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Tesla sold 5,000 Cybertrucks Q2, Optimus is in chaos, plus: the Infinity Train!


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The numbers are in and they are all bad for Tesla fans – the company sold just 5,000 Cybertruck models in Q4 of 2025, and built some 30% more "other" vehicles than it delivered. It just gets worse and worse, on today's tension-building episode of Quick Charge!

We've also got day 1 coverage of the 2025 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, reports that the Tesla Optimus program is in chaos after its chief engineer jumps ship, and a look ahead at the fresh new Hyundai IONIQ 2 set to bow early next year, thanks to some battery specs from the Kia EV2.

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  • Tesla confirms Cybertruck sales are down to just ~5,000 units
  • Tesla Optimus is in shambles as head of program exits, production delayed
  • Hyundai is about to reveal a new EV and it could be the affordable IONIQ 2
  • Fortescue Infinity Train electric locomotive never needs fuel or charging
    • This Mining Train Powers Itself: The "Infinity Train" (and how it works)
    • Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spirit

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