TESLA PRICE HIKE IS BACK | TESLA REMOVES INCENTIVES

EV Channels Review

The video covers a range of recent Tesla news, highlighting both positive and negative developments. A key takeaway is Tesla's removal of lease perks and the discontinuation of 1.99% APR financing, signaling a shift away from incentives. On the sales front, Tesla achieved a new annual record in Norway, largely driven by the Model Y, and saw a significant year-over-year increase in sales for China-made EVs. However, concerning news emerged regarding potential catastrophic failures in certain Chinese-made LG battery packs for Model 3 and Model Y, which degrade faster and are harder to repair than US-made Panasonic packs. The report also touches on Tesla's progress with its robo taxi network and Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, noting public ride-alongs in Europe with adapted FSD versions due to regulatory differences. The discussion on FSD hardware upgrades and potential retrofits for older vehicles suggests Tesla is addressing owner concerns. Finally, the video briefly mentions advancements in Tesla's Optimus robot and a new, more affordable Lucid Gravity Touring model.