
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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 591 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveBusiness NewsLeisureNews | |||

The announcement I've been braced for has unfortunately been made: the Tesla Cybertruck will be discontinued next year. Plus: a new and previously unannounced major metro area has just launched Tesla Robotaxi service, BMW prepares to launch an FSD Su... more
Tesla released its latest FSD Supervised safety report, and the data is becoming quite conclusive in favor of Tesla's driver-assistance technology. Plus: the Cybercab begins to take over Austin, Tesla rolls out a new FSD referral program, GM has some... more
Tesla released a bunch of new information about the next-gen Roadster since my last episode, so I'll catch you up on all of that. Plus: highlights and analysis from Tesla's Q3 earnings call, bad news for Cybertruck fans in Australia and New Zealand, ... more
Tesla finally re-revealed the new Tesla Roadster and showed off its insane capabilities – and I was lucky enough to be there to see it with my own eyes. I can't wait to tell you all about this moment I've been waiting years for. Stay tuned! And if yo... more
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It’s way more than my other podcasts. Especially the last 10-15 minutes you can just skip it.
Excellent conversation with Now, Then & When questions
The best podcast I’ve ever listened to!
I am sorry to see the S and the X go away. I do feel that part of the reason for this is that the 3 and the Y have gotten so good that there really is less reason to have these vehicles.
It used to be fun to listen to, but now Its so pessimistic it just makes it not fun anymore
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Weekly, in-depth coverage of Tesla and the wider electric-vehicle industry, led by Ryan McCaffrey, a longtime Tesla community voice. Episodes combine news analysis, product and software updates, company earnings and strategy, firsthand event reports, and practical ownership advice. Listener calls and tips are a regular feature, giving owners a place to share experiences and ask questions. Coverage centers on Tesla vehicles, Full Self-Driving, autonomy, charging, and new products such as the Roadster, Cybertruck, Semi, and Cybercab, with occasional attention to competing automakers and broader EV trends. The conversational, opinionated format offers sustained context and community participation, with occasional interviews and substantial spo... more
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