Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast Episode 540: Teslas Among Most Reliable Cars, Says Consumer Reports
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Dec 7, 2025 Recent Consumer Reports place Tesla among the top ten most reliable car brands, highlighting impressive engineering advances. A Tesla executive hints at a new Robovan-based RV platform, while Rivian unveils a striking new purple paint color. The podcast also touches on Tesla's increasing presence in Austin's RoboTaxi market and Elon Musk's views on license FSD to other automakers. Additionally, listeners learn about a new camera hardware change and the importance of FSD features, along with tips on round-trip planning using Tesla’s navigation.
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Do The Math On Windshield Protection
- Calculate whether Tesla's windshield protection plan saves you money given your insurance glass coverage and deductible.
- If your deductible equals or exceeds subscription cost over time, the plan may be worthwhile; otherwise avoid it.
Tesla Cracks Top Ten For Reliability
- Consumer Reports ranks Tesla among the top 10 most reliable car brands this year.
- Ryan McCaffrey attributes this to stronger design and engineering across newer Tesla generations.
Robovan Vs Semi As EV‑RV Platform
- Tesla's Robovan (Reboven) could become an RV platform but its production viability is unclear.
- Ryan prefers the Semi as a more realistic EV-RV base due to larger battery and clearer customer demand.