Ride The Lightning: Tesla And Ev Podcast

More Model 3 driving impressions for you this week after I got some additional time behind the wheel of the in-demand vehicle. Plus: the Model 3 design studio gets a minor update, a New Mexico lawmaker wants to legalize Tesla in his state, and much more!

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Model 3 is delayed again for *almost* everyone. Plus: a deep-dive into Tesla's Q4 earnings call, including all of the best sound bites from Elon Musk and the Tesla executive team.

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The referral program continues for another quarter but with an interesting twist, I've got some new thoughts on the Performance Model 3, Tesla's autonomous driving progress is being questioned after a new California DMV report, Europeans may get a chance to see the Model 3 soon, and more!

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A notable Tesla name turns up at an LA Supercharger driving what may be a Performance Model 3, non-Tesla-owning Model 3 reservation holders continue to wait for their invitation to configure, Elon Musk gets a fascinating new compensation package from Tesla, and much more!

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Model 3 quietly gets a higher efficiency rating from the EPA, Model S gets a new wheel option, more Model 3 display cars hit Tesla showrooms on the coasts, and more!

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Some brand-new Model 3 owners are not happy about an uncommunicated change to the Model 3's premium interior package, Elon has big plans for at least one LA Supercharger, the next-gen Roadster goes out for a public spin, and more!

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Tesla reports their Q4 delivery numbers and updates us on the Model 3 production ramp, East Coast invitations begin going out to Tesla-owning Model 3 reservation holders, a fun Model 3 Easter egg is discovered, and more!

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Elon Musk goes on a holiday tweetstorm and reveals some interesting new information, including confirmation of a Tesla pickup truck complete with a big new idea. Plus: my predictions for Tesla in 2018, an Easter egg that existing Tesla owners won't want to miss, and more!

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Details on the Model 3's warranty are revealed, the federal electric vehicle tax credit is safe, Elon Musk teases some big new software updates coming soon, Tesla owners remain extremely happy with their vehicles, and more!

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Model 3 production may be about to go WAY up, another wheel option looks highly likely for Model 3, good news about the federal tax credit on electric vehicles, and much more!

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An update on the federal electric vehicle tax credit situation, Tesla wins a big dealer battle in Missouri, an interview with TeslaCon organizer and 2020 Tesla Roadster prize winner Ben Sullins, and more!

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Model 3 is a finalist for Motor Trend's coveted Car of the Year award but does not win – though we do get some good news out of it. Plus: a couple new Tesla Semi updates, good news on the Model 3 battery production front, news on TeslaCon, and more!

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The first non-Tesla employees get their invitations to configure their Model 3s in the Design Studio, I've got some pre-delivery suggestions for soon-to-be Model 3 owners, follow ups on both the 2020 Tesla Roadster and Tesla Semi, and more!

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On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning: The Tesla Unofficial Podcast, Tesla finally unveils their Semi Truck and then blows everyone's minds with the next-gen Roadster. Plus: more on my Model 3 test drive. Huge show this week!

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I spent an hour driving the Model 3 and I want to tell you all about it. Plus: Tesla buys another company, a new software update lets you voluntarily slow down your Tesla if you want to, an update on the US federal EV tax credit situation, and more!

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And here's the link to the EV tax credit petition/contact form if you're interested: http://action.pluginamerica.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/index.sjs?action_KEY=22515

A Gigafactory bottleneck causes delays for most Model 3 reservations, the $7500 federal tax credit may be running out sooner than any of us would have guessed, Elon's comments from the Q3 earnings call, and much more!

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Many 75D Model S and X owners are getting a full second shaved off of their cars' 0-60 times for free, fired Tesla workers protest at the factory in Fremont, the Model 3 Long Range battery may be even better than advertised, and more!

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Model 3s won't be getting any free Supercharging credits, Larry David uses a Tesla for comedic effect, some Tesla owners may be getting substantial performance upgrades for free, an interview with Cannonball Run Tesla driver Alex Roy, and much more!

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A few early Model 3 owners are trying their luck at selling their cars for a huge profit, an update on the improvements being made to Model 3 as production ramps up, Tesla starts selling their own car insurance, and much more!

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Tesla's Q3 delivery numbers are in, and the results may surprise you. Plus: the Tesla Semi may have been spotted ahead of its now-delayed unveiling, more Model 3 reservation holders may get the full federal tax credit, and much more!

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New details on the Model 3 production ramp, the Model 3 appears to be getting more computing power, the referral program is getting a couple of interesting tweaks, and more!

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Tesla puts the brakes on rear-wheel drive Model Ses, a few Supercharging-related updates from around the world, Tesla reportedly partners with AMD on self-driving processing units, and more!

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Tesla does what it can to help its customers evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma, the Model 3 Long Range battery appears to be even slightly better than advertised, urban Superchargers roll out in two major U.S. cities, and more!

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The Monroney sticker for the Model 3 has been spotted, revealing some very impressive energy efficiency (MPGe) numbers. Plus: the US government takes a step forward on approving self-driving, Tesla digs in in Michigan, and more!

