ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA Q1 SURPRISE PROFIT, ELON'S RANT, CYBERTRUCK GIGAFACTORY, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into Tesla's Q1 2020 financial results, which surprisingly yielded a profit despite production challenges. The hosts dedicate significant time to dissecting Elon Musk's controversial tweets regarding the stock price and his strong opinions on COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders. While acknowledging Musk's sincerity in his beliefs about the economic impact of lockdowns, the hosts express concern over his sourcing and the potential negative repercussions for Tesla's brand and stock. The discussion also covers upcoming developments, including the potential announcement of the Cybertruck Gigafactory location within the next month, the revised timeline for Battery Day (now expected in late May, potentially from Texas or California), and the confirmation of a Full Self-Driving subscription service later in the year, though purchasing outright is advised as the more financially sound option. Updates on the Model S achieving a 400-mile EPA range claim, Tesla installing its 100,000th Powerwall, and Volkswagen admitting Tesla's lead in software and self-driving capabilities are also highlighted.