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 deal in early 2023 to supply high nickel cathode materials to...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

ts new Semi Class 8 truck design with a significant facelift to match the aesthetic of other vehicles in the company’s lineup, as well as changes to efficiency and capability. Regarding the design of the Semi, Tesla adopted a blade-like light bar similar to the one used on the new Model Y and the Cybertruck. A number of aerodynamic and other changes help to increase efficiency to 1.7 kWh per mile. Tesla said it has an increased payload capabili...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/11

ding simultaneous events. The latest technologies in the field of autonomous driving, electrification, and connected solutions were on display. Other notable exhibits included, the plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) version of the Avatr 12, a luxury car from China, and the exhibit of a disassembled Tesla Cybertruck drew attention. The show will continue until October 31, with a total of 33,000 visitors expected over 3 days. (From an article in the Nikk...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

lion•    Energy generation and storage sales fell 6.7% to 2.8 billion Of the 410,244 vehicles Tesla produced in Q2 (down 0.1% from 410,831 in Q2 2024), 396,835 were Models 3/Y (up 2.7% from 386,576 in 2024), and 13,409 were other models (down 44.7% from 24,255 in Q2 2024), including Models S/X, Cybertruck, and Semi. Of the 384,122 vehicles Tesla delivered in Q2 2025 (down 13.5% from 443,956 in Q2 2024), 373,728 were Models 3/Y (down 11.5% fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/25

Tesla Q2 2025 production flat, deliveries down 13.5% On July 2, Tesla announced production and delivery results for the second quarter of 2025. Of the 410,244 vehicles Tesla produced in Q2 (down 0.1% from 410,831 in Q2 2024), 396,835 were Models 3/Y (up 2.7% from 386,576 in 2024), and 13,409 were other models (down 44.7% from 24,255 in Q2 2024), including Models S/X, Cybertruck, and Semi. Of the 384,122 vehicles Tesla delivered in Q2 2025 (down 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Tesla Gigafactory Texas reported to close for one week at end of June On June 17, Tesla shares slid after it was reported that the company will be pausing production of its Cybertruck and Model Y vehicles at its Gigafactory Texas for a week starting June 30. Tesla told employees the stoppage is intended to allow the company to perform maintenance and improvements on the production lines. Tesla indicated these improvements will support a ramp-up i...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Model X would be getting some attention in 2025 as the vehicles continue to be sold in extremely low volumes. Tesla's Vice President of Engineering, Lars Moravy, said in February that the Model S and Model X will get some "love" this year. The Model S and Model X sales numbers are grouped with the Cybertruck and Semi in Tesla’s quarterly delivery releases, which in Q1 accounted for 12,881 units of the group sold. (multiple sources on May 24, 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

Tesla Model Y, Cybertruck production workers told to take a week off in May Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas will seemingly idle production the week of May 26 according to workers who have received notices to take off extra time during Memorial Day week, or else spend that time cleaning and training. While Tesla has been known to take breaks before, employees say this one is longer than usual. They also note that the company has cut overtime availabil...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Tesla cancels plan for Cybertruck Range Extender battery Tesla has cancelled plans for the Cybertruck’s USD 16,000 Range Extender battery that it had collected USD 2,000 deposits on. In early May, Tesla began informing Cybertruck owners via email that: “We are no longer planning to sell the Range Extender for Cybertruck. As a result, we will be refunding your deposit in full. The amount will be returned to the original payment method used for...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

Tesla opens first showroom in Saudi Arabia On April 10, Tesla opened its first showroom and service center in Riyadh. Tesla will offer Model 3, Model Y, and the Cybertruck in Saudi Arabia.  Based on Tesla social media updates ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Tesla launches lower-cost, RWD Cybertruck variant On April 11, Tesla launched a new version of the Cybertruck on its site, the Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) model, priced at USD 69,990, its lowest priced offering to date.  The single motor RWD model offers 350 miles of range, versus 325 miles for the AWD version and 301 miles for the Cyberbeast, as well as 7,500 lbs of towing capacity, and a 0-60 mph time of 6.2 seconds. The new base model h...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/12

Tesla’s Q1 production down 16.3%, deliveries down 13.0% from 2024 On April 2, Tesla reported that production and delivery figures for Q1 2025. Of 362,615 vehicles it produced in Q1 (down 16.3% from Q1 2024), 345,454 were Models 3/Y (down 16.2%) and 17,161 were other models, including Models S and X, Cybertruck, and Semi (down 18.3%). While the changeover of Model Y lines across all four of Tesla’s factories led to the loss of several weeks of...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

ctivation of its in-cabin radar located just above the passenger dome light. The company lists the feature in its owner’s manuals, noting that the cabin radar is currently only available for 2022 model-year Model Y units and later, although it is also expected to roll out to refreshed Model 3 and Cybertruck units at some point. Tesla calls the feature the First-Row Cabin Sensing Update in the release notes for 2025.2.6, which also appears to be...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

levy on U.S. coal and liquified natural gas (LNG) and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment and a number of trucks, as well as ICE passenger cars with large-displacement engines entering the country from the U.S. A 10% tariff announced on electric trucks imported from the U.S. could apply to Tesla’s Cybertruck. China also said it was starting an anti-monopoly investigation into Alphabet Inc’s Google, and was putting biotech company Illumina on a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

Ram 1500 REV secures the Chevrolet Silverado EV’s position as the longest-range electric pickup truck for now. The longest-range version of the Silverado EV is the 8WT model with a 492-mile range, while the RST model can go 460 miles on a full charge (as does the GMC Sierra EV Denali). The Tesla Cybertruck has a range of 440 miles, while the Rivian R1T gets 420 miles, and the Ford F-150 Lightning gets 320 miles. (multiple sources on January 21...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/24

Tesla Cybertruck explosion at Trump Hotel Las Vegas comes days before CES 2025 opening On January 1, a rented Tesla Cybertruck filled with explosives was detonated and set on fire in front of Trump International Hotel Las Vegas at approximately 8:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle, a highly decorated U.S. Army Green Beret soldier, died in the incident that also wounded seven people nearby. Video showed a jumble of charred fireworks mortars, canist...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/03

700,000 Tesla vehicles affected by tire pressure monitoring system recall On December 20, 2024, Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. The affected models include certain 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2025 Model 3s, and 2020-2025 Model Ys. The issue is that the warning light for low tire pressure may not stay illuminated between driving cycles, failing to alert drivers when their tires are u...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

trade agreements and the prospect of new tariffs in the U.S., as well as effects on EV tax credits and other incentives.   •Tesla's Model 3 Performance took the No. 1 spot in the 2024 Made in America Auto Index, both the regular Model Y and its Long Range version were tied for second place, the Cybertruck debuted on the list in third place.  •The Tesla Model S and Model X, along with three models of the Ford Mustang GT, tied for fourth pla...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/12

he stalls, which are where the charging cable is located, and the cabinets, which are generally located further back and include all the power electronics. The main features of the V4 Cabinet are: •    Faster charging: Supports 400V-1000V vehicle architectures, including 30% faster charging for Cybertruck. S3XY vehicles enjoy 250kW charge rates they already experience on V3 Cabinet — charging up to 200 miles in 15 minutes.•    Faster de...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/16

Tesla shifts Cybertruck deliveries to Canada as U.S. backlog declines On November 4, 2024, Tesla officially began delivering Cybertrucks in Canada following the slowdown of its U.S. order backlog. The Canadian offering includes the high-end Foundation Series, priced at CAD 137,990 for the dual-motor model and CAD 165,990 for the trimotor "Cyberbeast." Canadians can expect deliveries within a few weeks, with pre-orders initially opening in August....

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07