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Elon Musk turns “Teslaquila” April Fools’ booze into the real thing
Elon Musk just shared a picture of a real “Teslaquila” bottle on his personal Instagram page.
References to Teslaquila were first mentioned by Musk on April 1, when the Tesla CEO decided to pull a prank on Twitter. Musk’s dark-humored April Fool’s joke featured an announcement saying that Tesla has gone bankrupt. According to one of Musk’s tweets, he was found passed out against a Model 3 and surrounded by “Teslaquila” bottles. Musk coupled his tweets with an image of him holding a torn cardboard box of a Tesla Wall Connector with the words “Bankwupt!” written on it.
Elon was found passed out against a Tesla Model 3, surrounded by "Teslaquilla" bottles, the tracks of dried tears still visible on his cheeks.
This is not a forward-looking statement, because, obviously, what's the point?
Happy New Month! pic.twitter.com/YcouvFz6Y1
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 1, 2018
The mention of a Tesla-branded alcoholic beverage was received with excitement by Musk’s followers, many of whom called on the executive to make the product a reality. Showing his trademark wit, Musk stated that Teslaquila will really be happening, and that it would be offered as part of Tesla’s merchandise soon. Musk even added another dash of humor, saying that there will be free Teslaquila shots in Tesla showrooms every April 1.
Based on Musk’s recently-shared Instagram image, Teslaquila bottles would contain 40% alcohol, which is standard for the beverage. The label also states that Teslaquila comes in a 750ml dose, which would provide a healthy number of Tequila shots for Tesla fans.
Teslaquila actually follows a tradition of Elon Musk-inspired beverage. Back in 2016, SpaceX released the SpaceX wine for the holiday season, which included a lighthearted message wishing “many happy returns.” Our Teslarati Space reporter, Eric Ralph, provided us with an image of this equally special alcoholic beverage.
- The SpaceX wine. [Credit: Eric Ralph/Teslarati]
Musk’s image of his Teslaquila bottle comes amid Tesla’s apparent rebound in the stock market after the release of the company’s Q1 2018 production and deliveries report. As we noted yesterday, Tesla posted a 40% increase in production from Q4 2017. The production rate for the Model 3 also revealed a fourfold growth over the past quarter. Deliveries hit new levels during the first three months of 2018 as well, with Tesla delivering 29,980 vehicles in total during Q1. Among this number, 8,180 were Model 3.
Perhaps more importantly, however, Tesla announced that it was able to hit a production rate of 2,020 Model 3 in a seven-day period. The Elon Musk-led company also stated that it would not require an equity or debt raise this year, apart from standard credit lines. These developments appeared to have helped Tesla’s shares recover from a 52-week low last week. By the end of Tuesday’s trading, $TSLA was trading up 5.96% at $267.53 per share.
In a series of tweets a day before the release of its first-quarter reports, Musk stated that he and Doug Field, Tesla’s Senior VP for Engineering, are adopting a “divide and conquer” strategy to improve Model 3 production.
“About a year ago, I asked Doug to manage both engineering & production. He agreed that Tesla needed eng & prod better aligned, so we don’t design cars that are crazy hard to build. Right now, tho, better to divide & conquer, so I’m back to sleeping at factory. Car biz is hell,” Musk wrote.
Considering what appears to be a rebound of Tesla’s shares in the stock market and improving rates of Model 3 production, it seems like a good bottle of Teslaquila might be in order for Elon Musk and the Tesla team.
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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.
If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.
FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:
- But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
- This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
- As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
- For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States.
This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
— JC Christopher (@JohnChr08117285) January 29, 2025
The convenience of…
FSD user’s tale:
- As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
- During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
- In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous.
- “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
- “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.


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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products.
The video:
- Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver.
- The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
- While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
- Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.
Future Robo-cop @Tesla_Optimus
— SOKRISPYMEDIA (@sokrispymedia) January 12, 2025
full video: https://t.co/TXpSRhcP5K pic.twitter.com/YFHZ7siAP7
Cool inside jokes:
- The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it.
- From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
- The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
- The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.
Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.
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Tesla releases Cybertruck metal key card—because why not?

Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?
Cybertruck keys:
- The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card.
- The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key.
- As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.


The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:
- Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
- As per Tesla’s description of the item:
- “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
- In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
- The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.

Tesla Cybertruck merch push:
- Being the company’s most eye-catching vehicle, it is no surprise that that Tesla has been releasing quite a lot of merchandise inspired by the all-electric pickup truck.
- These include a $250 levitating Cybertruck model, as well as a $35 Cybertruck wind-up racer, both of which are out of stock.
- Tesla also sells the $35 “CyberMug,” a $40 “CyberStein,” and a $50 “CyberVessel.”
- Other Cybertruck-inspired merchandise are the $60 Cyberwhistle Stealth, and the $50 CyberOpener.


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