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Tesla has started building Model Y battery packs with its in-house 4680 cells again, more than two years after pulling the plug on the original 4680-equipped Model Y to prioritize Cybertruck production.

But this time, the motivation isn’t revolutionary battery tech. It’s tariffs. And also, Cybertruck’s poor sales mean the program doesn’t consume many batteries.

Kia revealed the first images of the new Niro last week, but now we are getting a closer look at the updates in person.

For the first time ever, Tesla has revealed how many people are actually paying for Full Self-Driving. The answer: 1.1 million, roughly 12% of its cumulative vehicle sales.

The disclosure came in Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings report, where the company revealed “Active FSD Subscriptions” as a new metric. The number includes both upfront purchases and monthly subscribers, but excludes free trials.

Update: Tesla has since added a critical piece of information: 1.1 million “subscribers” actually includes people who bought the FSD package outright, which accounts for 70% of that number.

Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to EIA data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, continuing their strong 2025 growth.

Tesla disclosed in its Q4 2025 earnings report that it has invested $2 billion in xAI, Elon Musk’s private AI company. The investment comes while Tesla shareholders are actively suing Musk for breach of fiduciary duty over his founding of xAI in the first place.

You can’t make this up.

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 and full-year 2025 after market close today.

We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information.

The SEC is not letting up on Elon Musk. In a new legal reply filed today, the regulator is asking a federal judge to grant summary judgment and find the Tesla CEO liable for violating securities laws during his 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X).

With production set to begin later this year, Lucid Motors (LCID) has built the first prototypes for its midsize EV. The new models will start at around $50,000 as Lucid expands into new segments.

Our mid-week Green Deals are being headlined by the official launch of Heybike’s new Villain Electric Dirt Bike at $1,399, and also coming with a $150 gift box of FREE gear for the first 80 orders. We also have a number of Anker eufy security devices at up to 50% off, led by the popular SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera (and multi-packs) at their lowest prices starting from $50, as well as Anker’s F3000 Portable Power Station coming with 120V generator and EV adapter cables at a $1,199 low. There’s also some new Greenworks and Worx off-season tool lows to jump on, and much more waiting for you below – including EcoFlow’s Disaster Winter Storm Sale + flash sale lineup that all end tonight. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Xyber and Xafari e-bikes down at $3,000 and a $1,800 low, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

A week ago, Elon Musk announced that Tesla had started Robotaxi rides in Austin “with no safety monitor in the car.” The stock jumped 4%. Headlines celebrated the milestone. But since then, not a single rider has reported actually getting one of these unsupervised rides.

The announcement came on January 22, just days before a major ice storm hit Austin and, conveniently, less than a week before Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings report today.

The service has started back since then, but no one is getting the “unsupervised” rides.

It’s been a big week for humanoid robots with a first-ever humanoid to directly connect to a low-Earth orbit satellite from one firm and plans announced to launch a robot into space by another. It seems like the robot space race is on – and China is winning.

Ford updated the Explorer and Capri Standard Range EVs with a new LFP battery and electric motor. The changes unlock longer driving ranges, more power, and what’s expected to be a lower price tag.

Tesla’s brand value collapsed by $15.4 billion in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of decline, according to new research from Brand Finance. The company’s recommendation score in the U.S. has plummeted to just 4.0 out of 10, down from 8.2 just over two years ago.

Kia is betting big on new electric and hybrid vehicles to drive growth in 2026. Here’s what’s coming.

Like EVs, solar panels are sold with warranties – but what happens when the warranty runs out? A Swiss university study of solar installations from the 1980s and ’90s found many still generating most of their original power.

Just as the dust is settling from New Jersey’s widely criticized move to treat many electric bicycles more like motor vehicles, another state is floating a proposal that has riders and advocates shaking their heads.

EDP Renewables’ new 150-megawatt solar project is now feeding power into Indiana’s grid, as utilities look for more reliable, in-state generation.

It looks almost identical to a Toyota Hilux, but it’s about half the price. Chery Automotive launched its first electric pickup, starting at just 127,800 yuan ($18,300).

EVgo is betting big on Tesla’s charging standard. After a 2025 pilot that put nearly 100 NACS connectors online across 22 major metro areas, the public fast-charging provider says it plans to scale quickly, with more than 500 NACS connectors expected to be installed by the end of this year at both existing sites and new locations.

Leading our Tuesday Green Deals is Segway’s Xyber Electric Bike dropping to $3,000 to join the ongoing Xafari Electric Bike being at its $1,800 low – plus, we also have the brand’s Lumina and Cube Power Stations (and accessories) at up to 50% off starting from $130. Right behind is EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that is closing out the brand’s current Disaster Winter Storm Sale, and offering the DELTA 2 Max Power Station with an expansion battery at $1,399. There’s also Hiboy’s S2 series of e-scooters getting discounts, a new 2-in-1 Worx combo kit low, a rechargeable AAA + AA battery charger steal, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $3,389 exclusive savings to a new low price on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Power Station and Smart Home Panel 2 bundle, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Pilot, the nation’s largest operator of travel centers, has announced a partnership with Tesla to install Semi chargers at select locations along major highway corridors. The first sites are expected to open in Summer 2026.

General Motors’ (GM) recent plans to scale back EV production in the US cost the company over $7 billion in 2025. Despite selling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles last year, GM is calling for “significantly” lower EV volume this year.

Toyota promised to launch a three-row electric SUV, and it might finally be making good on that promise. In a cryptic teaser image, Toyota hinted at “something new on the horizon,” with what appears to be a larger SUV, possibly the Highlander EV.

Tesla is pushing a new software update that adds a handy workaround for when your charge cable gets stuck in the charge port, a common problem in cold weather when the port can freeze shut.