Tesla ran a second-generation Roadster at SpaceX’s McGregor site on 15 October 2026. The 2028 production line, the 0–60 claim, and a range above 300 miles are attributed to Tesla and named reports. No sticker price was published.
Tesla’s US, UK, and UAE Roadster pages are taking deposits again — $50,000, £38,000, and AED 183,000. Trade press ties the reopen to a 1 October Texas reveal. Tesla has not published a production price or range. Buyable Teslas on this directory remain the Model 3 and Model Y.
Tesla began sending software 2026.32.6 to eligible UAE vehicles on 17 September, adding the Grok voice assistant with no extra Grok fee. It is a battery-car software update — not a new model and not a plug-in hybrid.
Fang Cheng Bao, BYD’s off-road brand, priced its first electric sedan from 189,900 yuan in China on 16 September. CLTC range reaches 900 km. No UAE, UK, or US on-sale date.
NHTSA opened Audit Query AQ26002 into Tesla Cybercab's FMVSS self-certification after Austin robotaxi rides began Sept 3. Here's what the audit covers.
SMMT counted 13,707 UK plug-in hybrids in August — 14.5% of new cars and the fastest powertrain growth. Battery EVs were 29.8%. Combined plug-in share 44.3%.
New AutoMotive counted 27,876 UK battery EVs in August — 29.7% of new cars, the largest fuel type. Tesla, Kia EV3, and BYD Atto 3 are already listed. Hybrid ~29% is not a PHEV-only share.
Nevada’s transport board approved Tesla (5,000 vehicles), Waymo (1,000) and Uber (1,000) for paid robotaxis in Clark County. Tesla starts with Model Y; fares still need NTA review.
Tesla switched on vehicle-to-load for US Model Y Premium trims: an $80 Outlet Adapter and Gen 3 Mobile Connector deliver 2.4 kW at 120 V — not home backup, and not every Juniper.