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Tesla launches seven-seat version of 2026 Model Y in U.S.
On January 12 and 13, multiple sources reported that Tesla's 2026 Model Y is now available on the company's website and comes with a new option, a seven-seat version via a third row. The extra seating costs USD 2,500 and is only available in the Premium All-Wheel-Drive Long Range model.
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Tesla global deliveries slide 15.6% in Q4 following U.S. EV credit loss, down 8.6% for full year 2025
On January 2, Tesla announced that for Q4 2025, it produced 434,358 vehicles (down 5.5% from Q4 2024), delivered 418,227 vehicles (down 15.6%) and deployed 14.2 GWh of energy storage products globally, a record for deployments. Sales were affected by loss of U.S. EV tax credits after September 30 and various issues t
Tesla aims to increase production at Gigafactory Berlin in 2026
Tesla is looking positively toward 2026 with plans for further growth at its Gigafactory Berlin despite a 48% drop in German registrations of Tesla vehicles in the country, following steady quarterly increases throughout 2025 for other markets. The plant currently supplies over 30 global markets, with Canada recently
Tesla previews 15% drop in upcoming Q4 2025 deliveries in unusual manner
On December 30, Tesla took the rather unusual step of officially publishing its own Wall Street consensus estimates for Q4 and full-year 2025 deliveries on its investor Relations site. For Q4, Tesla said "company compiled delivery consensus" came in at 422,850 units globally, which would represent a 15% drop from Q4
Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission statement
While Tesla’s mission statement has steadily shifted away from its original climate focus roots, and the idea of accelerating sustainable transport, supportive of the first Roadster, Model S, and Model 3 launches, on December 24, CEO Elon Musk rebranded the company’s goal from “Sustainable Abundance” to simply “Amazi
Tesla downgrades 4680 battery supply chain as Cybertruck sales fade
On December 29, South Korean battery material maker L&F said in a regulatory filing that the value of its 2023 supply deal with Tesla has shrunk to USD 7,386 from an earlier projection of USD 2.9 billion, signaling a catastrophic drop in demand for Tesla’s in-house battery cells, known as 4680 cells.
L&F had signed a
Tesla takes lead in Philippine BEV market with 54% share in its first year
Reported on December 23, 2025, Tesla wrapped up its first year in the Philippines dominating the BEV market with a 54% share, delivering over 2,200 Model 3 and Model Y units.
Moreover, the Model 3 (rear-wheel drive) also set a new benchmark for energy efficiency, achieving 92.31 km/Lge at the 2025 DOE Fuel Economy R
Waymo robotaxis froze, blocked traffic during San Francisco power outage
On December 20, Waymo’s driverless ride service vehicles froze mid-ride and disrupted traffic across San Francisco as a city-wide power outage caused traffic lights to go dark at major intersections.
Waymo was left having to attend to autonomous taxis which were stopped with their hazard lights flashing. The power f
CarBEV explores collaboration with Tesla and InterCharge to support EV expansion in Philippines
Announced on December 18, 2025, CarBEV, the Philippines’ first all-electric fleet provider, held discussions with Tesla and InterCharge Corporation, a Philippine EV Charging Solutions company, aimed at accelerating EV adoption and strengthening the rollout of charging infrastructure.
The talks focused on developing a
Tesla restarts battery pack production at Grünheide Gigafactory in Germany
On December 16, multiple sources reported that Tesla has restarted battery pack production at its Grünheide Gigafactory in Germany, following major investments in new technology and plant engineering, making it Tesla’s most automated battery factory.
The Grünheide plant will be equipped to produce up to 8 GWh of batt
BMW EVs can now charge at Tesla Superchargers in U.S.
As of December 10, BMW owners in the U.S. officially get Tesla Supercharger access, though not all BMW EVs will be able to use the charging network.
Nearly every BMW EV (i4, i5, i7 and iX) can charge at Tesla Superchargers with the Magic Dock. BMW EVs from model year 2022 can also charge at NACS Partner Tesla Superc
Musk reportedly looks to deepen collaboration at Samsung semiconductor plant in Texas
On December 11, Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong reportedly toured the company’s semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, signaling future cooperation as competition intensifies in the advanced chipmaking industry for AI and autonomous driving.
Lee and Musk reviewed production
Tesla to expand network in Japan to more than 1,000 Superchargers by 2027
Tesla is preparing for a major expansion of its charging network in Japan, planning to build out more than 1,000 Supercharger stalls across the country by 2027.
Tesla currently operates 695 Supercharger stalls at 138 stations across Japan, and is expected to reach its 700th stall before the end of 2025, with a furthe
Tesla opens sales for affordable Model 3 Standard in Europe
On December 5, Tesla announced it has launched the more affordable Standard version of the Model 3 in Europe to expand its lineup of offerings in a region where its sales have been lagging.
Deliveries for the Model 3 Standard are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026. Tesla previously opened orders for the M
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin still ramping production to meet Model Y demand
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin factory manager Andre Thierig told Deutsche Presse-Agentur that the facility has been running two shifts since September to manage a surge in global orders for the Model Y. While registrations in some countries such as Sweden have fallen sharply in 2025, the Tesla sales in other markets, such
Perrone Robotics, US, files patent suits against seven OEMs over automated vehicle technology
On November 26, Perrone Robotics, Inc. and Perrone Robotics Innovations, LLC (“Perrone Robotics”) announced that they have filed lawsuits asserting infringement of its patented automated vehicle and robotics technologies by seven major automakers: Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan.
The compla
Tesla says European approval for FSD coming in February, regulator says no
As Tesla has found it difficult to get approval from European authorities for what it markets as Full Self-Driving, or FSD, in the U.S., it posted on X on November 23 that its “main path” to getting FSD green-lit for Europe is through RDW, the organization that handles the approval and registration of vehicles in the
Tesla sued over another fatal crash centered around faulty door design
On November 21, a lawsuit was filed against Tesla Inc. in U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (Tacoma) over a fiery crash that left one person dead and another seriously injured after rescuers allegedly struggled to open the vehicle’s doors.
The case stem from a January 2023 accident, when Jeffery Den



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