ELON MUSK TRIED TO SELL TESLA TO APPLE? APPLE CAR RUMORS, TSLA UPDATE

EV Channels Review

This episode delves into the persistent rumors surrounding Apple's potential entry into the electric vehicle market, juxtaposed with Elon Musk's revelation of having previously approached Apple for an acquisition. The reviewer expresses significant skepticism regarding Apple's ability to compete with Tesla, citing Tesla's established manufacturing prowess, vertical integration, and two-decade focus on EVs. The report highlights that Apple's rumored 'breakthrough' battery technology, including LFP chemistry and a mono-cell design, are already in use by Tesla. Elon Musk himself commented on the technical impossibility of some rumored battery aspects. The analysis concludes that Apple has likely missed its window of opportunity, and a branded Apple car is improbable within this decade. The discussion also touches upon Tesla's S&P 500 inclusion, stock performance, and Elon Musk's comments on Bitcoin, alongside a brief update on Tesla's 500,000 vehicle delivery goal and the upcoming subscription model for Full Self-Driving.