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Tesla rival Porsche Taycan (Mission E) hits Nürburgring for high-speed testing

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The Porsche Taycan, formerly known as the Mission E sedan, was recently spotted doing some high-speed testing at Germany’s famed Nürburgring. As could be seen in a compilation of the all-electric car’s runs, it appears that the Taycan would be able to live up to Porsche’s statement that the vehicle would be capable of being driven hard for extended periods on the track.

The recent video of the Taycan’s high-speed Nürburgring run was uploaded by noted YouTube car enthusiast Automotive Mike, who was able to film the vehicle at multiple points in the 12.9-mile track. True to its pedigreed ICE-powered siblings, the Taycan looks very much at home on the Nürburgring, going through corners at high speed by taking advantage of its low center of gravity caused by its floor-mounted battery pack.

Unlike the recent advertisements for the vehicle, however, Porsche opted to drive a pre-production Taycan prototype around the track. The pre-production units of the Taycan feature several different elements from the original Mission E concept unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. Porsche’s Mission E concept car has been received with acclaim, partly thanks to its futuristic design and unique elements such as its rear suicide doors. Compared to the Mission E concept, however, the design of the Porsche Taycan’s pre-production vehicle is rather tame. The Taycan’s rear, for one, has been changed from the concept car’s original design, as it now features a more traditional Porsche 911-esque theme. Fake exhaust pipes are also fitted in the pre-production Taycan, likely as a means to throw off onlookers.

The Taycan is expected to be released at some point next year. Designed as an all-electric all-wheel-drive vehicle, the Taycan is expected to compete in the same segment as Tesla’s flagship Model S sedan. The Taycan features some impressive specs to make it attractive on the market, including a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, a range of 310 miles, and a maximum speed of 155 mph. As noted by Porsche VP of Product Line BEV, Stefan Weckbach, the Taycan (dubbed as the Mission E sedan at the time) would establish itself as a track-worthy alternative to the Tesla Model S, an electric car that is quick on the drag strip but flawed on the track. With this in mind, it appears that Porche’s continued high-speed testing sessions on the Nürburgring are an attempt to ensure that when the car does get released, even hardcore Porsche owners can attest to the vehicle’s “soul” and racing pedigree.

While the Porsche Taycan would most definitely perform better than the current-generation Model S on the track, Tesla’s new vehicles could soon give the German legacy automaker some competition in places like the Nürburgring. The Model 3 Performance, for one, is expected to be a capable track vehicle, with Elon Musk stating that it would be 15% faster on a racecourse than a BMW M3. The Model 3 Performance’s listed specs are actually quite similar to the Taycan, with Tesla’s compact electric car having a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, a range of 310 miles, and a top speed of 155 mph. Once the production version of the Taycan is ready, it would likely be only a matter of time before auto enthusiasts would start pitting Porsche’s pedigreed electric car against the Model 3 Performance.

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Now as for how the Porsche Taycan would compare to Tesla’s oft-rumored upcoming update to the Model S? Well, that is an entirely different rabbit hole altogether.

Watch the Porsche Taycan (Mission E) take on the Nürburgring in its latest track testing session.

Simon is an experienced automotive reporter with a passion for electric cars and clean energy. Fascinated by the world envisioned by Elon Musk, he hopes to make it to Mars (at least as a tourist) someday. For stories or tips--or even to just say a simple hello--send a message to his email, simon@teslarati.com or his handle on X, @ResidentSponge.

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Tesla China registrations hit 20.7k in final week of June, highest in Q2

The final week of June stands as the second-highest of 2025 and the best-performing week of the quarter.

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Tesla China recorded 20,680 domestic insurance registrations during the week of June 23–29, marking its highest weekly total in the second quarter of 2025. 

The figure represents a 49.3% increase from the previous week and a 46.7% improvement year-over-year, suggesting growing domestic momentum for the electric vehicle maker in Q2’s final weeks.

Q2 closes with a boost despite year-on-year dip

The strong week helped lift Tesla’s performance for the quarter, though Q2 totals remain down 4.6% quarter-over-quarter and 10.9% year-over-year, according to industry watchers. Despite these declines, the last week of June stands as the second-highest of 2025 and the best-performing week of the quarter. 

As per industry watchers, Tesla China delivered 15,210 New Model Y units last week, the highest weekly tally since the vehicle’s launch. The Model 3 followed with 5,470 deliveries during the same period. Tesla’s full June and Q2 sales data for China are expected to be released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) in the coming days.

