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Tesla CEO Elon Musk goes Round 2 with Joe Rogan’s podcast

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It’s official. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is coming back to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast for Round 2. The announcement was dropped by the prolific podcaster in his recent social media posts, one of which featured the Tesla CEO brandishing a katana while sporting a Plaid Mode shirt. Needless to say, the Tesla community is now waiting with bated breath. 

Rogan noted that Elon Musk’s Round 2 in the JRE podcast would be posted on Thursday at 9 a.m. PT. He did not provide more details about the upcoming episode, though considering the usual length of JRE episodes, it would not be surprising if Musk’s return involves several hours’ worth of insights from the Tesla and SpaceX CEO. 

Elon Musk’s return to the Joe Rogan Experience will definitely be interesting, especially considering the aftermath of the CEO’s previous appearance on the podcast. Musk’s first guest appearance at Rogan’s show involved several noteworthy tidbits, including an incident where the CEO took a whiff of cannabis. The brief action brought controversy and a ton of criticism towards Musk, with NASA even conducting an “invasive” safety review of SpaceX due to the CEO’s marijuana use. 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk joins The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast in a second showing

Musk’s 2018 conversation with Rogan was not all controversy. It also marked the first time that the CEO mentioned the idea of a Tesla Smart Home that featured an efficient HVAC system, something that Musk has revisited recently. It also featured an interaction that resulted in Rogan telling the CEO that he would be purchasing a Tesla for himself. He eventually did buy a Model S P100D, and Rogan has become a strong Tesla advocate ever since. 

Musk’s upcoming Joe Rogan Experience episode will be particularly compelling since the CEO is at a much different place today compared to 2018. Back then, Tesla was still feeling the challenges of the Model 3 ramp in Fremont, CA. The episode also aired less than a month after Musk posted his now-infamous “funding secured” tweet. This is not the case today. Tesla’s finances are strong and the company has over $8 billion in cash, and the Model Y, the company’s latest vehicle, is already profitable

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Tesla has also unveiled the Cybertruck, a rough and tough all-electric pickup that seems to be a perfect vehicle for the prolific podcast host. SpaceX is also hard at work in the development of Starship, the spacecraft that Musk’s private space firm will likely utilize for future Moon and Mars missions. Hopefully, Musk’s upcoming Joe Rogan Experience episode will feature numerous insights and updates from the CEO, and far less controversy. 

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 Model Y becomes dual champ in China’s vehicle sales rankings

The Model Y’s recent accomplishments suggest that Tesla really has created something special with the all-electric crossover.

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The Tesla Model Y was recently deemed a double champion in China, with the all-electric crossover topping two notable sales charts in the country’s automotive sector. 

The Model Y’s recent accomplishments suggest that Tesla really has created something special with the all-electric crossover, as it has continued to outsell even vehicles that are newer and more affordable. 

Tesla China’s announcement

In a post on Weibo, Tesla China VP Grace Tao highlighted that the Model Y topped China’s sales of SUVs, as well as vehicles that are priced in the 200,000-400,000 yuan range. This is quite remarkable, as the Model Y is one of the more costly entries in both lists. 

For the first half of the year, the Tesla Model Y sold 171,491 units domestically in China. This number was enough to make it the country’s best-selling SUV and vehicle priced in the 200,000-400,000 yuan range, but it could still easily be higher in the second half of 2025.

This was because Tesla initiated a changeover in Gigafactory Shanghai to shift the facility’s Model Y line to the vehicle’s new iteration. Had Tesla sold the Model Y in full force during the first half of 2025 in China, the vehicle’s domestic sales figures would likely be even more impressive.

Model Y L coming

Tesla China’s Model Y sales could see a notable boost in the second half of the year due to the addition of the Model Y L, an extended wheelbase version of the all-electric crossover. Tesla is yet to announce the details for the Model Y L, though the vehicle was listed in the MIIT regulatory catalog as a six-seater. This is game-changing, as the Model Y’s previous seven-seat configurations have caught criticism for being far too cramped and unusable for adults.

