"On one hand, they are cheaper Teslas. On the other hand, at nearly $37,000 and $40,000, respectively, they don't feel like the kind of stuff it's gonna keep BYD's executive suite awake at night. Especially since these cars do without many key features for modern vehicles, like power, adjusting mirrors or an AM/FM radio. On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we dive into both vehicles and explain the reactions we're seeing to them across the board."
"We also have a special guest in the form of Albert Gore III. He's a veteran of the solar and climate tech space who now leads the Zero-Emission Transportation Association, or ZETA. They're a group that works on behalf of many carmakers, charging companies, battery companies and technology providers to help with policy that leads us to a better climate future. You've probably seen ZETA in our pages before; they're are among our go to experts for what's next in the EV space in America."
Tesla unveiled the new Model 3 Standard and Model Y Standard priced at about $37,000 and $40,000 respectively. The vehicles reduce cost by omitting several convenience features, including power-adjusting mirrors and an AM/FM radio. Market reception has been lukewarm because pricing remains higher than expectations for an 'ultra-affordable' EV and competitors like BYD are unlikely to be threatened. The Plugged-In Podcast analyzes both models and public reactions. Albert Gore III, leader of the Zero-Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), discussed electrification pathways, policy influences, and the impact of EV tax credit changes on U.S. vehicle electrification.
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