Lawsuits against Tesla increasing as electric vehicles experience their second-best month in the U.S. history!
In a surprising turn of events, electric vehicle giant Tesla is currently embroiled in a series of legal issues.
In California:
The Northern District of California has certified class actions against Tesla, involving damages and injunctive relief for consumers who purchased or intend to purchase the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla made misleading and fraudulent claims about its self-driving capabilities, violating California’s Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and False Advertising Law. The lawsuit focuses on Tesla's 2016 claim that all vehicles had the necessary FSD hardware, despite hardware updates and admissions by Elon Musk that upgrades would be necessary [1][3].
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has also sued Tesla, alleging false advertising related to Autopilot and FSD. An administrative hearing could impose a 30-day sales pause and marketing restrictions on Tesla’s autonomous driving claims [2][5]. These legal actions reflect scrutiny over Tesla’s marketing strategies and the actual performance gap in its semi-autonomous features. Industry experts note that Tesla’s approach relying solely on cameras and AI contrasts with competitors using more comprehensive sensor arrays such as lidar [5].
From Tesla Shareholders:
Following a $243 million jury verdict in Florida against Tesla related to an Autopilot-involved fatal crash, shareholders have filed lawsuits accusing Elon Musk of inflating Tesla’s stock price by exaggerating the maturity of its robotaxi program, launched in Austin in summer 2025. The shareholders argue Musk overstated the readiness of this technology, which experts predict may still be two to five years away from safe deployment [4][5].
The shareholder suits highlight concerns that Tesla’s ambitious claims regarding autonomous vehicle capabilities and robotaxis have not matched reality, potentially damaging shareholder value and the company’s reputation [4][5].
BMW Offers Discounts on 2026 EV Models:
Amidst these challenges, BMW is offering discounts on its new 2026 EV models, providing an alternative for those considering electric vehicles.
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The Quick Charge Podcast:
The "Quick Charge" podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and through an RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players, recently discussed various Tesla-related topics. New episodes are recorded Monday through Thursday (most weeks). Bonus audio content will be posted from time to time on the podcast. Users can rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend it in Overcast to help more people discover the show.
The podcast is sponsored by Retrospec, a company that manufactures e-bikes and outdoor gear. The Beaumont Rev 2, an e-bike produced by Retrospec, is available for $999, and listeners can get a 10% discount with the code ELECTREK10 until August 14 at retrospec.com.
Prologis is planning to generate 82 MW of energy with a rooftop solar project in Chicago.
In summary, Tesla is currently contending with certified class-action lawsuits in California targeting its advertised FSD capabilities, regulatory actions that could limit sales and advertising, and shareholder litigation accusing Musk of misleading investors about the progress and safety of Tesla’s autonomous vehicle programs [1][2][3][4][5].
- With a focus on greener and more sustainable transportation, consumers may find an alternative to Tesla's electric vehicles amidst legal issues with BMW offering discounts on its 2026 EV models.
- As Tesla grapples with legal and reputational challenges, technological advancements in the electric vehicle industry are still progressing. For instance, Prologis is planning to generate 82 MW of green energy with a rooftop solar project in Chicago.
- In the realm of technology and general-news, concerns about the discrepancies between Tesla's autonomous vehicle claims and their actual capabilities have led to lawsuits from both consumers and shareholders, raising questions about the future of e-bikes and renewable energy solutions.
