A MESSAGE TO MUNRO HATERS / NEW DOCS: TESLA 4680 PROGRESS / FORD'S "EGREGIOUS" AWARD

EV Channels Review

This episode of Electrified covers a range of EV news, with a significant focus on Tesla. The reviewer highlights Tesla's app updates, including waypoint navigation and supercharger photos, and touches on potential future features like live pillar cameras. Tesla China's insurance numbers show a strong Q4 performance, surpassing Q3 pace, with the Model Y driving growth. The new Tesla Model 3 receives high praise from Carwow UK, winning an 'Outstanding EV' award for its improvements in comfort and luxury, though the reviewer notes the continued reliance on the touchscreen for controls. A substantial portion is dedicated to the ongoing dispute in Sweden, now expanding to Denmark and potentially Finland, impacting Tesla's operations in the Nordic region. The video also briefly discusses the 4680 battery progress, noting that while behind self-imposed benchmarks, the project is a significant undertaking from conception to production. Elon Musk's insights on the next-gen platform and Cybertruck's financial impact are also shared, with the latter expected to be material by 2025. Other news includes updates on xAI's funding, the next-gen Chevy Bolt, Lucid's lineup simplification, and Toyota's BEV concepts, alongside Ford's controversial battery deal with CATL.