THE FRIDAY CHARGE! TESLA CYBERTRUCK LEASING AND V4 SUPERCHARGERS

EV Channels Review

The Friday Charge podcast covers several EV news items, with a significant focus on Tesla's new Cybertruck leasing options and the release of V4 Supercharger cabinets. The hosts express surprise at the high monthly lease costs for the Cybertruck, comparing them unfavorably to leasing multiple other vehicles for the same price, though they acknowledge the pricing is somewhat in line with the truck's high purchase price. The V4 Supercharger announcement is met with more enthusiasm, particularly the increased voltage support (up to 1000V) and power output (500kW for cars, 1.2MW for Semi). However, they raise a concern about the removal of DC bus bars between cabinets, questioning how load balancing will be managed across multiple stalls. The podcast also touches on the upcoming opening of Supercharger stations to Kia and Hyundai EVs in January 2025, with a hope that the app will clearly indicate charging speeds to manage user expectations.