2025-10-09 Tesla News

Hello everyone, welcome to the Tesla Daily News, today is October 9, 2025. Here are the latest news updates. 1. First, Tesla shares closed yesterday at $438.69, up 1.3% from the previous close. 2. According to The Guardian and multiple international outlets, Tesla has launched new, more affordable “Standard” versions of its popular Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV, exclusive to North America for now. The new prices start at $36,990 for Model 3 Standard and $39,990 for Model Y Standard, approximately $5,000 less than the previous entry-level versions. However, the cost reduction comes at a price, with features like Autopilot, power seats, and even automatic mirrors removed. The base Model Y now offers a 320-mile (about 517 km) range, fabric seats, manual-adjusting mirrors, and no rear display. 3. According to Electrek, despite the headline of offering “cheaper” options, due to the expiration of the $7,500 U.S. federal EV tax credit for these models, the effective cost for buyers is actu