Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit
Tesla (TSLA) might lose its license to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit brought by the California DMV, which is looking to suspend Tesla’s right to sell cars in the US’ biggest EV market for 30 days.
The California DMV has been in a legal dispute with Tesla for years over the automaker’s advertising of its ‘Autopilot’ and ‘Full Self-Driving Capability’ advanced driver assistance (ADAS) systems.
The agency claims that Tesla is misrepresenting the capacity of its ADAS through the names themselves and how the company and the CEO markets them.
The California DMV started investigating Tesla for misleading advertising in 2021. We find out that the company was saying different things to the public than it was saying to the DMV. The DMV then sent an official inquiry to Tesla in 2022, asking for it to respond to the claim that it was creating incorrect perceptions about the capabilities of its system.
The DMV has issues with the names of the features themselves, but it also brought up controversial statements from Tesla, such as:
“The system is designed to be able to conduct short and long-distance trips with no action required by the person in the driver’s seat.”
And:
“From Home – All you will need to do is get in and tell your car where to go. If you don’t say anything, your car will look at your calendar and take you there as the assumed destination. Your Tesla will figure out the optimal route, navigating urban streets, complex intersections and freeways. To your Destination -When you arrive at your destination, simply step out at the entrance and your car will enter park seek mode, automatically search for a spot and park itself. A tap on your phone summons it back to you.”
Tesla’s response included a claim that it has been allowed to lie about FSD for so long that it should get to keep going, which wasn’t persuasive enough for the courts, as the case was allowed to move to trial last year.
The automaker is also arguing that its warnings to drivers to stay attentive at all times are enough to counter any misleading statements.
Now, things are heating up.
The court is holding a 5-day hearing on the case all week and the DMV is now trying to get Tesla’s dealer license suspended for a month:
The Department seeks an ordersuspending Respondent’s manufacturer and dealer licenses for not less than thirty (30) days, and seeks an order that Respondent pay restitution under Government Code § 11519.1, subdivision (a), in an amount to be determined in a subsequent hearing.
This would have devastating effect on Tesla’s performance this quarter as the automaker is expected to deliver a record number of cars in the US due to the imminent end of the federal tax credit and California is by far Tesla’s biggest market in the US.
Melanie Rosario, Commander–Sergeant, DMV Valley Area Command, is set to testif “regarding her investigations and findings regarding Tesla’s false and misleading statements in advertising its vehicles equipped with ADAS features” at the hearing this week.
The California DMV will also call Bryant Walker Smith to testify remotely as an expert witness. He is “a professor of law at the University of South Carolina, a voting member of the Society of Automotive Engineers’ (“SAE’s”) On-Road Automated Driving Standards Committee, and has been involved in industry and government use of the language of driving automation for almost 14 years.3 Professor Smith will testify regarding the language of driving automation.”
Electrek’s Take
This would be extremely bad for Tesla.
Tesla’s sales in the US in Q3 2025 is going to be a boon to a terrible year of declining sales. The end of the federal tax credit starting in Q4 is pulling forward a ton of demand into Q3.
A lot of that demand was going to come from California, which accounts for about a third of EV sales in the US.
It is Tesla’s biggest market in the US and where it has most capacity to deliver vehicles.
If its license gets suspended during this quarter, it will create a logistical nightmare where Tesla would have to try to deliver tens of thousands of vehicles out of state.
While this saddens me, as it will result in fewer EVs on the road, it might be the wake up call that Tesla needs to finally take seriously the giant liability that Elon Musk created for the company through the many lies about self-driving capabilities inside Tesla vehicles.
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Ferrari and Porsche will soon have company. BYD just confirmed plans to launch Yangwang, its ultra-luxury EV brand, in Europe. It will be the first Chinese brand to enter Europe’s most elite segment.
BYD preps new ultra-luxury EV brand for Europe
After launching Denza earlier this year, BYD is set to introduce another luxury brand to Europe. Yangwang is BYD’s most exclusive lineup of new energy vehicles, featuring its advanced technology and performance.
