Discussion includes Tesla's unique test on the Cybertruck, insights from the NHSTA's Tesla VIN decoder, updates on Giga Mexico, pricing adjustments, EV charging funding in Ontario, Tesla lawsuit comments from the US Justice Department, Lucid's Gravity unveiling, UAW updates, and Volkswagen's earnings comments.
Tesla Cybertruck passed a unique bullet resistance test, showcasing its strong safety features.
Giga Mexico construction may begin sooner than expected with funding of over $136 million provided by the state.
Deep dives
Cybertruck Test and Updates
Tesla has conducted a unique test on the Cybertruck, showing the vehicle with bullet impacts on the side. Elon Musk confirmed that the bullets did not penetrate the passenger compartment, emphasizing the vehicle's bullet resistance. Additionally, new information from the VIN decoder sheds light on the Cybertruck's weight rating and motor options. The VIN indicates a gross vehicle weight rating between 8,000 and 10,000 pounds, with a payload of 3,500 pounds. The decoder also suggests that the performance version will feature a triple motor configuration.
Gigafactory Mexico and Infrastructure Funding
The mayor of Santa Catarina, Mexico, has confirmed that studies for the infrastructure requested by Tesla are progressing, with funding of over $136 million provided by the state. Although this amount may seem relatively minor compared to the overall investment in Gigafactory Mexico, it will contribute to the development of the project. The mayor also expressed optimism that Tesla's construction could commence in the first half of 2024, potentially earlier than previously anticipated.
Tesla's Price Changes and Legal Update
Tesla has implemented price changes in both the US and Canada. In the US, the Model X Plaid's price has increased by $5,000, aligning it with the Model S Plaid. In Canada, there have been reductions of $1,000 for the Model 3 and $2,000 for all trims of the Model Y, as well as increases of $8,000 for the Model X Plaid and $2,000 for the Model S Plaid. Furthermore, the US Justice Department has filed a brief supporting Tesla's lawsuit against the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and dealers association, potentially aiding Tesla's efforts to sell vehicles more easily in Louisiana.
➤ Tesla completes an unusual test on the Cybertruck ➤ NHSTA publishes 2024 Tesla VIN decoder, offering new insight on Cybertruck ➤ New comments on Giga Mexico ➤ Tesla adjusts US and Canada pricing, Megapack as well ➤ Ontario plans $91M of EV charging funding ➤ US Justice Department comments on Tesla lawsuit ➤ Tesla delivers one-millionth vehicle in Europe ➤ Lucid announces Gravity unveiling ➤ UAW updates ➤ VW comments ahead of earnings ➤ Calendar
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Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
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