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Elon Musk announced that Tesla shareholders will vote on whether the company should invest in his artificial intelligence startup xAI. This comes as SpaceX, another Musk-led venture, has already committed $2 billion to xAI. Integration of xAI’s Grok model into Tesla vehicles and Starlink support is underway, deepening ties among Musk’s enterprises. However, increasing political involvement and growing concerns over his divided attention raise questions among Tesla investors, especially as the company faces ongoing sales challenges.

Volkswagen has surged to a dominant 46% share of Germany’s EV market in H1 2025, far outpacing rivals like BMW (11%) and Tesla (3.6%). Strong domestic production, a broad electric lineup, and consumer trust have fueled this rapid growth. Meanwhile, Tesla’s fall from second to eighth reflects increased competition and local brand preference. VW’s modular EV platforms, such as MEB, continue to lead the shift as Germany intensifies its zero-emission goals.

Tesla has been ordered to refund $10,000 to a customer after arbitration found the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system failed to deliver promised capabilities, highlighting ongoing issues with Tesla’s FSD program. Despite hardware upgrades from HW2 to HW4, true autonomous driving remains elusive, causing growing customer frustration and legal challenges. The case underscores Tesla’s lack of transparency on software access and hardware limitations, raising concerns about the company’s roadmap and customer trust. Tesla’s handling of FSD now faces increased scrutiny amid calls for clearer upgrade plans and accountability.

Tesla has opened its first off-grid Supercharger station in Lost Hills, California. Powered by a vast 11 MW solar array and backed by Megapack storage, the station operates independently of the grid and will become the world’s largest EV charging hub once fully complete. It includes V4 Superchargers, virtual queuing, and support for 1,000 EVs daily.

Tesla’s HW3 vehicles are receiving fewer updates and lagging behind in Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities compared to HW4 and newer platforms. While Elon Musk has acknowledged the need for hardware upgrades for FSD buyers, no official timeline has been set. Some HW3 users report positive experiences with FSD v12.5, but limitations persist and future support remains uncertain.

Tesla’s Spring 2025 update excluded Intel Atom-based HW3 Model 3/Y vehicles from major new features, revealing a growing software divide. FSD owners on legacy hardware are now demanding free upgrades, clearer support timelines, and fairness as Tesla prioritizes newer platforms like HW4.