EVs, EREVs, and WTFs

This week, we start with Lucid’s recall of more than 27,000 Air sedans over a low-voltage exterior lighting issue and the software update that addresses the potential fire risk, along with a broader look at how often “park outside” warnings involve gas-powered vehicles. Hyundai is moving further into extended-range EVs, with plans that include the Santa Fe and Genesis models offering more than 600 miles of combined electric and gas range. We also look at Schneider Electric’s approach to home EV charging, which uses dynamic load management as a possible alternative to an expensive electrical panel upgrade. Tesla news includes the end of its in-house vehicle wrap program, the discontinuation of Solar Roof, FSD v14 Lite development for Australia and New Zealand, and a Model 3 range improvement in Europe that comes from new wheels and tires. Tesla Semi is headed toward Europe while the new Nevada factory prepares for an upcoming event, and Cybertruck prices are going up another $5,000. We wrap up with possible additions to Tesla Theater’s streaming options and a recall affecting nearly 3 million Teslas in China over emergency door-release concerns. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Publications: InsideEVs Electrek CleanTechnica Teslarati Not a Tesla App News Links: Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air Sedans Over Fire Risk, Tells Owners To Park Outside Lucid’s ‘fire risk’ recall was for LED lights & already fixed by a July software update Most “Park Outside” Warnings Involve Vehicles With Internal Combustion Engines Hyundai Bets Big On Extended-Range Electric Vehicles Need a panel upgrade for an EV charger? Schneider may have a workaround Tesla ends in-house wrap service that always seemed like a short-term program Tesla’s Solar Roof Is Being Discontinued After 10 Years Tesla Confirms FSD v14 Lite in Development for Australia & New Zealand Tesla Model 3 Gets More Range in Europe Thanks to Just One Improvement Tesla Announces Tesla Semi Event at New Nevada Factory Tesla Officially Confirms Semi Launch in Europe Tesla Raises Cybertruck Prices by $5,000 — Will It Be Discontinued? Tesla Theater might be getting plenty more streaming platforms Tesla recalls nearly 3 million cars in China over door escape risk *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.