
Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis
Tesla Daily is a podcast covering all things Tesla, Inc., published every weekday. News on Tesla Motors, Tesla Energy, Tesla Solar, and Tesla Network is discussed in a concise and consistent manner, making it easy to stay up-to-date on the latest from Tesla. Dedicated to keeping investors and customers well-informed, Tesla Daily host Rob Maurer provides analysis and opinions on Tesla as a company, TSLA stock, and the future of the many industries Tesla competes in. Additionally, Tesla Daily covers major news from Elon Musk's SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.
Latest episodes

Feb 25, 2022 • 16min
Russian Invasion, Next Gigafactory, Texas Model Y, Court Response, Insider Trading, Farley (02.24.22)
➤ Reuters reports on imminent new factory for Tesla ➤ Volatility as Russia invades Ukraine ➤ Report on Giga Texas Model Y and EPA certification ➤ Rumored production milestone for Giga Berlin ➤ Court responds to Tesla’s letter regarding SEC’s behavior ➤ SEC reportedly investigation Musks for insider trading ➤ Ford CEO explains Tesla’s competitive advantages with brutal honesty ➤ NHTSA investigates Honda for unintended braking Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 24, 2022 • 11min
Elon Musk Comments on White House, SEC, DOJ + Shanghai Expansion, Lawsuit (02.23.22)
➤ Elon Musk comments on relationship with White House, battle with the SEC, and Department of Justice investigation of short sellers ➤ Tesla stock drops to five-month low ➤ Tesla files to expand parts production at Giga Shanghai ➤ Former Tesla employee files racial discrimination and safety lawsuit ➤ SpaceX helps reconnect Tonga Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 23, 2022 • 18min
SEC Accusation, Giga Berlin, Model S, Games, Software, Model Y, Fleets, Energy (02.22.22)
➤ Tesla claims SEC leaked information regarding investigation after court-filed letter from Tesla ➤ SEC responds to Tesla’s original claims ➤ Bloomberg misrepresents situation in report on Giga Berlin ➤ Tesla registers insurance company in Germany ➤ Tesla temporarily halts Model S production for upgrades ➤ Elon Musk comments on next-generation gaming progress ➤ Rumors on Tesla’s software goals ➤ Aptiv CEO explains Tesla’s software lead ➤ Tesla delivers first Model Y vehicles in the UK ➤ Strong resale value for Model Y in China ➤ Tesla launches fleet sales page ➤ CATL investment near Giga Shanghai ➤ Major Tesla energy project halts operations ➤ West Virginia bill seeks to ban over-the-air updates ➤ Volkswagen rumored to seek Porsche IPO ➤ Lucid issues first recall Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 19, 2022 • 14min
4680 Production Ramp, Casting Patent, Uber Rumor, SpaceX Split, Ford, Ultium (02.18.22)
➤ Tesla shares significant 4680 battery milestone which hints at production ramp progress ➤ New Tesla casting patent published ➤ Rumor on Tesla and Uber drivers ➤ Reuters compares automotive recalls ➤ SpaceX plans to split stock ➤ Ford rumored to consider splitting off EV business ➤ Thoughts on GM’s Ultium batteries ➤ The Boring Company completes proposal for Miami tunnel Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 18, 2022 • 13min
Pushback on SEC, New NHTSA Investigation, Texas Model Y, Consumer Reports (02.17.22)
➤ Tesla and Elon Musk push back on the SEC ➤ NHTSA opens new investigation into Tesla Autopilot over phantom braking ➤ More than 100 Model Y vehicles spotted outside of Giga Texas ➤ Tesla offers new retrofit in China ➤ Consumer Reports replaces Model 3 on top-recommended EV list ➤ Decision on state flexibility for emissions standards expected soon ➤ Clarification on lithium discussion Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 17, 2022 • 12min
US Investigating Tesla Short Sellers + Huge Lithium Supply Contract, Hummer EV (02.16.22)
➤ United States Department of Justice reportedly investigating more short sellers for conspiracy (https://bit.ly/3JypkY1) ➤ FOMC meeting minutes published ➤ Tesla signs massive lithium contract ➤ China factory rumors ➤ Footage from inside Giga Texas posted on Snapchat ➤ NHTSA approves change to headlight regulation ➤ Tesla rapidly rising in brand consideration ➤ FSD Beta comments ➤ All-electric Hummer specs ➤ Herbert Diess “ask me anything” recap Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 16, 2022 • 12min
Short Seller Returns, Musk Donates $5.5B, Reverse Summon, South Korea, SpaceX (02.15.22)
➤ Famed Tesla short seller David Einhorn discloses new short position against TSLA ➤ Elon Musk discloses $5.5 billion dollar charitable donation ➤ PPI report comes in higher than expected ➤ Reverse Summon rumored to be expanding internally ➤ CNBC reports on FSD Beta ➤ Tesla updates VIN methodology ➤ South Korea questions Tesla’s marketing and sales process ➤ GM announces production restart date for Chevy Bolt ➤ SpaceX and Starlink updates Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 15, 2022 • 15min
4680 Battery Info, Texas Model Y, China Production, Potter Note, Super Bowl (02.14.22)
➤ New Model Y vehicles spotted at Giga Texas ➤ Leaked information on Tesla’s 4680 production rate and yield ➤ CPCA reports on Tesla sales and production numbers for January ➤ BYD rumored to supply Tesla with blade battery in March ➤ Tesla expands non-Tesla Supercharging ➤ Tesla increases Model Y paint prices in Germany ➤ Piper Sandler increases TSLA price target ➤ Super Bowl brings unprecedented amounts of EV advertisement Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 12, 2022 • 12min
An Announcement (02.11.22)
➤ Join Rob Maurer for an announcement Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypod... Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 #Tesla #TSLA #Investing Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 11, 2022 • 13min
Here’s How I Think About Tesla & Inflation (02.10.22)
➤ Stock market and TSLA react to inflation news and interest rate expectations ➤ California DFEH moves forward with legal action, Tesla issues response ➤ Yet another over-the-air recall issued by Tesla ➤ Tesla China selects location for design center ➤ Tesla directors leaves for Ford ➤ Canadian automotive supply chain pressure ➤ Toyota reduces production guidance again Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives