Episode 555: Tesla Model Y L Launches…in Australia and New Zealand

About this episode

The episode discusses the launch of Tesla's Model Y L in Australia and New Zealand, along with updates on Lucid's new vehicles and the retirement of Tesla's V3 Superchargers.

Tesla's longer and more luxurious Model Y L has launched in Australia and New Zealand, putting it one step closer to going global. Plus: Lucid announces not one but three new more affordable midsize vehicles, Tesla's V3 Superchargers have been retired, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier ! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off…

Topics covered

• Tesla Model Y L
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Lucid Motors
• V3 Superchargers

Keywords

• Tesla
• electric vehicles
• automotive news

Sponsors

XCare

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Model Y L, V3 Superchargers, TESLA, XCare, EV, Lightning, RPMRTL, the Infinity Shield, RTL, Tesla Model Y L

Books & works: Lightning Round

Places: Australia, New Zealand

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