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📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Tesla Renames FSD to “Tesla Assisted Driving” in China
Tesla rebranded its Full Self-Driving system as “Tesla Assisted Driving” in China, reflecting Level 2 capabilities. FSD Supervised V14.3.3 launched May 21st, with Q3 2026 targeted for broader fleet-wide regulatory approval.
2. Europe FSD Expansion: Belgium Trial, Sweden & Ireland Talks
Belgium announced a 5,000 km FSD Supervised trial on Flemish roads. Sweden and Ireland are in active talks. EU-wide vote expected summer-autumn 2026.
3. Robotaxi Texas Tests Face Challenges
Tesla’s robotaxi tests in Texas faced navigation difficulties, requiring remote operator intervention and even low-speed crashes in Austin.
4. Model Y Price Increase in the U.S.
Tesla raised prices on higher-trim Model Y: Premium +$1,000, Performance +$500. Entry-level unchanged.
5. Charging Infrastructure Expansion
Tesla activated 491 Wall Connectors across 73 new business sites in North America over 4 weeks.
6. Q1 Earnings: EPS Beats, Revenue Slight Miss
Tesla reported Q1 EPS of $0.41, beating estimates. Revenue of $22.39B fell slightly below expectations.