Electric Vehicles
Tesla launches stripped-down standard Model 3 and Y
October 11, 2025 Image generated by AI
Tesla introduced more affordable versions of its Model 3 and Model Y this week, reducing prices by about $5,000 in the US while cutting several features. The move aims to counter the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit and boost sales amid declining market share. Reactions have been mixed, with some praising accessibility and others criticizing the value.
Hyundai slashes Ioniq 5 prices for 2026 model year
October 02, 2025 Reported by AI
Hyundai has significantly reduced prices on its Ioniq 5 electric SUV for the 2026 model year, aiming to boost competitiveness amid shifting U.S. EV incentives. The cuts come as federal tax credits for electric vehicles face expiration starting October 1.
Analysts issue mixed ratings after Tesla's strong Q3 deliveries
October 06, 2025 Reported by AI
Tesla reported 497,099 vehicle deliveries in the third quarter, exceeding expectations by nearly 30% from the previous quarter and up 7% year over year. While some analysts praised the results as a turning point, others cautioned that the surge was likely driven by buyers rushing ahead of the U.S. electric vehicle tax credit's expiration. The company's shares dipped slightly following the announcement.
Elon Musk purchases $1 billion in Tesla stock in September 2025
October 06, 2025 Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, spent $1 billion of his personal wealth to buy 2.6 million Tesla shares in September 2025, marking his first such purchase since 2020. The move signaled strong confidence in the company's future, particularly in autonomous technologies, and helped Tesla stock recover from earlier losses. Shares hit a new 2025 closing high amid optimism about robotaxis and humanoid robots.
Tesla introduces updated Model Y Performance in the US
Tesla unveiled its refreshed top-of-the-line Model Y Performance for the US market on September 30, 2025, featuring enhanced range and acceleration. The model offers an EPA-estimated 306 miles of combined range and quicker 0-60 mph sprint. Deliveries are set to begin in December.
Illinois utility tests bidirectional charging with electric school buses
October 08, 2025Tesla introduces cheaper standard-range Model 3 and Y
October 06, 2025Tesla hosts first West Coast training for first responders
October 07, 2025Tesla recalls 125,000 vehicles for seat belt warning issue
October 09, 2025Tesla offers turn signal stalk retrofit for Model 3 in US
October 08, 2025Tesla stock dips slightly after teasers fuel speculation
October 03, 2025Tesla beats Q3 vehicle delivery expectations
October 11, 2025Hypothetical $5,000 Tesla investment over five years
October 01, 2025Senior xAI and Tesla staff depart amid burnout and politics
October 09, 2025Tesla Gigafactory Texas ramps up production and deliveries for Q3 end
Tesla teases mysterious product for October 7 unveiling
October 06, 2025 Image generated by AI
Tesla has released a cryptic nine-second video on X, showing a spinning metallic object that resembles a wheel, fan, or propeller, hinting at a major announcement on October 7, 2025. The teaser, posted on October 5, has sparked widespread speculation about potential new vehicles or technologies. Observers point to possibilities like an affordable Model Y variant or the next-generation Roadster.
Tesla teases October 7 announcement with cryptic social media videos
October 07, 2025 Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Tesla posted two teaser videos on X over the weekend, hinting at a major reveal on October 7, 2025. The clips feature a spinning wheel displaying the company's logo and accelerating, followed by a dark image of vehicle headlights, sparking widespread speculation about a lower-cost Model Y. Shares of the electric automaker rose more than 4% in trading on October 6 amid the buzz.
Tesla unveils cheaper standard Model 3 and Model Y variants
October 09, 2025 Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Tesla announced stripped-down Standard versions of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on October 7, 2025, aiming to boost sales after the end of the federal EV tax credit. The new models start at $36,990 for the Model 3 and $39,990 for the Model Y, but lack several features found in Premium trims. Deliveries are expected to begin in November for the Model Y and December for the Model 3.
Tesla catches fire in garage of Reading home
A Tesla electric vehicle burst into flames inside a garage in Reading, Massachusetts, early Friday morning. The fire damaged the car's hood and a wheel, as well as the attached garage. Officials have not determined the cause.
Tesla unveils cheaper standard versions of Model 3 and Model Y
October 08, 2025 Reported by AI Image generated by AI
Tesla announced more affordable standard variants of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV on October 7, 2025, aiming to counter the recent expiration of a federal EV tax credit. The new models start at $36,990 for the Model 3 and $39,990 for the Model Y, but feature reduced specifications compared to premium versions. Availability begins in November for the Model Y and December for the Model 3.