ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA MODEL Y PRODUCTION/DEMAND, SOLAR ROOF ROLLOUT, MODEL 3 HACKING, MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into the complexities of Tesla's Model Y production and demand, revealing potential challenges. Leaked internal communications suggest issues with production ramp-up, particularly in general assembly, leading to increased rectification needs and potential quality concerns. Concurrently, the addition of the Model Y to the referral program, a move typically reserved for vehicles with weaker demand, further fuels speculation about its market reception, especially amidst the global pandemic. The discussion also touches upon the Model 3 hacking scene, where a company is offering discounted software-locked features like acceleration boosts, raising questions about warranty implications. Finally, the podcast revisits the Tesla Semi's path to volume production, with Elon Musk emphasizing its importance while hinting at production locations, and explores battery degradation data, particularly concerning the 90 kWh packs. The cancellation of Solar Roof orders due to service territory limitations is also highlighted as a point of customer dissatisfaction.