWh from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Gatineau joins other Quebec sites opened in 2026 including Sherbrooke, Laval, Quebec City, Drummondville and Mont-Tremblant.

Key facts

  • Tesla opened a new Supercharger in Gatineau, Quebec, after years of delays from its Supercharger Voting program.1
  • The site was first listed on Tesla's map in October 2021 and eight V4 posts were installed by November 2025 at 425 Boulevard la Vérendrye Ouest.1
  • Tesla owners pay $0.26/kWh from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. and $0.45/kWh from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.1
  • Gatineau joins Sherbrooke, Laval, Quebec City, Drummondville and Mont-Tremblant as Quebec sites opened this year.1
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04SoftwareFrom earlier today

Tesla App 4.62.5 Code Hints at AI Chat

Version 4.62.5 contains references to AI-assisted messaging and driver's license scanning.

Tesla app 4.62.5 code points to AI-assisted messaging, in-app driver’s license scanning and more targeted Phone Key troubleshooting. The findings come from Tesla App Updates (iOS), the independent tracker behind @Tesla_App_iOS, which published its analysis on November 6.

References including RegistrationDLExtractScreen point to photographing the front and back of an ID within the app. The messaging changes include an AI_BOT alongside human-agent chat, plus voice input and file attachments.

Phone Key troubleshooting looks more focused with instructions for a Bluetooth bonding mismatch. Other findings include Smart Breaker configuration and vehicle selection for FSD trials.

“This release contains minor fixes and improvements.”

Tesla changelog1

Key facts

  • Tesla app 4.62.5 code points to AI-assisted messaging, in-app driver’s license scanning and more targeted Phone Key troubleshooting.1
  • The findings come from Tesla App Updates (iOS), which published its analysis on November 6.1
  • Tesla’s iPhone app changelog states: “This release contains minor fixes and improvements.”1
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05SoftwareFrom earlier today

Grok Expands Tesla Vehicle Controls

Grok now manages climate, navigation, media and settings via voice in supported Tesla vehicles.

Grok arrived in U.S. vehicles with update 2025.26 and gained navigation commands in the 2025 Holiday Update. The Summer Update added control over climate, seat heating and other functions.

Tesla owner @LifeMiddie tested 172 commands and found Grok handles 119 of them. It responds to natural phrases such as “I’m cold” or “Find Starbucks along my route” and can manage multiple requests in one sentence.

Grok requires an AMD Ryzen computer, Premium Connectivity or Wi-Fi, and the Assistant personality. It remains unavailable on Intel Atom vehicles and cannot yet lock doors or adjust suspension.

Key facts

  • Grok supports 119 of 172 tested voice commands.1
  • Navigation commands were added in the 2025 Holiday Update and vehicle function controls in the Summer Update.1
  • Grok is available in North America, Europe, Australia and most of Asia and the Middle East.1

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CompanyMusk Discusses Terafab and AI Chips at Baron Event
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06CompanyFrom earlier today

Musk Discusses Terafab and AI Chips at Baron Event

Elon Musk outlined Tesla Terafab plans and AI chip goals in a November 6, 2026 virtual interview with Ron Baron.

Musk joined Ron Baron for a fireside chat on November 6 at the 33rd Annual Baron Investment Conference. He described Tesla's proposed Terafab semiconductor project in Texas aimed at one terawatt of annual AI chip output.

A research fabrication facility is under construction at Gigafactory Texas to test new manufacturing processes. Successful methods would transfer to a larger production site in Grimes County.

Musk cited geopolitical risks in Asian chip supply and said US output remains a small fraction of global capacity.

“It’s terrifyingly large,”

Elon Musk2

Key facts

  • Musk spoke virtually with Ron Baron at the 33rd Annual Baron Investment Conference on November 6, 2026.12
  • Tesla plans a Terafab facility to produce one terawatt of AI chips per year.2
  • A research fab is being built at Gigafactory Texas to experiment with chip processes.2
Optimus & AIMusk Says Tesla Will Rent Optimus Robots Instead of Selling
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07Optimus & AIFrom earlier today

Musk Says Tesla Will Rent Optimus Robots Instead of Selling

Elon Musk said Tesla will likely rent Optimus humanoid robots rather than sell them.

Tesla may not sell Optimus at all. During an interview at the 33rd Annual Baron Investment Conference, Musk said the company will probably rent the robots to customers.

