Tesla Motors Club Podcast

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, hosts Lewis, Doug, and Mike reflect on their 2025 predictions and make new ones for 2026. Topics include: the future of the Cybertruck, FSD transfers and upgrades, Robotaxi progress, Tesla possibly building a chip fab, SpaceX, the Artemis program, and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike discuss Tesla’s Q3 spike in sales (0:43), changes in the vehicle options (6:26) as many government incentives end. Other topics include rumors about a scaled down cybertruck (16:20), MKBHD’s Roadster order (19:59), KungFu Optimus (27:08), Elon’s crazy pay plan (32:51) and more! Show notes and comments Live version on You...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, Louis and Doug discuss info gleaned from the Q2 earnings call. The hosts analyze the current state of self-driving technology, compare Tesla’s approach to competitors like Waymo, and discuss the implications of massive AI spending versus actual revenue. Other topics include new Tesla Model Y variants, the opening of the Tesla Diner in LA, Optimus,...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike anticipate the Tesla Robotaxi rollout. We discuss Elon’s claim that sun glare doesn’t affect the FSD cameras, the updated Models S and X, Louis’s take on xAI acquiring X (formerly Twitter), updates on SpaceX, and more!  Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chap...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Seb, Doug, and Mike discuss changes in Tesla's perception as a brand and worldwide sales.  Topics include Elon’s all-hands meeting and prediction of unlimited abundance, Cybertruck recalls and test drive, Mark Rober's FSD test versus LIDAR, and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslam...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Seb, Doug, and Mike look back on Tesla’s October We Robot event and discuss Doug’s road trip to go see a Starship launch.  Topics include the CyberCab, FSD, Optimus, lease buyouts, Elon’s effect on the Tesla brand, visiting Starbase, the future of SLS, the roar of SpaceX’s Super Heavy engines, and more! Originally recorded Dec 1, 2024, and st...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike review highlights from the Tesla Q4 earnings call and chat about things already happening related to their 2025 predictions (04:38). Topics include the Astro Awards (00:35), Tesla Global Sales (08:12), RoboTaxi (16:53), FSD hardware upgrades (22:43), Optimus (36:10), Artemis (38:10), Elon’s gaming controversy (47:51), an...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike dive into new details about the New Model Y (02:27), reflect on their 2024 predictions (13:42), and make new ones for 2025 (50:00). Topics include Cybertruck (37:02), Cybercab (50:08), New Roadster (46:06), FSD (44:25), the future of Artemis (1:03:10) and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our we...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, after Doug mentions his EV experience in Europe (00:40), the hosts discuss Elon's comments during the Tesla Q2 earnings call (08:27), including the delay of the Cyber Taxi reveal (09:27), XAI and Tesla competing for resources (22:06), and the FSD 12.5 Rollout (42:45). Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https:/...

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, the hosts dive into the results of the 2024 Tesla shareholder vote, including Elon Musk's pay package, director nominations, and various shareholder proposals (00:47). They also discuss Cybertruck and other vehicle models (08:02), updates on Full Self-Driving (FSD) hardware (23:51), the potential of robo-taxis (31:56), the impact of Tesla&apos...

In this episode, our hosts discuss the Tesla Supercharging team layoffs (00:48), the increase in incidents of Supercharger vandalism (12:37), Tesla’s using financing as another knob to juice vehicle demand (20:05), drama surrounding the upcoming shareholder vote (28:38), and the FSD class action lawsuit (40:20).  Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://teslamot...

In this episode Seb, Mike, Doug, and Louis speculate about the Tesla autonomous Cybercab (01:08), discuss the much desired new Model 3 Performance (14:43), the Cybertruck accelerator pedal recall (20:35), Tesla possibly licensing FSD to another automaker (23:20), and Tesla’s Optimus vs. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas (37:13). Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://tes...

In this episode Doug and Mike talk about traveling in their Teslas to view the solar eclipse (00:41).  Their impressions of FSD version 12 (05:55), the subscription price drop to $99 and concerns about the 30 day free trial (11:47), Model 2 cancellation rumors and robotaxi speculation (17:42), the curious case of Tesla vs. Rivian at the Supercharger (26:06), the Porche Taycan revisited and the use...

