Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast

The next-generation Roadster gets major updates, including new trims, a lightweight design, rapid charging ambitions, and surprising practical touches. Tesla’s Q3 call explores FSD subscriptions, robotaxi expansion, Optimus, AI mapping, and the massive TerraFab project. Cybertruck reservations are canceled in Australia and New Zealand, while a technical mishap nearly derails the whole discussion.

Tesla’s new Roadster returns with a jaw-dropping live reveal, including upside-down launches, thruster-assisted midair maneuvers, and a leap over Tesla vehicles. Explore its supercar-inspired styling, butterfly doors, wild performance tiers, futuristic cockpit, and the long road toward production. Plus, listener tips, a Star Wars racing game recommendation, and a workaround for frozen Tesla FSD statistics.

Tesla’s European assisted-driving approval appears closer, with a new name and proposed speed adjustment. PowerShare home backup arrives for newer Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Rivian posts record deliveries while the R2 impresses on a first drive. Plus, Waymo expands in Las Vegas, Norway nears all-electric sales, and Jaguar unveils an ambitious new EV.

Tesla’s Roadster re-reveal hits another weather delay, while new patents hint at wild active-aero and fan-car technology. The Model 3 receives performance, range, and interior upgrades, and Supercharging gains an emergency escape feature. Also covered: strong Q3 deliveries, Cybertruck sales questions, delayed European FSD approval, and listener reports on Tesla service and maintenance.

Tesla’s long-awaited Semi finally rolls into production, showcasing major range, charging, efficiency, and manufacturing upgrades. The Roadster re-reveal sparks wild speculation about fan-assisted ground effects and subsecond acceleration. Also covered: Grok’s expanding in-car assistant powers, FSD 14.2 Lite for older hardware, improved Sentry Mode, a million-kilometer Model S taxi, and Cybercab ride impressions.

Tesla finally sets a date for the next-generation Roadster’s dramatic re-reveal, with clues pointing to a possible thruster demonstration and major design changes. Also covered: Cybertruck’s latest engineering tweaks, firsthand impressions of the spacious Model Y L, insurance discounts tied to supervised FSD, accessibility ideas for older drivers, and clever climate-control tips.

Cybercab follow-ups examine its rider experience, unusual controls, speed behavior, feature requests, and a federal certification audit. Tesla’s refreshed Model Y scores a major safety win, while the Model YL beats range estimates. Cybertruck finally gains Powerwall 3 home backup, Tesla’s Gulf Coast lithium refinery starts production, and automatic collision evasion sparks debate.

Greg Canessa, the Xbox Live Arcade pioneer and longtime Tesla enthusiast, joins a firsthand recap from Tesla’s Cybercab launch in Austin. They share multiple autonomous rides, assess the clean-sheet design, lounge-like interior, interface, accessibility, and ride quality, and debate Tesla’s path from robotaxi fleets to private ownership. They also explore Starlink-powered travel, FSD on New Jersey roads, and the future of autonomy.

A new September product event is announced, but it is not the next-gen Roadster. Coverage includes a price hike for the Cybertruck and why buyers should care. Deep dive into Genesis’s new flagship EV with luxe features. Big recall news in China and a surprising solar roof discontinuation also make the headlines.

A confirmed September 3, 2026 CyberCab launch in Austin gets teased along with details about a robo‑taxi lottery and permit approvals. Big Tesla fleet moves show up: a 500‑unit Semi order and a new certified pre‑owned sales program. Charging news includes a 64‑stall Queens Supercharger, Austin robo‑taxi hubs, and a slip in J.D. Power rankings for charging satisfaction.