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The data for the 2024 Model Y RWD is already out, ~66 kWh extracted on the EPA testing. The outstanding question was if it was software locked or a physically smaller pack, which has now been verified to be sw locked. That was evident by the curb weight of the vehicle but good to have...

Yeah, they also can't use imported LG packs for 2024 Model Y even if they wanted because of the "Foreign Entity of Concern" restriction which would disqualify them from the EV credit.

Performance model?

They rarely seem to hit that 82kWh mark though.

You mean Model 3 LR not Model Y, right? Model 3 LR was recently re-introduced in the US and range went down from 358 EPA miles to 333. Makes sense that it's due to the LG pack. That's what I thought but just wanted to confirm because they've recently started delivering Shanghai made cars in...

Is it a US manufactured car?

Interesting, didn't certification documents say 55kWh?

Panasonic 2170 cells for Tesla are made in GF Nevada.

What's the difference between VC and VS?

Yes, it folds into that "mini underfloor" space. Plenty of videos on youtube:

You just fold down the seats, the trunk space with the seats folded is practically identical. All you miss out on is the second underfloor storage area which is small, shallow and oddly shaped.

There's no reason to want a 5-seat over a 7-seat, the 7-seat is now cheaper than the 5-seat thanks to it qualifying for the $7500 credit. Waiting isn't without risk, it is expected that in March the IRS will have finalized the critical mineral requirements which will likely mean that even...

Not sure what you're going on about, they sold all the 3/Y they could in the US.

7-seat Model Y qualifies, so they don't need to push prices below $55k to get the credit. Just have to make that the standard.

Those SR 4680 Model Y's have always been popping up in inventory, nothing new.