Tesla's Decision to Cut FM Radio Sparks Backlash
Broadcast leaders are speaking out against Tesla's decision to eliminate FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims.
Industry leaders warn that this move puts public safety and consumer choice at risk, and underscores the need for legislation to protect broadcast access in cars.
- Tesla is the first major automaker to remove over-the-air radio entirely.
- The company began phasing out AM tuners in 2020.
The timing of this decision coincides with Congress considering 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.
Autor's resume: Tesla cuts FM radio from new models.