ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA PRICE CUTS, MODEL 3 WITH CHEAPER LFP BATTERIES, TESLA CYBERTRUCK, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast discusses Tesla's recent price cuts, noting a $2,000 reduction for the Model 3 and $5,000 for the Model S and X. The hosts speculate these cuts are driven by demand issues rather than production efficiencies, especially given the uncertain economic climate. They also touch upon the Model Y's pricing relative to the Model 3, the potential for LFP batteries in the Chinese Model 3, and the upcoming Model S/X Plaid upgrades. The conversation highlights Tesla's removal of free Supercharging for new Model S and X orders, a move deemed unsustainable by Elon Musk. The podcast also covers the slow but steady expansion of Supercharger V3 deployment and the potential impact of battery day on future demand. Finally, they discuss the Cybertruck's size remaining unchanged for production and Rivian's delayed R1T/R1S, contrasted with their on-time Amazon delivery van production.