LONGBOW LIGHTWEIGHTS FOR SPORTS-CAR PERFORMANCE, ELON'S TRILLION

EV Channels Review

The Batteries Included podcast discusses the emerging Longbow Speedster and Roadster, lightweight sports cars with impressive performance figures and a target production start in 2026. Founders with experience from Tesla, Lucid, and Lotus, along with financial backing, lend credibility to the venture. The Speedster boasts a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, a range of 250 miles, and a remarkably low weight of under 2,000 lbs, with pricing around £85,000. While the design is lauded as "incredible" and "sexy," significant skepticism remains regarding the company's ability to reach mass production and profitability, echoing past startup failures. The discussion also touches on Tesla's shareholder meeting, the approval of Elon Musk's massive pay package, and the company's shift towards AI and robotics, with a critical view on the delayed delivery of promised automotive innovations like the Roadster and Semi. Rivian's R2 updates are also briefly mentioned.