Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast Episode 522: More Affordable Model Y Spied Up Close – Here’s What We Know
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Aug 3, 2025 Lars Moravey, Tesla's Vice President of Engineering and a keynote speaker at the Tesla takeover event, discusses the newly spotted affordable Model Y, which could become Tesla's lowest-priced vehicle. He shares insights on its key features, including a lack of a glass roof and standard cloth seating. The conversation also touches on the exciting return of the Tesla Roadster and a revamped Robotaxi service. Listeners get a glimpse into Tesla's innovative advancements and strategic moves regarding AI technology and upcoming models.
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Roadster: Last Manual Tesla Car?
- Tesla's Roadster might be the last new model with manual inputs Tesla produces, moving towards fully autonomous pods. - This could signify a fundamental shift in Tesla's vehicle design philosophy toward autonomy.
Affordable Model Y Features Revealed
- The affordable Model Y is a stripped-down version with no glass roof and cloth seats. - It prioritizes cost reduction over premium features, indicating Tesla's push for a lower price point.
Robo Taxi Expands to Bay Area
- Tesla's robo taxi service launched in San Francisco Bay Area with a safety monitor in the driver's seat. - Extensive service area coverage aims to complete 50,000 miles of supervised testing for future driverless operation.