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Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 9:27am on Electrek

Tesla disclosed in its Q4 2025 earnings report that it has invested $2 billion in xAI, Elon Musk’s private AI company. The investment comes while Tesla shareholders are actively suing Musk for breach of fiduciary duty over his founding of xAI in the first place.

You can’t make this up.

Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 9:14am on Electrek

Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2025 and full-year 2025 after market close today.

We are updating this post with all the details from the financial results, shareholders’ letter, and the conference call later tonight. Refresh for the latest information.

Elon Musk is about to be on the hook for more than $150 million in SEC case

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 7:29am on Electrek

The SEC is not letting up on Elon Musk. In a new legal reply filed today, the regulator is asking a federal judge to grant summary judgment and find the Tesla CEO liable for violating securities laws during his 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X).

Lucid’s (LCID) first $50,000 midsize EV is coming together at just the right time

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 7:02am on Electrek

With production set to begin later this year, Lucid Motors (LCID) has built the first prototypes for its midsize EV. The new models will start at around $50,000 as Lucid expands into new segments.

Heybike Villain electric dirt bike launches with $250 savings, Anker solar camera lows + SOLIX F3000 power station bundle low, more

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 7:00am on Electrek

Our mid-week Green Deals are being headlined by the official launch of Heybike’s new Villain Electric Dirt Bike at $1,399, and also coming with a $150 gift box of FREE gear for the first 80 orders. We also have a number of Anker eufy security devices at up to 50% off, led by the popular SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera (and multi-packs) at their lowest prices starting from $50, as well as Anker’s F3000 Portable Power Station coming with 120V generator and EV adapter cables at a $1,199 low. There’s also some new Greenworks and Worx off-season tool lows to jump on, and much more waiting for you below – including EcoFlow’s Disaster Winter Storm Sale + flash sale lineup that all end tonight. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Xyber and Xafari e-bikes down at $3,000 and a $1,800 low, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Tesla’s ‘unsupervised’ Robotaxis vanish a week after pre-earnings announcement

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 6:40am on Electrek

A week ago, Elon Musk announced that Tesla had started Robotaxi rides in Austin “with no safety monitor in the car.” The stock jumped 4%. Headlines celebrated the milestone. But since then, not a single rider has reported actually getting one of these unsupervised rides.

The announcement came on January 22, just days before a major ice storm hit Austin and, conveniently, less than a week before Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings report today.

The service has started back since then, but no one is getting the “unsupervised” rides.

Bot space race: humanoid robots connect to satellite, prep for space launch

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 4:59am on Electrek

It’s been a big week for humanoid robots with a first-ever humanoid to directly connect to a low-Earth orbit satellite from one firm and plans announced to launch a robot into space by another. It seems like the robot space race is on – and China is winning.

Ford Explorer and Capri EVs updated with longer range, added power, and more

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 4:53am on Electrek

Ford updated the Explorer and Capri Standard Range EVs with a new LFP battery and electric motor. The changes unlock longer driving ranges, more power, and what’s expected to be a lower price tag.

Tesla (TSLA) brand value crashed 36% in 2025 — now worth less than half its 2023 peak

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 3:14am on Electrek

Tesla’s brand value collapsed by $15.4 billion in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of decline, according to new research from Brand Finance. The company’s recommendation score in the U.S. has plummeted to just 4.0 out of 10, down from 8.2 just over two years ago.

Kia has a slate of new EVs and hybrid SUVs coming in 2026

Published: Jan 28nd 2026 2:55am on Electrek

Kia is betting big on new electric and hybrid vehicles to drive growth in 2026. Here’s what’s coming.