
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 | 539 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveNewsLeisureBusiness News | |||

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-generation Tesla Roadster and much more!
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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 is finally gearing up to build the next-gen Roads... more
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 call. Plus: Model S and X return to Europe, Cybercab gets a production start window, and more!
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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 rarest paint colors, and so much more!
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As a passionate TSLA investor, the episodes with key Tesla personnel are worth a listen. However the normal episodes have about 5 minutes of news that is spread out over an hour or more with a lot of ads and unintelligent speculation.
I’ve been listening to this podcast for about a year, Ryan does a great job every week delivering Tesla and EV news every week.
I can't get enough Tesla info, I'm constantly looking for more, sometimes Ryan even has info I haven't heard already. Keep up the great work!
I hate Tesla, its “founder”, and everything about the Teslabro bubble. I drive electric but not this brand. Why Apple keeps recommending the show to me despite my continuous downgrading it to “show less” is an annoying mystery. C’mon Apple get this overhyped bollox out of my feed.
Ryan has gone off the rails and is now political . Of course you can guess his angle as he lives in San Fransisco . Listen at your own risk of being indoctrinated. It’s a shame as it used to be a good show .
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Focused on the intricacies of electric vehicles, particularly Tesla models, the content covers a wide range of topics, including the latest news, product updates, owner experiences, and community interactions. Key themes include the rollout of new features like the Robotaxi service, insights into Full Self-Driving technology, and in-depth explorations of Tesla's growth and its impact on the automotive industry. The host's personal anecdotes and listener interactions foster a sense of community, making the discussions relatable and engaging for fans and potential buyers alike.
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