Tesla's cheaper EV model comes and goes, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more
About this episode
Tesla’s rumored cheaper China-built SUV program sparks debate after a report from Roaders claims a smaller Model Y–sized EV is in the works, only for Tesla China to deny it. The hosts then dig into FSD progress: v14.3 arrives, with discussion of a rewritten MLIR-based compiler/runtime and claims of ~20% faster reaction time, plus remaining vision-only edge cases and Tesla’s tightening driver-monitoring “NAG defeat” crackdown. Other coverage includes Rivian R2 EPA range figures, Volkswagen ending the ID.4, and Hyundai’s new Ioniq concept pair. The show also reviews Tesla’s new Supercharger business tool and its projected economics.
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's cheaper EV model coming and going in the same week, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA numbers, and more.
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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
- Tesla (TSLA) reportedly developing new smaller, cheaper EV after killing Model 2
- Tesla China denies developing new smaller, cheaper SUV — but take it with a grain of salt
- Tesla FSD v14.3 rolls out with MLIR rewrite, 20% faster reactions
- Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will ‘far exceed’ human safety — he said the same about v12 and v14
- Tesla’s new Supercharger for Business tool reveals $940,000 all-in price
- Rivian R2 EPA numbers: 217 kW charge, up to 328mi range, heat pump (updated)
- VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike
- Honda is bringing its ‘funky, cute’ EV hot hatch overseas for under $27,000
- Hyundai unveils two new IONIQ EV concepts, an electric sedan and family SUV [Images]
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:
https://www.youtube.com/live/MdPfpp5ukC8
Volkswagen Id4
"... when it comes to, like, Toyota makers in the US, ID4 is going away, Honda as a cute little funky EV th..."
Hyundai Ioniq
"...hich we're looking forward to, and we saw two new Ioniq concept from Hyundai, we're not super hype about ..."
Tesla Model Y
"...ng about the standard version of the Model 3, the Model Y, Tesla launched a year later, but we were specifi..."
Renault Wind
"...of these legacy makers just go with the political wind in the US, which shifts every four years or so. Y..."
Volkswagen Tiguan
"...per gallon, which is not great. Yeah, because the Tiguan, I think the Tiguan is the one that's like on the..."
Nissan Leaf
"...of your head are their alternatives to the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 and Bolt under 10 K used looking for a ci..."
Volkswagen Egolf
"Fiat 500e. Yeah. Fiat 500e is the first thing that came to mind. I mean, basically any of the compliancy, you know, like the Volkswagen e-golf would fit in that. I think for range though, nothing's going to beat a Bolt like a 2017 Chevy Bolt."
Tesla Model 3
"original Model 3's. Yeah. Model 3, you know, with high mileage, un..."
Tesla Model 3S
"original Model 3's. Yeah. Model 3, you know, with high mileage, under 10 K is not a bad deal too. Yeah."
Tesla Cybertruck
"...hat the NOT is, but you know, the CY could be the Cybertruck. A little bit of a stretch going to work on that ..."
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