Jul 5, 2026 · 39 min · 10 segments
This week, Tesla launches the Model Y L in North America, Tesla sets record sales in Q2 and source codes unveil a surprise new requirement to use FSD.
Kim JavaHostI would say this is probably one of the biggest news weeks we've had in quite some time.
Yeah.
They actually sent kind of a cryptic message, a post on X a couple days ago with a little dog, one of those wiener dogs that the caller had the launch edition badge on it.
They said it's going to be a long weekend.
We're looking forward to the long weekend.
The
We saw it coming.
First deliveries early September 2026.
For July, their pilot builds are beginning to be constructed right now.
Once we transition into August, you expect to get the validation builds.
And some of the quality checks, some of the employee vehicles roll out.
And then Tesla hopes that this is going to be one of the best selling cars they will make.
Of course, the Model Y, the best selling car in the world, three consecutive years of any kind.
And we know SUVs here in the North American market are hugely critical.
And this kind of fits really the perfect balance, the captain seating, the 222 seating setup, in addition to just having a longer frame and making it that much more comfortable and usable for larger families at an affordable price.
I would say this is probably one of the biggest news weeks we've had in quite some time.
Yeah.
They actually sent kind of a cryptic message, a post on X a couple days ago with a little dog, one of those wiener dogs that the caller had the launch edition badge on it.
They said it's going to be a long weekend.
We're looking forward to the long weekend.
The
We saw it coming.
First deliveries early September 2026.
For July, their pilot builds are beginning to be constructed right now.
Once we transition into August, you expect to get the validation builds.
And some of the quality checks, some of the employee vehicles roll out.
And then Tesla hopes that this is going to be one of the best selling cars they will make.
Of course, the Model Y, the best selling car in the world, three consecutive years of any kind.
And we know SUVs here in the North American market are hugely critical.
And this kind of fits really the perfect balance, the captain seating, the 222 seating setup, in addition to just having a longer frame and making it that much more comfortable and usable for larger families at an affordable price.
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