Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
Ryan McCaffrey
Updated 7 days agoRide 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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Episodes (568)
Episode 43: A Self-Driving Model 3?
The Gigafactory gets a grand opening date, Model 3 might be fully autonomous, your phone calls, and more! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 42: Preparing to Build the Model 3
This week brings a number of miscellaneous Model 3 updates, including reservation count, battery provider, capital raising, and more. Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 41: Model 3's Measurements
Motor Trend gets us an approximate length, width, height, and weight for Model 3, Tesla chooses its primary tire brand for Model 3, and more. Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 40: Model 3 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
Elon Musk has a bold plan to get your Model 3 into your hands sooner than you might've expected. Plus: the secret inside the newest Model S 70 and 70D versions, and your phone calls. Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 39: Model 3 Ludicrous Mode and Tire Sizes Confirmed
Model 3 visits the Gigafactory and gets a Ludicrous mode -- plus Model 3 battery info, exact tire sizes, and more. Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 38: What Do Model X's Teething Issues Mean for Model 3?
Model X continues to undergo growing pains, so what does it mean for Model 3? Plus: how Model S and X owners can get a free Autopilot trial, and more! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 37: Meet the New Model S
The Model S finally gets its long-anticipated refresh. Meanwhile, Model X gets a good and a bad surprise, there’s a sign that Model 3 might be indeed be getting a heads-up display, and more! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 36: Elon Reveals Many More Model 3 Details
Model 3 is a bigger hit than even Tesla expected. So now what? Plus: Elon Musk drops a ton of new information during an impromptu Twitter AMA, and much more! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Also, if you're about to buy a Model S, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. Hurry, the referral program ends soon!
Episode 35: I Rode in the Model 3
Model 3 is here, and I got to go see it and ride in it! I’ll tell you about that, plus audio clips from my brief chats with Tesla representatives, my reservation line camp-out experience, some of YOUR reservation line experiences, and so much more! What do you think of Model 3? Like it? Love it? Got any good line stories? I'd love to hear them for next week's show! Leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with your stories or any other question, comment, or discussion topic. The toll-free number to call or (better yet) Skype is 1-888-989-8752. Also, if you're about to buy a Model S, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. Hurry, the referral program ends soon!
Episode 34: 'Twas the Night Before Model 3...
A few more Model 3 reservation details trickle out, Model S gets a new console and a price increase, and more! Also, if you're going to buy a Tesla, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. I'll get a chance to win a Model X, courtesy of die-hard listener Peter from Denmark, who has promised to give me the X if he wins it in the random referral drawing, which he'll be entered into if you buy a Tesla (the link will work anywhere in the world) using the above referral link! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 33: More Model 3 Reservation Details Revealed
Tesla reveals new key details about how Model 3 reservations are going to work. I spend the whole show talking through reservation priority, March 31 details, and more. And since I recorded, I learned that it is confirmed that test rides will be available for attendees of the event, which means there are indeed driving prototypes. Also, if you're going to buy a Tesla, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. I'll get a chance to win a Model X, courtesy of die-hard listener Peter from Denmark, who has promised to give me the X if he wins it in the random referral drawing, which he'll be entered into if you buy a Tesla (the link will work anywhere in the world) using the above referral link! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 32: Model S's New Wheels
Model S gets a new set of default 19-inch wheels, and a caller wonders if it presages the long-rumored design refresh. Plus: another state tries to stop Tesla from selling cars, we learn a little bit about what it’s like to work at Tesla, and lots more. Also, if you're going to buy a Tesla, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. I'll get a chance to win a Model X, courtesy of die-hard listener Peter from Denmark, who has promised to give me the X if he wins it in the random referral drawing, which he'll be entered into if you buy a Tesla (the link will work anywhere in the world) using the above referral link! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 31: A Wild P100D Appears
A Model S-owning hacker has seemingly outed the next battery upgrade, more Model 3 reveal info trickles out, and more. Also, if you're going to buy a Tesla, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. I'll get a chance to win a Model X, courtesy of die-hard listener Peter from Denmark, who has promised to give me the X if he wins it in the random referral drawing, which he'll be entered into if you buy a Tesla (the link will work anywhere in the world) using the above referral link! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 30: Tesla vs. Indiana (a.k.a. General Motors)
General Motors loses its first battle in an effort to get Tesla banned from selling cars in Indiana, Elon Musk recommends a certain Model X interior configuration, I propose a "Model 3 wave" for future Tesla owners, I take a bunch of your phone calls, and much more. Also, if you're going to buy a Tesla, visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. I'll get a chance to win a Model X, courtesy of die-hard listener Peter from Denmark, who has promised to give me the X if he wins it in the random referral drawing, which he'll be entered into if you buy a Tesla (the link will work anywhere in the world) using the above referral link! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 29: Finally, A Tesla Anyone Can Afford!
