Broadcast Leaders Criticize Tesla's FM Radio Decision
Tesla's decision to remove FM radio from its new Model 3 and Model Y trims has sparked criticism from broadcasters, who warn that it puts public safety and consumer choice at risk.
Industry leaders, including the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), are concerned about the move, which makes Tesla the first major automaker to eliminate over-the-air radio entirely.
- The change began with the phase-out of AM tuners in 2020.
- It 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.
NAB Senior Manager of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley emphasized the importance of broadcast access in cars.
Author's summary: Tesla's FM radio cut sparks broadcaster backlash.