The brand has been on sale in China for about two and a half years, and now, it’s preparing to launch in Europe. BYD’s vice president Stella Li told Autocar that “our plan is that we will bring Yangwang into Europe,” after Denza earlier next year.
BYD launched its ultra-luxury EV brand in January 2023, with the first vehicle, the Yangwang U8, going on sale in September of the same year.
The Yangwang U8 is a Range Rover-like extended range electric SUV (EREV), packing over 1,100 hp (880 kW). It also comes loaded with features like float mode, which allows it to literally float on water, tank turns, and the U8 can even plow through more water than a Defender.
A few months later, BYD launched the second vehicle, the Yangwang U9, in February 2024. The Yangwang U9 is an electric supercar that can jump and dance thanks to BYD’s DiSus-X body control system.
It’s faster than a Ferrari, with four electric motors delivering nearly 1,300 hp, enabling a 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/h) sprint in just 2.36 seconds.
The Yangwang U8 and U9 start at 1,098,000 RMB ($150,000) and 1,680,000 RMB ($230,000) in China, respectively. Both will be sold in Europe.
Li said that “more cars are coming,” including the Yangwang U7, an electric ultra-luxury sedan. BYD delivered the first U7 models in China last month, starting at 628,000 RMB ($87,000).
The four-seater variant costs 708,000 RMB, or about $98,500, which is still about half the cost of the most affordable Ferrari.
With Yangwang set to arrive in Europe, BYD will be the first Chinese automaker to enter Europe’s top luxury auto segment.
With an additional 17% tariff, export costs, and other factors, prices in Europe are expected to be notably higher. We will learn more as we get closer to launch.
Source: Autocar
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The logo for the U.S. tech firm Block is displayed and reflected in numerous digital screens in London, England, on March 3, 2023.
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Block shares jumped 7% on Monday after S&P Global said the company will join the S&P 500, replacing Hess, which was acquired by Chevron’s for $54 billion.
The stock rose following the announcement late Friday as investors sought to get in ahead of index fund managers, who will need to buy shares to mimic the changes. Square’s $48 billion market cap at Monday’s close places it well above the median S&P 500 constituent, though shares are still down 8% this year.
Passive funds are expected to purchase roughly 101 million shares of Block due its inclusion, equivalent to about 11 days of average trading volume, according to a note from Stephens.
Block is working to reestablish investor confidence after uneven performance from its Cash App business. Gimme Credit’s Stu Novick noted that while gross profit growth missed estimates last quarter, the company still delivered strong adjusted earnings and improving cash flow.
While Block is joining the benchmark index, a major player in the fintech industry remains on the sidelines.
Robinhood has delivered one of the strongest recent runs in the U.S. stock market, soaring 345% in the past year. Yet despite nearing a nearly $100 billion, the company has been repeatedly passed over for S&P 500 inclusion.
Robinhood shares fell almost 5% on Monday.
Environment
Anker PowerCore Reserve station $88, Schumacher’s new portable level 1 EV charger $130, Aiper IrriSense system $100 off, more
This week’s Green Deals are starting with Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Station down at $88 for all your device-charging needs. Next, we have Schumacher’s new SEV1670 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger at its second-best rate of $130, as well as Aiper’s new IrriSense Smart Irrigation System getting second-ever savings to $600, which is where it was priced during Prime Day. We also have Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bikes getting add-on accessory bundles and a new one-day-only low price on Greenworks’ pro-grade 3,000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer waiting for you below. Plus, there’s all the hangover savings from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together within our Electrified Weekly roundup.
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.