Tesla China and minor Model 3 and Model Y updates

Tesla manufactures the Model 3 and Model Y at its Shanghai facility, which provides vehicles to both domestic and international markets. In May, the automaker reported 38,588 retail sales in China, down 30.1% year-over-year but up 34.3% from April. Exports from Shanghai totaled 23,074 units in May, a 32.9% improvement from the previous year but down 22.4% month-over-month, as noted in a CNEV Post report.

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Earlier this week, Tesla introduced minor updates to the long-range versions of the Model 3 and Model Y in China. The refreshed Model 3 saw a modest price increase, while pricing for the updated Model Y Long Range variant remained unchanged. These adjustments come as Tesla continues refining its China lineup amid shifting local demand and increased competition from domestic brands.

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Tesla investors will be shocked by Jim Cramer’s latest assessment

Jim Cramer is now speaking positively about Tesla, especially in terms of its Robotaxi performance and its perception as a company.

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Tesla investors will be shocked by analyst Jim Cramer’s latest assessment of the company.

When it comes to Tesla analysts, many of them are consistent. The bulls usually stay the bulls, and the bears usually stay the bears. The notable analysts on each side are Dan Ives and Adam Jonas for the bulls, and Gordon Johnson for the bears.

Jim Cramer is one analyst who does not necessarily fit this mold. Cramer, who hosts CNBC’s Mad Money, has switched his opinion on Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA) many times.

He has been bullish, like he was when he said the stock was a “sleeping giant” two years ago, and he has been bearish, like he was when he said there was “nothing magnificent” about the company just a few months ago.

Now, he is back to being a bull.

Cramer’s comments were related to two key points: how NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang describes Tesla after working closely with the Company through their transactions, and how it is not a car company, as well as the recent launch of the Robotaxi fleet.

Jensen Huang’s Tesla Narrative

Cramer says that the narrative on quarterly and annual deliveries is overblown, and those who continue to worry about Tesla’s performance on that metric are misled.

“It’s not a car company,” he said.

He went on to say that people like Huang speak highly of Tesla, and that should be enough to deter any true skepticism:

“I believe what Musk says cause Musk is working with Jensen and Jensen’s telling me what’s happening on the other side is pretty amazing.”

Tesla self-driving development gets huge compliment from NVIDIA CEO

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Many media outlets are being extremely negative regarding the early rollout of Tesla’s Robotaxi platform in Austin, Texas.

There have been a handful of small issues, but nothing significant. Cramer says that humans make mistakes in vehicles too, yet, when Tesla’s test phase of the Robotaxi does it, it’s front page news and needs to be magnified.

He said:

“Look, I mean, drivers make mistakes all the time. Why should we hold Tesla to a standard where there can be no mistakes?”

It’s refreshing to hear Cramer speak logically about the Robotaxi fleet, as Tesla has taken every measure to ensure there are no mishaps. There are safety monitors in the passenger seat, and the area of travel is limited, confined to a small number of people.

Tesla is still improving and hopes to remove teleoperators and safety monitors slowly, as CEO Elon Musk said more freedom could be granted within one or two months.

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Tesla launches ultra-fast V4 Superchargers in China for the first time

Tesla has V4 Superchargers rolling out in China for the first time.

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Tesla already has nearly 12,000 Supercharger piles across mainland China. However, the company just initiated the rollout of the ultra-fast V4 Superchargers in China for the first time, bringing its quick-charging piles to the country for the first time since their launch last year.

The first batch of V4 Superchargers is now officially up and running in China, the company announced in a post on Chinese social media outlet Weibo today.

Tesla China teases arrival of V4 Superchargers in 2025

The company said in the post:

“The first batch of Tesla V4 Superchargers are online. Covering more service areas, high-speed charging is more convenient, and six-layer powerful protection such as rain and waterproof makes charging very safe. Simultaneously open to non-Tesla vehicles, and other brands of vehicles can also be charged. There are more than 70,000 Tesla Superchargers worldwide. The charging network layout covers 100% of the provincial capitals and municipalities in mainland China. More V4 Superchargers will be put into use across the country. Optimize the charging experience and improve energy replenishment efficiency. Tesla will accompany you to the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas with pure electricity!”

The first V4 Superchargers Tesla installed in China are available in four cities across the country: Shanghai, Zhejiang, Gansu, and Chongqing.

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Tesla has over 70,000 Superchargers worldwide. It is the most expansive and robust EV charging network in the world. It’s the main reason why so many companies have chosen to adopt Tesla’s charging connector in North America and Europe.

In China, some EVs can use Tesla Superchargers as well.

The V4 Supercharger is capable of charging vehicles at speeds of up to 325kW for vehicles in North America. This equates to over 1,000 miles per hour of charging.

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