Tesla confirms its more affordable model, potentially a simplified Model Y, will launch in Q4 2025, starting around $36,000. Production was delayed due to prioritizing current model sales with US tax credits and factory retooling. The car will likely feature cost-cutting measures like textile seats and fewer amenities. Tesla also plans to expand its Robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend, initially with human safety drivers, operating within a regulatory grey area.

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