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Smart Air Suspension gets confirmed for Model 3 -- with details, the 100kWh S and X get a price drop, Tesla may have a plan to put a dent in the aftermarket dash cam business, and more!

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Interesting new details about Model 3's battery pack are uncovered, the Referral Program gets a new secret-level reward that money can't buy, Model 3 is projected to have best-in-class resale value, and much more!

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The first white-interior Model 3 is spotted and I'll tell you about the details. Plus: the first couple Model 3 accessories are revealed, and more!

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The 20-inch wheels from one of the Model 3 alpha prototypes may be returning, Autopilot hardware gets another upgrade, a Model S once again breaks the world record for furthest distance traveled in an electric vehicle on a single charge, and more!

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More details about Model 3 trickle out, plus Elon Musk gives a lot of new information on everything else (including Model Y) in this week's Q2 investor call. I've got all the best clips for you, plus a bunch of your outstanding phone calls!

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This is it: Model 3 is launched! I was at the Tesla Factory for the Model 3 Delivery Event, and I want to tell you all about it. Specs, pricing, my test ride reaction, and more – including special guest co-host Trevor Page of Model 3 Owners Club!

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A clear look at the Model 3 back seat reveals a number of amenities missing from Tesla's other vehicles. Plus: Elon clips from the National Governor's Association summer meeting, Tesla thefts in Europe, and more!

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The next-gen Roadster may be closer to production than we think, Elon gets Model 3 SN1 for his birthday, Model X finally fulfills the promise of its original prototype, and more!

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Model 3 gets an official release date, Model S gets some serious performance upgrades, South Australia partners with Tesla to transition to sustainable energy on a large scale, and more in what is an historic week for Tesla!

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California proposes a significant new rebate for electric vehicles, a Model 3 release candidate shows up in a very unexpected place, Model 3's release date is imminent, and more on my 100th episode!

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An exposed dashboard screen may give us an idea as to Model 3's top-end range, Tesla may be launching their own music streaming service, a Model S sets a new world record for furthest distance traveled on a single charge, and much, much more!

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We get an up-close look at Model 3's near-final wheels (and tires!), Model X finally gets its crash-test rating from the US government, Elon gives a hint about what the next-gen Tesla Roadster will be capable of, and more!

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Elon Musk gives updates on just about everything at the annual Tesla shareholders meeting, including Model 3's Design Studio, Model Y, Autopilot, the semi truck, and much more!

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This week, I'm lucky enough to visit the Tesla factory and get another look at the Model 3, more details are revealed about Model 3's premium features, Tesla loses a battle in Texas, and much more!

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Model 3's two battery pack sizes are revealed, Signature Red may be an option on Model 3 after all, Elon drops a bunch of new Model 3 info on Twitter, and more!

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Free unlimited lifetime Supercharging is back...kind of, a longtime business colleague gives insight into what it's like to work for Elon Musk, Uber tried to team up with Tesla on self-driving cars, and more!

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A new Model 3 release candidate sighting seems to answer the question of which red the Model 3 will be available in: the one from the reveal event or the multi-coat red offered on the S and X now. Plus: pre-orders open for Tesla's solar roof tiles, why you might not want to overuse the Superchargers when you get your Tesla, and more!

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Elon Musk drops a lot of interesting new information about Model Y, Model 3, the Minibus, and more by way of his TED Talk and the Q1 investor call. I've got so many Elon clips this week that he's practically my co-host!

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Elon Musk offers a first glimpse at the Tesla semi truck, Tesla details plans to double the Supercharger network by the end of this year, a Model 3 release candidate in a color we haven't seen yet gets photographed, and more!

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Both Model S and Model X are getting new options and pricing, Tesla issues a voluntary recall on a batch of 2016 cars, AAA hands Tesla a few awards, and more!

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Elon Musk gives dates for a whole bunch of key events pertaining to the future Tesla lineup -- and no, not just Model 3, not by a long shot! -- California EV drivers will soon have to pay a bit more each year, and more!

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Bigfoot has been spotted! Yes, multiple Model 3s have been seen in the wild and, of course I'm going to pore over every detail I can. Plus, Elon's got something to say to the doubters after Tesla stock hits an all-time high, and more!

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I've got a few extra thoughts from last week's storm of Model 3 info, plus YOUR reactions to all the new information, details on the just-released 8.1 software update, even more indications that Model 3 isn't getting a heads-up display, and more!

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Elon Musk's boredom is our gain as the Tesla CEO drops a TON of new Model 3 info about battery sizes, AWD and Performance availability, and more. Plus: our first look at a Model 3 release candidate in action, and yet still more!

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The Model 3 program fast-forwards to Release Candidate status, Elon Musk wants to speed up your Model 3 delivery process, the 100Ds have been released from their holding pattern while the 60s' days are numbered, and more!

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Tesla takes bold action to solve their bodywork backlog problem, the EPA is holding up your 100D delivery, Elon Musk makes a literal bet on the Powerpack 2, and more!

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