PODCAST: TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE REFRESH, RIVIAN EARNINGS, NEW EV MODELS, AND MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers the latest in the EV world, with a significant focus on the upcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh. The hosts highlight anticipated interior and exterior changes, including new bucket seats, and speculate on performance improvements aiming to surpass the previous 3.1-second 0-60 mph time. While acknowledging Tesla's continued dominance in the EV market, the discussion also touches on Rivian's Q4 earnings, revealing a substantial negative gross margin (-46%) and a significant stock drop, despite guiding for modest gross profit in Q4 2024. The segment on Mercedes-Benz backtracking on its all-electric plans to continue selling ICE vehicles into the 2030s is viewed critically as a short-sighted move. Additionally, the podcast touches on the Tesla Cybertruck's production ramp-up, the limitations of its 'Wade Mode' warranty, and the significant power consumption reduction planned for Sentry Mode.