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Hey everybody, welcome back to 
the Elon Musk Podcast. 

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This is a show where we discuss 
the critical Crossroads, The 

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Shape, SpaceX, Tesla X, The 
Boring Company, and Neuralink, 

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and I'm your host, Will Walden. 
Tesla has adjusted the range 

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estimates for several of its EV 
models in the United States, 

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notably affecting the Model Y, 
the Model S, and the Model X. 

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Now these changes include a 
reduction in the estimated range

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for various trims, with some 
models experiencing a decrease 

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of up to 6%. 
Now, these modifications have 

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not been applied to Tesla's 
listings in the UK or the EU. 

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Now the most significant change 
is observed in the Model YS 

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performance trim, which now 
shows an estimated range of 285 

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miles, a decrease from the 
previous 303 miles. 

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Similarly, the Model Y long 
range now stands at 310 miles, 

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down from 330 now. 
The Model X's Plaid variant has 

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seen a reduction from 333 miles 
to 326. 

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Additionally, the Model S Plaid 
with 19 inch wheels now has a 

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range estimate of 359 miles, 
down from 396 now. 

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Tesla has not publicly explained
the reason for these lowered 

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range estimations. 
However, internal documentation 

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reviewed by Dr. Tesla suggests 
that the changes are due to two 

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factors, enhancements in comfort
and functionality. 

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They require more energy and the
implementation of revised EPA 

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testing requirements that have 
led to higher consumption and 

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slightly reduced overall range. 
Now, Tesla has faced credit 

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system in the past for 
overstating its range figures. 

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In 2020, the EPA disputed Elon 
Musk's claim of 400 mile range 

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for the Tesla Model S long 
range. 

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Moreover, in October of last 
year, the Department of Justice 

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began investigating Tesla over 
reports that some of its mileage

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figures were intentionally 
inflated alongside the range 

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updates. 
Tesla introduced 2 new color 

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options for the Model Y All 
Electric crossover. 

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The colors Stealth Gray and 
Ultra Red are not new to Tesla's

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lineup, but are newly available 
for the Model Y Stealth Gray is 

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offered at no additional cost, 
while Ultra Red carries a $2000 

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premium. 
Stealth Gray was first 

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introduced on the Model S in the
Model X in October of 2023, with

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Ultra Red following in March of 
the same year. 

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In China, Ultra Red is known as 
Flame Red, and this marks the 

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first time that Tesla has 
introduced a new color for the 

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Model Y in the United States 
since its launch in Europe. 

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Tesla offers exclusive colors 
for the Model Y, including 

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Midnight Cherry Red and 
Quicksilver, available only for 

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vehicles built at Gigafactory 
Berlin. 

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In addition to the new colors, 
Tesla has also updated range 

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estimates for the model wise 
long range and performance 

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configurations. 
The long range is now rated at 

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310 miles and decrease of 20 
miles and the performance is 

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rated at 285 miles, down from 
303. 

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These changes have been applied 
to three Tesla models in the US 

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with a Model 3 retaining its 
original 5 color options for the

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time being. 
Now we've revision in the EP as 

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method for calculating electric 
vehicle range or EV range has 

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resulted in most Tesla models 
appearing less efficient. 

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These changes coincide with 
Tesla's updates in its 2024 

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model lineup, which include the 
new Model Y colors and updates 

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to steering wheels and yokes for
the Model S and the Model X. 

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And the Tesla community was 
further stirred up by the 

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cybertruck's lower than expected
range in a highway range test by

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out of spec studios. 
This occurred simultaneously 

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with the EPA's changes to EV 
range testing procedures and 

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these procedural changes in the 
2024 model year updates LED some

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to speculate that the range 
reduction was due to the latter.

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However, the actual change lies 
in how the range is now 

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calculated. 
EPA has mandated that EV 

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manufacturers test acceleration 
and ride height modes in both 

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best and worst case scenarios. 
This new approach is intended to

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better reflect real world range 
performance and applies to 

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vehicles tested for the 2024 
model year onwards. 

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Now for Tesla buyers in 2024, 
this means that the EPA range 

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estimates listed on Tesla's 
website are now more reflective 

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of actual use. 
Notably, the Model Y all-wheel 

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drive and the Model Y 
performance have seen range 

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reductions of about 20 plus 
miles, now rated at 310 and 285 

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miles respectively. 
The Model S Plaids range is also

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decreased depending on the wheel
option. 

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While the Model X was less 
impacted. 

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The Model 3 remains unaffected 
by these changes as Tesla has 

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not tested the 2024 model year 
version in. 

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The anticipated refresh of the 
Model 3, known as the Highland, 

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is likely to undergo these tests
when it begins sales. 

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Tesla has also removed the creep
and roll stopping modes from the

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2024 Model Y. 
Leaving hold is the only option 

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now. 
This change is expected to 

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improve efficiency by maximizing
regenerative braking. 

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Hold Mode, popular among Tesla 
drivers, aligns with the one 

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pedal driving experience now. 
Additionally, Tesla has reduced 

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the top speed of the Model SLR 
to 130 mph from 155 mph, another

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moved at enhancing rated 
efficiency. 

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Now the company's 2024 Model 
Year lineup includes new color 

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offerings for the Y, with 
Stealth Gray now available for 

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free and Midnight Silver 
Metallic Ultra Red, priced at 

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$2000 is now the most expensive 
paint option for the Model Y, 

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taking over from the 
discontinued Multi Coat Red. 

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Now, this change aligns with 
Tesla's strategy of constantly 

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refreshing its vehicle offerings
and options. 

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Lastly, the Model S and the 
Model X are set to receive new 

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steering wheels and yokes. 
A significant update is the 

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mechanically operated horn 
activated by pressing the center

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hub, which replaces the 
capacitive button on a steering 

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wheel or yoke used previously. 
These range adjustments and 

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other updates reflect Tesla's 
ongoing efforts to align its 

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vehicle offerings with 
regulatory changes and consumer 

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preferences. 
Now, while some consumers may be

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disappointed by the reduced 
range estimates, these changes 

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are part of Tesla's strategy to 
provide more accurate and 

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realistic information about its 
vehicle's performances. 

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