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Tesla’s Cybertruck has seen a dramatic 50.8% decline in Q2 2025 sales, raising questions about its market fit and long-term viability. Once heralded as the future of EV trucks, it now faces quality complaints, high pricing, and diminishing consumer interest. As competitors like Chevrolet gain momentum with more practical EV offerings, Tesla’s revolutionary truck may go down as a costly experiment rather than a breakthrough.

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.

Tesla's EV sales in Germany fell over 33% year-over-year in May 2025—despite a booming European EV market. While competitors like BYD and Volkswagen gain ground, Tesla’s declining momentum reflects not only intensified competition but also growing consumer backlash tied to Elon Musk’s political actions. The trend signals a critical shift in European EV buyer sentiment.