Musk complains about handouts when Tesla was only profitable due to credits

Tesla’s earnings report dropped today, and news isn’t great. But instead of recognizing his failures that have led to Tesla’s downturn, CEO Elon Musk lashed out with conspiracy theories while also hypocritically failing to acknowledge that his company was only profitable this quarter due to regulatory credits.

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Commercial financing for EVs is way different than you think | Quick Charge

No matter how badly a fleet wants to electrify their operations and take advantage of reduced fuel costs and TCO, the fact remains that there are substantial up-front obstacles to commercial EV adoption … or are there? We’ve got fleet financing expert Guy O’Brien here to help walk us through it on today’s fiscally responsible episode of Quick Charge!

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Here are all the crazy claims Elon Musk made about Tesla self-driving today

Elon Musk said Tesla’s self-driving will start contributing to the company’s profits… wait for it… “next year” with “millions of Tesla robotaxis in operation during the second half of the year.”

The claim has become a running joke, as he has made it for the last decade.

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Vermont sees an explosive 41% rise in EV adoption in just a year

Vermont’s EV adoption has surged by an impressive 41% over the past year, with nearly 18,000 EVs now registered statewide.

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Tesla once again tells CEO Elon Musk to knock it off with the politics nonsense

Tesla just dropped its Q1 2025 earnings and the news isn’t great, as sales and profits have fallen significantly and missed already-low expectations. And in the earnings report, the company has issued what seems to be an admission that its own CEO’s actions are to blame.

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US DC fast charging network surges past 55K ports – and it’s getting more reliable

US DC fast charging is becoming more reliable, and charging stations are getting bigger and busier, according to a new Q1 2025 report from the EV data analysts at Paren.

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Tesla (TSLA) begins to shy away from growth guidance after terrible quarter

Tesla (TSLA) is no longer confidently stating growth in its automotive business for 2025, and it has delayed updating its guidance until the next quarter after a disappointing performance in the first three months of the year.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2025 financial results: missed big on already terrible expectations

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the first quarter (Q1) 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.

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Save exclusive $2,000 on EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra station at new low, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 + 100 Plus bundle $499, EGO tools, more

It’s officially Earth Day and we’ve got another lineup of Green Deals to electrify your life with an take the strain off Mother Earth, starting with the exclusive new low price we’ve secured on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station that has dropped to $3,799. Right behind it is another backup power solution in the form of Jackery’s bundled Explorer 1000 v2 and Explorer 100 Plus stations that cover your on-the-go needs at $499. You can also score EGO’s 56V bundle combo that gives you a 15-inch POWERLOAD String Trimmer and 670 CFM blower with a 4.0Ah battery at $320, as well as Goal Zero’s Alta 50 and 80 Portable Fridge/Freezer models starting from $640. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Earth Day savings hub.

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.

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State treasurers ask Tesla’s board (TSLA) to do its job and reign in Elon Musk

Tesla (TSLA) board members have received a wake-up call letter from eight state treasurers, asking them to fulfill their duties and supervise the company’s CEO, Elon Musk.

Will they ignore this warning as well?

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