🎧 Tesla Daily Podcast
📝 Today’s Tesla News Summary
1. New Roadster Production Confirmed: Tesla executives confirmed the new Roadster will be manufactured at Gigafactory Texas. Production targets 2027, with a potential reveal in late May or early June 2026.
2. Model 3 Plaid Still Under Consideration: Tesla’s VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, says he’s continuously considering a tri-motor Plaid version of the Model 3, but it remains a low priority tied to Cybercab and Optimus progress.
3. Model X & S Production Ending 2026: Tesla is slated to end production of the Model X and Model S in 2026.
4. 2026 Model Y Review Praises FSD: A recent review of the 2026 base Model Y (9,990) praised its Full Self-Driving system as an advanced driver-assist AI, available for an additional $99/month.
5. Model 3 Holds Resale Value Best: The Model 3 retains 45.5% of its original MSRP after 5 years, compared to Model S at 37.9%.
6. Model Y Recall: Tesla recalled 14,575 Model Y SUVs on May 22 due to a missing weight certification label.
7. Tesla-SpaceX Merger Speculation: Discussions continue about a potential Tesla-SpaceX merger and its impact on shareholders’ equity.