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Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
Ride the Lightning: The Tesla Unofficial Podcast is the world's longest-running weekly Tesla show, made for Tesla fans and owners by Tesla community veteran Ryan McCaffrey. Each week we'll discuss and analyze everything happening with the Cybertruck, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Roadster, and...
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Episode 532: Cheaper Model Y and Model 3 Officially Revealed
Tesla reveals not just a more affordable Model Y but also a cheaper Model 3! I’ll tell you all about these Standard trim cars and what I think of them...
Episode 531: Tesla’s Monster Q3 Numbers Are In
Tesla has set a new quarterly record for deliveries as the federal EV tax credit sunsets. I’ll walk you through the numbers and what analysis we can t...
Episode 530: What Panasonic’s Next-Gen Battery Means for Tesla
Panasonic is working on a next-gen battery cell that could bring serious improvements to Tesla vehicles. But how will Tesla choose to utilize it? Plus...
Episode 529: Elon Musk Gives FSD v14 and AI5 Updates
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gives a notable update on both FSD Supervised version 14 as well as the potential power of the upcoming AI5 FSD Computer. Plus: mo...
Episode 528: Robotaxi Gearing Up to Launch in 2 More States
On this week’s episode of Ride the Lightning: The Tesla and EV Podcast, new evidence suggests Tesla’s Robotaxi network is about to roll out in two mor...
Episode 527: My First Robotaxi Ride!
I took my first Robotaxi ride and I’d love to tell you all about my experience. Plus: Tesla published its Master Plan Part 4, then continued its busy...
Episode 526: New Model Y Performance Is Here and It’s Even Better Than We’d Hoped
Tesla Europe officially revealed the new Model Y Performance, and it’s packing a few surprises that make it even better than anticipated. Plus: Tesla...
Episode 525: Tons of New Model Y L Details Revealed
The new six-seat, longer-wheelbase Model Y L has officially launched in China, and we’ve got a ton of new details about the biggest Model Y ever as a...
Episode 524: New Patent Suggests Next-Gen Roadster Might Be ‘Fan’-tastic
A new patent applied for by Tesla suggests that the next-gen Roadster might be doing some extra-crazy stuff to make it outperform other supercars. Plu...
Episode 523: Special Guest: Tesla Tipster Sawyer Merritt
I’m joined by perhaps the only person in the Tesla community who pays closer attention to it than I do: Tesla tipster Sawyer Merritt, who I regularly...
Episode 522: More Affordable Model Y Spied Up Close – Here’s What We Know
The more affordable version of the Model Y has been spotted in a parking lot and captured on video. I’ll tell you about what we now know for sure abou...
Episode 521: Q2 Earnings Call Recap, Highlights, and Analysis
Tesla held its earnings call for Q2, and I’ve got highlight clips from Elon Musk and the Tesla executive team, plus a summary and analysis of all the...
Episode 520: Tesla Reveals Longer, Six-Seat Model Y L
Tesla introduces a six-seat, longer Model Y variant in China. Plus: a new X post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has many wondering if the new Tesla Roadster m...
Episode 519: The New King of Supercharging Stations Opens
Tesla’s latest gigantic Supercharging station is online and it’s incredibly impressive. I’ll tell you all about it. Plus: the new Model 3 scores a hug...
Episode 518: Talking to the Owner of the First Autonomously Delivered Tesla
I talk to the recipient of Tesla’s – and automotive history’s – first-ever autonomously delivered vehicle about his experience (interview starts at th...
Episode 517: Interview With a Robotaxi User
I talk to a Robotaxi user who took lots of rides in phase one of Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin. Plus: the first self-delivering Te...
Episode 516: Happy Tesla Robotaxi Launch!
Tesla’s robotaxi service officially launches in Austin, marking a major milestone in the company’s decade-long quest to achieve autonomous driving. Pl...
Episode 515: Updated Model S and X Officially Announced
Tesla has finally launched the updated Model S and X. I’ll tell you about all the changes and what I think of them. Plus: another new Model Y variant...
Episode 514: Three New Model 3 Updates
Tesla makes three very unique updates to the Model 3 that have absolutely nothing to do with each other but are nevertheless interesting. Plus: the st...
