The Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to successfully pass the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new Advanced Driver Assistance System tests. This achievement highlights the vehicle's advanced safety features and performance in automated driving scenarios.

A 1966 Ford Mustang has been converted into a Tesla by a Sacramento auto parts shop owner, featuring a Model 3 dual-motor drivetrain, a 15-inch touchscreen, and functioning Full Self-Driving capabilities. The conversion cost approximately $40,000 and took two years to complete, achieving an efficiency of 258 Wh/mi, comparable to that of a Model 3.

Ben Gawiser won a $10,600 judgment against Tesla for failing to deliver on promises related to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities. Tesla is currently contesting the payment, seeking to delay it.

Tesla has agreed to acquire an unnamed AI hardware company for up to $2 billion in stock and equity awards, as disclosed in its Q1 2026 10-Q filing. This information was included in Note 14 — Subsequent Events, without mention in the shareholders’ letter or earnings call.

Millions of Tesla owners will require hardware upgrades to utilize a future version of the Full Self-Driving software that operates without human supervision. This statement contradicts previous claims that such upgrades would not be necessary.

Tesla has reportedly concealed thousands of serious incidents involving its autonomous driving system, including fatal accidents. The company has accelerated the deployment of its AI-driven autonomous driving technology, using public roads as testing grounds.

A Texas Tesla owner reported that his vehicle, using Full Self-Driving (FSD), drove through a lowered railroad crossing arm seconds before a train approached. The owner, Joshua Brown, described this incident as the first time FSD had failed him during his extensive use of the feature.

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper electric SUV, following the cancellation of the Model 2 program. The new compact SUV will be produced at the Shanghai factory and priced significantly below the Model 3’s starting price of $34,000 in China and $37,000 in the US.

Tesla's "Robotaxi" fleet in Austin has reported five new crashes, raising the total to 14 incidents since its launch in June 2025. Recent NHTSA data indicates that one earlier crash was upgraded to include a hospitalization injury, which was not previously disclosed by Tesla.

Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in sales of fully-electric cars in Europe in 2025, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Volkswagen's battery electric vehicle sales increased by 56% due to strong demand for the new ID.7, while Tesla's registrations fell by 27%.