Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
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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 556: Tesla CEO: "Something Way Cooler Than a Minivan Is Coming"
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is teasing a new vehicle that may or may not match the "Cyburban" I told you about in a recent episode. Plus: more evidence that t...
Episode 555: Tesla Model Y L Launches…in Australia and New Zealand
Tesla's longer and more luxurious Model Y L has launched in Australia and New Zealand, putting it one step closer to going global. Plus: Lucid announc...
Episode 554: Rivian R2 Pricing Revealed
Rivian announces pricing for the hotly anticipated R2. Plus: the Model Y L comes to another market (no, it's not the US…yet), Tesla files a patent for...
Episode 553: Rivian Gets RAD
Rivian has announced a new performance/skunkworks division of the company that aims to deliver a lot more fun to Rivian owners. Plus: Tesla reclaims t...
Episode 552: The $60,000 Cybertruck Seems to Be a Hit
The newly offered $60,000 Cybertruck seems to be generating plenty of demand – but its price is already going up. Plus: Model Y's recent interior chan...
Episode 551: A $60k Cybertruck Arrives
Tesla unveils a new $60,000 trim of the Cybertruck, and while it does make some sacrifices, it's pretty darn appealing. I'll tell you all about it on...
Episode 550: Rivian R2 Gets Glowing First Reviews
Rivian's first high-volume, more affordable vehicle – the R2 – is getting closer to release, and the initial reviews are extremely positive. Plus: Fer...
Episode 549: Tesla Introduces New Model Y Variant
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the Model Y in the US, but sadly it's not the Model Y L. At least not yet. Plus: Apple CarPlay is reportedly sti...
Episode 548: Model S and X Discontinued in Earnings Call Shocker
Tesla's Q4 2025 earnings call opens with news that is somehow both not surprising and shocking all at the same time: the Model S and Model X are being...
Episode 547: A Wild Week of FSD News
It's been a wild week of FSD news, from Tesla discontinuing basic Autopilot on new car purchases to Tesla's CEO saying the price of FSD will go up as...
Episode 546: Tesla's FSD Is Going Subscription-Only
Tesla will soon remove the option to purchase FSD outright. Plus: Model Y's design changes from last week – plus a couple more – come to the United St...
Episode 545: Model Y Gets 2 Design Updates in China (That Should Go Global)
As we've seen in the past, Tesla China rolled out a couple of design updates to the Shanghai-built Model Y's. I'll tell you all about them and why we'...
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-yea...
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...
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 soone...
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...
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, Riv...
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 conv...
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: Tes...
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...
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 mar...
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....
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...
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 ra...
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...