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Tesla’s Entry EV Now Slated to Launch Production in June

Tesla’s Entry EV Now Slated to Launch Production in June

Better late than never? Tesla has spent years debating whether to add a more affordable EV to its existing line-up. It’s finally moving forward and, despite yet another delay, will finally add the vehicle to its line-up in June. Details have yet to be released but it’s expected to be a stripped-down version of Model Y starting at less than $30,000 — with a low-priced take on the Model 3 likely to follow. But will this draw in entirely new buyers or cannibalize sales of Tesla’s existing line-up? More from Headlight.News.

Musk Says He’s Returning in a Month to Focus on Tesla

Musk Says He’s Returning in a Month to Focus on Tesla

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attempted to use the EV maker’s earnings calls to quell concerns about his work with the Trump administration. He plans to leave his day-to-day role at the Department of Government Efficiency in a month to focus on Tesla. Get details about Musk’s plans and Tesla at Headlight.News.

Tesla’s Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Wall Street Expectations

Tesla’s Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Wall Street Expectations

EV maker Tesla’s first-quarter earnings didn’t meet Wall Street expectations. Analysts predicted the company’s earnings would be flat on a year-over-year basis, but the company’s revenues were down 9%, and its adjusted earnings slid 17%. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Motorists Becoming More Comfortable With EVs – Though Growth Has Slowed

Motorists Becoming More Comfortable With EVs – Though Growth Has Slowed

Motorists around the world are becoming increasingly comfortable with purchasing and owning EVs, according to a new study, though Americans lag well behind their counterparts in Europe and, in particular, China. Credit the longer range, faster charging and lower costs of newer EV models, consumers told McKinsey & Co. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla’s Affordable EV Once Again Delayed

Tesla’s Affordable EV Once Again Delayed

Tesla has long promised to deliver an “affordable” battery-electric vehicle, but the project has yet again been delayed, according to a new report. With competition coming in the under-$30,000 segment, the delay could add to Tesla’s woes as sales continue to sag, driving down both Tesla’s earnings and stock price. Headlight.News has more.

Tesla Share of California EV Market Drops Below 50%

Tesla Share of California EV Market Drops Below 50%

Tesla sales have fallen all over the world, much of that due to backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s political ties to the Trump administration. Now, the automaker’s share of the bellwether California EV market has dipped below 50%, as competitors draw in EV buyers with a flood of new products.