Yes, Tesla faces demand challenges in its electric-vehicle business. But the company is "less an EV story" now, according to Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh. There's "more a focus on robotaxis, humanoid robots and autonomous \[Full Self-Driving\] driving upside and multiples,

The federal tax credit that boosted electric vehicle sales for the last three years is gone, leaving EV makers to find new ways to entice car buyers.

There's one stock, in particular, that stands out when it comes to EVs, and it isn't the one you might be thinking of. I'd go so far as to call General Motors ( GM +1.04%) the biggest no-brainer stock to buy in the entire automotive industry.

Charging speeds are identical at up to 225 kW, and Tesla claims up to 170 miles of range can be added in 15 minutes. It weighs 3,759 pounds and has 24 cubic feet of cargo space. This trim offers the same three paint choices as the more expensive options.

Tesla has slashed lease prices across most of its electric vehicle lineup in the US to create more demand after the tax credit went away. With demand in the US pulling forward into Q3 due to the end of the federal tax credit, Tesla had a surge in deliveries, but demand is expected to fall in Q4.

Tesla posts strong EV sales as consumers rushed to cash in on a tax credit that expired Sept. 30. Musk becomes first ever person worth $500 billion.

A Tesla driver was injured after an explosion while charging in Hope, B.C. A non-certified A2Z EV adapter suffered an internal arc fault malfunction. Officials warn against uncertified charging gear after this dangerous incident.

Subaru of America revealed the updated 2026 Solterra late in September and is now making the EV even easier to charge with native or adapted Tesla Supercharger

A Tesla driver was propelled into the air after an explosion caused by a third-party charger at a non-Tesla charging station in Hope, British Columbia.

Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions were some of the headwinds that the automotive industry encountered in 2025. The above factors generated uncertainty in the U.S.