A new Model Y Performance model has been delivered in China with the new AMD Ryzen processor. This processor powers the car’s MCU and is the same line of processors that are used in the new Model S and X vehicles.
Some Model Ys are now coming with Ryzen-based MCU
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All Model 3 and Model Y cars up until today contained Tesla's second-generation MCU, which used Intel Atom processors to power the car’s infotainment system. These processors were an upgrade from Tesla’s original NVIDIA Tegra processors, but have started to show their age as of late.
Certain apps and features have become noticeably slower to load such as the web browser in the car.
The new Ryzen-based MCU will likely become Tesla’s third generation MCU that will be used across all of their models.
Upgrades
It’s unclear whether previous vehicles will be able to upgrade to this latest MCU, but it’s likely that the architecture is different enough that it may not be possible.
Although this processor line is the same that is used in the latest Model S and X cars, it may not necessarily be the exact processor that is used in the refreshed S and X.
The new Model S and X are capable of playing PS5/Xbox Series X level games. It’s possible the processors in the new Model Y may have less processing power, but they will still be a big upgrade from the previous Intel Atom processors.
New UI
These new vehicles that are coming with the Ryzen CPU still feature the same UI that is available in all other Model 3 and Model Y cars. However, it’s possible that this can change in the future and that all vehicles running Ryzen CPUs will be able to run the updated software.
Future
China has often debuted new hardware first at their Shanghai factory. The hardware changes then trickle out slowly to other factories, but it’s almost certain that all future Model 3 and Model Y vehicles will use Ryzen CPUs to power their infotainment system.
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Like clockwork, it’s time for the opportunity to submit questions for Tesla’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call. Q1 has historically been difficult for Tesla and other auto manufacturers in general, but doom-and-gloom aside, there’s plenty more to be excited about, including upcoming improvements to FSD and the first phase of Tesla’s Robotaxi network.
Earnings Q1 2025 Questions
Tesla is gearing up for its Q1 2025 Earnings Call, providing an opportunity for shareholders to once again submit and vote on questions they want to be addressed during the event. Tesla has already announced the lower-than-expected delivery numbers for Q1 2025, and also held a Public All-Hands Meeting for the first time, so we’re interested to find out what answers to some of these questions during their Q&A session.
Most Popular Questions
When will FSD unsupervised be available for personal use on personally-owned cars?
Is Tesla still on track for releasing “more affordable models” this year? Or will you be focusing on simplified versions to enhance affordability, similar to the RWD Cybertruck?
Robotaxi still on track for this year?
How is Tesla positioning itself to flexibly adapt to global economic risks in the form of tariffs, political biases, etc.?
Regarding the Tesla Optimus pilot line, could you confirm if it is currently operational? If so, what is the current production rate of Optimus bots per week? Additionally, how might the recent tariffs impact the scalability of this production line moving forward?
Did Tesla experience any meaningful changes in order inflow rate in Q1 relating to all of the rumors of “brand damage”?
When will Tesla Insurance be available in all 50 states. I’m from Idaho, and I’m surrounded by states where it is available, but it isn’t available in my state.
How is the company planning to deal with the impact of Elon’s partnership with the current administration?
is there a possibility of a stock split if so what would it be
Questions and voting are conducted through Say, a third-party platform that validates share ownership. Once your ownership is verified, you can use your shares to vote, with your vote weight corresponding to the number of shares you hold. Submitting a question initially gives it votes equivalent to your number of shares.
Below, we also compiled a list of the top questions going into the Earnings Call, which takes place a week from today.
The Earnings Call itself will take place on April 22, at 5:30 PM EDT (2:30 PM PT). Links to the live stream will be made available closer to the event. A recap of the key points will also be provided as usual, so stay tuned for that in the hours after the call.
With Q1 2025 now behind us, another round of Tesla’s Supercharger Voting has wrapped up. The previous vote took place back in December, and we now get to see which locations came out on top.
Let’s take a look at the Q1 2025 winners of the Supercharger Vote:
North America
🇺🇸 Lake Wales, FL
🇺🇸 Henderson, NV
🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN
🇺🇸 Roswell, NM
🇺🇸 Long Beach, CA
🇺🇸 Decatur, IL
🇺🇸 McAlester, OK
Europe
🇬🇧 Bournemouth, United Kingdom
🇮🇹 Bari, Italy
🇵🇱 Wrocław, Poland
🇨🇿 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Asia-Pacific
🇰🇷 Namyangju - South Korea
🇦🇺 Nicholls, Australia
Supercharger Voting Q2 2025
Another quarter means another round of Tesla's Supercharger Voting, giving Tesla owners the chance to influence where new Supercharger sites will be built. Following the Q1 2025 voting round, Tesla is now opening the polls for Q2 2025.
How to Vote
To participate in the Q2 2025 Supercharger Voting, visit the Tesla Supercharger Voting page and sign in to your Tesla account. You can vote for up to five different locations, with a limit of one vote per location, every three months. The most popular Superchargers are displayed on the leaderboard, and you can also suggest new locations for future voting cycles.