TEN EPISODE 354 - TESLA MODEL S PLAID NURBURGRING RECORD, CHINA LEADS OFFSHORE WIND, TSLA AT $3000?

EV Channels Review

The Tesla Model S Plaid has officially claimed the production electric vehicle lap record at the Nürburgring, beating the Porsche Taycan Turbo by over 11 seconds. The reviewer highlights that the Plaid achieved this without drivetrain modifications and on road-legal tires, though acknowledges the Taycan Turbo S and Rimac Nevera as potential future challengers. The episode also covers Porsche's Mission R concept, a GT race car previewing future electric motorsport, and Renault's new Megane E-Tech Electric with its dual battery and motor options. Tesla's decision to halt its solar panel subscription service is noted, alongside Nissan's teaser for a new electric commercial vehicle and an innovative Polestar 2/Cake moped charging collaboration. Elon Musk's agreement with a $3,000 TSLA stock price target and advancements in battery recycling are also discussed, alongside updates on the Chevrolet Bolt recall and new EV mandates in New York.