Tesla unveils cheaper versions of its Model 3 and Model Y

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/07/cars/tesla-model-y-3-cheaper-evs

33•supportengineer•1h ago

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java-man•1h ago

Nissan Leaf with slightly smaller range and functioning door handles is available at $29.999.00 [0]

[0] https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/electric-cars/leaf/specs-...

highwaylights•1h ago

CarPlay/Android Auto too!

denysvitali•1h ago

How is CarPlay / Android Auto superior to Tesla well integrated infotainment system?

fnicfnac•1h ago

The eternal pattern of the industry is that a automanufacturer has negative interest in remaining interested in an infotainment system in a car they sold several years ago and retrofit makers provide less specifically integrated systems that win overall because developments in everything else amounts to more than the integration.

moogly•43m ago

You can use almost any app, not just apps that Tesla have deemed worthy (or removed due to childish feuds, like Disney+). Podcast apps, music streaming apps, etc...

denysvitali•15m ago

IIRC Tesla has Disney+ too, an if it doesn't, you have a Chromium browser. Of course you can't use it while driving, but passengers on the back sit should be able to use the streaming services even when the car is moving.

For podcast apps, IIRC Apple Music and for sure Spotify are supported. Still not convinced that Android Auto / CarPlay is superior, sorry.

supportengineer•43m ago

When I plug in my iPhone, the Maps is integrated with my Calendar. For example if my Calendar entries have a Location, I can simply tap on it to navigate there.

Just one example.

denysvitali•17m ago

IIRC the same happens with Tesla. You don't even have to tap to navigate, it automatically sets the destination based on the calendar entries.

I'm saying IIRC because I never used this feature, just read about it - I don't sync my calendar (yet!)

vardump•54m ago

Have you used both Tesla and CarPlay?

At least CarPlay is pretty disappointing compared to Tesla's native functionality. The "apps" are all very trivial, mostly reduced to playback control or simple selections.

Not a Tesla owner, but I've driven it enough to appreciate.

slipheen•43m ago

Just one point of view- but I have used both a decent amount and I drastically prefer CarPlay.

The native apps are … fine?

Again, it’s just my particular perspective, but I really appreciate that any CarPlay vehicle has the exact apps that I set up on my phone, already configured, etc.

There’s nothing Tesla could ever really do to compete with the convenience of already having all of my accounts set up and already having exactly the apps installed that I know I want.

ggreer•4m ago

I don't understand the door handle remark. The 2026 Leaf uses flush door handles that are powered by electric motors.

While it's true that the base model Leaf is cheaper, I don't think it's available for sale in the US yet. The cheapest inventory I could find was the SV+ for $36,330.[1] I'm guessing like most car manufacturers launching an updated product, Nissan is rolling out their higher margin versions first and will release the cheaper ones after the holidays.

That said, the Leaf does seem like a competitive product. My only worry would be battery issues. Nissan has recalled almost every Leaf produced in the US from 2019-2022 because fast charging could cause battery fires.[2][3] Nissan claimed they'd issue a software update to fix the issue by November of 2024. That was updated to spring of 2025,[4] but there still hasn't been an update. I guess it's fortunate for owners that CHAdeMO chargers are so rare.

1. https://www.nissanusa.com/shopping-tools/search-inventory?mo...

2. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V700-1828.PDF

3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25V655-5278.pdf

4. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCMN-24V700-2544.pdf

AndroidKitKat•1h ago

These cars exist purely to be a rung in the price ladder to get you to spend $5,000 more on a car with actual features. They did the same thing with the RWD Cybertruck and I don't actually believe they ever shipped any before cancelling it.

If people do end up buying these I really hope they know what they are giving up. Something as simple as "seat controls" were deemed too costly and are now driven by software on the touch screen. I used to give the "software defined car" a bit of leeway on some of the omissions / transition to screen, but these cars are the extreme and I wonder if legislators are going to allow this. For example, I checked on the Tesla Japan and Tesla Europe websites and it doesn't look like these are for sale.

silexia•17m ago

Tesla continues to innovate and improve despite significant regulatory issues, pretty impressive.

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