Electrek Podcast: Tesla EV Cancel, FSD v15, Rivian R2
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- Electrek Podcast aired a live episode titled “Tesla EV Model Flops, FSD v15, Rivian R2 EPA Numbers” at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, streamed on YouTube.
- Tesla reportedly developed a new smaller, cheaper EV after killing the Model 2, but the plan was scrapped within the same week.
- Tesla China denied developing a new smaller, cheaper SUV, contradicting other reports.
- Tesla FSD v14.3 rolled out with an MLIR rewrite that makes reaction times 20 % faster.
- Elon Musk said the upcoming FSD v15 will far exceed human safety, echoing similar claims about v12 and v14.
- Tesla Supercharger for Business tool revealed an all‑in price of $940,000.
- Rivian R2 EPA numbers list a 217 kW charging rate, up to 328‑mile range, and a heat pump.
Why it matters: EV enthusiasts and investors get a concise, real‑time briefing on rapid product shifts, safety claims, and pricing moves across major manufacturers, while the highlighted cancellations and high‑cost tools signal intense pressure on Tesla’s cost strategy and market positioning and could reshape consumer expectations.