Quick Charge

The cheapest Tesla ever is right around the corner – is it enough to hold back GM?


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On today's budget-conscious episode of  Quick Charge, we're building up to the reveal of a new, more affordable Tesla Model Y tomorrow that will almost definitely not be a cheap pile of misaligned plastic body parts with inconsistent panel gaps that's utterly incapable of turning the tide on Tesla's global decline.

Plus, we've got news that Tesla is in hot water with California over its alleged mishandling of its insurance business, revisit the lies told about Cybertrucks drag racing Teslas, and look at the incredible 110% increase in EV sales over at GM that's driving Cadillac's renaissance.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit the site at CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

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  • Tesla teases stripped-down Model Y expected to be unveiled on Tuesday
  • Everything we know about Tesla’s new model launching this week
  • Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
  • Cadillac’s quiet coup: nearly HALF of all Caddies sold in Q3 were electric
  • Tesla is in hot water for mishandling insurance claims
  • Elon Musk caught lying about Tesla Cybertruck beating Porsche 911 in a race

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