Tesla opens Supercharger network to other EVs, Model 3/Y price & range update, VW CEO troubles, and more




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Summary: This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla openning the Supercharger network to other EVs, a new Model 3 and Model Y price and range update, VW CEO being in trouble with his workforce, and more. Need more Electrek in Your life? Subscribe to the Electrek Daily here. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: First Tesla Superchargers for other automakers begin service, higher fees and membership offeredTesla increases Model 3 and Model Y ranges with 2022 model yearTesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices across the board again, adds new standard paintTesla launches new solar roof tiles with more power, higher efficiencyTesla launches a new home charger that works with all electric carsElon Musk puts a stop to Tesla’s (TSLA) rally, says Hertz deal is not signed and not a big dealTesla and Hertz reportedly have a disagreement over how fast Tesla can deliver 100,000 electric carsTesla integrates Tidal app in-car, adds cold weather improvements and more in new updateTesla launches new ‘financial leasing’ product to buy cars with 0% down paymentVW CEO is facing a no-confidence vote after telling the truth about the need to go electric fastVW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 lineVW expands its electric vehicle offerings with the ID.5 electric SUV Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/v4bLE52ZzMk