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GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 owner reports leaking roof after 800 miles — but GM already has a fix
Faults in vehicles are nothing new, but for more pricey cars, the scrutiny is substantial. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s electric cars, from the entry-level Model 3 to the top-tier Model X, are scrutinized for their quality on a consistent basis. But manufacturers could make mistakes sometimes, and some of these could be very noticeable. This seems to be the case for the GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
Chicago-based Frank Baltierrez was fortunate enough to be one of the early customers able to take delivery of a Hummer EV Edition 1. It’s a beast of a vehicle, larger than most consumer cars on the road and downright monstrous with its electric-powered acceleration. Baltierrez, who has a YouTube channel, has driven his Hummer EV for 800 miles, and he recently shared his thoughts about the vehicle in a video.
Interestingly enough, one of the Hummer EV’s most-liked features also turned out to be the cause of the electric car owner’s main complaint. Baltierrez loves the Hummer EV’s removable Sky Panels as it could turn the hulking all-electric pickup into a convertible in a few minutes. But inasmuch as the Sky Panels are undoubtedly cool, they also had a tendency to leak.
As could be seen in the Hummer EV owner’s video, water actually leaks from the middle section of the Sky Panels. This results in some parts of the front seat, back seat, and center console getting wet.
Baltierrez noted that GM actually has a fix for the issue, so Hummer EV owners experiencing the same thing would likely not have to worry much. GM has reportedly stated that the fault would be addressed as part of its Customer Satisfaction Program, with dealers replacing the front and rear I-bars with redesigned components that have different seals and no water channels.
Hummer EV owners experiencing the same issue are advised to bring in their vehicles so that the water leak issue can be addressed. Considering that GM is aware of the problem, newer builds of the Hummer EV should not have the same issue any more.
Watch Frank Baltierrez’s 800-mile review of the GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 in the video below.
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Tesla analyst sees brighter future after Elon Musk reduces DOGE work
Wedbush hikes TSLA’s price target after Musk says he’s cutting back on DOGE. Analyst Dan Ives calls it a “turning point” for Tesla’s story.

Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives sees a brighter future for the automaker now that Elon Musk plans to reduce his time with the DOGE team. After the company’s latest earnings call, the long-time TSLA bull raised Tesla’s price target from $315 to $350 with a BUY rating.
“Last night was a pivotal conference call for Musk to turn the corner from this dark chapter as 1Q numbers [ending] a disaster quarter in which deliveries were very soft and Tesla missed the Street on basically every metric.
“More important than numbers, this was the time [Elon] Musk could pivot, speak to shareholders/employees, and take a turn away from the DOGE/Trump White House and recommit as CEO of Tesla…and he did it loudly and clearly in a conference call that we view as a turning point in the Tesla story,” Ives said after Tesla’s earnings call.
Before Tesla’s Q1 2025 earnings call, the Wedbush analyst said the company was at a crossroads. He listed six factors that might be affecting Tesla, which he believed the company should address. Number one on Ives’ list was Tesla’s ascension to a global political symbol associated with the Trump Administration and DOGE.
It must be noted that these are Ives’ opinions and do not apply to the entire public. Some groups separate Elon Musk and Tesla from President Trump and his administration.
During the recent TSLA earnings call, Elon Musk made the separation more apparent partly by announcing that he would significantly reduce his time with DOGE.
“And I think starting probably next month, May, my time allocation to Doge will drop significantly…But starting next month, I’ll be allocating far more of my time to Tesla and now that the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is done,” Musk said.
Musk also shared his stance on Trump’s auto tariffs, differentiating himself further from the U.S. President and the current administration.
“And I undoubtedly, I’m gonna get a lot of questions about tariffs. And I just wanna emphasize that the tariff decision is entirely up to the President of the United States. I will weigh in with my advice with the President, which he will listen to my advice. But then it’s up to him, of course, to make his decision.
“I’ve been on the record many times saying that I believe lower tariffs are generally a good idea for prosperity, but this decision is fundamentally up to the elected representative of the people being the President of the United States. So, you know, I’ll continue to advocate for lower tariffs rather than higher tariffs, but that’s all I can do,” Musk said.
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Tesla units delivered in America have 100% ‘MADE IN THE USA’ battery packs

In its Q1 2025 Update letter, Tesla shared that all Model Y and Model 3 units delivered in America use 100% U.S.-built battery packs. The announcement reveals Tesla’s forward-thinking strategies and showcases how prepared it is to take on President Trump’s auto tariffs.
“Gigafactory Nevada achieved record battery pack production. Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in the U.S. are now made with 100% U.S.-built battery packs,” noted Tesla in its recent update letter.
During the TSLA Q1 2025 earnings call, Tesla’s Supply Chain Executive, Karn Budhiraj, noted that the company is regionalizing its batteries to mitigate supply chain risks.
“Building on our efforts to reduce supply risk, we have developed our 4680 supply to ensure each component is sourced from at least two countries of origin.” added Tesla in its letter.
Karn clarified that Tesla adopted its regionalization strategy before the pandemic and accelerated efforts after the pandemic. Tesla’s strategy to mitigate supply chain risks includes supply diversification, dual sourcing, vertical integration, advanced analytics, and local partnerships.
Elon Musk commented that Tesla might be the most vertically integrated car company since Henry Ford’s time. He pointed out that Tesla already has a lithium refinery in South Texas and a cathode refinery in Austin. He added that Tesla could have an anode refinery or figure out how to eliminate that part of the cell.
“That’s the dream, [for] lithium batteries to not have an anode. But either way, we better have the anode, the cathode, the lithium, and the electrolytes, and the separator to make a cell. But, there’s no other car company that is building lithium refineries and cathode refineries. Were ridiculously vertically integrated. And that’s our best position to protect against supply chain disruptions,” Musk said.
In its update letter, Tesla noted that its lithium refining and cathode production plants are on track to start production this year. The two Tesla refineries will on-shore production of critical battery materials in the United States, an essential task considering Trump’s auto tariffs.
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Over 2 in 5 Tesla owners experienced intentional damage to their vehicle: study
The majority of Tesla owners who participated in the study were still willing to recommend the company’s vehicles to their friends.

A study from insurance agency Guardian Service has suggested that a notable number of Tesla owners in the United States have experienced intentional damage to their vehicles.
Despite this, the majority of Tesla owners who participated in the study were still willing to recommend the company’s vehicles to their friends.
The Study
The insurance agency’s study was conducted in April 2025. As per Guardian Service, the study was aimed at determining how vandalism and targeted hostility, among other factors, are reshaping the EV ownership experience in the United States.
A total of 508 Tesla owners participated in the study. The generational breakdown of respondents was 28% Gen Z, 31% Milennials, and 31% Gen X and Baby Boomers combined.
Intentional Attacks
Reports of intentional damage were widespread among the study’s respondents, with 44% of the study’s participants stating that their vehicle had been keyed, slashed, or otherwise vandalized. Average repair costs for vehicles that experienced intentional damage were almost $1,900.
A total of 43% of the study’s respondents also stated that they had received rude gestures and negative comments from strangers while they were driving their Teslas. A total of 72% of the study’s respondents also believed that they were more likely to be targeted for vandalism compared to other drivers. This may be part of the reason why 66% also stated that they feel anxious leaving their Teslas unattended.
Still Recommended, But Some Are Second-Guessing
Despite their concerns about vandalism, the majority of Tesla owners still seem to be happy with their vehicles. While 19% of the study’s respondents stated that they regretted their Tesla purchase, and while 34% stated that they were considering selling or trading in their Tesla within the next year, 66% of the study’s respondents stated that they were still likely to recommend Tesla to a friend.
The Tesla owners who participated in the study seem more cautious than before, however, with 37% stating that they are now avoiding posting content about their Teslas on social media out of fear of backlash or judgment.
Guardian Service’s full findings of its study can be accessed here.
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