Fall 2026
Collision Technician Intern
Collision Technician
Posted on 7/18/2026
Tesla
10,001+ employees
EVs and integrated renewable energy solutions
No salary listed
Portland, OR, USA
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- Knowledge of collision repair methods and techniques to repair vehicles
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
- Be able to work in a team-based environment and have a "safety first" attitude
- Familiar understanding of the English language and have basic computer skills, including navigating web browsers and using standard applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Perform guided entry-level work of Tesla electric vehicles
- Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
- Perform various collision repair operations that may include detail, paint prep, disassembly, reassembly, estimating, and mechanical operations
- Support senior level technicians to repair Tesla electric vehicles
- As required maintain inventory, records of time, shop supplies and parts
- Support Front and Back of House operations as needed or on a rotational basis
- Current enrollment in a Collision or Automotive program preferred
- Valid driver's license preferred and capable of reporting to local collision repair center
Tesla designs and sells electric vehicles and renewable energy products. Its cars (Model S, 3, X, Y, and Roadster) run on battery power, with a semi-autonomous Autopilot driving system and a global network of fast-charging stations called Superchargers. The company also provides solar panels, Solar Roof, and energy storage products (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) to generate and store clean energy for homes and businesses. Tesla operates with a vertically integrated model, manufacturing key components (batteries, drivetrains) and selling directly to customers via its website and stores, while earning revenue from vehicle and energy product sales and regulatory credits. Its goal is to speed up the world’s transition to sustainable energy by combining mobility and energy solutions in one ecosystem.
Company Size
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Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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What believers are saying
- AI5 chip delivers 8x compute and 40x FSD performance, enabling FSD v15 by mid-2027.
- 7-Eleven Japan will deploy 10+ NACS Superchargers by February 2027, expanding convenience retail access.
- Tesla led South Korea's imported vehicle sales in June 2026 with 56,139 units and 30% market share.
What critics are saying
- NHTSA analyzing 3.2M vehicles for Autopilot flaws; recall risk 40–60% within 6–12 months.
- BYD and Leapmotor overtook Tesla in China deliveries in June 2026, eroding market share below 20%.
- DC City Council may mandate wheelchair-accessible robotaxis by 2027, forcing rushed Robovan deployment or service bans.
What makes Tesla unique
- Tesla controls full stack from battery to AI5 chip and Supercharger network.
- Direct-to-consumer sales bypass dealers, enabling real-time software updates and pricing control.
- Vertically integrated manufacturing of batteries, drivetrains, and AI hardware reduces costs.
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↑ 0%7-Eleven Japan is adding Tesla Superchargers to its stores. Should local convenience stores look into doing this, too? Over in Japan, Tesla and 7-Eleven are partnering to install the American brand's high-speed Superchargers to allow customers to top up their EVs in short bursts as they shop at their local konbini. The first of these charging stations was opened at a 7-Eleven branch in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture last week on July 11th (a.k.a. 7-Eleven day). The convenience chain shared its plans to install Superchargers at 10 more stores by February next year, prioritizing locations with ample parking spaces. According to Tesla, charging can take as little as 15 to 30 minutes thanks to the 250kW maximum output of the NACS-compliant Superchargers. Just like the convenience store itself, Superchargers installed at 7-Eleven stores will be available for use 24/7. Estimated charging costs range around ¥37 to ¥200 (P14 to P76 as of writing) per minute. Tesla previously installed Superchargers at FamilyMart locations in 2023. In total, the American automaker has 744 Superchargers across 150 locations in Japan. With 7-Eleven becoming the second convenience chain to integrate Tesla's charging network, this number will continue to climb. Tesla also comments in the press release: "We believe that creating a charging environment where electric vehicles can be charged seamlessly and instantly wherever you go is essential for their integration into society." Could local convenience stores soon carry their own charging stations, too? It's certainly not impossible, but shopping malls may already serve the niche of offering convenient charging while drivers do business inside. Still, with mobility providers scrambling to set up their own charging networks by signing partnerships left and right, it's not off the table just yet.
