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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Kilowatt is a podcast about electric vehicles (EVs) that covers various topics related to EVs, including the latest news and developments, the benefits and challenges of EVs, and the future of transportation. The podcast features interviews with experts in the field and provides in-depth analysis and information about EVs. It aims to educate and inform listeners about the latest trends and innovations in the EV industry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show ...
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Episode 455: More Model 3 Ludicrous Details Revealed
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New details on the imminent Model 3 Ludicrous are scraped from Tesla’s own website source code, plenty of new features and improvements are on the way to the Tesla fleet in the upcoming Spring software update, a big round of layoffs unfortunately hits Tesla, and more. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out m…
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Episode 454: Wait, Is Tesla’s $25k “Model 2” Really Canceled?
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A new report from Reuters says that Tesla has canceled its ultra-high-volume $25,000 car in favor of going all-in on the robotaxi. Could it possibly be true? Plus: Cybertruck will soon get a boost to its Supercharging speed, the FSD subscription price gets cut in half, the Plaid Model S gets sporty new seats, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and …
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I sat down with Ed Bernardin from Siemens to chat about how electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and artificial intellegence are working there way into motorsports. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just curious about the future of transport, you'll want to tune in for some fun and insightful conversations. Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Ed Be…
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Episode 453: Analyzing Tesla’s Q1 Production and Delivery Numbers
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Tesla releases its production and delivery numbers for the first quarter of 2024, so were all the demand levers effective? Plus: the Model 3 Ludicrous’ formal unveiling appears to be imminent, a professional contractor discusses his experience as one of the world’s biggest Tesla Solar Roof installers, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would li…
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I would like to extend my thanks to April Thomas and William Fitzgerald for coordinating the interview. Additionally, I'd like to thank Katherine Garcia, Cecilia Mattea, and Chris Alford for graciously accepting the invitation to appear on our show. Guest Plugs: Lead the Charge Transport and Environment Sierra Club Sunrise Project Support the Show:…
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BTW, the episode art is an image of Allison coming in and saving the Kilowatt podcast time and time again. I made a joke about her having a cape flapping in the wind and she jokingly made this on Microsoft's Co-Pilot. I liked it so much that I made it the episode art. Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Allison Sheridan: NosillaCast New Podcast: Beyon…
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Episode 452: FSD Beta for Everyone!…for a Little While
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Tesla rolls out a fleet-wide one-month free FSD Beta trial in an effort to show everyone how good version 12 is. Plus: another fun new bit of information about the forthcoming Model 3 Ludicrous, Tesla is reportedly considering getting into the van business with Italy, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please c…
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FSD Trial for Most, Blazer EV, and Fisker Update
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Episode 451: Will You Wield the Tesla CyberHammer?
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Tesla is now offering a particularly unique limited-edition Loot Box referral prize, Elon Musk drops a fun new tidbit about the next-gen Tesla Roadster, another new detail about the new Model 3 Ludicrous has been revealed, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com…
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Episode 450: Tesla Warned You Not to Try and Flip Your Cybertruck
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Would-be Cybertruck resellers are finding out exactly how serious Tesla is about their no-resale-for-a-year policy. Plus: long-time Tesla shareholders have a chance to get a Cybertruck early, FSD Beta is finally gearing up to come to other countries, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreo…
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Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ Gene Rubin share's his experience buying and driving his Tesla Cybertruck. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 449: Model 3 Ludicrous Specs Purportedly Leaked
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Fresh rumors about the new Model 3 Ludicrous give us its alleged release date as well as its specs! Plus: Tesla is sweetening the deal if you take delivery of a new car this quarter, Tesla executives Franz von Holzhausen and Lars Moravy visit Jay Leno’s Garage, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check ou…
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Rod Simmons and the Rivian Announcement
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Episode 448: Elon Musk Gives Incredible Update on New Tesla Roadster
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Elon Musk gives an enthusiastic new progress update on the long-awaited next-gen Tesla Roadster, the new Model 3 Performance’s final look has been spied at a promotional video shoot, an unexpected buyer has purchased the three “barn find” original Tesla Roadsters, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check…
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Episode 447: Cybertruck’s ‘Rust’ Is Just FUD
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The Cybertruck’s so-called “rust” issue has been explained and solved. Plus: Cybertruck gets more official customization options, LG gets ready to start adding to Tesla’s 4680 battery cell supply, 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…
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I give you my full review of the Cybertruck after living with it for three days. Plus: the last big domino falls in the quest for universal NACS adoption, the new largest Tesla Supercharger in the world is under construction in California, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https:…
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Stellantis Adopts NACS, Lucid Price Cuts, Solid State Batteries & More
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Support the Show: Patreon Acast+ News: Scout Motors breaks ground on new factory Hyundai's new EV plant in the US Fisker Ocean NHTSA Probe Lucid Motors Price Drops Stellantis Adopts NACS Chinese Solid State Battery Partnership Chevy Equinox starts at $34,995 GM to go EV only by 2035 Tesla regulatory credits Powerwall 3 Nextgen Powerwall Model Y Upd…
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Episode 445: FSD Transfer AND Lifetime Supercharging Transfer Return!
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Tesla brings back FSD transfer as well as lifetime Supercharging transfer in an effort to drive demand in the historically slow first quarter of the year. Plus: Giga Berlin hits another major production milestone, the Cybertruck fleet got its first software update, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please chec…
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Kia Recall, Polestar Discounts & Rivian Options
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Blended Braking & One-Pedal Driving with Bruce Wilson
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Episode 444: Interview With a Cybertruck Owner
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A Foundation Series Cybertruck owner joins me to discuss his thoughts on the stainless steel beast so far, the new Model 3 Performance has a reported production window, Elon Musk’s shareholder-approved compensation package gets retroactively rejected by a Delaware judge, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, pleas…
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Supercomputing, Tax Credits, and 2024 EVs
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