Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast Episode 532: Cheaper Model Y and Model 3 Officially Revealed
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Oct 12, 2025 Tesla has unveiled new, more affordable versions of the Model Y and Model 3, sparking excitement among potential buyers. The Model Y Standard features an impressive range but lacks basic Autopilot, raising safety concerns. Meanwhile, Lucid celebrates record deliveries while Nissan halts its US EV plans. GM relaunches the Chevy Bolt with promising specs at a competitive price. Plus, listener feedback reveals Tesla's FSD interacting awkwardly with school bus stops, leaving us pondering the implications for safe driving.
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Exposed Frunk Looks Unfinished
- The Model Y Standard frunk lacks sealing and plastic cowling so the vehicle's inner components are exposed when opened.
- Ryan finds the exposed frunk visually jarring and perceives it as unfinished and cheap.
Push For Front Bumper Camera Retrofits
- If you want the new front bumper camera on Model 3s, press Tesla to offer an official retrofit because Tesla said it won't be retrofitted.
- Ryan says he'd pay for the retrofit and urges Tesla to provide it.
Autopilot Removal Undermines Safety Message
- Removing basic Autopilot from the Standard trims undermines Tesla's safety positioning and feels 'un-Tesla' to the host.
- The decision trades cost reduction for a core feature many buyers expect at this price point.