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Tesla Teases Tuesday Event as Focus Shifts to Affordable EVs

Tesla plans a major reveal amid rising competition and the end of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, with past affordable model launches boosting sales over 50%.

  • Tesla, the Elon Musk-led automaker, teased an unveiling set for Tuesday, October 7th with short videos on X showing a turbine-like object ending with "10/7".
  • With the $7,500 EV tax credit having expired at midnight on September 30, investors and analysts expect a more affordable Model Y to sustain sales momentum after record deliveries.
  • The company reported it completed first builds and will begin selling the stripped-down Model Y in the fourth quarter, aiming for about 250,000 units annually by 2026 at roughly 20% lower production cost.
  • Tesla shares rose 2% in premarket trading after the Oct. 7 tease, sparking online debate and two leading theories as investors watch a lower-cost Model Y.
  • With Ferrari unveiling its first EV this week, a Tesla patent revives the 'fan car' concept supporting Roadster theories, while some analysts link the teaser to Optimus and Dojo.
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Electrek broke the news in on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
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