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August 30, 2025 3 mins
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Tesla has spent the past few days at the center of attention as major headlines focus on what promises to be a pivotal launch: the Model Y Performance officially debuted in Europe on August 30, featuring a sharper look, sportier interior, and a range upgrade to 580 kilometers WLTP—about 308 miles EPA according to Tesla Oracle. This sudden reveal follows months of suspense, with spy shots and teaser posts fueling speculation. Social media erupted as Tesla Europe & Middle East shared cryptic hints, showcasing close-ups of a new spoiler and aggressive design elements, prompting discussions about a possible entry in the affordable EV segment as well, although for now the spotlight remains firmly on the performance SUV. According to Electrek, the launch is generating less buzz among legacy Model Y buyers since the Performance variant is niche, but the excitement among enthusiasts grows as insiders confirm upgraded battery packs and advanced dampening tech reminiscent of the Model 3 Performance. Early UK and EU orders can expect deliveries within weeks, while US and China must wait—likely until after September when incentives expire.

Beyond vehicles, Tesla’s social media channels and Europe’s auto press are awash with posts about the impending release, and the hype extends to accessory trends like Model Y wheel covers, riding a wave of seasonal demand and TikTok campaigns according to Accio.com. Meanwhile, recruiting activity is surging. Teslarati notes a ramp-up in delivery prep job openings—nearly seventy new specialists in North America alone—signaling internal expectations for blockbuster Q3 and Q4 sales, likely driven by new launches and restocked inventory. Analysts are watching Tesla’s hiring as a sign that the company is overcoming challenges from earlier in the year, including anti-Tesla sentiment and shifts at global factories.

Adding fuel to the anticipation is discussion around the latest Full Self-Driving rollout. Australian news and tech forums are afire with rumors that Tesla’s FSD features will soon debut locally—a move widely speculated but still unconfirmed as of this writing, with The EV Show breaking down possible implications for both Australia and New Zealand.

As the weekend approaches, Tesla’s news cycle is relentless—product teasers, influencer test drives, surging investor optimism for affordable models, and whispers of further AI and robotaxi updates. All eyes now shift to what comes next: whether the Model Y Performance redefines segment expectations, if FSD finally reaches Australia, or if the broader wave of new hires signals an autumn where Tesla, despite fierce competitors, regains automotive dominance.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Tesla has spent the past few days at the center
of attention as major headlines focus on what promises to
be a pivotal launch. The Model Y Performance officially debuted
in Europe on August thirtieth, featuring a sharper look, sportier
interior and a range upgrade to five hundred eighty kilometers
WLTP about three hundred eight miles EPA. According to Tesla Oracle.

(00:24):
This sudden reveal follows months of suspense, with spy shots
and teaser posts. Feeling speculation, social media erupted as Tesla
Europe and Middle East shared cryptic hents showcasing close ups
of a new spoiler and aggressive design elements, prompting discussions
about a possible entry in the affordable EV segment as well,
although for now the spotlight remains firmly on the Performance suv.

(00:47):
According to Electric, the launch is generating less buzz among
legacy Model Y buyers since the Performance variant is niche,
but the excitement among enthusiasts grows as insiders confirm upgraded
battery packs and advance damp and tech reminiscent of the
Model three Performance. Early UK and EU orders can expect
deliveries within weeks, while US and China must wait, likely

(01:09):
until after September when incentives expire. Beyond vehicles, Tesla's social
media channels in Europe's auto press are awash with posts
about the impending release, and the hype extends to accessory
trends like model y wheel covers, writing a wave of
seasonal demand and tiktalk campaigns, according to axio dot com. Meanwhile,

(01:30):
recruiting activity is surging. Ti Sleati notes a ramp up
in delivery prep job openings nearly seventy new specialists in
North America alone, signaling internal expectations for blockbuster Q three
and Q four sales, likely driven by new launches and
restocked inventory. Analysts are watching Tesla's hiring as a sign

(01:50):
that the company is overcoming challenges from earlier in the year,
including anti Tesla sentiment and shifts at global factories. Adding
fuel to the anticipation is discussion around the latest full
self driving roll out. Australian news and tech forums are
a fire with rumors that Tesla's f SD features will
soon debut locally, a move widely speculated but still unconfirmed

(02:14):
as of this writing. With the ev show breaking down
possible implications for both Australia and New Zealand. As the
week end approaches, Tesla's news cycle is relentless, product teasers,
influencer test drives, surging investor optimism for affordable models, and
whispers of further AI and robot taxi updates. All eyes
now shift to what comes next, whether the model why

(02:37):
performance redefines segment expectations, if f SD finally reaches Australia,
or if the broader wave of new hires signals in autumn,
where Tesla, despite fierce competitors, regains automotive dominance. And that
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