Tesla Global News #25

Hello, Tesla Global fanatics! Strap in for a heart-pounding week of twists and turns in the world of our favourite electric pioneer. From stock market somersaults to Elon Musk’s fiery showdowns, we’ve got a bumper crop of electrifying updates to keep you buzzing. This is Tesla Global News at its finest, so grab a cuppa, dive into the drama, and don’t forget to share this newsletter with your mates—let’s get everyone charged up about Tesla’s wild ride!

Hold onto your hats because Tesla’s stock has been on an absolute rollercoaster! Since President Trump dropped his tariff bombshell last week, shares have taken a proper battering, plunging over 20% as global markets wobbled like a wonky wheel.

On Monday, 7 April, the carnage peaked with a stomach-churning 9.2% drop, dragging the price to £217.41—well below the £235 “cheapest it’ll ever be” mark that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick boldly touted just days earlier. By Tuesday, the damage was clear: Tesla’s stock was down nearly 40% for 2025, wiping a colossal £660 billion off its market value since its dazzling mid-December high.

That’s enough to buy a small country, folks! Analysts are pointing fingers at Trump’s aggressive auto tariffs, which threaten to hike vehicle prices across the board. But here’s the kicker—Tesla’s US-based factories, like the Fremont and Texas Gigafactories, give it a leg-up over rivals reliant on foreign parts. Could this be a golden opportunity for Tesla to flex its domestic muscle? Investors are on tenterhooks, with all eyes glued to the Q1 earnings report on 22 April.

Deliveries are already down 13% year-on-year, sparking whispers of tougher times ahead. Yet, some market watchers reckon this dip could be a savvy investor’s dream—buy low, win big. What’s your take—are tariffs about to derail Tesla’s rocket ship, or is this just a speed bump on the road to glory? Share Tesla Global News with your pals and ask them: would you scoop up Tesla shares at this price, or are you waiting for the dust to settle? Let’s get the conversation sparking!

Sparks Fly as Tesla’s Maverick Boss Defends His Empire

Blimey, Elon Musk has turned up the heat this week, and we’re here for it! The Tesla chief has launched an all-out verbal assault on Peter Navarro, Trump’s trade advisor, after Navarro had the cheek to call Tesla a mere “car assembler” rather than a proper manufacturer. Musk wasn’t about to let that slide—he took to X with a vengeance, branding Navarro a “moron” and a “sack of bricks” in a string of posts that had the internet ablaze.

He proudly declared Tesla the most vertically integrated automaker in the US, boasting the highest domestic content of any carmaker. Translation? Tesla builds more of its cars from scratch in the States than anyone else—take that, Navarro! The feud kicked into high gear as Tesla’s shares skidded for a fourth straight day, adding fuel to the fire. Even Musk’s brother Kimbal jumped into the fray, slamming tariffs as a “permanent tax on American consumers” that could sting buyers and businesses alike.

This isn’t just a Twitter tussle—it’s a window into the high-stakes tension brewing between Musk and parts of the Trump administration, where Elon’s moonlighting as a cost-cutting advisor. Tariffs could squeeze Tesla’s profits, especially with its reliance on global supply chains and exports from its Shanghai Gigafactory.

Yet, Musk’s defiance is pure box-office—his knack for grabbing headlines keeps Tesla in the spotlight, for better or worse. Is this bold stand a masterstroke to rally the troops, or is Musk poking a bear he might regret? Share Tesla Global News with your crew and get their verdict: is Musk’s fiery clapback a stroke of genius, or is he playing with fire? Let’s see what your mates think about this blockbuster battle!

Vandalism and Backlash: Can Tesla’s Cool Factor Survive the Chaos?

Crikey, things are getting downright spicy for Tesla’s brand! On Tuesday, 8 April, the drama hit fever pitch when at least five Tesla cars were vandalised in Las Vegas—tyres slashed, windows smashed, the works.

It’s not just random mischief; these attacks are part of a growing wave of protests tied to Elon Musk’s high-profile role in the Trump administration and his outspoken support for controversial policies. From picket lines to spray-painted chargers, the backlash is making waves, and it’s putting Tesla’s once-untouchable cool factor under a microscope. Top analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush has sounded the alarm, slashing his Tesla price target from over £400 to £315 and warning of a “self-created brand crisis.” His grim estimate?

Tesla might have lost 10% of its global customer base—and a whopping 20% in Europe—where Musk’s political antics have hit hardest. With shares already down 34% this year, the pressure’s mounting. Musk isn’t sitting idly by, though—he held an all-hands meeting to rally his team, urging them to hold fast to their Tesla stock despite the market’s jitters. It’s a tense moment for the company that redefined electric cars as the ultimate status symbol. Can Tesla’s loyal fanbase weather this storm, or are these protests a sign of deeper cracks? The road ahead looks bumpy, but Tesla’s got a history of defying the odds—think back to the Model 3 production hell it conquered.

What’s your gut feeling—will Tesla’s brand bounce back stronger than ever, or is this a warning sign for Elon to rethink his approach? Share Tesla Global News with your friends and spark a debate: would you still proudly drive a Tesla with all this kerfuffle, or is the shine starting to fade? Let’s hear your thoughts!

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