Tesla reinforces Superchargers in Portugal and brings smart queue functionality. Anyone driving an electric car knows that arriving at a charging station and finding all spots occupied can be frustrating. At Tesla's Superchargers, especially during holiday periods and weekends, it's not always clear who arrived first, which can lead to disorganized queues and even arguments among drivers. But the brand has brought news. Tesla has now begun rolling out a long-awaited feature: a virtual queue for Superchargers. The novelty is arriving gradually and can already be used in several locations, including in Portugal. Goodbye to improvised queues. Until now, when all charging spots were occupied, drivers had to organize the queue "the old-fashioned way," hoping that others respected the order of arrival. With the new feature, simply arrive at the Supercharger and, if no spot is free, the system automatically invites the user to join a digital waiting list. The Tesla app and the vehicle's screen then show: * Your position in the queue. * The number of vehicles ahead. * The estimated waiting time. * A notification when it's your turn to start charging. The entire process is automatic and aims to eliminate doubts about who should charge first. This doubt, in fact, often escalates into arguments and animosity (and even acts of violence). How does the virtual queue work? Unlike a traditional reservation, Tesla implemented a system based on geolocation. This means the vehicle must actually be at the Supercharger to join the queue. It is not possible to reserve a spot from a distance, preventing someone from "saving" a spot before arriving. When a charger becomes available, the system automatically calls the next vehicle on the list. If a user tries to start charging before their turn, they receive a warning indicating an active waiting queue. A problem that has become more frequent. In recent years, the Supercharger network has ceased to serve only Tesla vehicles. In many countries, including Portugal, various models from other brands can now use the infrastructure, as long as they are compatible and use the Tesla app. This opening has significantly increased network usage and, consequently, queues began to appear in some busier locations. On social media and forums, reports of arguments among drivers about who had priority to occupy the next charger multiplied. Tesla aims precisely to eliminate such situations. Portugal also benefits. Although Portugal has been receiving new Superchargers and the network expansion continues, there are locations where demand may exceed supply during peak times. According to Tesla, the Portuguese network continues to grow and already covers virtually all major road corridors in the country, allowing long-distance travel with relative ease. The introduction of the virtual queue should be especially useful during holiday periods, long weekends, and special operations, when some Superchargers record full occupancy. Image captured at a Galp gas station located on National Road 5, in Alcácer do Sal, Setúbal district, on the way to the Algarve. Still expanding. The feature is being rolled out gradually through updates to the Tesla app and vehicle software. Initially, the company began testing at some stations in the United States before expanding availability to more markets. The presence of the feature in Portugal shows that the expansion is already underway. A small detail that greatly improves the experience. Although it seems like a simple change, this is one of the most requested features by the Tesla community for several years. The solution does not increase the number of available chargers, but it makes the use of stations much more predictable when they reach maximum capacity. As the number of electric vehicles continues to grow and more manufacturers use Tesla's infrastructure, tools like this could become essential to maintain the flow of the world's largest fast-charging network.
New Tesla Cybercab: details of range, power and battery size revealed. The exterior of the Cybercab is also pretty minimalistic, with smooth, simple surfacing, full-width light bars at the front and rear, plus no back window or side mirrors. The Tesla also has a set of butterfly-style doors, and instead of a traditional alloy wheel design, it boasts blanked-off wheel discs with larger rear rims compared with the fronts. However, it's not clear how many of these features on the prototype will make it to the production car. Autos & Vehicles What is the law on self-driving cars in the UK? Full self-driving cars got a boost earlier this year when the UK government passed a bill called the Automated Vehicles Act. It essentially enables the introduction of fully autonomous vehicles to UK roads within the next couple of years - provided they "achieve a level of safety at least as high as careful and competent human drivers". Highlighting the Cybercab's self-driving capability is the lack of a steering wheel inside. That could prove to be tricky for the car here in the UK, because the Automated Vehicles Act requires a person to give inputs to the car on occasion. Many billions of pounds have been spent on autonomous vehicles by a wide array of manufacturers, but so far, due to legislation, Automobile News Online has yet to see a full self-driving car on UK roads. The technology is here, however. Most autonomous prototypes have been based on existing cars, such as Jaguar and Waymo's I-Pace-derived creation back in 2018, and Hyundai's Ioniq 5 test car being equipped with Level 4 technology. The Tesla Cybercab's most direct competitor is another two-seat robotaxi from Croatian start-up Verne, which was created by Mate Rimac of electric hypercar fame. The car is confirmed to be hitting the streets of Manchester in the UK within the next few years. What will the Tesla Cybercab's price be? During the reveal of the car at Tesla's 'We, Robot' event in California in 2024, CEO Elon Musk said "we expect it to be around $30,000". That would make the Cybercab roughly £23,000 in the UK, although, as Automobile News Online has said, there are no firm plans to bring the Cybercab over here. However, that's not surprising, because Musk himself admitted during the same event that he tends to be "a little optimistic with timeframes," and so far has only said that the Cybercar is expected to enter production "before 2027". Discover more SUVs & Crossovers Engine & Transmission In those locations where the Cybercab does launch, Automobile News Online is told the car will be accessible to anyone via the Tesla app, and will be yours for as long as you need it - even a whole day if necessary. Now you can buy a car through its network of top dealers around the UK. Search for the latest deals... Video Player Select Month Test drive. No Content Available