Musk estimated build costs starting around $30,000 per robot and falling toward $20,000. Early production began last month on a Fremont line planned for 1 million units a year, with outside deliveries targeted for the end of 2027.

Tesla plans to deploy Optimus in its own factories first, and an AI5-powered version is expected around April 2027.

“I think probably rent them.”

Elon Musk1

Key facts

  • Musk said Tesla will likely rent Optimus instead of selling them.1
  • Build cost starts around $30,000 per robot and drops toward $20,000.1
  • Early production started last month in Fremont; outside deliveries planned for end of 2027.1
@@NotATeslaAppMusk: Tesla Will Rent Optimus Robots Instead of Selling Them Musk told investors Optimus should cost about as much as a car to build at first, falling to around $20,000, and Tesla will likely rent the robots out.
EnergyTesla Expands Powerwall Smart Charging to Any EV
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08EnergyFrom earlier today

Tesla Expands Powerwall Smart Charging to Any EV

Tesla Energy now supports Smart Charging with Powerwall and Wall Connector for any electric vehicle through the Tesla app.

Tesla Energy announced that Smart Charging with a Powerwall and Wall Connector can optimize charging for any EV via Tesla Home in the Tesla app. The feature coordinates charging with solar production, household energy goals, and driving needs rather than using a fixed schedule.

Two modes are available. Savings Mode enables Low-Cost Charging that factors in solar output and utility rates. Self-Powered Mode directs excess solar energy to the vehicle.

The update applies only to the Powerwall and Wall Connector combination. Owners must still use a compatible vehicle with the Wall Connector.

Key facts

  • Smart Charging with Powerwall and Wall Connector now optimizes charging for any EV through Tesla Home in the Tesla app.1
  • In Savings Mode, Low-Cost Charging considers solar output and utility rates; in Self-Powered Mode, Charge on Solar directs excess solar to the vehicle.1
  • The feature requires the Powerwall and Wall Connector setup; it does not extend to third-party chargers.1
ChargingTesla Adjusts Supercharger Prices at 281 Sites in Canada
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09ChargingFrom earlier today

Tesla Adjusts Supercharger Prices at 281 Sites in Canada

Tesla changed Supercharger rates overnight at 281 Canadian locations, with more decreases than increases.

Tesla adjusted Supercharger pricing at 281 sites across Canada between November 5 and November 6, 2026. Drive Tesla tracked 178 decreases and 103 increases among 290 locations, with rates now ranging from $0.18 to $0.79 per kWh.

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba saw most sites rise by $0.02 to $0.04/kWh. Ontario recorded 89 decreases, including Ajax peak rates falling from $0.50 to $0.38/kWh, while some Greater Toronto Area sites rose to $0.55/kWh. Atlantic Canada peaks reached as high as $0.79/kWh in Enfield, Nova Scotia.

British Columbia and Quebec experienced mixed changes, with some Metro Vancouver peak rates increasing and several Interior and Island sites dropping $0.02–$0.03/kWh.

Key facts

  • Tesla adjusted prices at 281 Supercharger locations, with 178 decreases and 103 increases.1
  • Rates now range from $0.18 to $0.79 per kWh for Tesla owners.1
  • Ontario recorded 89 price decreases, including Ajax peak falling from $0.50 to $0.38/kWh.1
  • Atlantic Canada peaks reached $0.79/kWh in Enfield and $0.77/kWh in Digby.1
VehiclesTesla Confirms Argentina Launch on November 20
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10VehiclesFrom earlier today

Tesla Confirms Argentina Launch on November 20

Tesla has set November 20 as the official date for its market entry in Argentina.

Tesla announced the November 20 launch date through its official Latin American X account, which posted a video with the message confirming arrival in the country.

The date aligns with earlier plans for a first showroom at Unicenter in Martínez, Buenos Aires province, including display vehicles and a test-drive area. Additional facilities are planned in Munro, Belgrano and Alcorta Shopping.

Tesla secured tariff-free import changes for China-made vehicles and signed an agreement with YPF for charging infrastructure.

“We arrived in Argentina on November 20.”

Tesla’s official Latin American account on X1

Key facts

  • Tesla announced the November 20 launch via its Latin American X account.12
  • First location will be at Unicenter in Martínez with two display vehicles and ten test-drive vehicles.12
  • Tesla obtained changes to Argentina’s tariff-free import quota rules for China-made EVs.1

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