Tesla's Tightrope: Model Y Mania, Robotaxi Rollout, and Scam Alert
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Tesla's Tightrope: Model Y Mania, Robotaxi Rollout, and Scam Alert
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Tesla has been a whirlwind of activity these past few days, commanding headlines and sparking frenzied speculation among fans, investors, and would-be buyers. Demand for the Model Y is through the roof as the expiration of the seven-thousand five-hundred dollar federal EV tax credit looms at the end of September. According to Teslarati and EV News, Tesla is seriously considering jacking up Model Y prices within days, triggered by inventory shortages nationwide and a last-minute IRS tweak that lets buyers lock in tax credits with just a signed contract and a small down payment—no need to take delivery by the deadline. Raj Jegannathan, head of sales operations, took to X to hint that tighter supplies could force Tesla’s hand on raising prices, although he’s clearly hoping to avoid it. In some markets, especially Austin, new Model Y inventory has all but evaporated, and buyers are scrambling to seal deals before any price hikes or incentives vanish.
But if you’re hoping for the new Model Y L, don’t hold your breath—Elon Musk posted on X that it may never come to the United States, thanks to his vision for a future overrun by self-driving cars, which he thinks wipes out the need for larger six-seat versions here. For now, this extra-long Model Y remains a play for the multigenerational families of China and Asia.
The tech team is also hard at work, with the Summer 2025 software update—version 2025.32—now in employee hands, inching closer to a public rollout. Notable features include much-requested low power mode to combat vampire drain and, finally, B-pillar recording on the Cybertruck, giving owners 360-degree dashcam coverage. Cybertruck fans also have a premium Luxe Package with free Full Self-Driving, lifetime Supercharging, and more—part of a recent price bump for top trims.
Meanwhile, Austin’s streets are quickly adapting to the future: August 26 saw a third expansion of Tesla’s Robotaxi geofence, now covering roughly 130 square miles and, for the first time, encompassing the sprawling Texas Gigafactory. The autonomous fleet—already being ramped up in Austin and the Bay Area—now aims to scale faster, although Musk emphasized caution and safety as the top priorities during the most recent earnings call. And the story isn’t just in Texas: job postings for Robotaxi operators are appearing in Florida, Arizona, Nevada, and even New York, signaling national ambitions.
Not all news is positive. Cybersecurity experts at GBHackers warn that scammers are placing fake Tesla preorder sites via Google Ads, tricking fans eager for the unreleased Optimus robot or exclusive deals. The scam capitalizes on Tesla’s legitimate hype and history of refundable deposits, so officials urge buyers to double-check URLs and only trust official Tesla channels.
And, in a final flourish of Tesla spectacle, Pike’s Peak in Colorado played host to the world’s highest Tesla light show, earning the brand more social media glitz and sparking yet more conversations about these cars that are quickly becoming computers on wheels.
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