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With the six-seat Model Y in the company’s lineup, Tesla would be able to compete with popular vehicles from rivals like BYD, which have made it a point to release spacious three-row vehicles that are designed to carry the whole family. Provided that the Model Y L is priced correctly, it could very well raise Tesla’s vehicle sales this year.

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Tesla still poised to earn $3B in ZEV credits this year: Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst Alex Potter maintained his $400 per share price target on TSLA stock.

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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is still poised to earn about $3 billion in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits this year despite growing concerns over policy shifts under United States President Donald Trump. This is, at least, according to Piper Sandler analyst Alex Potter, who maintained his $400 per share price target and “Overweight” rating on TSLA stock.

Tesla’s ZEV credit revenue

In a recent investor note, Potter acknowledged that Trump’s efforts to undo EV-related incentives could impact Tesla’s ZEV credit income. The analyst noted that these effects would likely not be too drastic, however, even if ZEV credits provide Tesla’s finances with a substantial boost. Last year, Tesla earned about $3.5 billion from regulatory credits, equal to nearly 100% of the company’s FY24 free cash flow, as noted in a Benzinga report. 

Potter estimated that the impact of potential regulatory reversals from the Trump administration will likely not be immediate. “Tesla will still book around $3B in credits this year, followed by $2.3B in 2026,” the Piper Sandler analyst wrote.

Considering his reiterated $400 price target for Tesla stock, Potter seems to be expecting an upside of over 20% for the electric vehicle maker. It should be noted, however, that Tesla is a volatile stock by nature, so huge swings in stock price may happen even without material developments from the company.

Robotaxi developments

The Piper Sandler analyst also highlighted the progress of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) program and Robotaxi developments as potential offsets to regulatory headwinds. Potter pointed to expanding operations in Austin and Tesla’s push to launch Robotaxi services in Phoenix and the Bay Area, pending regulatory approval. 

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“In our view, these favorable FSD-related developments are likely to overshadow any/all negative commentary arising from lower 2025/2026 estimates,” the analyst wrote.

In addition to rescinding ZEV programs, the Trump administration has proposed ending the $7,500 federal EV credit by September 2025 and rolling back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

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Tesla sees 9,900 new vehicle registrations in China in July’s third week

Tesla introduced minor updates to the Model 3 and Model Y long-range variants recently.

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Tesla recorded 9,900 new vehicle insurance registrations in China during the week of July 14–20, a 19.3% decline from the 12,270 units that were listed in the prior week. The drop follows a sharp surge in early July, when registrations rose 145% week-over-week.

Weekly registrations dip after early July surge

Tesla’s drop in insurance registrations last week follows a notable spike earlier this month. During the week of July 7–13, the company registered 12,300 vehicles, up 145% from just 5,010 units the week before. That surge was largely driven by strong domestic demand for the locally produced Model Y crossover and Model 3 sedan, both built at Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai.

Tesla introduced minor updates to both long-range models recently, as well as a minor price increase for the Model 3. The Model Y’s pricing remained unchanged, a move that likely helped maintain momentum in the highly competitive Chinese EV market, as noted n a CNEV Post report. Despite the recent dip, the Model Y continues to lead Tesla’s local deliveries, highlighting its role as the company’s top seller in China.

June sales remain strong despite lower exports

Tesla’s June wholesale figures in China totaled 71,599 vehicles, up 0.83% year-over-year and 16.1% from May, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Retail sales in the country reached 61,484 units, making June Tesla’s second-highest domestic month of the year, behind only March. The figures suggest that the Model Y and Model 3 are seeing some stable demand in China, despite emerging competition and pricing pressure in the local EV segment.

However, exports from Gigafactory Shanghai dropped to 10,115 units in June, down 13.9% from last year and over 56% from May. The shift suggests Tesla may be prioritizing domestic deliveries ahead of new product introductions. Tesla, after all, is expected to launch the six-seat variant of the Model Y, called the Model Y L, in China in the coming months.

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