Mid-size all-electric SUV from Tesla, notable for falcon-wing doors and SUV footprint.
Tesla has reported record second-quarter deliveries of 480,126 vehicles, a 25% year-on-year rise that exceeded Wall Street estimates. Production ran at 451,758 units, leaving the company to draw down inventory. Strong European demand, higher fuel prices and expanded availability of its driver‑assist systems have powered the rebound.
Tesla has posted strong production and delivery figures, with 451,758 produced and 480,126 delivered in the period, topping expectations while the stock declines as investors weigh stretched valuation. Rivian has launched a mid-market SUV, the R2, expanding its lineup and targeting the Model Y’s dominant segment. The new product shift comes as analysts note a widening competition in the EV space.
Major automakers have pulled several electric models and cancelled projects after federal tax credits ended in 2025, while Q2 2026 US EV sales have recovered sequentially to about 247,226 units. Higher fuel prices, state rebates and low‑cost entrants such as Slate, Fiat Topolino and Chinese brands in Europe are reshaping supply, pricing and consumer demand.
Chinese regulators have announced recalls affecting more than four million vehicles, largely driven by safety concerns over hidden, electronically operated door handles. Tesla has accounted for about 2.98 million cars; Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Xpeng and Geely are also recalling vehicles. Automakers will add warning labels and push software updates to improve emergency egress and driver monitoring.