Author: Declan Murphy

Lemonade has expanded its Autonomous Car insurance product to Indiana, offering Tesla drivers reduced insurance rates for miles driven using the automaker’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver-assistance system. The insurance product applies a 50% discount to per-mile insurance charges when a Tesla vehicle is operating with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, according to the company. The offering is now available to eligible Tesla owners in Indiana through the Lemonade mobile application and online quote platform. Usage-Based Insurance Model Lemonade’s Autonomous Car insurance links insurance pricing to the use of Tesla’s advanced driver-assistance technology. The company said the discount is based on its…

Tesla has started offering used Cybertruck models through its certified pre-owned inventory in the United States, providing buyers with a lower-cost entry point into the company’s electric pickup lineup. The move comes as Cybertruck sales have moderated following the initial launch period, with used examples now appearing on Tesla’s website and at company retail locations nationwide. Used Foundation Series Models Available at Discount Among the lowest-priced listings is a 2024 Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive Foundation Series model with approximately 2,566 miles on the odometer, offered at $66,200 before delivery charges. The price is below the starting cost of a new Cybertruck…

Tesla has received authorization from the State of Texas to operate commercial driverless vehicles under the state’s newly implemented autonomous vehicle framework, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the company’s Robotaxi ambitions. The authorization appeared in the Texas Motor Carrier Credentialing System (TxMCCS) on 28 May 2026, the same day Texas’ updated autonomous vehicle regulations officially came into force. According to the state records, Tesla Robotaxi, LLC is now listed as an authorized automated vehicle operator, indicating that the company has completed the self-certification process required for Level 4 autonomous driving operations. New Texas Framework Enables Commercial Driverless Services Under…

Tesla may be considering a future high-performance version of the Model 3 sedan after comments from a senior executive suggested the company has explored the idea of a tri-motor configuration for the vehicle. During an interview on the Ride the Lightning podcast recorded at Tesla’s Model S and Model X Signature Delivery Event, Lars Moravy, vice president of vehicle engineering at Tesla, said the concept of a tri-motor Model 3 is something he thinks about regularly. “I think about it all the time,” Moravy said when asked whether Tesla could eventually introduce a “Model 3 Plaid” using a three-motor setup.…

Tesla has issued a physical recall affecting thousands of Tesla Model Y vehicles in the United States after discovering that some SUVs may have been delivered without federally required certification labels. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects 14,575 Model Y vehicles produced between November 17, 2024 and April 21, 2026. The affected vehicles include Model Y units built from November 17, 2024 through February 24, 2025, as well as 2026 model-year vehicles manufactured between February 25, 2025 and April 21, 2026. Tesla estimates that about 45% of the recalled vehicles may actually…

Tesla has officially ended production of the Model S and Model X at its Fremont, California, factory, concluding the manufacturing run of two of the company’s earliest mass-market electric vehicle models. Tesla announced on X over the weekend that the final units of the Model S and Model X had rolled off the assembly line after 14 and 11 years of production, respectively. The company had previously revealed in January that it planned to discontinue the two premium vehicles and repurpose part of the Fremont facility for production related to its humanoid robot programme. https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/2053280404363432031/ The move reflects Tesla’s growing…

Tesla has launched a new “Semi Charging for Business” programme that allows fleet operators and commercial customers to install proprietary charging systems for the Tesla Semi, alongside a lower-power depot charging product called the Basecharger. The programme mirrors Tesla’s Supercharger for Business model used in the passenger vehicle market, enabling third-party customers in the United States to deploy Tesla-branded charging infrastructure at their own facilities. See also: Tesla Deploys New AI Model to Predict Supercharger Demand and Reduce Wait Times Tesla said its high-power Megacharger system, designed for fast charging electric heavy-duty trucks, is available starting at $188,000 through the…

Tesla reclaimed its position as the world’s largest seller of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the first quarter of 2026, delivering 358,023 units and surpassing BYD, which reported 310,389 pure BEV sales during the same period. Tesla produced 408,386 vehicles in the quarter, resulting in an inventory buildup of more than 50,000 units, driven largely by its high-volume models, including the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. The company’s deliveries rose 6.3% year-on-year but declined 14.4% compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. Analysts said the gap between production and deliveries could indicate moderating demand for Tesla’s core lineup, even…

Tesla reduced its workforce at its Giga Texas facility by 22% in 2025, according to a local report, as the company continues to streamline operations and expand automation. Employment at the plant declined from 21,191 workers in 2024 to 16,506 in 2025, based on an annual compliance filing reviewed by the Austin American-Statesman. Despite the reduction, Tesla remains the largest employer in Travis County. The report did not specify which departments were affected or whether the reductions were spread across multiple teams. The decrease of nearly 5,000 employees reflects a notable shift in workforce requirements at the facility. The changes…

US electric vehicle maker Tesla reported first-quarter production of 408,386 vehicles and deliveries of 358,023 units, indicating a moderate start to 2026 as the company continues to stabilise following a weaker performance last year. The figures represent an improvement compared with the first quarter of 2025, when Tesla produced around 362,600 vehicles and delivered approximately 336,700 units. The latest results correspond to a 12.6% increase in production and a 6.3% rise in deliveries year-on-year. Despite the gains, Tesla has not fully rebounded from its broader slowdown. The company’s total vehicle sales in 2025 declined by 9.1% compared with 2024, and…

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the Tesla Cybertruck its highest safety distinction, naming it a Top Safety Pick+ for 2026. To qualify for the Top Safety Pick+ designation, vehicles must achieve top ratings across multiple crashworthiness categories, as well as strong performance in pedestrian crash prevention and headlight evaluations. See also: Unplugged Performance Launches $4,995 Bed Storage Slider for Tesla Cybertruck The Cybertruck received the highest possible ratings in the small-overlap front, updated side and moderate-overlap front crash tests. According to the institute, improvements introduced through a mid-year structural update to the vehicle’s front underbody and footwell…

Tesla said its Model Y has remained the world’s best-selling passenger car for three consecutive years, with cumulative global sales exceeding 4 million units. The U.S. electric vehicle maker cited data from market research firms including JATO Dynamics, Statista, and Focus2Move, stating that the Model Y has outsold all internal combustion, hybrid, and electric models over the past three years. The announcement comes alongside Tesla’s broader production and delivery figures for 2025, when the company produced 1,654,667 vehicles and delivered 1,636,129 units globally. Tesla also highlighted a recent recovery in China, where its retail sales rose 42.68% year-on-year to 38,206…