On October 7, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened yet another investigation into Tesla's so-called full-self driving technology after receiving 58 incident reports of Tesla vehicles violating traffic safety laws while operating in full self-driving mode. 
In cases reported to regula

On October 7, Tesla finally revealed the more affordable version of its Model Y, called the Standard, and in a surprising move announced the Model 3 Standard as well.
The two cars are now available for order on Tesla's U.S. website. The Model Y Standard starts at USD 39,990 and is available for November/December deli

Reported on October 3, 2025, Tesla Malaysia has provided an update on its vehicle lineup and charging network. The company currently operates 15 Supercharging locations nationwide, offering a total of 68 Superchargers. 
Complementing these are 16 Destination Charging sites with 73 AC chargers, supporting over 10,000

On October 6, 2025, Tesla posted two videos on X, previewing an event that it will host on October 7. The videos hint at a new vehicle model, which has led to speculation that the event will introduce a more affordable Tesla model.
In April 2025, Tesla had delayed the launch of a lower-cost version of the Model Y in

On October 2, Tesla announced production, delivery, and deployment results for the third quarter of 2025. The expiration of EV tax credits on September 30 drove record sales, and made Q3 the first quarter in 2025 that Tesla posted a year-over-year sales gain.
    •    Total deliveries were up 7.4% from Q3 2024, while

On October 1, Tesla Charging reported on X that it had significant growth in Q3 along a number of metrics.
In Q3 2025, Tesla Charging recorded:
     •    4,000 new Supercharger stalls opened, showing an 18% increase year-over-year
     •    1.8 TWh of energy was delivered to vehicles, up 29% year-over-year
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On October 1, Tesla has raised lease prices for all its vehicles in the U.S. after the USD 7,500 federal tax credit that helped boost EV sales expired, according to the company's website.
The monthly lease of the company’s best-selling Model Y increased to a range between USD 529 and USD 599, from a range of USD 479

Tesla urged the EPA under President Trump to preserve the so-called Endangerment Finding, and asked the EPA to preserve tailpipe emission rules requiring over 50% of U.S. autos be electric by 2032.
The comments come as the EPA considers rescinding the Endangerment Finding which provided the legal basis for the federa

On September 29, Tesla’s North American Charging Director, Max de Zegher, shared details about the company’s new V4 cabinet Superchargers, which are now being deployed. These next-gen chargers mark a significant leap in charging technology by offering:
•    0.5 MW charging for consumer vehicles
•    3X power density,

Liontown Resources Limited has amended its long-term offtake agreement with Tesla Inc., shifting the pricing mechanism from lithium hydroxide indices to spodumene concentrate, as it tries to diversify pricing references across main lithium products. 
Additionally, Liontown is in advanced discussions with Ford Motor C

On September 28, 2025, Tesla commenced deliveries of the Model Y electric SUV in India. The early deliveries target Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Pune, with Tesla providing free Wall Connectors for home charging. The Model Y arrives as a fully built import from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, with pricing shaped by curr

Tesla appears to be preparing to launch Robotaxi service in Plano, Texas, located northeast of Dallas and location of Toyota Motor North America headquarters.  
If confirmed, this would mark the first time the company expands its autonomous ride-hailing services to a second city within the same U.S. state. Robotaxi s

On September 23, Tesla was granted a patent by the USPTO for its Unboxed Process, titled “AUTOMATED EXTERIOR VEHICLE PART ASSEMBLY USING GLOBAL DATUM”.
The process includes utilizing past Tesla manufacturing methods, including Gigacasting and structural battery integration, with more efficient “post-manufacturing” pr

On September 17, Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s chief designer, said the company is looking to combine the electronic and manual door-release mechanisms, which are currently in separate locations. He said the decision is intended to make the handles more intuitive for occupants in “a panic situation.”
“The idea of com

On September 16, Uber Freight announced, that in partnership with Tesla, it has launched its Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program.
The program will give fleets subsidized access to Tesla Semi trucks, guaranteed demand from Uber Freight’s shipper network, and direct support to maximize vehicle utilization and long-t

On September 15, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it opened an investigation into about 174,000 Tesla Inc. Model Y cars from the 2021 model year over reports that electronic door handles can become inoperative.
NHTSA said it had received reports citing an inability to open exterior

On September 8, Tesla officially launched a new “Supercharger for Business” program in the U.S.
“Purchase and install Superchargers at your business,” Tesla writes on its website for the new program. The program offers business owners a new way to enable fast-charging for Tesla vehicles and other EVs with stalls that

On September 8, at the RE+ renewable energy convention in Las Vegas, Tesla unveiled two new energy storage products: Megapack 3, the latest generation of its utility-scale energy storage system, and Megablock, which integrates Megapack 3 with transformers and switchgear.
For its Megapack 3, the company is now using l

On September 6, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla had just completed a design review for AI5, which will initially be manufactured by TSMC in Taiwan before production ramps in Arizona. 
“Just had a great design review today with the Tesla AI5 chip design team! This is going to be an epic chip. And AI6 to follow has