Tesla All Hands Meeting: The future of the Model 2, FSD and Superchargers

This week Tesla held an all hands meeting where everyone at the company was invited and Elon Musk took the time to address several important and interesting topics.

FSD

Elon talked about the FSD beta. He reiterated that version 10 will be released this coming Friday and that it is quite profound. He also said that “The Button” will be released two weeks later in version 10.1.

We have all heard two weeks used numerous times before. Elon is either putting some pressure on the team to get the public beta released or Tesla is getting very close and he feels confident they’ll be able to meet that timeline. Two weeks or not, it seems like we’re getting closer to a public release of the FSD Beta.

Model 2

Elon went on to talk about Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 car. He said that Tesla is considering not having a steering wheel or pedals in the car and may just roll the dice on FSD.

While I believe Tesla’s is making some major breakthroughs in self driving right now, I’m not quite sure if Tesla will be at level 5 autonomous driving by the time their lower cost model is released. There’s a huge difference between level 3, where a driver must pay attention and be ready to take over, to level 5 where the car can drive itself without human intervention in any weather conditions. There's a long tail of issues to be solved that will take a long time.

If Tesla could achieve level 5 autonomy by the time they release the “Model 2,” there are likely big changes coming to that vehicle interior. Changes that go far beyond removing a steering wheel and pedals.

As soon as a car can drive itself safer than a human is capable of, the entire interior of the vehicle is going to change. The criteria of what people want in a car is going to be completely different. Instead of looking for a vehicle with great acceleration, we’ll be looking for vehicles with large, cinema-like screens for entertainment, a fold out desk and reclinable seats. Maybe even a seat that folds down into a bed. There will also be no reason to look out the front of the vehicle. Instead we’ll likely want to face the other passengers, much like a train.

For these reasons, I don’t think Tesla’s $25,000 car will exclude a steering wheel and pedals. At least not just a steering wheel and pedals. If it did, then it may be completely outdated by the time it's released. When Tesla releases a new vehicle that is only capable of autonomous driving, it’ll be a completely different type of car.

Speaking of the “Model 2”, Elon was clear that they will not call the car the Model 2. There are some interesting theories of what the car may be called. It could be called the Model C, for compact. Another theory is that they may name it the Model A, for autonomous. It will also help Tesla spell out the S3xy Cars acronym. Everyone so far believed the ATV that Tesla unveiled during the Cybertruck reveal would be the “A” vehicle, but having Tesla’s $25,000 car called the Model A seems to make a lot of sense.

Superchargers

Moving on to the next topic Elon mentioned during the all hands meeting, Elon said that Tesla will be opening up their Superchargers very soon. Starting as soon as next month in Europe where CCS adapters are already standard in all new EVs. Tesla will use the Tesla app to allow other vehicles to charge at Tesla chargers.

Cybertruck

According to details about the meeting, the Cybertruck has been moved further back than initially thought. Tesla updated it’s release to 2022 several weeks ago, but the media took this to mean early 2022. It appears to actually be slated to start production in late 2022 with volume production beginning in 2023. So we’re still a little more than a year out from seeing the first Cybertrucks on the road.

Mars, Growth and Robo-van

Some other tidbits from the meeting are that Elon expects Tesla to grow by 10x, however no timeframe was mentioned. I imagine we’re not looking more than 5-10 years out, but without a timeline it’s hard to take any real meaning from this statement.

Elon also mentioned that he would maybe go to Mars. Maybe in 10 years. Again, not surprising. It’s obviously a passion of his and he would like to experience it in person.

Another topic that was talked about that we don’t have a lot of information on, but I believe is really interesting is a “Robo-van”. Apparently the idea is for it to be used for individuals with disabilities, but I could see a huge use-case for this type of vehicle, especially when FSD is achieved. As I talked about earlier, once we have FSD, we’ll want very different things in a vehicle. If a van could be like a mini-RV, that could fill a lot of needs.

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Tesla’s New Signal Viewer Panel in Service Mode+ Allows You to View Real-Time Data

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Tesla’s latest software update, version 2025.2, brings new features to Service Mode, continuing the trend of improving in-vehicle diagnostics.

Currently, this feature is only available for vehicles with AMD Ryzen infotainment systems and requires Service Mode+, which is a subscription service aimed at technicians. Intel-powered vehicles aren’t supported yet, but we expect this feature to roll out to them as well unless hardware limitations prevent it.

Thanks to Spencer for providing an image of the panel in action.

Signal Viewer Panel

While update 2025.2.6 adds four service mode improvements, including updates to brake burnishing, charge port calibration, and noise recording panel improvements. In this article, we’ll focus on the new signal viewer panel.

