sults. Tesla had done the same ahead of releasing actual Q4 2025 figures as a way of tempering analysts’ expectations before making its quarterly report public. The figures show Tesla Q1 2026 deliveries coming in at 365,645 units, down 12.6% from deliveries in Q4 2025. Of that amount, the 351,179 Model 3/Y deliveries in Q1 2026 would be 13.6% down from the previous Q4 2025 quarter, although the 13,946 units representing all other models would b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

ter this year.  The move marks the clearest signal yet that Tesla intends to diversify beyond its core vehicle business into robotics and AI. The Model S and X have already become niche products within Tesla’s lineup—accounting for a small share of global deliveries compared to the high-volume Model 3 and Y—making Fremont a logical site for experimentation. While the decision may appear abrupt, it is broadly consistent with Tesla’s long-...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

U.S. NHTSA widens Tesla FSD probe to 3.2 million vehicles On March 18, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it was widening an earlier probe to the examine the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in 3,203,754 vehicles in the U.S.  Affected models include 2016-2026 Models S and X, 2017-2026 Model 3, 2020-2026 Model Y, and 2023-2026 Cybertruck. The probe is moving from a preliminary evaluation launched in October 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/21

es-Benz, MINI, Great Wall Motor, Dongfeng, smart, Denza, Honda, Porsche, and Chery.  By model, the Proton eMas 5 dominated with 1,562 registrations in February, followed by the Proton eMas 7 (240), iCaur V23 (179), and BYD Atto 3 (169). Other notable models included the MG4 EV, Zeekr 7X, and Tesla Model 3, while the TQ Wuling Bingo recorded 66 units during the month. (From an article of Paul Tan on March 10, 2026 (I / II))...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Tesla to launch level 2 FSD in Japan by late 2026 On March 5, Tesla unveiled a level 2 self-driving car for driving on public roads in Japan. Test runs have been underway in the country since August 2025, initially with the Model 3 and using company employees, but the company has now also begun testing the Model Y SUV. Riichi Hashimoto, president of Tesla Japan said the company is doing everything it can to implement the company’s FSD system b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/07

d 17.2% to 4,522 units (5.0% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Toyota increased 8.4% to 3,216 units (3.6% share), while sales of BYD soared 83.0% to 2,154 units (2.4% share). The best-selling cars in February were Ford Puma (3,220 units), Kia Sportage (2,205 units), MINI Cooper (1,828 units), Tesla Model 3 (1,584 units), and Jaecoo 7 (1,446 units). Compared to last February, gasoline-engine car sales increased 5.2% to 41,935 units (46.5% share), ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

sche, Volvo, Neta, MINI, and Lexus. By model, the Proton eMas 5 dominated with 3,068 units, followed by the Zeekr 7X (426), BYD Atto 3 (389), iCaur V23 (268), and Proton eMas 7 (208). Other notable models included BYD Sealion 7 (196), BYD Seal 6 (195), iCaur 03 (183), Leapmotor B10 (100), and Tesla Model 3 (91).  (From an article of Paul Tan on February 11, 2026 (I / II))...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/17

o major features: "WeChat Link" and "Destination Service". Leveraging Tencent’s ecosystem and technical expertise, the two companies are jointly creating a seamless, smart, and convenient cockpit experience.The new features will be delivered through an over-the-air update, covering over 1 million Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, and will be pre-installed on all future models.WeChat Link is based on Tencent’s mobile-to-vehicle interconne...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

s to be able to access vehicles that have lost battery power. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation in September 2025 into whether the doors are defective in certain Tesla Model Y SUVs, and in December opened a probe into emergency releases in Tesla Model 3 vehicles. (Detroit News article on February 11, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Tesla enters Moroccan market, its first country in Africa On February 6, Tesla started its commercial activities in Morocco, with the opening of its first public retail location. The Model 3 and Model Y are introduced in the Moroccan market. This is the first African market for Tesla. Based on social media updates of Tesla, multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

ales slipped 1.4% y/y, marking a fourth consecutive monthly decline since October 2025. Ford also fell 5.5% for the month. Stellantis posted a 1.2% gain in January. Tesla rose 9.5% in January, returning to growth for the first time in four months. The company introduced lower-priced versions of the Model 3 and Model Y last October in response to the expiration of the federal EV tax credit. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota, Honda and Nissan all p...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

ting income dropped 38% to USD 4.4 billion, operating margin fell to 4.6% from 7.2% in the same period last year, adjusted EBITA fell 9% to USD 14.6 billion, and net income dropped 46% to USD 3.8 billion. For Q4 2025, Tesla produced 434,358 units (down approximately 5%), of which 422,652 units were Model 3 and Model Y, and 11,706 units were other models. In Q4, Tesla delivered 418,227 units (down approximately 16%), of which 406,585 units were Mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

nce, brand outlook and product competitiveness,14 different brands received awards in 26 segments, with model award recipients including:   •    Toyota: GR Supra, GR86, Camry, Sequoia, Tundra and Tacoma  •    BMW: 3 Series, 4 Series and X1  •    Lexus: NX, RX and LX  •    Tesla: Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck  •    Chevrolet: Corvette and Silverado 3500 HD  •    Mercedes-Benz: AMG GT 4-DOOR and Sprinter  •    S...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/24

l still have an advantage over Chinese rivals in that higher-priced category with its established retail presence of 39 sales points across the country. Tesla had already prepared for Chinese exports to Canada in 2023 by equipping its Gigafactory Shanghai to produce a Canada-specific version of the Model 3 and Y. That same year, Tesla began shipping vehicles from Shanghai to Canada, contributing to a sharp 460% year-over-year increase in China-bu...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/21

ehicle (EV) models in Malaysia for the January–December 2025 period. The Proton e.MAS 7 topped the rankings with 8,677 registrations, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (4,454 units) and the Tesla Model Y (4,401 units). Completing the top five were the BYD Atto 3 with 4,069 registrations and the Tesla Model 3 at 2,880 units. Further down the list, the BYD Atto 2 recorded 1,779 registrations, while the BYD M6 secured 1,683 units. The Zeekr 7X followe...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

s increased 0.7% (up 1.2% last year). Due to the lingering impact of the end of the federal EV tax credit, Tesla's sales fell 6.9% (down 6.9% last year), its third consecutive month of significant declines. As a countermeasure, Tesla announced and began taking pre-orders for cheaper versions of the Model 3 and Model Y in October last year, but the results have yet to be seen. Among Japanese automakers, Toyota's December sales increased 10.3% comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

.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 that affected other global marketplaces as well.     • Of the vehicles it produced globally in Q4 2025, 422,652 were Model 3/Y and 11,706 were other models.     • Of the vehicles it delivered in Q4, 406,585 were Model 3/Y and 11,642 were other models. For full ye...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/03

ishing 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 2024. Curiously, combined global deliveries of the Model 3 and Model Y show a drop from 481,166 units in Q3 2025 to 388,002 in Q4, yet its other models, including the Cybertruck, Model S, and Model X, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/01

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 “Amazing Abundance.” Musk posted on X: “Am changing the T...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

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 Run.  As of December 2025, Tesla operates three Supercha...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/29