Here are the latest Tesla news updates:
Tesla is currently facing challenges despite a brief stock surge following Elon Musk’s recent earnings update. The company’s shares have declined at the start of this week, suggesting the positive momentum was short-lived[2]. Tesla stock has dropped over 27% year-to-date, and after a disappointing first-quarter earnings report, the company needs to demonstrate to investors it can reverse its fortunes[2].
Tesla’s vehicle sales have been struggling, with consumer perceptions significantly hindering global growth. This is partially attributed to backlash against Musk’s political affiliations[2]. The Cybertruck in particular has faced difficulties gaining traction, with reports indicating Tesla is storing large numbers of these vehicles in parking lots due to sales challenges[2].
Meanwhile, competition is intensifying as Jeff Bezos-backed EV startup Slate Auto is entering the market with customizable electric pickups priced lower than the Cybertruck[2].
On the software front, Tesla has recently rolled out update 2025.8, which included several undocumented features that are now becoming apparent as vehicles transition to the newer 2025.14 Spring Update[1]. These undocumented changes include:
– Redesigned map icons that are rounder and easier to see, featuring a white border for better visibility against colored backgrounds, especially in satellite view[1]
– Improved Trips display showing more precise information with added tenths place values for measurements under certain thresholds[1]
– New data metrics in the Current Drive display, which now shows kWh alongside minutes, similar to other trip meters[1]
These software improvements affect the Trips widget in Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck, with some features only appearing in specific display formats[1].