SiriusXM is launching its streaming app for the Model 3, Model Y and the Cyberetruck as part of the 2024 Tesla Holiday Update.
SiriusXM is a satellite and internet radio streaming service that’s been available in the Model S and Model X with the SiriusXM satellite receiver for many years. However, it has never been available in the Model 3, Model Y, or the Cybertruck - all of which do not have the receiver.
SiriusXM is one of the most popular satellite streaming services globally - Sirius offers bundled packages with other auto manufacturers (like the Model S and Model X) and standalone receivers. Now, they’re offering a different package for Tesla’s other vehicles.
SiriusXM subscribers will get a Tesla-tailored experience with a fully functional app that has a layout similar to Tesla’s other streaming services. Alongside all of SiriusXM’s regular services offered in their 360L package, customers will also receive Sirius’ full podcast offering.
The Tesla package includes the following services:
Ad-free, live-curated music channels across all genres.
Custom stations that users can generate from their favorite bands or artists.
A massive podcast library - including news, comedy, entertainment - and more.
Live sports coverage and analysis from over 20 live sports channels, with industry experts and hosts.
News, Politics, Entertainment, Comedy, Celebrity Interviews, and more on live and recorded channels.
A personalized for-you page in your Tesla (and in the SiriusXM app) that delivers recommended content based on your listening preferences - and it adapts based on your listening and time of day.
A content-discovery system that uses listening preferences to help guide you to new music, channels, and podcasts.
Integrated voice search
Live Sports is an awesome use-case for SiriusXM!
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Cost
SiriusXM for your Tesla will cost $9.99 USD a month for the first two years if you sign up using their special starter offer. Once that two-year period is over, you’ll pay $24.98 USD a month to keep your subscription at the same tier. However, SiriusXM offers multiple plans and multiple tiers that you can switch to to match your preferences after the two years.
How to Listen
Like Tesla’s other music services, you’ll need Tesla’s Premium Connectivity to listen to SiriusXM or use an active WiFi/Hotspot connection.
If you’re not a SiriusXM subscriber, you can simply scan the QR code on the screen to create a SiriusXM account and start your free trial or subscribe.
If You’re Already a Subscriber
If you’re already a SiriusXM subscriber, you won’t be able to simply log in to your existing Sirius account. SiriusXM says that you’ll need to give them a call in order to transfer your subscription to the Model 3, Model Y or Cybertruck.
When you see this UI, go ahead and press the big blue button!
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Free Trial
If you want to take advantage of the three-month free trial, you’ll need to first create a new SiriusXM account - even if you already had one previously. A new e-mail address will be required.
There’s no payment required for the free trial, and you’re not required to enter a credit card number - so it’s really a risk-free trial. Once the trial ends, you’ll be prompted to use the mobile app or website to enter payment information and select a paid plan to continue listening.
Model S and Model X
The Model S and Model X will retain their SiriusXM capability through their satellite receivers, and it seems that Tesla will continue shipping them with satellite receivers for the time being.
While no part is the best part, Tesla likely has a long-term contract with SiriusXM to continue providing the radios in these two vehicles. Once that’s over, or maybe in a potential future refresh, Tesla may also pivot to using the streaming app.
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Even more imagery of the Model Y Juniper has been spotted, this time in Spain rather than the US. These new shots have even more detail than the last ones we saw, so we’re excited to take a peek and see what we can determine.
We’re pretty sure that Juniper will be announced later this month. A new report out of China states that the vehicle will be available before the Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29th this year. Deliveries are expected the following month at the earliest, according to the report.
Front
The front imagery reveals that this isn’t just another Model Y with custom modifications kicking about. These lines are reminiscent of the design concepts we previously showed and fairly different than the current Model Y.
Look at the center of the grill area, you'll note a tell-tale bump for the camera housing.
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One of the key images here is this zoomed-in shot of the front bumper. You’ll notice there is a slightly offset piece that is being covered up by the bumper cling. Given previous images and what we’ve already heard about Juniper coming with a front bumper camera, this seems to be even more of an indication that Tesla’s refreshed vehicles will all host a bumper camera.
It is by and far one of the most popular features of the Cybertruck, and we see no reason for Tesla not to bring it to its entire vehicle lineup over time.
Side
The side shot is fairly similar to the current Model Y. It features the same updated door design that’s available on the new Model 3. It also appears to have a slightly tweaked side mirror, which isn’t available on the Model 3.
It retains the ever-popular Model Y shape and size.
