

Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast
Ryan McCaffrey
Ride the Lightning: The Tesla Unofficial Podcast is the world's longest-running weekly Tesla show, made for Tesla fans and owners by Tesla community veteran Ryan McCaffrey. Each week we'll discuss and analyze everything happening with the Cybertruck, Model 3, Model S, Model X, Model Y, Roadster, and more!
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Dec 29, 2019 • 1h 17min
Episode 230: My 2020 Tesla Predictions
I have some fun at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 by making my Tesla predictions for each Tesla vehicle in 2020. Plus: a ton of new features arrive in what might be the final car software update of 2019, a German taxi company goes all-in with the Model 3, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/ Finally, grab a 128gb or 256gb Sentry Mode/Dashcam kit at http://www.puretesla.com/rtl

Dec 22, 2019 • 1h 13min
Episode 229: Model 3 Dual Motor Gets Faster...for a Price
The Dual Motor Model 3 gets a significant speed boost...if you’re willing to pay to unlock it. Plus: TIME Magazine honors the Model S, Model 3 dominates the sales charts in 2019, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/ Finally, grab a 128gb or 256gb Sentry Mode/Dashcam kit at http://www.puretesla.com/rtl

Dec 15, 2019 • 1h 11min
Episode 228: HBO Go and More In-Car Apps on the Way
HBO and a lot more in-car entertainment appear to be heading to your Tesla in the coming months, Premium Connectivity now comes with a price tag, more Cybertruck updates from Elon Musk, good news from Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/ Finally, grab a 128gb or 256gb Sentry Mode/Dashcam kit at http://www.puretesla.com/rtl

Dec 8, 2019 • 1h 19min
Episode 227: Cybertruck Production Update (Good News and Bad News)
Tesla updates the Cybertruck’s production timing, and you’re likely to either be happy or upset. Plus: Elon Musk gives a hint about the aerodynamics of the Cybertruck, one of California’s busiest Superchargers gets a Megapack-powered boost, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/ Finally, grab a 128gb or 256gb Sentry Mode/Dashcam kit at http://www.puretesla.com/rtl

Dec 1, 2019 • 1h 39min
Episode 226: The Cybertruck Reaction Cycle
Cybertruck continues to take the world by storm -- and a common theme has emerged. Plus: new wheels arrive for the Model 3 Performance, a huge Model Y rumor emerges, another new Tesla patent gets filed, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/ Finally, grab a 128gb or 256gb Sentry Mode/Dashcam kit at http://www.puretesla.com/rtl

Nov 24, 2019 • 1h 29min
Episode 225: I Rode in the Cybertruck
The Cybertruck has been unveiled and I was lucky enough to be there to witness it. I’ll give you my first-hand impressions of Tesla’s latest (and most divisive) vehicle, including details of my test ride. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/

Nov 17, 2019 • 1h 23min
Episode 224: Gigafactory 4 Is a Go
Elon Musk makes good on his promise to announce the European Gigafactory location before the end of the year, more details emerge about the Cybertruck, what the new 1:18 scale die-cast Roadster model might teach us about the real car, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/

Nov 10, 2019 • 1h 15min
Episode 223: The Cybertruck is Coming
Elon Musk announces the unveiling date for Tesla’s “Cybertruck,” an update on the specs and performance of the Plaid Mode Model S, good news for Standard Range Plus Model 3 owners, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/

Nov 3, 2019 • 1h 8min
Episode 222: Improvements to S, X, and 3
All three Teslas see improvements in a couple of unique ways, the original Tesla gets some special attention, the price of the Full Self-Driving package has gone up as Elon Musk promised, Navigate on Autopilot should be getting a bit smarter very soon, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/

Oct 27, 2019 • 1h 41min
Episode 221: Q3 Earnings Call Highlights and Analysis
Tesla held its quarterly earnings call for Q3 and the news is ALL GOOD. I’ve got all the big announcements (like the one about Model Y!) as well as analysis, clips from Elon Musk and the Tesla executive team, some notable updates to Model 3, and more. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a pledge. Every little bit helps! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. P.S. Get 15% off your first order at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. And if you're ordering a newly redesigned Jeda Wireless Charging Pad or USB hub for Model 3, please use my referral link if you don't mind! https://getjeda.com/ref/8/