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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Jun 19, 2016 • 59min
Episode 46: Why Hast Thou Forsaken Us, California?
Tesla actively markets the new Model S 60 to Model 3 reservation holders, last week's suspension-related FUD attack gets a weird backstory, California drops its EV rebate, and more. Please check out my Patreon at www.patreon.com/teslapodcast if you'd like to support the show! 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. And if you're buying a new Model S or Model X, use this referral code in order to get $1,000 off your car and get me a chance to win a Model X! http://ts.la/joe9713
Jun 12, 2016 • 1h 2min
Episode 45: Model S Gets Cheaper
Tesla cleverly lowers the price of the Model S, defiantly refutes claims of suspension troubles, and more. Please check out my just-launched Patreon at www.patreon.com/teslapodcast if you'd like to support the show! 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. And if you're buying a new Model S or Model X, use this referral code in order to get $1,000 off your car and get me a chance to win a Model X! http://ts.la/joe9713
Jun 5, 2016 • 1h 5min
Episode 44: Model 3 Supercharging Isn't Free
Elon Musk confirms that Model 3 Supercharging won't be free, he also gives more self-driving hints, and more. 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. And if you're buying a new Model S or Model X, use this referral code in order to get $1,000 off your car and get me a chance to win a Model X! http://ts.la/joe9713
May 29, 2016 • 45min
Episode 43: A Self-Driving Model 3?
The Gigafactory gets a grand opening date, Model 3 might be fully autonomous, your phone calls, and more! 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.
May 22, 2016 • 1h
Episode 42: Preparing to Build the Model 3
This week brings a number of miscellaneous Model 3 updates, including reservation count, battery provider, capital raising, and more. 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.
May 15, 2016 • 1h 19min
Episode 41: Model 3's Measurements
Motor Trend gets us an approximate length, width, height, and weight for Model 3, Tesla chooses its primary tire brand for Model 3, and more. 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.
May 8, 2016 • 1h 7min
Episode 40: Model 3 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
Elon Musk has a bold plan to get your Model 3 into your hands sooner than you might've expected. Plus: the secret inside the newest Model S 70 and 70D versions, and your phone calls. 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.
May 1, 2016 • 1h 14min
Episode 39: Model 3 Ludicrous Mode and Tire Sizes Confirmed
Model 3 visits the Gigafactory and gets a Ludicrous mode -- plus Model 3 battery info, exact tire sizes, and more. 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.
Apr 24, 2016 • 44min
Episode 38: What Do Model X's Teething Issues Mean for Model 3?
Model X continues to undergo growing pains, so what does it mean for Model 3? Plus: how Model S and X owners can get a free Autopilot trial, and more! 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.
Apr 17, 2016 • 1h 18min
Episode 37: Meet the New Model S
The Model S finally gets its long-anticipated refresh. Meanwhile, Model X gets a good and a bad surprise, there’s a sign that Model 3 might be indeed be getting a heads-up display, and more! 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.
