{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 564: Special Guests Franz and Lars Discuss Model S and X's Legacy","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-564-special-guests-franz-and-lars-discuss-model-s-and-x-s-legacy","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/teslapodcast/Ride_the_Lightning_-_Tesla_and_EV_Podcast_Episode_564.mp3?dest-id=295289","description":"Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Engineering VP Lars Moravy both join me to discuss the legacy and history of the Model S and Model X as both cars are officially retired this week. Plus: my recap of the Model S and X Celebration event. Stay tuned! 00:12:18 Interview Start 00:13:30 How the Decision to Discontinue S and X Happened 00:18:02 S and X Would Need a Complete Redesign to Continue 00:21:55 Next-Gen Roadster News 00:25:03 Signature Numbers 00:29:03 Final S and X Production Numbers 00:29:43 The Beginning of Model S 00:36:20 More Lightning 00:36:48 Old S and X Stories 00:39:26 First Drive of the Model S...Ever 00:45:14 The EV Market and EV Adoption Rate 00:49:36 Adding Dual Motors to Model S 00:51:36 A 3rd Motor in a Model 3? 00:54:37 About the Never-Made Model S Plaid+ 00:56:58 Are 18650s done at Tesla? 00:58:10 Favorite Wheels 01:02:10 Pencils Down on S and X 01:03:22 Parting Message 01:05:07 Drive or Preserve their Signature S's If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. 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And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $35 discount."},"annotations":[{"startTime":12.04,"endTime":18.32,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model S","url":"/cars/tesla/model-s","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/%27Tesla%27_Obere_Tagfahrleuchte_f%C3%BCr_Kraftfahrzeuge_Nr._21_2021_000_172_Vadim_Chuprina.jpg","quote":"...n me to discuss the legacy and the history of the Model S and Model X as both cars are officially retired t...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model s","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model S is a full-size electric sedan that helped establish Tesla’s reputation for long-range, high-performance EVs. In the podcast context, it’s being discussed as part of the Model S and Model X “legacy and history,” especially since the episode notes they are officially retired. 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