Cleantechnica iconCleantechnicaOct 2, 2026 ~2 min source read

Larry Evans on Ludicrous Feed: Comparing XPENG VLA 2.0 and Tesla FSD

A concise account of a Ludicrous Feed discussion where Larry Evans reviews his back-to-back rides in an XPENG L03 with VLA 2.0 and a Tesla Model 3 with FSD, plus context on the channel and what stood out in the comparison.

Discussing VLA 2.0 vs. FSD on Ludicrous Feed

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Evans rode the XPENG L03 (VLA 2.0) and a Tesla Model 3 (FSD) back-to-back in Amsterdam, allowing direct on-road comparison of two intelligent driving systems.

Physical vehicle characteristics affected the driving experience: Evans noted the XPENG’s softer, more textured ride tuned for European roads versus the Tesla’s firmer, harsher suspension feel.

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Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. Earlier this week, I joined my friends Tom, Joy, Riz and Roland on Ludicrous Feed to discuss my recent test of the XPENG L03 with VLA 2.0 vs. the Tesla Model 3 with FSD and how the two vehicles and intelligent driving systems compare.

How it works

  • This was my second time on the show, after discussing CES in January.
  • For those not familiar with Ludicrous Feed, Tom started the Australian YouTube channel back in January 2018 to discuss his Tesla Model S.
  • At that time, mainstream EVs were relatively new, and the Model 3 and Y were not yet available in the country.
  • The channel has evolved to cover a wide range of EVs, which are increasingly available in Australia.
  • Our own David Waterworth has discussed a number of the new models that have become available.

What to take from it

He believes in Green Free Trade and the potential for the application of engineering talent to create solutions to the world's most challenging problems. The channel has also evolved to include co-hosts Riz and Roland, who provide unique perspectives on electric vehicles and the Australian EV market. When the discussing clean technology, there can be a surprising level of toxicity in the discourse.

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  • While he has spent much of his professional career leading global marketing efforts, his passions focus on clean technology and the automotive industry.

Details worth keeping

I met Tom and Joy in Guangzhou and Riz in Beijing. XPENG test, we also discussed some recent EV news. If you get a chance, check out our discussion.

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