Tesla delays product launches, adds Kingston Supercharger

Tesla’s latest quarterly report shows a mix of financial gains and continued delays. The company said it still misses its planned launch for unsupervised Full Self‑Driving, now pushed to the second quarter of 2027, and that its humanoid Optimus robot will not arrive until late 2027. Battery supply issues were blamed for flat sales, and the company cut its 2026 capital‑expenditure guidance to $20 billion. Energy revenue fell 16 percent after the company refunded customers over tariff changes.

Charging tech advances

Charging tech advances: Despite the setbacks, the automotive world saw progress in charging technology. Porsche has begun production of a wireless charging system, while a BMW iX5 demonstrated a first‑public fast‑charge. These moves are aimed at reducing range anxiety and speeding up charging times.

New Kingston station opens: On the ground, Tesla added a new Supercharger to its network in Kingston, Ontario. The station has 12 stalls powered by the latest V4 posts that can deliver up to 325 kW. Tesla owners pay $0.45 per kilowatt‑hour, and the station includes Magic Docks that let non‑Tesla drivers charge for $0.64 per kWh. The opening brings the total number of stalls in the city to 32, and Tesla is already building a second station on the opposite side of Kingston that should open soon.