Episode 557: Model S and X Custom Orders Have Ended

About this episode

Tesla has stopped taking new custom orders for the Model S and X, signaling the end of an era for these vehicles.

Tesla stops taking new custom orders for the Model S and X, marking the true beginning of the end for these historic EVs. Plus: Tesla reports its first-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers, Kia has announced a promising new entry-level EV for the North American market, 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…

Topics covered

• Tesla
• Model S
• Model X
• vehicle production
• vehicle delivery
• Kia
• entry-level EV

Keywords

• custom orders
• first-quarter numbers
• North American market

Sponsors

XCare

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Model S, TESLA, XCare, EV, Lightning, the Infinity Shield, Model X, Kia entry-level EV

Books & works: Lightning Round

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