Polestar 5, BYD Atto 2, Tesla FSD news and more! | Wed 10 Sep 2025
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The discussion covers the Polestar 5's high price and performance compared to competitors like the Porsche Taycan, with mixed opinions on its value. BYD's Ato2 receives ADR approval for Australia, highlighting its affordability and city-friendly size. Tesla updates include the Model Y Performance pricing and new V4 Superchargers in Australia. The hosts also critique misleading media coverage of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology and share insights on upcoming EV models like the Volvo EX30 Cross Country and Hyundai Ioniq 3 concept. The episode wraps with notes on EV market trends, a Tesla Powerwall firmware issue, and the upcoming AEVA national conference.
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Porsche Taycan
"...emember right, they was going against the Porsche Taycan, right? And what's that one?"
Mercedes-Benz EQS
"And what's that one? EQS and yeah. And pretty sure off the top of my head,..."
XPeng P7 Plus
"...ight? I mean, was it P7? No, the old one, the old P7 plus P7 plus. So yeah, they were talking about the fac..."
Tesla Model S
"... at the fact that it's going to replace the Tesla Model S, right? Because you can't buy a new Tesla Model S..."
Tesla Model
"...inting at the fact that it's going to replace the Tesla Model S, right? Because you can't buy a new Tesla Model..."
Zeekr Zika 7X
"Question for the panel, 7X. Zika 7X is 800 volts, that's correct. On Tesla V3, the ca..."
V60 Volvo Cross Country
"Okay, so here we go. The Volvo Cross Country before I get in trouble. EX30 Cross Country is no..."
Tesla Model 3
"And I guess now here as well. How much is the Model 3 performance just out of interest?"
Tesla Model X
"...g is another level. Like, you know, coming from a Model X, like it's a huge car."
Tesla Cybertruck
"So South Korea prices for the Cybertruck. I only put this up because Raul used to be on th..."
Hyundai Ioniq 3
"... spotted. Okay, Roland Hyundai showed off the new Ioniq 3 concept in Munich today."
Hyundai Veloster
"...n't know if anyone remembers that car the Hyundai Veloster. I feel like the designer is exactly the same."
Hyundai Ioniq 5N
"which was there. Pretty much like a stripped out Ioniq 5N. Will you tell me about this thing?"
Polestar 2
"... you and I went together. We did a road trip in a Polestar 2 and then there was Perth"
Delorean DMC-12
"...eal quick for the last thing kind of looks like a DeLorean almost Yeah"
Nissan Pulsar
"...s another great show, I think we started off with Pulsar 5 and all the exciting things that might bring ne..."
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