Ryan McCaffrey
Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
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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Ryan McCaffrey
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Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 271: Autopilot Phantom Braking Solved? 11.10.2020 1:04:55
Elon Musk says that the pesky phantom braking issue with Autopilot has been solved, some long-requested features make their way into your car, Tesla states its plan to expand to a major new global market next year, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Ever...
Episode 270: Tesla Sets Another Delivery Record 04.10.2020 1:09:38
Tesla sets a new all-time quarterly production and delivery record, the Model Y gets an optional acceleration boost, California announces a plan to become the first US state to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles, a couple of long-requested features are finally on the way, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at ht...
Episode 269: Battery Day Recap and Analysis 27.09.2020 1:49:21
I was lucky enough to attend Battery Day, and I want to tell you all about it. Stay tuned for all of the news and analysis from the big event, plus a recap of the annual shareholder's meeting as well! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit helps! And...
Episode 268: 7 Rumored Model 3 Changes 20.09.2020 1:07:41
It looks like the Model 3 has a number of interesting changes coming into production very soon. Plus: Tesla's biggest Supercharger in the United States so far is under construction, Elon Musk squashes any hope for a Tesla smartwatch app, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge...
Episode 267: Small Cybertruck Update + Westport's Model 3 Police Car 13.09.2020 1:16:11
Tesla offers a small update on the Texas Gigafactory that also includes a possible signpost about Cybertruck production. Plus, Westport, Connecticut gets a Model 3 police car, Giga Shanghai moves closer to starting its own Model Y production, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a p...
Episode 266: Tesla Telepathy + Randy Pobst Interview 06.09.2020 1:16:30
Elon Musk is working on the ability to let you summon your Tesla with your mind, the Model S gets an option change in the Design Studio, Target and Tesla are expanding their Supercharger partnership, I've got an interview with professional race car driver Randy Pobst about his experience with a modified Model 3 at Pike's Peak and helping Tesla develop the Track Mode software, and more! If you enjo...
Episode 265: Model 3 Ditching Chrome Trim? 30.08.2020 1:13:19
A new filing by Tesla China suggests that the Model Y's black trim/chrome-free look might be coming to the Model 3. Plus: did Elon Musk just hint at the possibility of a Tesla jet? Also, a list of cool new features coming to your car any moment now, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consi...
Episode 264: Autopilot Hardware 4 Rumors Swirl 23.08.2020 1:12:00
Tesla might already have a concrete timeline for their next-generation Hardware 4 Autopilot computer, the Model Y is getting a taillight change, Elon Musk jokes about the new Tesla Roadster's wheels, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit he...
Episode 263: Tesla Readying Next-Gen Autopilot 16.08.2020 1:06:00
Tesla's Autopilot rewrite is coming along nicely, Tesla stock becomes more affordable (but for a great reason), Elon Musk possibly hints at what Tesla might show off at next month's Battery Day, a Model 3 Performance wins a rally race in Western Australia, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast an...
Episode 262: Elon Talks Cybertruck, Paint Quality, and More 09.08.2020 1:10:31
Elon Musk has a lot to say in a new podcast interview from Automotive News, Tesla releases its Q2 2020 vehicle safety report, made-in-China Model 3's get recognized for their pristine build quality, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit hel...
Episode 261: The Model 3 Turns 3 02.08.2020 1:05:05
The Model 3 celebrates its third birthday while also doing exceptionally well in new markets, Elon Musk gives an update on construction at the Berlin Gigafactory, your in-car display will soon be getting a bit more fun, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful....
Episode 260: Q2 Earnings Call Highlights and Analysis 26.07.2020 1:14:19
Tesla's pivotal Q2 earnings call has arrived, bringing with it plenty of big news about the future of the company. I've got all the highlight clips and analysis for you. There's a lot to talk about! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit helps! And do...
Episode 259: Major Model Y News 19.07.2020 1:10:02
Major Model Y news breaks that might disappoint some folks but should please a lot of others. Plus: Austin steps up their efforts to land the Cybertruck Gigafactory, Model 3's are maintaining a very high resale value, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. E...
