🎧 Tesla Daily Podcast
📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. Model Y L Launch — Tesla launched the extended Model Y L for larger families, adding 150mm to the wheelbase, 20% more rear legroom, optional 7-seat configuration, starting at $61,990 across U.S., Europe, Japan and South Korea.
2. Cybercab Robotaxi Expands to Miami — Tesla’s autonomous robotaxi service Cybercab launched in Miami on July 3, its first market outside Texas and California. Official images were also posted on Chinese social media.
3. Q2 2026 Deliveries Beat Expectations — Tesla delivered over 480,000 vehicles in Q2 2026, a 25% YoY increase, beating analyst expectations of ~406,000. Energy storage deployment hit 13.5 GWh, up 40% YoY.
4. Stock Volatility and Recovery — Tesla shares dropped ~8% on July 2 despite beating delivery expectations, then rebounded 6% today on robotaxi momentum and EV sector rally.
5. Gigafactory Berlin Battery Expansion — Tesla announced a $250M investment to scale 4680 battery cell production from 8 to 18 GWh annually, with production targeted for H1 2027.
6. Dry Cathode Tech in Mass Production — Elon Musk confirmed advanced dry cathode battery technology is already in mass production for some Model Y units, with potential to significantly reduce battery costs.