Tesla News Brief Down Thanks To Trump
- China announces 34% tariffs on U.S. goods
China announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports from April 10. As a result, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, which are sold in China, have a supply chain localization rate of more than 95%. - Tesla Launches New ‘Non-Lunch Series’ Model Y In U.S
Tesla has launched a new non-runch series, Model Y, in the United States.
• The Model Y Long Range AWD has a starting price of $48,990, an increase of $1,000 over the previous period.
• New colors of solid black and deep blue metallic paint have been added.
• The existing Launch-Series Model Y was discontinued in North America, and the RWD model is currently not available in the United States. - Mexico Launches Model YRWD New Trim
In Mexico, the new Model Y RWD trim has been launched. On the other hand, it is not on sale in the United States and Canada. - Installing a 2nd Megapack Battery Storage Facility in Giga Texas
Tesla is installing a second battery storage facility in Giga Texas, with the Megapack now installed. - Tesla Semi Truck Delayed Reports Refute
“There is no rescheduling, and some media reports are untrue and contain a number of false conclusions,” said Dan Priestley, director of Tesla’s semi-truck program. - Tesla Announces First Quarter 2025 Supercharger Earnings
Tesla reported the following results for the first quarter of 2025:
• Open 2,200 new Supercharger stations
• Total 42 million charging sessions recorded
• Provides 1.4 TWh of energy - Tesla Introduces New Version of Safety Score System
Overspeed item measurement method has been changed.
• driving time above 85mph
• Percentage of time spent speeding compared to the car in front of you
Scores are calculated by these two criteria. - Official launch of the supervised (FSD) early access program
Tesla has officially launched its supervised (FSD) Early Access program in the United States.
• Open to some users so they can experience the features first before the official launch
• Will improve functionality based on feedback and vehicle data
• Currently, it is only available to some owners. - Canada’s Yukon government ends Tesla-related government benefits
In response to the latest tariffs, Yukon’s state government announced it was ending discounts on Tesla products through its “Good Energy Program” and canceling some government Starlink accounts. The move does not affect other carmakers. - Australia’s Queensland to launch massive Tesla megapacks
A $175 million Tesla Megapack battery has gone live in Queensland, Australia.
• 300MW/600MWh capacity consisting of 164 megapacks
• It is currently integrated into the local power grid management system.