GOOD NEWS 🇨🇳 Starting January 1, 2027, China will roll back some tax perks that helped launch its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) industry. The annual vehicle and vessel property tax will be reinstated for plug-in hybrids, extended-range vehicles, and commercial EVs or fuel-cell vehicles. Traditional energy-saving cars will also lose their 50% tax discount. This shift comes as NEV retail penetration hit a record 62.9% in May. Because heavy electric vehicles cause road wear but do not pay fuel taxes, the government is updating the tax structure to ensure a fairer distribution of road maintenance costs. ⚠️ HOW THIS AFFECTS TESLA CHINA This policy change does not harm Tesla. If anything, it gives the company a slight competitive edge. Battery electric passenger cars are completely untouched by the adjustment. Because they lack internal combustion engines, they fall entirely outside the scope of this tax law, which calculates annual fees based on engine displacement. Since Tesla China exclusively sells pure electric passenger cars like the Model 3 and Model Y, its owners keep their zero-tax status. Meanwhile, competing plug-in hybrids and extended-range vehicles from rival brands will lose their exemptions. While the annual tax is modest, ranging from 360 to 660 yuan (about $50 to $95 USD), adding this fee to competitors makes Tesla's lineup marginally more attractive.

BREAKING: Tokyo has emerged as one of the world’s cheapest places to buy a Tesla. • Up to US$16,000 in EV incentives • Tesla Model 3 starts at about US$33,000 before subsidies • Effective price can drop to around US$18,000 (or even lower in some districts) • National and Tokyo subsidies can be stacked • Tesla qualified for the highest subsidy tier • Among the world’s most generous EV incentive programs

GOOD NEWS 📰 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the state is exploring the possibility of adding Tesla vehicles to state agency fleets 🔥 If this were to happen, a fleet contract with the state of Florida would be a significant strategic and financial win for Tesla. ✅ State agencies operate massive fleets, providing Tesla with predictable, large-scale vehicle orders and long-term, recurring revenue through fleet servicing agreements. ✅ Transitioning a state fleet necessitates government-backed investment in charging hardware and builds regulatory goodwill, which is crucial as Tesla expands its newly launched unsupervised Robotaxi operations across Florida. ✅ Winning a contract with a politically influential, traditionally legacy-auto-friendly state frames Tesla as a fiscally responsible choice, giving the company a proven case study to pitch to other governments nationwide.

Tesla's Robotaxi/ride-hailing service is now available in 5 areas: • Miami: Unsupervised Model Y rides only • Dallas: Unsupervised Model Y rides only • Houston: Unsupervised Model Y rides only • Austin: Mix of Unsupervised & safety monitor Model Y rides • Bay Area: Safety monitor Model Y rides only

Tesla has launched the Model Y Extended Wheelbase in the UAE. 🇦🇪⚡ With 6 seats, 681 km (WLTP) range, 0–100 km/h in 5 seconds, and a spacious three-row interior, it's designed for families who want more room without sacrificing performance. Another step forward in Tesla's global expansion.