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00:00 Intro 01:20 The Crisis & The Vision 03:59 The Engineering Breakthrough 10:28 Stepping Inside — The Living Experience 17:35 The Hidden Power — Technology Beneath The Surface 25:16 The Contract Truth — What Nobody Tells You 30:36 Final Verdict & The Bigger Vision 38:01 Outro ===== Housing costs are destroying retirement savings across America — but according to leaked reports, Elon Musk may be working on a radical solution. In this video, we take a deep dive into what insiders are calling the Tesla House, a highly affordable, off-grid living concept that could redefine independence for retirees. Based on leaked engineering documents and recent comments from Elon Musk, Tesla engineers are reportedly developing a compact, factory-built home designed to be manufactured like a car — at scale, with extreme efficiency, and at a fraction of traditional housing costs. Sources suggest the complete Tesla House package could cost around $14,993, with financing estimates as low as $249 per month. This is not a typical tiny house. According to reports, the Tesla House may include a solar roof, Powerwall battery storage, medical-grade air filtration, and smart safety features specifically designed for older adults living alone. The goal? Energy independence, lower monthly bills, and freedom from landlords, rent increases, and rising utility costs. But there’s another side to this story. In this video, we also examine the contract details and ownership concerns that many channels aren’t talking about. From land lease agreements to data privacy and resale restrictions, some legal experts warn that this new housing model may come with important trade-offs — especially for retirees on fixed incomes. If you’re over 55, living on Social Security, or worried about housing costs wiping out your retirement, this may be one of the most important technology stories of the decade. ⚠️ This video is based on leaks, reports, and publicly available information. Tesla has not officially confirmed all details. 👉 Watch until the end to decide for yourself: Is the Tesla House true independence — or a new kind of trap? ===== 🚀 Subscribe now to Tesla Insider News for the latest Tesla news and exclusive updates on Elon Musk’s groundbreaking innovations! 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@TeslaInsiderNews?sub_confirmation=1 #teslainsidernews #tesla #elonmusk #teslahouse #teslatinyhouse #elonmuskhouse

Kyle heads to ACT in Las Vegas, NV to check out the newest updated design of the Tesla Semi long range. There are so many changes between the beta initial builds and the start of production variant, it's very impressive. Enjoy the video with Dan Priestley who is responsible for the Semi program at Tesla. Check out our recent Tesla Semi Coverage on ⁨@OutofSpecBITS⁩ : New Tesla Semi Charger Revealed & Explained: https://youtu.be/hu6a2R0Q9DM Tesla Semi 2026 Update: What’s Changed Since 2017! https://youtu.be/3uQKOoBuUhk Tesla Semi Update! Standard vs Long Range & Deliveries Starting In 2026: https://youtu.be/ggFlJYaNVPM Tesla Semi Specs: • Two trims: 500mi (3 battery packs) and 325mi (2 battery packs) of range at 82,000 lb GCW • Efficiency: 1.7 kWh per mile • Charge capable: 1.2 MW • Powertrain: 3 independent motors on rear axles • Drive power: up to 800 kW • Curb weight: under 20,000 lb • Gross combination weight rating: 82,000 lb • Charging standard: MCS 3.2 • Fast charging: up to 60% charge in 30 minutes • Electric Power Take Off (ePTO): up to 25 kW Shoutout to our sponsor IONNA: https://www.ionna.com Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRZKu68-4tQIk7_3CJ_wKA/join We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel! The more subscribers we have, the more awesome opportunities we will be able to bring to you! Rivian Referral Code: https://rivian.com/configurations/list?reprCode=KYLE1997381 Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/tijmen554838 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/rugePTuzU4 Find all of our Amazon must-haves here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-3317696d Kyle on Twitter: @itskyleconner Kyle on Instagram: @Virtualkyle For more behind the scenes content: Twitter: @Out_of_Spec Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outofspecreviews Instagram: @OutofSpecReviews Inquiries: info@outofspecstudios.com TeslaFI Referral: https://www.teslafi.com/signup.php?referred=kconner5 If you liked this video, we recommend checking out some of our other channels! Out of Spec Motoring: http://youtube.com/outofspecmotoring Out of Spec Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecreviews #Tesla #semi #ev

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Had two Model Y's but didn't want to keep them and they were depreciating before our eyes as we checked the prices so bit the bullet and swapped out both. Had varying amounts of equity in the cars but got what we could that would match our realistic needs. Bittersweet but one less thing we needed to think about! Aside - Used bolts are crazy cheap! Kinda plasticy but for the 2 mile commute it works. Ioniq 6 is super long! Bolt is not pulled in all the way else it would really show. Was able to get a 2023 with only 1700 miles which is crazy, but while the rated range is 270 vs 310 on the Y, in the 80 mile drive to the dealer and then back the Ioniq used less of the battery percentage. Some variability in the drives but at least a very close match. Insurance also went down with each purchase which was nice.