Tesla teases greater Grok FSD integration and 'Banish' feature 'in about 3 months' 1 hour ago June 18, 2026 Credit: Tesla Tesla is going to let you guide Full Self-Driving with Grok in 3 months, CEO Elon Musk confirmed on X. The response from Musk, which revealed Tesla plans to allow drivers to effectively control the car and its navigation more explicitly using Grok, puts the feature for about September. A Tesla owner said that Full Self-Driving is great, but owners should be able to "converse with Grok like we can with an Uber driver." She then used examples like, "Grok, turn right here," and "Drop us off right here, we'll walk due to traffic," and finally," Drop at entrance first, then park far away." Coincidentally, the final piece of dialogue would also mean features like Banish are potentially on the way soon. Discover more Autonomous Vehicles Autos & Vehicles Banish is also referred to as "Reverse Summon," and would enable the car to self-park while dropping occupants off at their destination. This would be a great way to improve the overall experience while supervising FSD. Navigation is already a major painpoint that many owners complain about. Manual overrides when a maneuver is requested or canceled (like using the turn signal stalk to override a navigation route), do not always work. The feature could be especially useful in street parking scenarios in a city, where spots are sometimes tough to come by. Many of Teslarati, LLC who grab dinner in a more populated area will park a street or two over from wherever Teslarati, LLC is going, because sometimes you know that's the best you will get. If a driver using FSD could say, "Hey Grok, turn right here on Queen St. and park in that open spot on the right," it could save a lot of confusion FSD might have on its own. Musk teased that a similar feature was "coming" back in February: It is certainly surprising that Tesla is doing it at this point. The company's more recent moves have been more evident of taking control and inputs away from humans and putting them in the AI's hands more frequently. The biggest example of this was taking away Max Speed in AI4 cars, giving Teslarati, LLC Speed Profiles, and not having any input on the fastest speed the car will travel. Of course, giving navigation preferences to Grok is availble already in Teslas, but not at the drop of a hat. Instead, you can suggest a certain route at the beginning of your drive. Here's an example of that from December: Finally, the original post that Musk responded to mentioned a parking preference after dropping off the occupants, which describes the Banish feature that Tesla has teased for years. Teslarati, LLC is not sure if Musk was responding more to the ability to guide the car with Grok, or whether he also was including Banish in the three-month prediction timeframe. Joey has been a journalist covering electric mobility at TESLARATI since August 2019. In his spare time, Joey is playing golf, watching MMA, or cheering on any of his favorite sports teams, including the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, Miami Heat, Washington Capitals, and Penn State Nittany Lions. You can get in touch with joey at [email protected]. He is also on X @KlenderJoey. If you're looking for great Tesla accessories, check out shop.teslarati.com
Tesla Model Y L hits indian roads as deliveries commence. Three-row, six-seater starts at INR 61.99 Lakh. By: Adiba Nasir Jun 15 2026 Tesla India has commenced deliveries of the newly launched Model Y L, the all-new six-seater. The first batch of vehicles has been delivered to customers through Tesla's direct-to-consumer business model, which prioritises customer satisfaction, ensures a consistent ownership experience, and enables seamless direct deliveries across India. With a range of up to 681 km (WLTP), 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 5.0 seconds and cargo space up to 2,539 L, it is designed as the ultimate family vehicle to provide more interior space, versatility and utility for family users. Model Y L price starts at Rs 61,99,000, monthly payment starts at Rs 49,990 with a down payment as low as Rs 6,50,000. Designed to offer greater flexibility and convenience, the finance programme enables customers to enjoy the benefits of Tesla ownership with a lower upfront commitment and attractive financing options. Tesla also recently launched the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, a new variant of the Model Y- the world's best-selling EV as of March 2026. It offers 2,138 litres of storage space, providing versatile seating and storage for up to 5 passengers. With ultra-responsive motors, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, boasting a range of up to 500 km (WLTP). Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive is available in India at a price of Rs 50,89,000. Delivery starts in July 2026. Together with the latest six-seater Model Y L, both models have received top safety ratings in multiple renowned global safety organizations, including NHTSA and IIHS (America), Euro NCAP (Europe), ANCAP (Australia and New Zealand), and C-IASI (China); setting new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, performance, and advanced technology. Tesla vehicles require minimal maintenance; issues can be fixed easily with Over-The-Air (OTA) updates and remote diagnostics through Tesla's advanced technology. Tesla operates existing service centers and body shops in Mumbai, Gurugram, Delhi, and Pune, and is expanding the network further this quarter in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Ahmedabad.