Episode 513: Tesla Robotaxis Get Ready in Austin
We’ve got a reported date for the first driverless robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas, along with a long-ago autonomy forecast that might finally be on t...
Episode 512: New Model Y Performance, Updated S and X Spotted!
The new Model Y Performance, an updated Model S, and an updated Model X were all spotted out in the wild – separately! – suggesting that the debuts of...
Episode 511: First Responders and Teachers Now Get a Tesla Discount
Tesla expands its military discount program to include additional American heroes, Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks, FSD is...
Episode 510: A Cheaper Model Y Arrives
Tesla has reintroduced the Long-Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model Y, and the Juniper version of it offers incredible value. Plus: there’s good news and bad...
Episode 509: Tesla Working on Longer-Wheelbase, 3-Row Model Y?
A new report suggests that Tesla might be readying a three-row Model Y with a longer wheelbase in China, but if it’s true, might it make its way to th...
Episode 508: Analyzing Tesla’s Q1 Earnings Call
Tesla held its quarterly earnings call for Q1 2025, and there was plenty covered, from the robotaxis launching in the near future to Optimus to the mo...
Episode 507: Cheaper Tesla Reportedly Delayed
The more affordable Tesla that I’ve been calling the ‘Model 2.5’ is reportedly delayed, one Indiana police department has five years of fleet data tha...
Episode 506: A Cheaper Cybertruck Finally Arrives
Tesla has finally rolled out the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck, but it’s VERY different from the one they first announced. I’ll tell you all about what...
Episode 505: Analyzing Tesla’s Q1 Production and Delivery Numbers
Tesla announces its first-quarter vehicle production and delivery numbers, and the news isn’t the best – with fellow EV automakers Rivian and Lucid la...
Episode 504: Special Guest: Unplugged Performance’s Ben Schaffer
Tesla mod shop Unplugged Performance's president and founder Ben Schaffer joins me for an interview about the company’s approach to modifying the Cybe...
My Thoughts on What’s Happening Around Tesla Right Now
I've given this a lot of thought and wanted to talk to you about how I feel regarding what's happening around Tesla right now. If you're not intereste...
Episode 503: Tesla Reportedly Readying a Smaller, Cheaper Model Y
A new report out of China says that Tesla is planning a smaller version of the Model Y. Plus: a new software update lets you check on your car’s batte...
Episode 502: Out With the Old (Model Y), in With the New (Model Y)
Tesla is no longer offering custom orders for the classic Model Y, signaling the end of the line for the first generation of the world’s best-selling...
Episode 501: Special Guest: Tesla Co-Founder JB Straubel
Tesla co-founder, current board member, and former Chief Technical Officer JB Straubel joins me to discuss Tesla’s early days, his interest in batteri...
Episode 500: Special Guest: Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen
Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen joins me for the third time to celebrate my 500th episode. We discuss his longevity at Tesla, the new Mode...
Episode 499: Special Guest: Tesla Engineering VP Lars Moravy
Tesla’s Vice President of Engineering Lars Moravy joins me for a candid conversation spanning a wide-ranging number of topics, from the new Model Y to...
Episode 498: Jay Leno Gets New Details on the New Model Y
Comedian and world-renowned car enthusiast Jay Leno – perhaps Tesla’s biggest celebrity fan – welcomed Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and V...
Episode 497: New Model Y – My First Hands-On Impressions
I got an up-close-and-personal look at the new Model Y and heard from two senior Tesla employees from the Model Y team about the redesigned car. Highl...
Episode 496: Q4 2024 Earnings Call Recap, Highlights, and Analysis
Tesla held its Q4 earnings call this week, and among other things, it contained good news for those of you with Hardware 3.0 cars who’ve bought the FS...
Episode 495: New Model Y Announced for North America
Tesla’s new refreshed Model Y, aka Project Juniper, has been announced for North America. I’ve got all the details including pricing and options. Plus...
Episode 494: Cybertruck Tops US EV Pickup Truck Sales in 2024
A not-even-fully-ramped-up-yet Cybertruck beats all of its competition to become the best-selling EV pickup truck of 2024. Plus: production of the new...