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A huge selling point for me when I bought my Performance model 3 about 4 years ago was that everyone talked about how you get upgraded for life. Since then we've upgraded to version 13 that my car will never get. Soon, Grok is coming out, which should be quite easy to make available to everyone, but because AMD processors started later in the year, they're making that a requirement so I won't get that. I won't be getting the FSD I paid for, that's for HW4 or maybe even HW5 or 6, so that's obsolete. Always making unnecessary lane changes and beeping at me it's almost unusable. My battery ended up being defective so they replaced it with an even older and more degraded battery, so I lost like 30 miles in range overnight. COOL UPGRADED FOR LIFE VEHICLE! Also, huge cherry on top that the CEO became an absolute fucking nazi idiot.

I am considering trading my Tacoma for a Model3. I am sick of getting 17mpg for a truck that I actually use as a truck once every few months. Coming from Toyota, I am a bit concerned about the reliability aspect though. If you could go back in time before you bought your Tesla, would you do it again?

I was pondering buying a M3 Premium long range or even the performance, but all these changes are making me nervous.

**If you drive a combustion engine vehicle time to make some money.** I’ve never been a big fan of electric vehicles but I *am* a fan of saving money. That’s what pushed me to actually sit down and run the numbers, and the results surprised me enough to switch. For context, I was driving a 2011 diesel that did around 50mpg. I bought it for £3,200 and ran it for 3 years. On the surface, it felt cheap… but when I broke everything down monthly, the “hidden” costs really added up: Purchase cost lost: £3,200 → \~£88/month Diesel spend: \~£6,200 → \~£172/month Maintenance + tax: \~£1,600 → \~£44/month **Total real cost: \~£304/month** Then I looked at leasing. I got a brand new 2026 Tesla Model 3 on a **no-deposit lease for £330/month**. My off-peak EV tariff is **2.69p/kWh**, so charging costs me about **£5/month** for my mileage. **Total: \~£335/month** So realistically, I’m paying about **£31/month more** than I was but now I’ve got: A brand new car No reliability worries Way lower running costs A much nicer driving experience And that’s comparing against a *very efficient* diesel. If you’re driving something less efficient (which most people are), you’d likely **save money overall**, not spend more. For me, £31/month for peace of mind + a new car is a no-brainer. I’ve gone pretty deep into this since switching built a bunch of Excel sheets to compare energy tariffs and figure out when it actually makes sense to move to an off-peak EV tariff. It’s not always a win, since your standing charges, gas, and daytime rates all go up, so it really depends on your mileage and home usage. If anyone’s curious whether it would work for their situation, I’m happy to help. I’m so passionate about Tesla now. Edit: My car’s value plummeted by £3200 over three years due to a breakdown. If you own a car, consider the price drop after you’re ready for an upgrade and account for the extra mileage. You’ll find the average monthly loss is similar, mines on the lower end because it’s spread across 3 years. Edit: Some people seem unaware that buying a second-hand car for £10,000 and selling it after three years, factoring in mileage and depreciation, would cost at least £3,000. The best resale price would be £6,000. Someone suggested running it until completely worn out and using it for ten years but even then I’d still lose £83 a month. This doesn’t even include fuel and maintenance. Therefore leasing an EV makes perfect financial sense if you have a combustion engine; it’ll cost you less per month or slightly more in my case.

We’re thinking about switching from BMW X5 45 to Tesla model Y or model X. I drove some years hybrid and I think I’m ready gor full electric driving. On the other hand I see a lot of people that are moving from full electric to hybrid or even fuel. Also Tesla is taking some shifts in their strategy and the question is how this will affect car owners. What’s your advice?

Title says it all but to give some detail, you never realize how ridiculous it is to lease one of these until lease end comes. Support is horrible for trying to get a buyout quote for a potential third party dealership, they nickel and dime you with a disposition fee just to return the car, let alone if you even wanted to lease another one there is no real incentive to it. They offered a 500 dollar credit which basically pays for the ordering fee….. very unhappy with Tesla I would never get another one. Now I will say some things are my own fault like not realizing after three years I would need to change the tires before bring it back to the dealer/store. But overall if I could go back in time no way I would do it the money I saved I’m paying for on the back end.