Episode 576: The First Starlink-Equipped Tesla Is Born (REGULAR VERSION WITH ADS)
Summary
Host Ryan McCaffrey discusses the first Cybercab with integrated Starlink, teasing the next-gen Roadster’s delayed demo and potential SpaceX thrusters. He covers a massive 124-stall Supercharger site in San Francisco, The Boring Company’s Liner Truck 3, and California’s EV rebate exhaustion. The episode also analyzes Kia’s new EV3 pricing and Tesla’s proposed $10 billion solar factory.
Topics discussed
Intro: Starlink in Tesla, Roadster teases, and NJ meetup
Franz von Holzhausen on Jay Leno's Garage and Roadster timeline
Roadster rumors: Cold gas thrusters, flying car teases, and design
Patreon poll results: When will the new Roadster deliver?
New 124-stall urban Supercharger station in San Francisco
Patreon Lightning Round recap and annual pledge discount
Boring Company's Liner Truck 3 uses Tesla parts
Tesla Cybercab features built-in Starlink for streaming
Review of Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi on commercial flights
Ad: Accelerate Auto Xcare extended warranty for EVs
California EV rebate program funds depleted quickly for Tesla
Tesla's $10B Project Crystal Sun solar factory in Texas
Kia EV3 pricing, range, and specs compared to Tesla
Listener call: Concerns over Ford F-150 dealer markups
Listener calls: FSD speed limits and driver responsibility
Listener calls: FSD software readiness and user control
Personal updates, TV recommendation, and Pro Tip: Voice charge limit
Sponsors: RPM Tesla, Abstract Ocean, Infinity Shield, Everyamp, IR Detailing
Patreon shoutouts, subscription info, and episode outro
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