🎧 Tesla Daily Podcast
📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Model Y Price Hike: Tesla raised prices on Model Y Premium and Performance trims for the first time in two years. The Premium RWD now starts at 5,990, Premium AWD at 9,990, and Performance at 7,990 — signaling a shift in demand strategy after a challenging 2025.
2. Vehicle Recall: Tesla recalled tens of thousands of vehicles in the U.S. and Canada due to a software issue that delays rearview camera display when shifting into reverse. Affected models include Model 3, S, X, and Y (2020–2023). An OTA update is already deployed; vehicles on software 2026.8.6.1 or later need no action.
3. Robotaxi Incidents & NHTSA Probe: Tesla disclosed two low-speed Robotaxi crashes in Austin, TX to NHTSA, amid a broader investigation into 2.9 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving technology safety concerns.
4. Cybercab Expansion: Tesla is acquiring a large warehouse in Las Vegas for an “interesting Cybercab project,” pushing ahead with autonomous ambitions despite regulatory scrutiny.
5. Berlin Gigafactory Investment: Tesla announced a 50M investment in its Berlin Gigafactory to expand battery output, create jobs, and support European production growth.
6. Institutional Confidence: Richard Young Associates acquired ~.35M in Tesla shares; Vanguard, State Street, and Capital World Investors all increased their stakes.