TESLA WAIT TIMES RISE IN EUROPE, V11 ROLLOUT, V4 SUPERCHARGERS OPEN

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This episode of Tesla Daily provides a comprehensive update on various Tesla-related news and market trends. The host, Rob Maurer, touches upon TSLA stock performance, banking sector volatility, and the Producer Price Index report, noting a decline in the latter which is seen as a positive sign. A key focus is the upcoming wide rollout of Tesla's V11 Full Self-Driving Beta, with initial impressions suggesting improvements in highway driving and turn anticipation, though more testing is needed. Wait times for Model 3 and Model Y in Germany have reportedly extended to April-June, attributed to production shifts towards the Chinese domestic market and a decline in European inventory. The arrival of the refreshed Model S and X in China is highlighted as a positive development. The new V4 Supercharger in the Netherlands is discussed, with initial observations suggesting it offers more flexibility for non-Tesla EVs due to its design, though charging speeds appear to be similar to V3 at present. The addition of a steering wheel retrofit option to the Tesla shop is also noted. Outside of Tesla, the episode contrasts Tesla's approach to affordable EVs with Volkswagen's announcement of a sub-25,000 Euro vehicle, with Maurer suggesting Tesla's strategy is more focused on cost-effective production. Finally, legislative actions in Mississippi to curtail direct sales and GM's Cruise division testing its Origin robo-taxi in Austin are covered.