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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Cybercab Production Begins at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla officially began producing Cybercab units in April 2026, marking its transition from EV manufacturer to AI/robotics network. Initial fleet will be corporate-owned, competing with Uber and Waymo. Public beta ride-hailing app planned for late Q3/Q4 2026.
2. NHTSA Closes Actually Smart Summon Investigation
The NHTSA closed its probe into Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon feature covering 2.59 million vehicles. All 159 incidents involved only minor property damage with no injuries. Tesla’s software updates were deemed sufficient — no recall issued.
3. Model S and X Prices Raised by 5,000
Tesla raised prices on remaining Model S and X inventory by ~5,000 following end of production. Model S AWD now starts at 09,990; Model X Plaid at 29,900.
4. Q1 2026: Tesla Reclaims BEV Lead, Misses Expectations
Tesla delivered 358,023 BEVs in Q1 2026, reclaiming the top spot from BYD (+6.3% YoY). However, the company fell short of market forecasts for the second consecutive quarter with 50,000+ units in inventory.
5. Elon Musk Dismisses SpaceX T IPO Valuation
Musk publicly called reports of a trillion SpaceX IPO valuation quote, unquote, “BS,” expressing frustration with inaccurate financial reporting.