Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast
1) Episode 540: Teslas Among Most Reliable Cars, Says Consumer Reports
New Consumer Reports data puts Tesla in the top ten most reliable car brands. Plus: a Tesla higher-up teases a possible Robovan-based RV platform, Rivian launches a bold new limited-edition paint colo...Show More
2) Episode 539: Meet the Tesla Owner Who Loves Living Out of His Model X
A special guest joins me to tell me his fascinating story of living out of his Tesla – by choice – for the past eight years. I hope you enjoy the conversation! If you enjoy the podcast and would like ...Show More
3) Episode 538: Tesla's AI5 Chip Delayed
Tesla's radically advanced AI5 FSD chip has been delayed, so I'll discuss what that means for prospective Tesla buyers and for the Cybercab. Plus: Tesla fights another US state's direct-sales ban, Por...Show More
4) Episode 537: Apple CarPlay Reportedly Coming to Teslas
In a surprise, Tesla is reportedly working on adding Apple CarPlay to its vehicles. Plus: Tesla sweeps the global EV sales charts for September, Ford CEO Jim Farley says his company was "shocked" when...Show More
5) Episode 536: Tesla Shareholder Meeting Recap, Highlights, and Analysis (2025)
Tesla held its annual shareholder meeting for 2025, and there's a lot to talk about, from the record-breaking CEO compensation package to the next markets for Robotaxi to a re-reveal date for the next...Show More
6) Episode 535: A Cybercab…With a Steering Wheel? It Could Happen
In a surprising turn of events, Tesla says that it would be willing to build the Cybercab with a steering wheel and pedals – if regulators require it. Plus: we get our first real indication that Tesla...Show More
7) Episode 534: Tesla Q3 Earnings Call Highlights and Analysis
Tesla held its Q3 earnings call, and as always I’ve got a recap, highlight clips, and analysis of everything the Tesla executives talked about on the call. Plus: Model S and X return to Europe, Cyberc...Show More
8) Episode 533: Special Guest: Franz von Holzhausen (Yes, Again!)
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen sits down with me – yes, again! – to discuss Master Plan Part 4, his role as the company evolves, Tesla’s rarest paint colors, and so much more! TIMECODES: 8:...Show More
9) 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. Plus: good news at Lucid, better news at GM, bad...Show More
10) 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 take away from it. Plus: the new Model Y Performanc...Show More