Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast

An update on the federal electric vehicle tax credit situation, Tesla wins a big dealer battle in Missouri, an interview with TeslaCon organizer and 2020 Tesla Roadster prize winner Ben Sullins, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message...

Model 3 is a finalist for Motor Trend's coveted Car of the Year award but does not win – though we do get some good news out of it. Plus: a couple new Tesla Semi updates, good news on the Model 3 battery production front, news on TeslaCon, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every litt...

The first non-Tesla employees get their invitations to configure their Model 3s in the Design Studio, I've got some pre-delivery suggestions for soon-to-be Model 3 owners, follow ups on both the 2020 Tesla Roadster and Tesla Semi, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit he...

On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning: The Tesla Unofficial Podcast, Tesla finally unveils their Semi Truck and then blows everyone's minds with the next-gen Roadster. Plus: more on my Model 3 test drive. Huge show this week! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don...

I spent an hour driving the Model 3 and I want to tell you all about it. Plus: Tesla buys another company, a new software update lets you voluntarily slow down your Tesla if you want to, an update on the US federal EV tax credit situation, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every litt...

A Gigafactory bottleneck causes delays for most Model 3 reservations, the $7500 federal tax credit may be running out sooner than any of us would have guessed, Elon's comments from the Q3 earnings call, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to le...

Many 75D Model S and X owners are getting a full second shaved off of their cars' 0-60 times for free, fired Tesla workers protest at the factory in Fremont, the Model 3 Long Range battery may be even better than advertised, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! D...

Model 3s won't be getting any free Supercharging credits, Larry David uses a Tesla for comedic effect, some Tesla owners may be getting substantial performance upgrades for free, an interview with Cannonball Run Tesla driver Alex Roy, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every litt...

A few early Model 3 owners are trying their luck at selling their cars for a huge profit, an update on the improvements being made to Model 3 as production ramps up, Tesla starts selling their own car insurance, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't for...

Tesla's Q3 delivery numbers are in, and the results may surprise you. Plus: the Tesla Semi may have been spotted ahead of its now-delayed unveiling, more Model 3 reservation holders may get the full federal tax credit, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Do...

New details on the Model 3 production ramp, the Model 3 appears to be getting more computing power, the referral program is getting a couple of interesting tweaks, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotl...

Tesla puts the brakes on rear-wheel drive Model Ses, a few Supercharging-related updates from around the world, Tesla reportedly partners with AMD on self-driving processing units, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride t...

Tesla does what it can to help its customers evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma, the Model 3 Long Range battery appears to be even slightly better than advertised, urban Superchargers roll out in two major U.S. cities, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't for...

The Monroney sticker for the Model 3 has been spotted, revealing some very impressive energy efficiency (MPGe) numbers. Plus: the US government takes a step forward on approving self-driving, Tesla digs in in Michigan, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't f...

Smart Air Suspension gets confirmed for Model 3 -- with details, the 100kWh S and X get a price drop, Tesla may have a plan to put a dent in the aftermarket dash cam business, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Li...

Interesting new details about Model 3's battery pack are uncovered, the Referral Program gets a new secret-level reward that money can't buy, Model 3 is projected to have best-in-class resale value, and much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave...

The first white-interior Model 3 is spotted and I'll tell you about the details. Plus: the first couple Model 3 accessories are revealed, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a questio...

The 20-inch wheels from one of the Model 3 alpha prototypes may be returning, Autopilot hardware gets another upgrade, a Model S once again breaks the world record for furthest distance traveled in an electric vehicle on a single charge, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little...

More details about Model 3 trickle out, plus Elon Musk gives a lot of new information on everything else (including Model Y) in this week's Q2 investor call. I've got all the best clips for you, plus a bunch of your outstanding phone calls! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit he...

This is it: Model 3 is launched! I was at the Tesla Factory for the Model 3 Delivery Event, and I want to tell you all about it. Specs, pricing, my test ride reaction, and more – including special guest co-host Trevor Page of Model 3 Owners Club! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little...

A clear look at the Model 3 back seat reveals a number of amenities missing from Tesla's other vehicles. Plus: Elon clips from the National Governor's Association summer meeting, Tesla thefts in Europe, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a...

The next-gen Roadster may be closer to production than we think, Elon gets Model 3 SN1 for his birthday, Model X finally fulfills the promise of its original prototype, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning...

Model 3 gets an official release date, Model S gets some serious performance upgrades, South Australia partners with Tesla to transition to sustainable energy on a large scale, and more in what is an historic week for Tesla! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forge...

California proposes a significant new rebate for electric vehicles, a Model 3 release candidate shows up in a very unexpected place, Model 3's release date is imminent, and more on my 100th episode! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at  www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! Don't forget to leave a message on th...

An exposed dashboard screen may give us an idea as to Model 3's top-end range, Tesla may be launching their own music streaming service, a Model S sets a new world record for furthest distance traveled on a single charge, and much, much more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/teslapodcast  and consider a pledge. Every little bit h...