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Rear
The rear ends of Teslas are always fairly distinctive, enough that once you’ve seen a few, you can spot the tell-tale taillights from a few blocks away. And the Juniper’s tail will likely also be very unique. This first image, taken at an angle, provides a bit of a peek into the rear side brake lights and what appears to be a white bar over either edge.
The rear side shot.
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However, this second image is the most clear image we’ve ever had of the new rear camera on the Juniper. It is very different from the current Model Y’s camera position - raised up and on the lip of the trunk flare rather than underneath it. It’s much more similar to what we saw on the Robotaxi.
Note the bumper camera on the camoflaged lip.
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One thing is for certain - Tesla wouldn’t change camera positions without a good reason for it. That requires training an entirely new FSD and Autopark model to account for the updated camera position. This is likely an optimization for both the new style, and to reduce road grime, mud, dust, and water from sticking to the camera.
There is no sign of a rear camera washer, which is a bit of a disappointment, given how easily the cameras tend to get dirty.
Either way, with Juniper being spotted now in Europe, China, and North America, it seems we’re getting very close to an actual release. Tesla has also been emptying their Model Y inventory globally, with very few Model Ys available in inventory at most locations.
What’s interesting about some of these new details is that it appears the Model Y is diverging from the design elements of the Model 3. It appears it’ll include a rear and front light bar, similar to the Cybertruck, different mirrors and potentially different tail lights as well. While we all expect the interior to be similar to the new Model 3, it wouldn’t be surprising if it comes with some unique attributes as well. See our rumor roundup for even more details on the upcoming Model Y redesign.
We’re super excited for the launch of the new Model Y, as it’ll be a refresh to the world’s best-selling vehicle - and that’s not a small feat to upgrade. All imagery is courtesy of the Spanish Outlet motor.es.
Tesla has had a long history with Swedish Unions. IF Metall, a Swedish Metalworkers Union, has been involved in a labor dispute against Tesla for over a year now, with the strike beginning back in October 2023.
The core issue lies in Tesla’s refusal to sign a collective bargaining agreement with IF Metall. In Sweden, these are the norm. However, Tesla compensates its workers well, and it seems that many of its employees in Sweden don’t even want to sign the collective agreement—they would be losing out on a lot. Employees have banded together to wear vests that say “Tack, det ӓr bra” - “Thanks, I’m good” in response to the unionization efforts.
Tesla does not have any unions in any of its facilities across the world - and signing one in Sweden would be a massive change. United Autoworkers in the US (UAW) has also been working towards establishing an autoworkers union in Tesla, but it has never really taken off.
Previous Impacts
The strike originally targeted just Tesla’s service centers but quickly grew beyond that. IF Metall expanded the strike to include painters, suppliers, electricians, postal workers, and many other unionized bodies within Sweden. Hydro Extrusions, a notable Tesla supplier, lost its primary contract with Tesla due to the strike in early 2024.
Sympathy strikes have also impacted the mailing of registrations and license plates for new Tesla owners, which led to a lawsuit against IF Metall and other unions involved.
Superchargers Unpowered
Now, the latest impact of the strike has left 100 Tesla Supercharger stalls across six different sites unpowered. All these sites have been permitted, built, and fully set up. Now, the last step is to just power them on.
This step lies in the hands of one of the unions working for local electricity companies - who are conducting sympathy strikes against Tesla. Max de Zegher, Tesla’s Director of Charging, previously commented that not enabling these Supercharger stations will leave EV drivers struggling over the Holiday period.
And that prediction has come true. Nicklas, a Swede who has been covering the dispute on X, recorded a video of the few Supercharger stations that are working - where Tesla vehicles are lined up waiting to charge.
Teslas (mostly) in the middle of 🇸🇪Sweden waiting in line at a Superchargerstation in Malung. Can you count how many there are in line?
Max commented again on the situation, pointing out that it's not just Tesla drivers suffering - this impacts other EV drivers in Sweden as well. Tesla’s Supercharger network in Europe uses the CCS2 standard and is open to other electric vehicles as well.
Tesla vehicles and other EVs are now either lined up and waiting for long charge queues or being diverted to third-party sites, many of whom are unable to keep up with the Holiday travel impacts and whose uptimes are nowhere near the 99.99% availability that the Supercharger network provides.
We’re hoping to see a positive resolution to this strike, as it seems the employees of Tesla want no part of the union, but the union wishes to insert themselves into the equation anyway.
