Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast Episode 510: A Cheaper Model Y Arrives
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May 11, 2025 Tesla brings back the Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y, now with impressive features like an acceleration boost. Cybertruck buyers get a bonus with a free year of Full Self-Driving. Rivian is ramping up its R2 production in Illinois while exploring RoboTaxi innovations to tackle urban congestion. Discussions include the political landscape around EV sales in New York and listener insights on quirky Tesla accessories. Personal anecdotes add humor, making for a fun, informative experience!
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New Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y
- Tesla reintroduced the long-range rear-wheel drive Model Y with 357 miles of range, the longest ever for Model Y.
- It's $2,500 more than the Model 3 long-range rear-wheel drive but with much more cargo space.
Model Y Enthusiast Preference Poll
- Enthusiasts prefer the all-wheel drive and performance Model Ys despite the long-range rear-wheel drive being more efficient.
- Poll results showed only 10% favored the long-range rear-wheel drive, highlighting diverse buyer preferences.
Free One-Year FSD Trial for Cybertruck Owners
- General production Cybertruck owners get a free one-year full self-driving supervised trial.
- This offer excludes Foundation Series purchasers who already have FSD included.