Episode 570: Model Y L Announced for US Market

Episode 570: Model Y L Announced for US Market

From Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast by Ryan McCaffrey

July 5, 2026 · 1h 38m

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Tesla announces the Model Y L for the US market along with updates on FSD and Rivian reservations.

Tesla has confirmed the Model Y L for the US market, with deliveries beginning in September. Plus: FSD v14 Lite arrives for Hardware 3 cars, Tesla announces huge Q2 vehicle production and delivery numbers, Rivian R2 reservation holders now have a much clearer idea of when their spot in the line will come up, 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 any 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. LAST CHANCE! WIN AN EV WHILE GIVING TO A GREAT CAUSE: For your chance to win your dream EV, like the just-revealed Model Y L (or $50k cash!) in the 2026 ChesedChicago raffle, head to…

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Organizations: Tesla, Rivian, ChesedChicago

Products: Model Y L

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