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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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Episode 587: New FSD Safety Report Reveals Impressive Numbers
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, G
Episode 586: Roadster Follow-Ups + Tesla Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
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
Episode 585: Tesla Roadster Finally Re-Revealed – and I Was There!
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!
Episode 584: 'Tesla-Assisted Driving' Finally Imminent for Europe
Full Self Driving (Supervised) appears to finally be imminent for Europe, albeit under a different name. Plus: US-built Model 3's and Y's finally get Powershare Home Backup, Rivian beats delivery expectations, and more! If you enjoy the pod
Episode 583: Model 3 Gets Better and Supercharging Gets Safer
The re-reveal of the next-generation Tesla Roadster got delayed again, but this time Mother Nature is to blame. Plus: Tesla releases its impressive Q3 production and delivery numbers, the Model 3 gets some fun new changes, the Tesla Superch
Episode 582: Tesla Semi Rolls Out + Another Roadster Teaser
Tesla held its long-awaited Semi truck rollout event, detailing all of the improvements they've made to the class-8 vehicle since the original 2017 version. Plus: Tesla teases the new Roadster again ahead of this week's re-reveal, new Grok
Episode 581: Tesla Roadster Re-Reveal FINALLY Announced
Tesla finally announces a date for the long, long, long-awaited re-reveal and demonstration of the next-generation Roadster. Plus: Cybertruck's lead engineer publicly posts a list of small but interesting changes made to the truck so far, m
Episode 580: Cybercab Launch Follow-Ups + Lots of Good Model Y News
I've got a few Cybercab follow-ups to share with you after last week's launch event in Austin, Texas. Plus: multiple pieces of good Model Y news, some good news for Cybertruck owners on a feature they've been waiting years for, and more! If
Episode 579: Cybercab Launch Event Recap – I Was There and I Rode in the Cybercab!
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! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to supp
Episode 578: Tesla Announces Another Big Event…But Not for the Roadster
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! I
Episode 577: Cybercab's Official Launch Date Confirmed
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, Te
Episode 576: The First Starlink-Equipped Tesla Is Born
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! If you enjoy the
Episode 575: FSD Max Speed vs. FSD Speed Profiles
Tesla takes a stand against giving FSD users control over their maximum speed, and many Tesla owners are not thrilled about the change. Plus: Tesla resolves its Cybertruck supplier emergency (for now), Ford gives the name and starting price
Episode 574: Model 3 and Model Y Will Soon Get a Bit "Cooler"
A new report says that the Model 3 and Model Y will soon get a "cooler" part that will make passengers happy. Plus: Tesla hits another production milestone, a supplier issue is threatening Cybertruck customer deliveries, Rivian turns a prof
Episode 573: Tesla Q2 Earnings Call Recap + FSD v14 Lite Goes Wide
Tesla held its quarterly earnings call for its huge second quarter. I've got highlight clips from what the Tesla executive team said on the call, plus all of the biggest news to come out of it, my FSD v14 Lite impressions now that the long-
Episode 572: Tesla Planning New Wheelchair-Accessible Autonomous Vehicle?
Tesla appears to be planning a new autonomous vehicle specifically aimed at wheelchair accessibility. Plus: Cybercab rides for the public get one step closer to reality, Lucid waves off bankruptcy rumors, and more! If you enjoy the podcast
Episode 571: FSD v14 Lite (Hardware 3) First Impressions
I got to experience the long-awaited FSD v14 Lite for the older Hardware 3 cars, and I want to tell you all about it. Plus: the Model Y gets a "cool" new accessory, California offers up a new EV incentive, the US market gets a very affordab
Episode 570: Model Y L Announced for US Market
Tesla has confirmed the Model Y L for the US market, with deliveries beginning in September. Plus: FSD v14 Lite arrives for Hardware 3 cars, Tesla announces huge Q2 vehicle production and delivery numbers, Rivian R2 reservation holders now
Episode 569: Teslas Are the Most American Cars, 6 Years Running
Tesla once again tops the annual list of cars made with the most American parts, the Cybertruck earns a top safety rating, the Slate EV pickup truck confirms its $25k starting price and first deliveries this year, and more! Also, don't forg
Episode 568: Tesla CEO Teases Upcoming FSD Improvements
Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased a couple of different quality-of-life improvements for FSD Supervised that he says are on the way soon. Plus: some Cybercab specs have been revealed, BMW reveals a concept for its upcoming quad motor M3 EV, and mo
Episode 567: Tesla Adds Yet Another New Paint Color
Tesla introduces its fourth new currently available blue paint option, the Model 3 crushes a popular consumer website's range test, Lucid introduces a major new software update, Mitsubishi announces a new EV for the North American market, a
Episode 566: FSD's Latest Feat, Waymo's Next-Gen Vehicle Rollout, and More!
Plenty of happenings with Tesla's FSD around the world as well as Waymo's next-generation vehicle rollout dominate a week of autonomous-driving news. Plus: more evidence of the Model YL's imminent arrival in the United States, and more! If
Episode 565: A Tesla-SpaceX Merger? What Would it Mean for Tesla Vehicles?
Rumblings of a Tesla-SpaceX merger have begun, Tesla's new camera-cleaning patent resembles the human eye, Ferrari fully unveils the Luce EV and gets, uh...quite the public reaction, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to supp
Episode 564: Special Guests Franz and Lars Discuss Model S and X's Legacy
Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and Engineering VP Lars Moravy both join me to discuss the legacy and history of the Model S and Model X as both cars are officially retired this week. Plus: my recap of the Model S and X Celebratio
Episode 563: A Long-Awaited Supercharging Feature Debuts
Tesla has begun an initial rollout of a long-asked-for Supercharging feature. Plus: Tesla expands battery production at Giga Berlin, BMW hits an EV milestone, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please c
Episode 562: FSD v14 Lite Will Go Global for Hardware 3 Owners
Tesla confirms that the upcoming FSD v14 Lite for Hardware 3 vehicles will be rolling out globally. Plus: Tesla introduces not one but two new blue paint options for Model 3 and Model Y, Rivian had a better-than-expected first quarter, Niss
Episode 561: Meet the Model X Owner Driving From the Arctic Circle to the Southernmost Tip of South America
I'd like you to meet Sandro, a Model X owner who has made some epic journeys in his Tesla, and is currently driving from the northernmost point of our continent at the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of South America. It's an incredib
Episode 560: Tesla Q1 Earnings: HW3 Retrofit Update, v14 Lite Release Date, and More!
Tesla held its quarterly earnings call for Q1 2026, and we got a big update on Tesla's plan to upgrade the Hardware 3 cars for people that paid for FSD. Plus: we now have a better idea of when to expect the upcoming v14 "Lite" release for H
Episode 559: Model S and X Get Signature Edition Sendoff
Tesla sends the Model S and Model X off with an exclusive new Signature Edition run, and I've got all the details about what makes them special. Plus: Tesla has announced the new features coming in its Spring software update, a Tesla cofoun
Episode 558: Tesla's More Affordable 'Model 2' Might Be Happening After All
Just when it looked like Tesla was abandoning affordable EVs in favor of purely autonomous vehicles, a new report says the company is planning to produce a smaller, more affordable SUV – with a steering wheel and pedals. Plus: a major partn
