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Another day, another Robotaxi. Tesla has two new Unsupervised Model Y robotaxis to its fleet, one in Dallas and this in Houston. There might be a third as well, in Houston, just need to confirm it's Unsupervised (it likely is).






GOOD NEWS 🇨🇦 Tesla just quietly dropped a bombshell on the North American auto market: a brand new Model 3 Premium RWD in Canada starting at just $39,490 CAD (under $29,000 USD) 🔥 That immediately makes it the most affordable new vehicle Tesla has ever sold in the region. And Tesla didn't strip out the features to hit that number. It still comes fully equipped with the Premium interior. This forces a completely new conversation when you compare it to traditional legacy options. The sticker price is only half the story, because the sheer operational efficiency of the Model 3 makes it significantly cheaper to own over a standard five-year window. Here is how the exact math breaks down for a typical driver covering 20,000 kilometers a year: 🏷️ The upfront gap: The base 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE FWD starts just over $38,100 CAD. The Model 3 is barely $1,300 more off the lot. ⛽ Annual gas cost: That Camry Hybrid will cost you roughly $1,650 CAD at the pump every year. ⚡ Annual charging cost: Charging the Model 3 at home on a standard rate costs just $330 CAD, giving you an immediate energy savings of over $1,300 CAD annually. 🔧 Maintenance savings: Eliminating oil changes, spark plugs, and brake pad wear keeps an extra $300 CAD in your pocket every single year. 📈 The 5-year winner: Factoring in the $1,600 in annual operational savings and subtracting the slight MSRP difference, the Model 3 undercuts the Camry Hybrid by nearly $6,700 CAD in total cost of ownership. We are finally witnessing genuine EV price parity achieved through pure manufacturing scale and supply chain efficiency. It will be fascinating to watch how fast legacy hybrid buyers pivot, and whether this Giga Shanghai pricing strategy eventually finds a path into the US market.




















Our new 125 kW Basecharger is designed for longer dwell times and overnight charging of Semis. It's the "home charging" for heavy-duty fleets. It features a fully integrated design that eliminates the need for a separate AC-to-DC cabinet, simplifying installation. The 6 meter cable offers layout flexibility for all depots. Up to 3 Basechargers can be daisy-chained on a single breaker (sharing 125 kVA) to further reduce installation and operational costs.





























