NEW TEXAS-MADE TESLA MODEL Y | NEW BATTERY FEATURES ARE HERE

EV Channels Review

This video provides a comprehensive update on Tesla's latest developments, with a significant focus on the new Texas-made Model Y featuring the 4680 battery cells. The reviewer highlights that while this new variant offers a lower price point and a respectable 279 miles of EPA range (standard wheels), it comes with a reduced battery pack compared to the current Long Range Model Y. Initial charging tests show a peak of 200 kW, which is faster than the Model 3 Standard Range but throttles quickly, suggesting limited improvement over existing standard range packs. The reviewer also touches upon Tesla's potential return of radar to their vehicles, the ongoing NHTSA investigation into Autopilot, and a significant contract for Samsung to supply cameras for the Cybertruck and Semi. The overall tone is informative, presenting both the advancements and the trade-offs of Tesla's evolving technology.