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Tesla’s ‘Cheaper’ Standard Models Land With A Thud + ZETA’s Albert Gore

·1 hr 8 min·5 clips
Tesla removed autopilot from its new 'affordable' models, shocking even loyal fans.
The hosts critique Tesla's new Model 3 and Model Y standard trims, arguing they are not truly affordable and lack key features like autopilot. They interview Albert Gore from ZETA, who discusses policy uncertainty, EV affordability challenges, and the need for better charging infrastructure in the US.

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Tesla's standard trims draw the eye, but the episode keeps circling back to whether lower pricing really makes EVs easier to want.

Tesla's standard Model 3 and Model Y trims take center stage, but the episode does not let the pricing story off the hook. Patrick George and Tim Levin treat the launch as a blunt test of whether cheaper really means better, or just less expensive.

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Tesla's standard Model 3 and Model Y, plus the EV policy fight, without the usual hype.

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