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Episode 530: What Panasonic's Next-Gen Battery Means for Tesla

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Sep 28, 2025

Panasonic is developing an innovative battery cell that could significantly enhance Tesla's vehicle performance. Exciting updates about a more affordable Model Y are emerging, alongside Nissan's decision to withdraw the Ariya from the US market. The podcast also touches on Tesla's refreshed referral program and the expected rollout of Full Self-Driving version 14. Additionally, listeners share personal experiences with Tesla's new features and discuss ideas for improving supercharger functionality.

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FSD v14 Rollout Timeline

Elon Musk announced FSD v14 will begin early wide release followed by 14.1 and 14.2 updates.
Ryan expects initial pushes will be small and broader availability may take weeks to a month.

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Panasonic is working on a next-gen battery cell that could bring serious improvements to Tesla vehicles. But how will Tesla choose to utilize it? Plus: more details are seemingly unearthed about the upcoming more-affordable Model Y, Nissan pulls one of its EVs from the US market, and more!

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