Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast
1) Episode 544: My 10 Tesla and EV Predictions for 2026
I make my annual Tesla predictions for the new year, bringing other EVs into the conversation this year as well. Plus: Tesla posts its Q4 and full-year 2025 numbers, and more! If you enjoy the podcast...Show More
2) Episode 543: Tesla Patent Aims to Give FSD 'Sunglasses'
A new Tesla patent aims to tackle the issue of sun glare affecting FSD at low light angles by giving the system, in my words, sunglasses. Plus: Tesla boosts battery production efforts at Giga Berlin, ...Show More
3) Episode 542: Six-Seat Model Y L Seems One Step Closer to Going Global
Tesla's more luxurious, longer-wheelbase, six-seat Model Y L looks set to enter another new region, setting it up for a potential global rollout sooner rather than later. Plus: Cybertruck earns a top ...Show More
4) Episode 541: Tesla Holiday Software Update Arrives
Tesla has delivered a stuffed stocking to its customers in the form of this year's holiday software update that adds over a dozen new features to the cars. Plus: more clear indications that the new Te...Show More
5) 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
6) 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
7) 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
8) 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
9) 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
Episode 536: Tesla Shareholder Meeting Recap, Highlights, and Analysis (2025)
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10) 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