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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.

In May 2025, the average price of used EVs in the U.S. dropped by $3,000 year-over-year, marking an 8.8% decline. While the broader used car market saw modest price increases, EVs—particularly Tesla and Porsche models—experienced the most depreciation. The drop is attributed to rapid tech evolution, tax credits for new EVs, and changing buyer behavior. For budget-conscious buyers, now may be the ideal time to invest in a used electric vehicle.

A proposed federal flat tax would charge EV owners $250 and hybrid owners $100 annually—regardless of usage. This regressive policy makes EV drivers pay over 3× more than average gas drivers, hitting low-mileage users and seniors especially hard. Experts urge a fair, mileage-based reform instead of penalizing clean transportation choices.