In this episode our hosts chat about Rivian's big reveal of the R2, R3, and R3X (00:41), with an aside on Fisker’s financial woes in the context of their previous incarnation (10:45). The gang also discusses Hertz failed bet on EVs (17:31),  Elon’s legal battle with OpenAI (26:56), exciting updates on the Next Gen Tesla Roadster (41:54), and EU safety guidelines at odds with Tesla’s minimalis...

In this episode, Louis, Doug, and Mike delve into the drama about certain Cybertrucks showing rust spots (3:12) and discuss the vehicle’s crashworthiness (10:36). The gang also explores EV truck maker Rivian’s financial challenges (17:12), revisits the hydrogen fuel cell debate (31:09), and wraps up with anticipation for the Tesla Model 3 Performance (41:03).  Visit our website at https://teslamot...

In this episode, Doug gives his impressions of the refreshed Model 3 (00:59), the Audi e-tron GT (17:27), and the Porsche Taycan (24:07) having recently test-driven those cars. The gang discusses this year's anti-FSD Superbowl Ads (30:03), Shell shutting down H2 filling stations in California (40:29), and the final domino falls for NACS adoption (48:39). Visit our website at https://teslamoto...

Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ We discuss the Tesla Model 2 (which is now expected in 2025) as well as other topics. YouTube timestamps- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 11:33 Takeaways from Q4 Earnings Call 12:11 Cybertruck sales numbers 17:35 Model 2 speculation 1:02:40 Tesla FSD 12 coming soon 1:13:24 Optimus (Teslabot) "making good progress" Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft...

We review our 2023 Tesla predictions - were we right? We then make our Tesla predictions for 2024. YouTube timestamps - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18   Intro 5:16 Cybertruck deliveries 7:55 Out of Spec range tests Cybertruck 11:07 Cybertruck still a work in progress 16:54 Cybertruck repairability 21:36 Recap of our 2023 predictions 57:24 Will Tesla unveil a brand new model in 2024? 59:31 Total number of...

In a series of thoughtful discussions, hosts Lewis and Doug from the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, along with special guest Chris from Dirty Tesla, intensely discuss the Tesla Cybertruck. The conversations revolve around the vehicle's design, materials, unique features, and the 48-volt power architecture of the vehicle. The team also contrasts the tri motor and dual motor versions. Further topic...

Recorded live on November 30, 2023. Doug, Mike, and Jerry watch the Cybertruck delivery event, give their instant reactions, and respond to live viewer comments.  Edited for time and clarity. Guest- Jerry Kurata: jboy210 Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social-...

We discuss how GM's Cruise lost its license to operate and has undergone massive layoffs. Will it survive? And what does this mean for Tesla's FSD program? Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook:...

We are joined by controversial skeptic Dan O'Dowd to discuss Tesla "Full Self Driving" (FSD). Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors...

Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:22 Intro 2:28 Programming note 3:47 Doug's recent TMC Marketplace purchase 11:32 V4 Superchargers with payment terminal 21:11 Tesla offers car wraps 47:26 Model 3 lease as low as $250 58:31 Tesla releases official API Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @Electr...

Apparently Optimus' neural network is trained fully end-to-end and it can now sort objects autonomously. We discuss this and more! Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 1:06 New Optimus video 24:44 Doug's road trip - FSD and Starship 54:54 Rove's 40-station EV charging center 1:06:14 FSD price reduced 1:10:12 Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective 1:18:00 Referral Program updates Link...

We finally have images and details of the Tesla Model 3 Refresh (aka Project Highland). We share our thoughts and cover other topics as well. Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:20 Model 3 Highland Revealed 20:26 Model Y Refresh incoming? 30:46 Land of the Giants podcast review 53:27 Doug's Road Trip 1:08:57 Supercharging not affecting Tesla battery longevity, according to study Co-hosts...