Tesla Daily Update – April 19, 2026

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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary

1. Robotaxi Launch: Tesla officially launched its Robotaxi service in Houston and Dallas, Texas, though currently within very small geofenced areas. This marks a major milestone for Tesla’s long-promised autonomous ride-hailing service.

2. Stock Surge: TSLA shares surged ~14.81% to $400.62, the biggest single-day jump in recent weeks, likely driven by Robotaxi launch excitement.

3. $14.5B Lawsuits: Tesla faces up to $14.5 billion in potential lawsuits — a figure that highlights growing legal exposure across multiple fronts.

4. HW3 FSD Wait: Tesla told HW3 owners to “be patient” after 7 years of waiting for Full Self-Driving features, frustrating long-time supporters.

5. Signature Edition No-Resale: Tesla now requires Signature Edition buyers to sign no-resale agreements with a $50,000 penalty for violations.

6. Model 3 Go-Kart: A YouTuber converted a stripped Model 3 into a go-kart for just $2,000 — with 212 miles of range still intact.

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