🎧 Tesla Daily Podcast
📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Musk Seeks 25% Voting Control, SpaceX Merger Rumors Heat Up
Elon Musk wants 25% voting control before leading Tesla AI initiatives fully. A potential SpaceX merger could give him 73% voting power. Analysts put merger odds at 90%.
2. Tesla Launches V2L Adapter for Model Y
Tesla released a Vehicle-to-Load outlet adapter for Model Y in the US, but some newer builds are reporting compatibility issues.
3. Roadster Unveiling Reportedly Imminent
The all-electric Roadster could be unveiled this month, possibly including a SpaceX version with cold-gas thrusters.
4. Nevada Robotaxi Permit Approved
Tesla received its robotaxi permit in Nevada, but the initial fleet is limited to 10 vehicles with 45 mph speed restrictions.
5. Model 3 & Model Y Top American-Made Index for 6th Year
Tesla’s vehicles source 84% of parts from the US, ranking #1 and #2 on Cars.com’s 2026 American-Made Index.
6. Tesla Sales Drop for Second Consecutive Year
Investors express concerns about slow self-driving progress and Musk’s divided attention.
7. Tesla Wins 3-Year Standoff with Swedish Union
Tesla ended all protests with Sweden’s IF Metall union after a three-year dispute.
8. Musk’s 2025 Pay Package Valued at $158 Billion
Musk’s compensation is 2.5 million times more than a median Tesla worker earned last year.