PODCAST: TESLA STARTS SELLING SUPERCHARGERS, EV CONCEPT GALORE IN JAPAN, AND MORE

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This podcast episode delves into several key developments in the EV market. A significant announcement is Tesla's partnership with BP to sell $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware, marking a new business avenue for Tesla and potentially reshaping the charging infrastructure landscape. The discussion also touches on Tesla's subtle price increase for the Model Y Long Range AWD, breaking the recent trend of price decreases, and the potential introduction of a 'Sport' version of the Model 3 with enhanced interior bolstering. On the controversial side, Tesla is exploring a 'congestion fee' at busy Supercharger stations for charging beyond 80%. The episode also covers a plethora of Japanese EV concepts, including Nissan's 1 MW hypercar and Infiniti's stunning 'Qe' electric sedan previewing production. Honda's revival of the Prelude as an electric coupe is highlighted, though the company's communication around its full-electric nature is noted as somewhat ambiguous. Finally, the podcast addresses a slowdown in EV production plans from major automakers like Honda and GM, citing affordability and demand concerns, and Ford's substantial Q3 EV losses amidst the UAW strike, with a tentative agreement reached.