Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast

Ryan McCaffrey
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Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial 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 more!

  1. Episode 484: Teslas Are (Still) the Most American-Made Cars

    6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 484: Teslas Are (Still) the Most American-Made Cars

    A new report confirms that two Teslas are the most American-made in the market. Plus: Unplugged Performance reveals a Model S Plaid police cruiser, European base Model 3’s might soon get a battery pack upgrade, Tesla is planning yet another massive Supercharging station in California, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! FOR FIRST-TIME TESLA BUYERS: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $500 off of your Model 3 or Model Y purchase (or $1000 off of Cybertruck, Model S, or Model X) by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” (without the quotes) for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).

    1h 13m
  2. Episode 483: Tesla’s FSD Roadmap Gives a Lot to Be Excited About

    3 NOV

    Episode 483: Tesla’s FSD Roadmap Gives a Lot to Be Excited About

    Tesla’s newest AI roadmap gives FSD owners a lot to look forward to before the end of the year. Plus: a latent feature of some Teslas might soon awaken, Tesla looks to standardize electrical connectors in the industry, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! FOR FIRST-TIME TESLA BUYERS: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $500 off of your Model 3 or Model Y purchase (or $1000 off of Cybertruck, Model S, or Model X) by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” (without the quotes) for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).

    1h 12m
  3. Episode 482: Tesla Q3 Earnings Call Analysis and Recap

    27 OCT

    Episode 482: Tesla Q3 Earnings Call Analysis and Recap

    Tesla held its quarterly earnings call, where we heard about the Model 2.5 (aka the $25k car), the Robotaxi, the next-gen Roadster, and the Tesla Semi. As always I’ve got expert analysis, highlight clips from Elon Musk and the Tesla executive team, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! NEW: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $500 off of your Model 3 or Model Y purchase (or $1000 off of Cybertruck, Model S, or Model X) by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” (without the quotes) for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).

    1h 41m
  4. Episode 481: Cybertruck Can Now Be Ordered By Any American

    20 OCT

    Episode 481: Cybertruck Can Now Be Ordered By Any American

    Both the Foundation Series Cybertruck and the reservation list are no longer a thing as Tesla has made the general-production Cybertruck available for anyone in America to order on its website. Plus: an update on Cybertruck’s much-anticipated Powershare feature, Tesla secures approval for the first stage of expansion at Giga Berlin, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! NEW: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $1000 off of your Tesla purchase by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the $1000 discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” (without the quotes) for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).

    1h 19m
  5. Episode 480: Robotaxi Event Recap – I Was There!

    13 OCT

    Episode 480: Robotaxi Event Recap – I Was There!

    Tesla unveiled its long-awaited Robotaxi, aka the Cybercab. But that wasn’t all! I was lucky enough to be there, so I’ll give you the highlights from the presentation and my analysis, along with my impressions of riding in the Robotaxi, checking out the robovan, dancing with Optimus robots, smacking a Cybertruck door with a heavy hammer, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! NEW: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $1000 off of your Tesla purchase by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the $1000 discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” (without the quotes) for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).

    1h 52m
  6. Episode 479: Cybertruck General Production Has Begun!!

    6 OCT

    Episode 479: Cybertruck General Production Has Begun!!

    The moment so many of us have been waiting for has finally arrived: general production of the Cybertruck has begun! Plus: Tesla announces its Q3 vehicle production and delivery numbers, the Model 3 has a new base version, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every tier! NEW: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $1000 off of your Tesla purchase by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the $1000 discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” (without the quotes) for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!).

    1h 44m
  7. Episode 478: Model Y Is Coming for the Sales Throne in the USA

    29 SEPT

    Episode 478: Model Y Is Coming for the Sales Throne in the USA

    The Model Y is already the best-selling new car in the world, but it’s now also on the verge of becoming the best-selling new car in America, too. Plus: the Boring Company Loop in Las Vegas might soon get Cybertrucks, there’s reason for optimism for those of you outside of North America hoping to buy a Cybertruck, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! NEW: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $1000 off of your Tesla purchase by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the $1000 discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” for $100 off your purchase. Go to climatize.earth and use code TESLA1 to get $25 in investment credit with Climatize, an investment platform that allows you to fund renewable energy projects across the US while potentially earning up to 10% annually. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL).

    1h 16m
  8. Episode 477: Cybertruck Sales Keep Passing More of the Competition

    22 SEPT

    Episode 477: Cybertruck Sales Keep Passing More of the Competition

    Cybertruck sales keep climbing, Tesla’s planning on building a giant bear statue in front of its engineering headquarters, driving Uber in a Tesla just got a whole lot more convenient, 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 monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! NEW: The referral program is back and it's the best one in a while! You can get $1000 off of your Tesla purchase by ordering through my referral link. Clicking this will take you to the Tesla website where you can order with the $1000 discount applied: https://ts.la/ryan73014  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! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don’t forget to use the discount code “Lightning” for $100 off your purchase. Go to climatize.earth and use code TESLA1 to get $25 in investment credit with Climatize, an investment platform that allows you to fund renewable energy projects across the US while potentially earning up to 10% annually. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL).

    1h 21m
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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 more!

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    Ryan McCaffrey
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    2015 - 2024
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