Tesla's Decision to Cut FM Radio Sparks Backlash
Tesla's elimination of FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has drawn criticism from broadcasters, who warn that the move puts public safety and consumer choice at risk.
- The change makes Tesla the first major automaker to remove over-the-air radio entirely.
- The move comes as Congress considers the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to include AM radio as a standard safety feature.
Free, local radio is not a luxury.
According to NAB Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley, the exclusion of FM radio is misguided and underscores the urgency of legislation to protect broadcast access in cars.
Author's summary: Tesla cuts FM radio from new models, sparking industry backlash.