Tesla News

Effective Today: Tesla Holds FSD (Supervised) Workshop in Anaheim

Tesla lists a September 28 FSD (Supervised) workshop in Anaheim covering activation, navigation input and parking preference while preserving active driver supervision.

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit on Flight 14

SpaceX says Flight 14 reached orbit, contacted all 26 deployed Starlink V3 satellites, completed planned booster limit tests and returned early after an ascent engine issue.

Owner Explainer: Powerwall Backup Reserve, Storm Watch and Outage Prep

Powerwall owners can balance Backup Reserve, Storm Watch and outage load management without treating any setting as a guarantee.

Verified Brief: Tesla Patent Describes a Deployable Active Rear Wing

A Tesla patent application published September 24 describes a concealed multi-element rear wing that can adjust drag and downforce, but it does not confirm production use.

Verified Brief: SpaceX Launches USSF-385 and Lands Falcon 9 Booster

SpaceX launched the classified USSF-385 mission from Vandenberg on September 26 and landed the Falcon 9 first stage after its 10th flight.

Verified Brief: FAA Authorizes Starship Flight 14 Orbital Reentry

FAA license Rev 9.0 authorizes Starship Flight 14 to reenter from Earth orbit to the Pacific, while SpaceX still labels the mission page pending regulatory approval.

Owner Brief: Tesla Updates Powerwall 3 Installation Guidance

Tesla revised Powerwall 3 installation instructions on September 25. The changes matter to certified installers and owners planning an expansion, not to DIY electrical work.

Tesla Launches Semi High-Volume Production and Starts New Deliveries

Tesla says its dedicated Semi factory has entered high-volume production, while Reuters reports deliveries began this week to a first customer group. Current output and pricing remain undisclosed.

Verified Brief: SpaceX Launches O3b mPOWER 11–13 for SES

SpaceX launched SES’s final three O3b mPOWER satellites on September 13; official and independent records confirm success, while service is forecast for mid-2027.

Owner Brief: Tesla Manual Lists Grok Text Messaging—Availability Varies

Tesla’s current Model Y manual lists Grok text messaging, but model, software, region and connectivity requirements mean owners should verify the feature in their own car.