Carry Anker’s 60,000mAh PowerCore Reserve station and keep devices running for $88
By way of its official Amazon storefront, Anker is offering its PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station at $87.99 shipped, with it also coming in a few dollars under the brand’s current direct pricing. Normally costing $150 at full price, we’ve mostly seen discounts over the last year dropping costs between $110 and $90, though there have been a few select falls to $80, and recently we saw Prime Day take things to $75. While it may not be the new lowest price, you’re still looking at the third-best rate we have tracked, saving you $62 off the going rate while equipping you with a sizably reliable means to keep your personal devices juiced up and running.
Anker’s PowerCore Reserve power station, which you’ll also find sold under the name 548 Power Bank, is a five-pound backup power solution to top off personal devices with while you’re camping, cruising the roadways, hanging out on the beach, and much more. You’ll have a totable 60,000mAh/192Wh battery capacity here that beats out most power banks on the market while also delivering up to 60W speeds through either its two USB-A ports or two USB-C ports.
Aside from its easy-to-carry design, it also comes sporting a convenient pop-up light for when you’re out in the dark of the wilderness or even without power at home, coming with two brightness levels alongside an S.O.S. mode to signal for help in emergencies. You can completely recharge its battery by plugging it into a wall outlet or by utilizing up to its 60W solar input to charge via the sun.
Schumacher’s 2025 level 1 portable EV charger plugs into any 120V outlet for on-the-go power at $130
Amazon is now offering the new Schumacher SEV1670 12A Level 1 Portable EV Charger at $129.59 shipped. This model hit the scene at the tail-end of May with a $160 price tag, which has only recently started seeing discounts, with the biggest of them being from the Prime Day sale event two weeks ago that saw the costs taken down to $128. Today’s deal comes in just $2 above that rate for the second-best pricing we have tracked, all while giving you $30 in savings.
If you want to learn more about this new model and its capabilities, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.
Aiper’s new IrriSense smart irrigation system covers up to 4,800 square feet at $600 (second-ever discount)
Coming to us through its official Amazon storefront, Aiper is offering the second-ever discount on its new IrriSense Smart Irrigation System back to $599.99 shipped, matching directly from the brand’s website. This new smart irrigation device has only been on the market since May, with it usually going for $700 outside of the two price cuts we’ve seen. It first dropped to this same rate the day before Prime Day began, and hung on to the savings through the four-day event. Now, it’s coming back for a post-Prime second chance, saving you $100 while upgrading your lawn care routine with a smarter alternative.
If you want to learn more about this new smart device, be sure to check out our original coverage of this deal here.
Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch folding e-bikes make great first-time rides with four add-on accessories starting from $406
Amazon is offering quite the affordable bundle on Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch Folding e-bike in its orange colorway, and coming with four add-on accessories at $406.09 shipped, while its other colorways are seeing smaller discounts at higher rates. It’s dropping down from the $580 price tag today, with this being the first time we’ve spotted this particular bundle dropping so low. Before the fall to $425 during Prime Day, we only ever saw costs fall as low as $450, with all those rates beaten by the 30% markdown here that gives you $174 in savings and a new all-time low price. Along with the bike, you’ll be getting a front carrier bag, a rear cargo basket, a phone holder, and a rearview mirror to upgrade and elevate your experience.
If you want to learn more about this budget-friendly e-bike, be sure to check out our original coverage of this bundle deal here.
Greenworks’ Pro-grade 3,000 PSI vertical electric pressure washer falls to lowest price tracked at $285 (Today only)
As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the best pricing yet on the newer Greenworks Pro 3,000 PSI Vertical Electric Pressure Washer for $284.99 shipped, with it beating out the brand’s direct website pricing while the closest match at Amazon is the newest counterpart that normally goes for $450. This model would normally run you $400 at full price, which we’ve seen discounts so far take as low as $300. For the rest of the day, you can take advantage of the 29% markdown here to pick it up at the best new price we have tracked, saving you $115 in the process.
If you want to learn more about this newer pro-grade outdoor cleaning solution, be sure to check out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.
Best Summer EV deals!
