Tesla held its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors, and I’ve got all of the highlights and analysis on the wild call and the fascinating last three months of the company. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next ...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 8 min
The Model S Performance’s official 0-60mph time has somehow been lowered yet again, Elon Musk gives a couple more minor updates on the Cybertruck, Tesla Autopilot lead Andrej Karpathy gives a fascinating talk on the state of full self-driving, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotlin...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Elon Musk describes a few ways in which the Cybertruck has evolved since the prototype, your next Tesla might have a much nicer paint job than what’s available now, I’ve got an interview with a Tesla body repair technician, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a que...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Tesla sets a date they’d like to reopen the factory, Sandy Munro continues to provide expert analysis on the construction of the Model Y during his teardown, good news for Model Y buyers who want to tow things, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, commen...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Tesla’s Q1 delivery and production numbers are in and under the circumstances they are certainly impressive. Plus: well-known automotive industry consultant Sandy Munro begins his teardown of a Model Y, a big new Dashcam feature is imminent, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline ...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Elon Musk and the Tesla team try to help make a difference around the country during the pandemic, Gigafactory 1 ramps down a bit while Gigafactory 3 ramps up, Model Y towing details have arrived, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussi...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Coronavirus is having far-reaching effects, and despite Tesla’s best efforts, they are not excluded. I’ll tell you about Tesla’s impending temporary shutdown, Elon teasing new software features on Twitter, and more. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min
The Model Y is being delivered to customers and we’ve got measurements and more. Plus: Elon Musk continues to contemplate where to build the next Gigafactory in the US, an in-car Easter egg has an Easter egg in it, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my weekly efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a quest...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Model 3 gets a Track Package upgrade that includes more than just new wheels, older Model S’s and X’s are finally able to upgrade to the MCU2 center screen, Model Y has a couple of new interior features that the Model 3 currently doesn’t, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my weekly efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotl...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Model Y deliveries are imminent, Hot Wheels is offering you a chance to get your hands on a (toy) Cybertruck this year while we wait for the real thing, Model 3 is officially one of the overall best-selling cars in California, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my weekly efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime ...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Elon Musk lets me know what to expect from the Plaid Model S’s range, rival automakers are terrified by the awesomeness of the FSD Computer, good news for Standard Range and Standard Range Plus Model 3 owners in winter climates, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my weekly efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytim...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min
TireRack’s new Model Y listings reveal some new information about the newest Tesla’s tire sizes, hopes for an Air Suspension option on the Model 3 are renewed and then almost immediately dashed by Elon, Tesla takes advantage of its all-time-high stock price to raise some money, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my weekly efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave ...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Elon Musk suggests that he’s considering Texas as the site of the next American Gigafactory, Tesla updates its car battery warranties, more cameras may soon be put to good use on your Tesla, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion top...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Tesla reports their financial earnings for Q4 2019 and I’ve got highlights from Elon Musk on the call plus a recap and analysis of the news, including a lot of new stuff about the Model Y. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next ...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 19 min
The fan-made LEGO Cybertruck project gets one step closer to reality and gets an upgrade to boot, Tesla releases its latest Autopilot and fire safety report, some good news for Tesla owners in Michigan, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or di...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 11 min
A new government certification suggests that the Model Y might start delivering even sooner than previously expected. Plus: Elon shows off another fun new upcoming feature for the Tesla fleet, an update on the Tesla Semi, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a quest...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Tesla’s Q4 production and delivery numbers are in, and they’re all good. Plus: Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai is officially pumping out Model 3’s, an update on the Bargersville Indiana Model 3 police cruiser, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or d...
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Gigafactory 3 gets rolling, we’ve got another new Tesla battery patent to learn from and speculate about, an interview with the creator of the newest game to come to the Teslas, Stardew Valley, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion ...
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min
I have some fun at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 by making my Tesla predictions for each Tesla vehicle in 2020. Plus: a ton of new features arrive in what might be the final car software update of 2019, a German taxi company goes all-in with the Model 3, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride t...
Dec 29, 2019•1 hr 17 min
The Dual Motor Model 3 gets a significant speed boost...if you’re willing to pay to unlock it. Plus: TIME Magazine honors the Model S, Model 3 dominates the sales charts in 2019, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next ...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 13 min
HBO and a lot more in-car entertainment appear to be heading to your Tesla in the coming months, Premium Connectivity now comes with a price tag, more Cybertruck updates from Elon Musk, good news from Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a...
Dec 15, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Tesla updates the Cybertruck’s production timing, and you’re likely to either be happy or upset. Plus: Elon Musk gives a hint about the aerodynamics of the Cybertruck, one of California’s busiest Superchargers gets a Megapack-powered boost, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline a...
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Cybertruck continues to take the world by storm -- and a common theme has emerged. Plus: new wheels arrive for the Model 3 Performance, a huge Model Y rumor emerges, another new Tesla patent gets filed, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or di...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 39 min
The Cybertruck has been unveiled and I was lucky enough to be there to witness it. I’ll give you my first-hand impressions of Tesla’s latest (and most divisive) vehicle, including details of my test ride. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion...
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Elon Musk makes good on his promise to announce the European Gigafactory location before the end of the year, more details emerge about the Cybertruck, what the new 1:18 scale die-cast Roadster model might teach us about the real car, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a ...
Nov 17, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Elon Musk announces the unveiling date for Tesla’s “Cybertruck,” an update on the specs and performance of the Plaid Mode Model S, good news for Standard Range Plus Model 3 owners, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's...
Nov 10, 2019•1 hr 15 min
All three Teslas see improvements in a couple of unique ways, the original Tesla gets some special attention, the price of the Full Self-Driving package has gone up as Elon Musk promised, Navigate on Autopilot should be getting a bit smarter very soon, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotli...
Nov 03, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Tesla held its quarterly earnings call for Q3 and the news is ALL GOOD. I’ve got all the big announcements (like the one about Model Y!) as well as analysis, clips from Elon Musk and the Tesla executive team, some notable updates to Model 3, and more. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime ...
Oct 27, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen joins me on this episode for a rare interview! We talk about Tesla’s design language, insights on creating the S, X, 3, Y, Semi, Roadster, what his favorite Tesla is, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! (And if you'd like to skip straight to the interview, it starts at the 2:37 mark.)
Oct 20, 2019•45 min
Elon sneaks some clever Monty Python Easter eggs into the V10 car software, Tesla acquires another battery company, plus updates on the Pickup truck, in-car navigation system, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show...
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 9 min
