Posted on 06/07/2026 9:22:11 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video (Episode 330 of Best in Tesla News) covers significant growth and developments for Tesla and SpaceX as of June 2026.
Tesla Global Sales and Market Performance:
Strong Global Growth: Tesla is seeing record-breaking sales in 2026. Specifically, in Germany, sales were up 322% in May, putting the company on track for a potential record year (1:24 - 3:12). Similar positive trends were reported in New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan (3:12 - 5:47).
Ford's Struggles: In contrast to Tesla, Ford is experiencing sales declines in the U.S. and has liquidated a major joint venture in China due to significant financial losses (5:56 - 8:47).
Robotaxi and FSD Developments:
Unsupervised Expansion: Tesla is expanding its unsupervised robotaxi fleet in the Austin metro area and has added more units to its registry (10:36 - 11:34). Cybercab Production: The Cybercab is ramping up production, and fleets have been spotted in Los Angeles and Dallas. Tesla has also applied for permits in Nevada to operate up to 5,000 robotaxis (11:37 - 13:08).
Tesla Semi-Truck:
Positive feedback continues to pour in from freight companies testing the Tesla Semi, with Covenant Logistics noting exceptional performance during rigorous real-world tests, such as navigating the Grapevine on the I-5 (14:36 - 16:24).
SpaceX Highlights:
IPO and Growth: Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX is entering a massive new growth phase, necessitating an IPO to raise capital (17:24 - 17:55, 20:20 - 21:09). Tech Innovation: The company received FAA approval to test its new Starfall capsules, designed for routine in-space manufacturing and logistics (21:10 - 22:36). Google Deal: SpaceX entered a major agreement with Google to provide compute capacity, potentially worth over $33 billion (22:38 - 24:04).
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Every Indian here in Frisco has one.
There is a Tesla factory in Germany. But, ours was built in the gigafactory outside of Austin, TX.
Lots of Tesla superchargers and other EV chargers in the DFW area. Some big dealerships, too.
LOL!
What happened to the daily 2 minutes of democrat Elon-hate?
The reason Tesla doesn’t advertise its cars is that once people see that a Tesla isn’t a car but a Personal Transportation System (PTS), and that every other car in the world is obsolete, demand will exceed production capacity, and prices will skyrocket.
I’ve had my Model Y for 6 months, traveled about 3500 miles, and have not hand-driven it more than a mile or two, mostly just to park where I preferred. I charge it on solar from my Tesla Powerwall and drive on sunshine in a state where the average price of gas is almost $6.00/gal.
Talk about a no-brainer.
In places where Insane Governments Order citizens to buy EVs ? LOL
I have both a 2026 Model Y and a Cybertruck. I agree with you. All other vehicles are obsolete. I pay .065/kwh for electricity. If I was to charge from 0-100% it would only cost me $8. That would get me 330-405 miles depending on season and speed. This is the first vehicle I have had that exceeds EPA range. Full self driving is amazing. No one else has it.
What is the Frisco Costco like? Already here in NY I have seen Indians hogging the sample tables and bumping into everyone.
What is the Frisco Costco like?
Mumbai.
Tesla is still running the scam in other countries as US sales have declined as Ford and GM have lost 10’s of billions. If it was not for the carbon credit scheme where Tesla sells fake carbon credits to other car companies, Tesla would lose billions.
Search results: Tesla sold approximately 589,160 vehicles in the United States in 2025, representing a 7% to 10% decrease from the 633,762 vehicles sold in 2024. The drop marked a second consecutive year of slowing domestic deliveries, largely pressured by rising competition and the expiration of federal tax incentives
2025: ~589,000 units
2024: ~634,000 units
2023: ~670,000 units
2022: ~536,000 units
2021: ~302,000 units
Mostly false. The statement mixes some factual elements with heavy exaggeration, loaded language (”scam,” “fake”), and incomplete context. Let's break it down.
carboncredits.com
US Sales DeclineTrue. Tesla's US sales declined in 2025 (roughly 7-10% YoY to ~568k-589k units). Global deliveries also fell ~8.6% to ~1.64 million, marking the second straight year of decline.
coxautoinc.com
Ford and GM “Lost 10’s of Billions”Partially true. Legacy automakers have taken massive charges/write-downs on their EV programs:Ford: ~$19.5 billion in charges, with ongoing Model e losses (e.g., $5+ billion in a year).
GM: $6-7+ billion in EV-related charges/write-downs.
nytimes.com
This reflects over-investment, slowing EV demand, policy shifts, and pivots back to hybrids/ICE. However, it's not solely “because of Tesla”—it's broader market and policy dynamics.Regulatory Credits (”Carbon Credit Scheme” / “Fake”)These are real regulatory compliance credits (ZEV, GHG, EU CO2, etc.), not voluntary “carbon offsets.” Regulators set fleet emissions targets. Tesla produces zero-emission vehicles and sells excess credits to manufacturers who exceed limits (avoiding fines). It's a legal market mechanism, not a “scam” or “fake”—though critics call it a subsidy-like transfer.
axios.com
Tesla earned ~$2 billion in 2025 (down ~28% from $2.76B in 2024). It has made ~$11B cumulatively.
ycharts.com
In some recent quarters (e.g., Q1 2025), credits were crucial to net profit; without them, Tesla would have shown losses in weak periods.
reuters.com
For full-year 2025, Tesla was still profitable overall (~$3.8B net income), but credits represented a large chunk of earnings amid declining auto margins.
arstechnica.com
“Tesla would lose billions without them” — Overstated for the full picture but directionally true in recent weak periods. Tesla's core auto business has faced pressure from price cuts, competition, and lower volumes.”Still Running the Scam in Other Countries”Partially true but declining. Tesla sells credits in Europe (EU CO2 pools) and has done so elsewhere. However:Major partners like Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru exited Tesla's EU pool for 2026, shrinking revenue.
carboncredits.com
US credits are being phased out/reduced under policy changes.
It's not expanding as a “scam”—it's contracting as regulations evolve and competitors improve compliance or pivot.
Overall VerdictThe statement correctly notes US sales weakness, legacy automaker EV losses, and Tesla's reliance on credits for profitability in tough times. But calling it a “scam” with “fake” credits is opinionated rhetoric—the system is regulatory policy, not fraud. Tesla isn't secretly expanding this globally while collapsing elsewhere; the credit business is shrinking alongside vehicle sales challenges. Tesla remains profitable (though less so), with growing energy/storage and other segments.Tesla faces real headwinds (sales, competition from BYD, etc.), and credits have been a meaningful profit booster—but the narrative oversimplifies a complex, legal dynamic.
It definitely makes other cars obsolete, but the support system itself has issues.
So your solar panels are free? Where do I get those?
.065/kwh for electricity.
Where?
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