TESLA'S STANDARD MODELS LAND WITH A THUD + ZETA'S ALBERT GORE | INSIDEEVS PODCAST EP. 45

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The latest episode of InsideEVs Podcast dissects Tesla's new 'Standard' Model 3 and Model Y, revealing them not as the affordable EVs promised, but as stripped-down versions of existing models. The hosts express disappointment, highlighting significant cost-cutting measures such as the removal of Autopilot's lane centering, a standard radio, and reduced charging speeds. While the Model 3 Standard is considered a slightly better value due to its less noticeable visual changes, the Model Y Standard is criticized for its budget appearance and the minimal $5,000 price difference from the premium version, making it an uncompelling offer. The podcast also touches upon the broader challenges in the EV market, including policy uncertainty and the critical issue of affordability, suggesting that these 'Standard' models may have been planned with now-expired tax credits in mind. The overall verdict is that these new trims fail to address Tesla's sales decline and are unlikely to attract new buyers.