Tesla Model Y L Goes On Sale, Korea’s EV Sales Surge and London Can’t Decide If It’s EV-Friendly | 19 Aug 2025
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Tesla's new Model Y L has launched in China, featuring a six-seat layout and improved passenger comfort, while EV sales in Korea surged by 67% year-over-year. London faces controversy as it plans to reduce discounts for EVs in congestion zones, raising concerns among small businesses. The episode also covers Tesla's recent changes in EPA range ratings, a new wheel protection plan, and the impact of a viral video regarding a Cybertruck. Additionally, record BEV registrations in Europe and Ford's innovative assembly method for EVs are discussed.
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TESLA MODEL Y L GOES ON SALE https://evne.ws/4oIAL4G
KOREA’S EV SALES SURGE AMID NEW MODEL RELEASES https://evne.ws/4lrUlzn
LONDON PLANS TO REDUCE EV CONGESTION CHARGE DISCOUNTS https://evne.ws/45Bm1vS
TESLA LOWERS MODEL 3 LONG RANGE RWD EPA RANGE https://evne.ws/45nL9aB
TESLA LAUNCHES TIRE AND WHEEL PROTECTION SUBSCRIPTION https://evne.ws/45mo880
TESLA DENIES REMOTELY DISABLING CYBERTRUCK https://evne.ws/41eWVBD
WESTERN EUROPE SEES RECORD BEV REGISTRATIONS https://evne.ws/4mP44kz
NEW ASSEMBLY METHOD KEY TO FORD PLAN FOR $30K PRICE POINT https://evne.ws/45F3kYm
GOVERNMENT EXTENDS PLUG-IN VAN AND TRUCK GRANT https://evne.ws/4mnTam4
AMSTERDAM TO LAUNCH PUBLIC E-BIKE BATTERY CHARGING LOCKERS https://evne.ws/4lvn1rv
BHATIA WINS BMW IX M70 WITH HOLE-IN-ONE https://evne.ws/4mnTKjK
APPLE CARD 5% SUMMER CASHBACK AT GAS, EV STATIONS https://evne.ws/3HkKQ7n
USED TESLA SALES IN AUSTRALIA SURPASS NEW IN JULY https://evne.ws/3V5FzUb
Tesla Model Y
"..., deliveries will begin as soon as September. The Model Y L adds a six-seat layout using a foldable second ..."
Tesla Model X
"...s chairs, are shown to fold flat just like in the Model X to make a bed or more cargo room."
Tesla Model 3
"...ors. The Model Y is effectively a slightly bigger Model 3 is what they say."
Audi Etron
"well, BMW introduced the flagship SUV, the iX, the new iX and Audi Korea began selling the new A6 e-tron. So really interesting."
Tesla Cybertruck
"...st for now, Tesla has denied remotely disabling a Cybertruck. This was a viral video that was faked,"
Tesla Model 3S
"in Australia in July. Of that, 625 Model 3s, 441 Model Ys, but that is more than the amount o..."
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