
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 | 582 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveBusiness NewsLeisureNews | |||

Tesla officially launched the Cybercab, and I was lucky enough to be there and take a whole bunch of rides in it. I'll tell you all about my experience, and there is a lot to tell. Stay tuned!
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Tesla has announced another big product event in September to follow the Cybercab launch, but it's not the next-gen Roadster demo. Plus: the Cybertruck gets a price increase, Hyundai's Genesis brand announces a luxurious new EV, and more!
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The Tesla Cybercab's official launch date gets confirmed mid-podcast, while I recorded this episode. But there's a lot more to talk about regarding the Cybercab besides just that. Plus: the Tesla Semi gets its largest customer order yet, Tesla introd... more
Tesla unveils its first vehicle with Starlink built-in. Plus: more next-gen Roadster teases from multiple Tesla executives, there's a new Tesla on the road…kinda …but not really (but it's still quite interesting), and 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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A weekly tech-leaning show centered on Tesla and the broader EV ecosystem, with deep dives into software updates, hardware rollouts, and regulatory news. Episodes frequently blend news briefs, hands-on impressions of FSD and vehicle features, and conversations with senior Tesla executives, engineers, and designers, along with listener calls and community feedback. The program often threads in operational milestones (deliveries, incentives, production), design philosophy, and real-world usability, making it particularly valuable for engineers, product teams, and heavy EV enthusiasts seeking practical context and expert perspectives. Noteworthy strengths include long-running consistency, a hands-on, opinionated host, and access to high-profil... more
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