- Aventon Ramblas Electric Mountain Bike: $2,599 (Reg. $2,899)
- Heybike Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain 750W mid-drive e-bike: $2,599 (Reg. $3,099)
- Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive Gates Belt CVT e-bike: $2,595 (Reg. $2,795)
- Velotric Nomad 2X Multi-Terrain Camo e-bike with $50 bundle: $2,499 (No price cut)
- Ride1Up Revv 1 DRT Off-Road Moped-Style e-bike: $2,495 (Reg. $2,595)
- Ride1Up Revv 1 Full Suspension Moped-Style e-bike: $2,395 (Reg. $2,595)
- Heybike Hero Carbon Fiber All-Terrain 1,000W rear-hub e-bike: $2,299 (Reg. $2,599)
- Ride1Up Prodigy v2 Brose Mid-Drive 9-Speed e-bike: $2,095 (Reg. $2,495)
- Velotric Nomad 2 All-Terrain e-bike with $120 bundle (new model): $1,999 (No price cut)
- Rad Power Radster Road Commuter e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
- Rad Power Radster Trail Off-Road e-bike: $1,999 (Reg. $2,199)
- Lectric XPedition 2.0 35Ah Cargo e-bike w/ up to $703 bundle: $1,999 (Reg. $2,702)
- Tenways AGO X All-Terrain e-bike with $307 bundle: $1,899 (Reg. $2,499)
- Velotric Breeze 1 Cruiser e-bike with $150 bundle (new model): $1,799 (No price cut)
- Aventon Pace 4 Smart Cruiser e-bike (new model, first discount): $1,699 (Reg. $1,799)
- Lectric XPedition 2.0 26Ah Cargo e-bike w/ $554 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $2,253)
- Lectric XPeak 2.0 Long-Range Off-Road e-bike with $316 bundle: $1,699 (Reg. $1,915)
- Aventon Aventure 2 All-Terrain e-bike: $1,699 (Reg. $1,999)
- Aventon Abound Cargo e-bike: $1,599 (Reg. $1,999)
- Lectric XPeak 2.0 Standard Off-Road e-bike with $227 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,726)
- Lectric XP Trike2 with $227 preorder bundle (through July 28): $1,499 (Reg. $1,726)
- Tenways CGO600 Pro e-bikes with $118 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
- Velotric Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain e-bike: $1,499 (Reg. $1,899)
- Lectric XP Trike with $405 bundle: $1,499 (Reg. $1,904)
- Lectric XPedition 2.0 13Ah Cargo e-bike with $326 bundle: $1,399 (Reg. $1,725)
- Aventon Level 2 Commuter e-bike (2025 low): $1,399 (Reg. $1,899)
- Ride1Up Roadster V3 Lightweight Premium e-bike: $1,395 (Reg. $1,495)
- Velotric T1 ST Plus Lightweight e-bike: $1,399 (Reg. $1,649)
- Lectric XPress 750 Commuter e-bikes with $336 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,635)
- Lectric XP4 750 LR Folding Utility e-bikes with $356 bundle: $1,299 (Reg. $1,655)
- Lectric XP Lite 2.0 JW Black LR e-bike with $414 bundle: $1,099 (Reg. $1,513)
- Ride1Up Portola Folding e-bike with BOGO accessory promo: $995 (Reg. $1,095)
- Lectric XP4 Standard Folding Utility e-bikes with $79 bundle: $999 (Reg. $1,078)
- Lectric XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with up to $414 bundles: $999 (Reg. $1,413)
- Heybike Hauler Single-Battery Cargo e-bike: $999 (Reg. $1,499)
- Rad Power RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike (new low): $999 (Reg. $1,599)
- Segway ZT3 pro eKickScooter: $902 (Reg. $1,300)
- Navee ST3 Pro Electric Scooter (new model): $760 (Reg. $1,014)
- Navee GT3 Pro Electric Scooter (new model): $520 (Reg. $714)
Best new Green Deals landing this week
The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.
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