ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA MODEL 3 IN COLD WEATHER, CCS PLUG, ELECTRIC MUSTANG, AND MORE

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The Electrek Podcast discusses significant cold-weather issues encountered with the Tesla Model 3, specifically with door handles and frameless windows freezing shut, even at relatively mild temperatures of -7°C. While preheating the car helps, it's not a complete solution, and Tesla's advice to preheat longer is questioned for its practicality in extreme cold. The discussion also touches on reduced range and efficiency in cold weather, the importance of winter tires, and the ongoing transition to CCS charging standards in Europe, with Tesla adopting CCS for the Model 3 and retrofitting Superchargers. Additionally, the podcast covers Tesla's recent pricing and option changes for the Model S and X, including the removal of rear-facing child seats, and the introduction of an optional aftermarket anti-theft sensor. Finally, the conversation highlights the formation of a new EV coalition to reform US federal tax credits and Tesla's aggressive push to increase Model 3 production and delivery capacity to meet year-end targets.