This new panel offers a live data feed from selectable vehicle sensors. You select the signals you’re interested in and it’ll plot the signal on a graph. In addition to allowing you to view real-time signal data, it also allows you to record them.

The signals are searchable and can be easily added or removed from the panel. You can track up to 10 sensors, and the UI allows three of them to be viewable at once.

However, this is Service Mode and it’s more than just pretty looks. You can really dig down into these charts. You can pan them left and right through time, and tapping a specific point shows the exact value of that signal. The panel also supports pinch-to-zoom, enabling you to adjust the time scale across all panels simultaneously.

This feature is exclusive to Service Mode+, which requires a subscription to Tesla’s ToolBox3 software and a connection to a computer. It’s designed to help technicians diagnose issues related to signal quality, noise in the vehicle’s electrical systems, and signal variance in components during driving.

We’re excited to see Tesla’s continued focus on repairability, especially with additions like the Cybertruck’s Interactive Wiring Diagram and the launch of the Tesla Online Parts Catalog, which lets customers purchase parts directly.

Plus, with the reduced cost of ToolBox 3 subscriptions, even DIY enthusiasts now have access to tools that make Tesla repairs more accessible.

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Tesla Introduces New Model Y Variants in Europe; Ends Launch Series

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Tesla has updated its Model Y lineup in Europe, introducing new standard configurations while discontinuing the limited-edition Launch Series. With the new variants now available, European customers will have more choices and cheaper options to pick from.

The Launch Series and some of its exclusive features will no longer be offered—except in the UK, where it remains available alongside the new lineup.

New Models Introduced

Tesla’s new Model Y lineup in Europe includes three main variants. The prices vary slightly from country to country.

• Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD): Priced at €44,990, this model is the most affordable new Model Y, but it also has the shortest range and is missing a few features available on other trim levels.

• Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive (LR RWD): Available for €49,990, this version is essentially the same as the RWD model, but with a larger battery. It has seen a €1,000 price increase compared to the outgoing Long Range RWD model.

• Long Range All-Wheel Drive (LR AWD): At €52,990, this model has seen a price drop of €2,000, making it a better deal than the previous LR AWD Model Y. This is also the only new Model Y to come with most of the same features as the Launch Series, including additional speakers, a subwoofer, premium materials inside the cabin and improved acceleration. Acceleration boost should also become available for this model, letting it match the performance of the Launch Series.

All Model Y variants come with all the improvements that we’ve discussed about the new Model Y, including the new front and rear light bars, improved aerodynamics, ventilated seats, improved heat and sound isolation, and the 8-inch rear touchscreen. Some exclusive options, like the Midnight Cherry Red paint, appear to no longer be available. However, Tesla has already said that they’ll be introducing new paint options for the Model Y in North America.

Compare Model Y Variants

Here’s how the various Model Y variants compare to each other:

Launch Series Ends

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The Launch Series, which debuted just weeks ago in Europe, has now been phased out. This limited-edition model was priced at €60,990 and included a suite of premium features comparable to a bundle deal you may find with other products. It came equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD), Acceleration Boost, and exclusive badging on the rear liftgate, door sill plates, and puddle lights.

While the Launch Series is no longer available for new orders in most European countries, customers can still get a similar vehicle by opting for the Long Range AWD model and manually adding premium features like FSD. Acceleration Boost, which was standard in the Launch Series, is expected to become available for purchase once these vehicles are delivered or soon afterward. However, some exclusive elements, such as badging and trim details, will remain unique to the discontinued edition.

For now, the UK remains an exception, still offering the Launch Series alongside the newly introduced models.

Performance Model Still to Come

With Tesla now introducing the expected variants of the refreshed Model Y, one notable absence is the Performance model. While the Launch Series was fast due to the Acceleration Boost addon, there’s no doubt the Performance version will be in a league of its own.

What we saw Tesla do with the 2024+ Model 3 Performance variant was more than just using binned motors. The vehicle featured unique bumpers, a spoiler, an improved suspension, sport seats, Track Mode V3 and other features that made the vehicle stand out compared to the Model 3 AWD.

The Performance version of the new Model Y is expected to become available later this year, however, expect it to carry a $5-$8k premium over the AWD model.

Other Regions to Follow

As Europe phases out the Launch Series, other regions are expected to see similar changes. With the other models now revealed, owners in other regions have a better idea of whether they should buy the Launch Series or wait for the additional models to arrive.

Tesla naturally adjusts its offerings based on market demand, and if sales of the Launch Series remain strong in other parts of the world, Tesla will likely wait it out a little longer before offering the other models.

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