Podcast Episodes

Episode 536: Tesla Shareholder Meeting Recap, Highlights, and Analysis (2025)

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 nex…

Published on 11 hours ago

Episode 535: A Cybercab…With a Steering Wheel? It Could Happen

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 Tesl…

Published on 1 week ago

Episode 534: Tesla Q3 Earnings Call Highlights and Analysis

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, Cyber…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Episode 533: Special Guest: Franz von Holzhausen (Yes, Again!)

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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Published on 3 weeks ago

Episode 532: Cheaper Model Y and Model 3 Officially Revealed

Tesla reveals not just a more affordable Model Y but also a cheaper Model 3! I'll tell you all about these Standard trim cars and what I think of them. Plus: good news at Lucid, better news at GM, ba…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 531: Tesla's Monster Q3 Numbers Are In

Tesla has set a new quarterly record for deliveries as the federal EV tax credit sunsets. I'll walk you through the numbers and what analysis we can take away from it. Plus: the new Model Y Performan…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode 530: What Panasonic's Next-Gen Battery Means for Tesla

Panasonic is working on a next-gen battery cell that could bring serious improvements to Tesla vehicles. But how will Tesla choose to utilize it? Plus: more details are seemingly unearthed about the …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 529: Elon Musk Gives FSD v14 and AI5 Updates

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gives a notable update on both FSD Supervised version 14 as well as the potential power of the upcoming AI5 FSD Computer. Plus: more evidence mounts that the Model 3 will soon get…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Episode 528: Robotaxi Gearing Up to Launch in 2 More States

On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning: The Tesla and EV Podcast, new evidence suggests Tesla's Robotaxi network is about to roll out in two more southwestern US states. Plus: using non-Tesla c…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 527: My First Robotaxi Ride!

I took my first Robotaxi ride and I'd love to tell you all about my experience. Plus: Tesla published its Master Plan Part 4, then continued its busy week by proposing a massive new CEO compensation …

Published on 2 months ago