Episode 564: Special Guests Franz and Lars Discuss Model S and X's Legacy

Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Engineering VP Lars Moravy both join me to discuss the legacy and history of the Model S and Model X as both cars are officially retired this week. Plus: my recap of the Model S and X Celebration event. Stay tuned!

00:12:18 Interview Start
00:13:30 How the Decision to Discontinue S and X Happened
00:18:02 S and X Would Need a Complete Redesign to Continue
00:21:55 Next-Gen Roadster News
00:25:03 Signature Numbers
00:29:03 Final S and X Production Numbers
00:29:43 The Beginning of Model S
00:36:20 More Lightning
00:36:48 Old S and X Stories
00:39:26 First Drive of the Model S...Ever
00:45:14 The EV Market and EV Adoption Rate
00:49:36 Adding Dual Motors to Model S
00:51:36 A 3rd Motor in a Model 3?
00:54:37 About the Never-Made Model S Plaid+
00:56:58 Are 18650s done at Tesla?
00:58:10 Favorite Wheels
01:02:10 Pencils Down on S and X
01:03:22 Parting Message
01:05:07 Drive or Preserve their Signature S's

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