Notably, Tesla didn't depend on selling regulatory credits to other automakers to achieve its blockbuster earnings. It was also up from its previous record earnings on that basis of $1.1 billion in the first quarter. And Tesla and Musk did give cautious outlook about a number of other plans and products it has promised. In a tweet recently he said Tesla will open up its supercharger network to electric vehicles from other automakers later this year. While he still didn't have details, he said the plan to do that will lower charging costs for Tesla customers.

Source: CNN July 26, 2021 20:48 UTC