Tesla has a heck of a plan to turn kids into Tesla fans when they’re young, Summon gets a few more useful new features, and much more. Also, are you planning on buying a Tesla? Visit http://ts.la/peter6387 to get a $1,200 credit towards a home charging installation. Die-hard listener Peter from Denmark has promised to give me the Model X if he wins it in the random referral drawing, which he'll be entered into if you buy a Tesla (the link will work anywhere in the world) using the above referral link! Also, let's get some more calls on the Ride the Lightning hotline! Leave a message anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show. The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 28: Model 3 Reservation Info Revealed
Finally! Model 3 reservation details are here! I talk about how Signature Red paint could still happen even without Signature series cars, Model S's amazing dominance in its category, the expected disappearance of the 85kWh battery pack option in the United States, and much more! Want to talk Model 3, or have some other question, comment, or discussion topic for the podcast? Call or Skype the Ride the Lightning hotline toll-free, anytime, at 1-888-989-8752 and leave a message.
Episode 27: Lawyer Up, Michigan!
Elon cancels a customer’s Model X order, but there’s more to the story than you think. Plus: Tesla challenges Michigan, how much of Model 3 we’ll see in March gets debated, and more. Got a question, comment, or discussion topic for the podcast? Call or Skype the Ride the Lightning hotline and leave a message anytime! The toll-free number is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 26: The Death of the 85kWh Battery
Tesla quietly discontinues a battery option in Canada and the rest of the world may be next, apps may finally be coming to your Tesla in a way you didn’t expect, and more. Got a question, comment, or discussion topic for the show? Leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 25: A Falcon-Winged Lawsuit
Tesla calls their lawyers to defend themselves against a supplier who couldn’t deliver the Model X’s falcon-wing doors, a new Consumer Reports survey names the most satisfying commuter cars (I’ll bet you can guess which car is #1), and much more. Got a question, comment, or discussion topic for the show? Call or Skype the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime and leave a message! The toll-free number is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 24: Tesla Makes K.I.T.T. a Real Thing
Elon Musk makes a bold prediction about the future of Tesla’s new Summon feature, the US government wants to be ready for self-driving cars, and Elon comments on Apple’s electric car efforts. Got a question, comment, or discussion topic? Or did you get a Model X you'd like to tell us about? Call or Skype and leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline toll-free anytime! The number is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 23: Tesla's Competition Arrives
Faraday Future and Chevy show off their electric cars at CES, Model S now pulls into and out of your garage by itself, and much more. Got a question or comment for the show? Or want to describe your experience with your Tesla's new Summon feature? Call the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime, 24/7. Call or Skype toll-free to 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 22: Will the Model S Get a Facelift?
More Model X cars start showing up in customers’ driveways, rumors persist about a Model S facelift, Elon Musk says Autopilot could get a serious upgrade within two years, and more!
Episode 21: I Drove a Model X (Oh, and Deliveries Have Begun!)
Model X Signature deliveries have finally begun, I got my hands on a Model X for a brief moment, Elon Musk rebukes an Autopilot article, and more. Getting a Tesla this holiday (S or X)? Want to tell me about it? Or do you have another Tesla question, comment, or discussion topic for the show? Call or Skype in on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime 24/7 and leave a message. The number is 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 20: Hello, Launch Mode!
Tesla adds a Launch Mode to try and make the Model S even a hair quicker off the line, Autopilot gets nerfed a bit, Tesla’s got a great holiday gift for iPhone owners, and more. Plus: new (non-metal) theme and bumper music, and your calls from the Ride the Lightning Hotline. Feel free to call, toll-free, and leave a message anytime on the Ride the Lightning Hotline. Call or Skype 1-888-989-8752.
Episode 19: Tesla Heads Into the Middle East, Out of Detroit
Tesla quietly moves into the Middle East, the company is skipping a major auto show, and if you’re a great software coder I’ll tell you how you can meet Elon Musk. Plus: a few thoughts on the leaked images of the production-intended look of the Chevy Bolt. Got a question or discussion topic for the show? Call or Skype toll-free, anytime, at 1-888-989-8752.