
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

Dec 28, 2021 • 12min
Lex Fridman Interviews Musk, Analyst Notes, China Updates, Hyundai (12.28.21)
➤ Elon Musk discusses Tesla autonomy and Tesla Bot with Lex Fridman: https://youtu.be/DxREm3s1scA ➤ Argus Research raises TSLA price target ➤ Wedbush reiterates TSLA price target ➤ Global Equities Research visits Fremont factory ➤ China domestic December sales teaser ➤ China set to change foreign investment rules ➤ Hyundai closes engine development division 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 28, 2021 • 13min
Production Capacity, FSD Beta 10.8, New UI, Model X, Berlin, Long Tailpipe (12.27.21)
➤ Discussion on Tesla’s production rate at Giga Shanghai after new drone flyover videos: https://youtu.be/VvVJcW6gN5I ➤ Tesla releases FSD Beta 10.8 and new user interface in holiday update ➤ Refreshed Model X update ➤ New employee comments on Giga Berlin battery production ➤ Tesla Megapack project in Hungary ➤ Yale University studies vehicle supply chain emissions: https://bit.ly/3EylCL5 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 23, 2021 • 9min
TSLA, Consumer Reports, NHTSA, FSD Beta, Shipping, Graphite, Charging (12.23.21)
➤ Consumer Reports criticizes Tesla’s driver monitoring implementation ➤ Elon Musk continues selling TSLA stock ➤ NHTSA comments on Tesla investigation ➤ News on FSD Beta 10.8, premium connectivity ➤ Tesla signs huge shipping contract ➤ Tesla agrees to graphite supply contract ➤ Grant application may hint at future Supercharger strategy ➤ Rear-wheel drive Model Y on EPA site for 2022 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 22, 2021 • 9min
Musk on Babylon Bee, Comments on Stock Sale, Berlin Documents, Software Updates, NHTSA (12.22.21)
➤ TSLA stock has best day since Elon Musk began selling stock ➤ Musk clarifies stock sale intentions in Babylon Bee interview ➤ German state comments on Giga Berlin status ➤ Tesla software updates ➤ Fremont Fire Department called to Tesla Fremont facilities ➤ NHTSA opens another investigation of Tesla 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 22, 2021 • 12min
Deutsche Bank Meeting, Holiday Software Update, Emissions Requirements, IIHS, Semi (12.21.21)
➤ Deutsche Bank investor note covers meeting with Tesla on 4680 batteries, margins, FSD Beta and more ➤ Tesla releases firmware version 2021.44.25 ➤ EPA releases new emissions requirements through 2026 ➤ IIHS tests Tesla Model Y safety ➤ New customers orders 10 Tesla Semis ➤ Tesla adds wireless charger to shop ➤ Nikola settles with SEC 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 21, 2021 • 16min
Is Musk Done Selling? + EV Tax Credit, Guggenheim, Texas, Berlin, Old Batteries, Nio ET5 (12.20.21)
➤ Elon Musk comments on his tax bill for the year leading to questions on the status of his stock sale ➤ Guggenheim initiates coverage of Tesla stock ➤ Update on the status of the US federal EV tax credit ➤ Elon Musk gives timeline for Giga Texas party ➤ Brandenburg prime minister comments on Giga Berlin approval ➤ Tesla using old batteries in new inventory vehicles ➤ Chinese battery supplier reportedly agrees to supply deal with US automaker ➤ Couple delivers baby in a Tesla en route to hospital ➤ Nio unveils new Nio ET5 ➤ Cruise dismisses CEO 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 18, 2021 • 13min
Musk Attacked in Warren Ad Campaign, "Investor" Lawsuit, Product Updates, Texas, Tax Credit, Rivian Earnings (12.17.21)
➤ Lawsuit filed against Tesla for Elon Musk’s recent tweets ➤ Senator Elizabeth Warren takes out ads against Elon Musk ➤ Tesla launches insurance product in another state ➤ New features for refreshed Model S/X ➤ Elon Musk comments on eventual Giga Texas size ➤ Fremont Police Department provides update on shooting ➤ Update on US federal EV tax credit status ➤ Catching up on Elon Musk’s stock sale ➤ GM delivers first EV Hummer ➤ Rivian files first earnings report 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 15, 2021 • 7min
Toyota Suddenly Backtracks on EVs, Elon Musk Stock Sale, Tesla to Accept Doge (12.14.21)
➤ Toyota suddenly backtracks on past electric vehicle comments, updates EV targets ➤ Elon Musk continues TSLA stock sale ➤ Daiwa Capital Markets increases TSLA stock price target ➤ Tesla will begin accepting Dogecoin on merchandise ➤ Fremont Police Department investigating suspicious death at Tesla factory ➤ Elon Musk responds to Senator Elizabeth Warren 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 14, 2021 • 13min
TSLA Stock Continues Dropping, Elon Musk Recognized by TIME, Tesla Product Updates (12.13.21)
➤ TSLA stock closes below $1,000 per share for first time since October ➤ Elon Musk recognized as TIME person of the year (https://bit.ly/3DQ5xQv) ➤ Hardcore History with Elon Musk: https://youtu.be/T_Fa50Zc_3Y ➤ Tesla China November production numbers reported ➤ Tesla Semi may have started test production ➤ Tesla updates Roadster webpage ➤ Elon Musk comments on Cybertruck prototype ➤ Model 3/Y top premium segment in the US ➤ Tesla releases FSD Beta 10.6.1, Musk comments on 10.7 ➤ New merchandise added to Tesla Shop ➤ Paraguay reportedly interested in Tesla Energy products ➤ Canada continues to push back on proposed US EV tax credit structure 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 Jeffrey Yu 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

Dec 10, 2021 • 21min
New Cybertruck Prototype Spotted + Tesla Halts S/X Orders Outside North America (12.10.21)
➤ Drone flyover spots new Cybertruck prototype on Tesla's Fremont test track (https://youtu.be/8NkRT_y9zms) ➤ Elon Musk jokes about quitting ➤ New Form 4s for Elon Musk's TSLA stock sale ➤ Tesla stops taking orders for Model S/X outside of North America ➤ Mary Barra discusses GM's EV position ➤ Department of Justice investigating short selling hedge funds 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 Jeffrey Yu Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives