What's Coming From Tesla? | Tesla Time News 644

This video recaps a busy week for Tesla and SpaceX, highlighting Tesla's record Q2 Supercharger performance with 2 TWh delivered and wait times under 0.5%. It details a new software update adding blind spot warnings to prevent door-opening accidents and the expansion of Tesla Insurance to Washington state. The show also covers speculation that Tesla's cryptic "long weekend" post hints at the Model Y L variant, along with a sighting of a wrapped Cybercab in Texas. SpaceX milestones include the first Southeast Asian Starlink Direct-to-Cell launch in the Philippines and completion of the 1,000th Merlin 1D engine. Additional stories include Elon Musk's warnings about slow Optimus V3 production, DOGE's overhaul of federal retirement processing, and the debut of a true V4 Supercharger in Germany, all while promoting a Patreon giveaway.

• ▶ 0:23 Tesla's Q2 Supercharger network had a record quarter: 2 TWh delivered, 60 million sessions, 17% YoY growth, and wait times below 0.5%, plus 2,700 new stalls added.
• ▶ 1:25 Software update 2026.20.6 adds blind spot warning while parked, preventing doors from opening into approaching cyclists; it expands to Model Y, Model 3, and 2021+ Model S/X.
• ▶ 2:26 Tesla Insurance is expanding to Washington state starting September 1, its 16th state, with rates based on safety score and average savings of 20–40% versus major insurers.
• ▶ 3:32 Smart Charge America sponsors the show; Joe Barleta offers viewers 15% off EV charging installation, including Tesla Wall Connector and PowerShare setup for home backup.
• ▶ 4:21 A Tesla post about the "long weekend" and an unusual stretched dog image sparks speculation that it hints at the Model Y L announcement, possibly tied to July 7th in Texas.
• ▶ 5:19 A wrapped Cybercab sighting in Texas features patriotic "land of the free" styling, with the hosts noting Tesla wrapped it themselves since the vehicle isn't available for purchase yet.
• ▶ 5:48 The Philippines becomes the first Southeast Asian country to commercially launch Starlink Direct to Cell via a mobile network.
• ▶ 6:00 A 266 lb loggerhead sea turtle was rescued from Boca Chica Beach jetties by SpaceX volunteers and partners, then laid 60+ eggs and was released into the Gulf.
• ▶ 6:26 SpaceX completed build and acceptance testing of the 1,000th Merlin 1D engine, with Falcon's reusability enabling continuous reliability upgrades.
• ▶ 6:53 Previous giveaway winner announced: Keith Mabe wins the Tesla bike rack.
• ▶ 7:09 This month’s Patreon giveaway offers three prizes, with entry chances based on tier: $10+ patrons get three chances, $5 patrons get two, $1 patrons get one.
• ▶ 8:13 Patreon poll results show 98% believe Tesla’s cryptic post means the beginning of Model Y L variant production in the US.
• ▶ 8:43 Elon shared documented USAID covert activities (Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia), calling it “just the tip of the iceberg.”
• ▶ 9:06 SpaceX offered Memphis-area residents residential Starlink kits with no upfront hardware costs — “Half price Starlink.”
• ▶ 11:02 Elon warned Optimus V3 production will be “extremely slow at first” since everything is new, unlike making a car.
• ▶ 11:22 OPM announced the end of paper federal retirement processing, with DOGE reportedly fixing the bad contractor code and cutting wait times.
• ▶ 12:31 Germany gets its first "true" V4 Supercharger (second in Europe), with the caveat that many so-called V4 stalls are still powered by V3 cabinets, capping them around 250 kW instead of 500 kW.
• ▶ 13:07 Listener reviews: Philip rates a Brookal, Germany charger 7/10 (190 kW, 2x2 layout) and Mike rates the Williams Lake Supercharger 7/10 (250 kW, 8 stalls).
• ▶ 14:10 A large batch of new sites and expansions is announced globally, including V4 stations, multiple new US/European sites, and expansions like Heleruta, Norway growing from 12 to 28 stalls.
• ▶ 15:52 The hosts thank viewers and remind them to enter the Patreon giveaway for prizes, with membership starting at just $1 per month.
• ▶ 16:02 Higher Patreon tiers offer more perks: level five includes name in end credits and two chances; the $10 level adds investor club bonus stories and three chances.
• ▶ 16:14 The hosts sign off, encouraging viewers to join them on Patreon right now and promising to see them Sunday, ending with the catchphrase "Now you know."

• ▶ 0:00 Intro and Tesla News (0:00 - 3:31) - - Hosts introduce themselves, share Q2 supercharging growth, a blind spot warning update, and Tesla Insurance expanding to Washington.
• ▶ 3:31 Sponsor, Long Weekend Speculation, and Cybercab Sighting (3:31 - 5:45) - - Smart Charge America sponsor offer, mystery around Tesla's "long weekend" post, and a wrapped Cybercab spotted in Texas.
• ▶ 5:42 SpaceX and Starbase Updates (5:42 - 6:44) - - Philippines gets Starlink Direct to Cell, a Starbase sea turtle rescue update, and the 1,000th Merlin 1D engine.
• ▶ 6:42 Patreon Bonus and Poll (6:42 - 8:29) - - Patreon bonus stories, shoutouts, and a poll on Tesla's mysterious "expost" post.
• ▶ 8:29 Elon's X's and Government Updates (8:29 - 12:28) - - Elon's posts on Path of Exile, Starlink, Optimus, Neuralink, and phone rumors, plus DOGE retirement modernization and May Musk.
• ▶ 12:28 Supercharger News and Reviews (12:28 - 15:52) - - Germany's first V4 Supercharger, listener supercharger reviews, new map openings, and top station rankings.
• ▶ 15:52 Giveaway and Closing (15:52 - 16:20) - - Giveaway reminder and hosts sign off.