Episode 258: Tesla Breaks Website With...Short Shorts?? 12.07.2020 1:05:57
Elon Musk's online troll of short sellers becomes gloriously real, Tesla owners in one Norweigan city are being asked to help solve a crime, Elon's got big plans for Tesla's upcoming Berlin Gigafactory, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit...
Episode 257: Tesla's Surprising Q2 Deliveries 05.07.2020 1:23:21
Tesla's shutdown-slowed Q2 finishes strong and paves the way for an incredibly bright future in more ways than one. Plus: Tesla's in-house battery project might be a key ingredient in the Plaid Model S, federal tax incentives could come back for Teslas in a new federal bill proposal, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www...
Episode 256: Tesla's Next Battery Frontier 28.06.2020 1:11:01
Elon Musk gives a surprisingly revelatory update about the upcoming Battery Day, Autopilot upgrades are on sale for a very limited time, Jay Leno reviews the Model Y, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a...
Episode 255: Tesla, Texas Nearing Cybertruck Gigafactory Deal 21.06.2020 1:12:18
Austin appears to be in the final stages of Gigafactory 5 negotiations with Tesla, a handful of welcome customer-requested new software features are rolling out shortly, your chance to see the Cybertruck on display right now, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be gra...
Episode 254: Tesla Semi and Model Y Go Full Speed Ahead 14.06.2020 1:04:43
Two leaked emails from Elon Musk detail the present-day focus on the Model Y and the imminent focus on the Tesla Semi. Plus: Tesla releases its annual environmental impact report, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit helps! And don't forge...
Episode 253: Model Y's New Winter Upgrades + A Tesla Van? 07.06.2020 1:04:25
A YouTuber takes a Model Y to Alaska and we learn about a couple of subtle but welcome winter weather upgrades in the process. Plus: Motor Trend reviews the Model Y, the Model 3 gets a new upgrade package in the Tesla online shop, Tesla might be cooking up a van, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapod...
Episode 252: Jay Leno Drives Cybertruck + My Sandy Munro Interview 31.05.2020 1:17:07
Sandy Munro (youtube.com/munrolive) stops by to talk Cybertruck, Model Y, and more; Jay Leno stops by Tesla's Design Studio in Hawthorne to drive the Cybertruck, Tesla reduces their prices, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. I'd be grateful. Every little bit helps! And d...
Episode 251: Is Full Self-Driving Worth $100,000? 24.05.2020 1:08:13
Elon Musk confirms an imminent price increase on Autopilot's Full Self-Driving package, Sandy Munro gives his final takeaways after completing his Model Y teardown, Tulsa makes a grand symbolic gesture in its attempt to woo the Cybertruck Gigafactory to Oklahoma, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapod...
Episode 250: Tesla vs. California 17.05.2020 1:17:17
Tesla and Elon Musk go to battle with the state of California over the ability to reopen the Tesla Factory in Fremont, SpaceX puts the Model X to pretty cool use, Reuters gives us a sneak preview of what to expect at Tesla's Battery Day, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge...
Episode 249: Elon Talks Roadster, Jay Leno Talks Cybertruck 10.05.2020 1:05:09
Elon Musk returns to Joe Rogan's podcast and talks about the new Roadster, Jay Leno drives the Cybertruck, Tesla releases their Autopilot safety report for Q1, whitehat hacker Greentheonly has an important public service announcement for anyone who's done the Hardware 3 upgrade, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patr...
Episode 248: Q1 Earnings Call Highlights and Analysis 03.05.2020 1:08:20
Tesla held its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors, and I've got all of the highlights and analysis on the wild call and the fascinating last three months of the company. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a mess...
Episode 247: Model S (Somehow) Gets Quicker 26.04.2020 1:11:45
The Model S Performance's official 0-60mph time has somehow been lowered yet again, Elon Musk gives a couple more minor updates on the Cybertruck, Tesla Autopilot lead Andrej Karpathy gives a fascinating talk on the state of full self-driving, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a...
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