Tesla

Tesla enthusiast Sawyer Merritt completed his first drive using Full Self-Driving version 14.3.1, describing it as more polished than 14.3. He highlighted several improvements in highway behavior, braking, and lane selection.

April 14, 2026 Reported by AI

Tesla Insurance has rolled out Safety Score version 3.0, awarding a perfect score of 100 for every mile driven with FSD Supervised enabled. This change helps drivers maintain higher average safety scores, leading to lower monthly premiums. The update applies to new policies in Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, and Illinois.

Tesla is developing a new compact electric SUV priced below the $36,990 Model 3 and measuring 168 inches (4.3 meters) long—shorter than the Model 3 (185.8 inches) and Model Y (188.7 inches)—according to Reuters citing four anonymous supplier sources. The all-new design awaits CEO Elon Musk's production approval and may launch first in China before expanding to U.S. and German factories, signaling a pivot back to core vehicles after a focus on robotaxis and humanoid robots.

April 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Site work has officially begun on a new $250 million Tesla Megapack battery energy storage facility in Western Australia. The project, known as the Neoen Muchea Battery, aims to bolster the state's energy reliability and support its shift to renewables. The development was announced on social media by Tesla news reporter Sawyer Merritt.

Tesla reported producing 408,386 electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, a 12.6 percent increase from the previous year. However, deliveries rose by only 6.3 percent to 358,023 vehicles, leaving about 50,000 more cars in inventory. Energy storage deployments also fell short.

April 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Tesla Model X vehicles are sold out across the United States, leaving only demo units in existing inventory. Tesla watcher Sawyer Merritt shared this update on Wednesday.