Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is ‘not unscathed’, tariff impact is ‘significant’

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla (TSLA) is not coming out unscathed from the newly announced automotive tariffs. He admits that the impact is “significant.”

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla (TSLA) is not coming out unscathed from the newly announced automotive tariffs. He admits that the impact is “significant.”

President Trump has announced that the US will impose tariffs on all cars and trucks imported into the country.
Here’s where all EVs available in the US are assembled.

Tesla has started production of the new Model Y non-Launch Edition, which is going to be cheaper without all the options bundled together.
However, the automaker hasn’t started to take orders yet.

Lightsource bp’s 180 megawatt (MW) Prairie Ronde Solar in Louisiana is now online and generating enough power for the equivalent of around 31,000 homes.

The fastest-growing EV brand in the US is not Tesla or Rivian. It’s GM’s Chevrolet. With the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado rolling out, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Although Tesla still accounts for about 50% of EV retail share, new models are eating away at its lead.

Leading the pack of Green Deals today is the massive savings we’re seeing coming from Anker’s final SOLIX Spring Sale flash offers running through March 31 on its F3800 Portable Power Station bundles, with up to $7,032 off four options and some free gear too – all starting from $2,799. Right behind it is EVOLV’s Spring Sale discounts on four of its high-quality electric scooters, like the popular TERRA, with deals starting from $1,129. Lastly, we have Worx’s WG509 12A Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower/Mulcher/Vacuum that has fallen to $70, among other lawn care equipment from the brand. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first-ever discount on ECOVACS’ new RTK robot mower, Anker’s PowerCore Reserve at $90, 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.

Tesla has started hyping its upcoming ‘unsupervised full self-driving’ launch in Austin in June. Let’s cut through the hype.
Here’s what Tesla will actually launch.

After starting a “stealth program” years ago, Rivian’s (RIVN) new spin off will take on the micromobility space. Rivian spun out its micromobility business into a new EV startup called Also, Inc. The new brand will focus on lightweight vehicles like electric scooters, bikes, and more. Here’s what we know about Rivian’s new startup so far.

Less than ten days after BYD unveiled potentially game-changing EV charging technology, the Chinese auto conglomerate doubled down on its implementation plans and has shared that the first 1,000 kW fast chargers examples will be available to drivers as early as next week.