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In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike discuss Tesla’s Q3 spike in sales (0:43), changes in the vehicle options (6:26) as many government incentives end. Other topics include rumors about a scaled down cybertruck (16:20), MKBHD’s Roadster order (19:59), KungFu Optimus (27:08), Elon’s crazy pay plan (32:51) and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 0:43 Tesla's Q3 Sales Numbers 6:26 Tesla Model Updates and Features 6:39 Model Y Performance and Standard Versions 11:56 Model 3 Upgrades and Features 16:20 Cybercab, Smaller Cybertruck, and Future Models 19:59 Reaction to MKBHD's Canceled Tesla Roadster 22:31 Referral Program 23:56 Tesla's Early Adopter Issues 24:45 Electric Supercar Competition 27:08 Tesla's Optimus Robot and Competitors 28:45 Unitree Robot Martial Arts 29:26 Optimus Hand 30:01 Wuji Hand 32:51 Elon's New Pay Package 37:24 Shareholder Meeting and Future of Tesla 37:54 Opposition and Concerns 42:42 Conclusion and Community Engagement Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teslamotorsclub.bsky.social X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, Louis and Doug discuss info gleaned from the Q2 earnings call. The hosts analyze the current state of self-driving technology, compare Tesla’s approach to competitors like Waymo, and discuss the implications of massive AI spending versus actual revenue. Other topics include new Tesla Model Y variants, the opening of the Tesla Diner in LA, Optimus, humanoid robots, and more! Recorded July 27, 2025 and still relevant! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Robotaxi Trials in Austin - Initial Impressions 10:56 Uber's Partnership with 3rd Party Robotaxis 16:35 Licensing Tesla's Self-Driving Technology 19:30 AI5 Delays and 10X HW4 Parameters 27:03 XAI Fundraising and the AI Bubble 34:22 Would Tesla buy XAI? 38:34 Vibe Physics 45:28 AI in Space - Technical Challenges 47:58 Model Y Variants 53:27 Tesla Diner Opening in LA 57:45 Optimus Competitors and Humanoid Robot Safety 1:02:15 Outro Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike anticipate the Tesla Robotaxi rollout. We discuss Elon’s claim that sun glare doesn’t affect the FSD cameras, the updated Models S and X, Louis’s take on xAI acquiring X (formerly Twitter), updates on SpaceX, and more!  Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout 03:45 Elon Time 08:29 Burn a Tesla, Save Democracy??? 10:40 Tesla's Vision-Only Approach and Its Limitations 12:59 Elon's "Photon Count" Solution to Sun Glare 23:31 Recent Updates to Models S and X 26:43 New S & X Pricing Strategy 27:46 The S & X Updates We Wanted 30:58 Louis on xAI Buying X 35:37 Elon Yoinking Sci-Fi Terms 37:40 NASA and SpaceX Updates 40:25 Fallout from the Elon/Trump Twitter Spat 42:03 Taking My Toys and Going Home 48:10 Outro Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Seb, Doug, and Mike discuss changes in Tesla's perception as a brand and worldwide sales.  Topics include Elon’s all-hands meeting and prediction of unlimited abundance, Cybertruck recalls and test drive, Mark Rober's FSD test versus LIDAR, and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chapters: 1:34 Tesla Protests 4:56 Elon's All Hands Meeting 6:01 Tesla's Brand Value 12:24 Infinite Sustainable Abundance? 20:07 Global Sales and Market Trends 29:50 Cybertruck Recall Issues 34:46 Test Driving the Cybertruck 40:33 Lucid Motors and Market Challenges 43:08 Porche Taycan Revisited 47:42 Mark Rober and Lidar Debate 52:23 Self-Driving Sensor Suite Integration Co-hosts- Seb: @Seb P85D Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Seb, Doug, and Mike look back on Tesla’s October We Robot event and discuss Doug’s road trip to go see a Starship launch.  Topics include the CyberCab, FSD, Optimus, lease buyouts, Elon’s effect on the Tesla brand, visiting Starbase, the future of SLS, the roar of SpaceX’s Super Heavy engines, and more! Originally recorded Dec 1, 2024, and still relevant! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chapters: 01:09 CyberCab Event Insights 08:30 FSD v13, Hardware 3 vs 4 15:22 Optimus at We Robot Event 25:06 Lease Buyouts 30:06 EV Tax Incentives Going Away? 32:24 Elon's Influence on Tesla's Reputation 38:04 Road Trip to Starship Launch 39:18 Experiencing the CyberTruck 41:17 FSD Ups and Downs on the Road Trip 43:10 Hack for FSD at Night 45:39 Visiting Starbase Launch Site 48:52 Starship/Super Heavy Launch Audio 50:46 Future of SLS? 55:33 Go See a Launch Live! Co-hosts- Seb: @Seb P85D Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike review highlights from the Tesla Q4 earnings call and chat about things already happening related to their 2025 predictions (04:38). Topics include the Astro Awards (00:35), Tesla Global Sales (08:12), RoboTaxi (16:53), FSD hardware upgrades (22:43), Optimus (36:10), Artemis (38:10), Elon’s gaming controversy (47:51), and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Chapters: 00:35  Doug and Lewis at the Astro Awards 04:48  Tesla Q4 Earnings and 2025 Predictions Updates 05:30  Model Y is the Worlds Best Selling Car? 08:12  Tesla's Global Sales Challenges 11:56  Should Tesla discontinue the X and S? 16:53  RoboTaxi Plans for Austin 22:43  FSD Hardware Upgrade for Legacy Vehicles 33:54  Tesla Semi $1B a Month Market? 36:10  Will a Competing Robot beat Optimus? 38:10  Will SLS and Artemis survive? 44:31  Tesla's Cleaning Robot Sucks 47:51  Elon's Gaming Claims and Public Perception Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike dive into new details about the New Model Y (02:27), reflect on their 2024 predictions (13:42), and make new ones for 2025 (50:00). Topics include Cybertruck (37:02), Cybercab (50:08), New Roadster (46:06), FSD (44:25), the future of Artemis (1:03:10) and more! Show notes and comments Live version on YouTube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Get up to $1,000 of a New Tesla Support the show Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, after Doug mentions his EV experience in Europe (00:40), the hosts discuss Elon's comments during the Tesla Q2 earnings call (08:27), including the delay of the Cyber Taxi reveal (09:27), XAI and Tesla competing for resources (22:06), and the FSD 12.5 Rollout (42:45). Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Support the show

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, the hosts dive into the results of the 2024 Tesla shareholder vote, including Elon Musk's pay package, director nominations, and various shareholder proposals (00:47). They also discuss Cybertruck and other vehicle models (08:02), updates on Full Self-Driving (FSD) hardware (23:51), the potential of robo-taxis (31:56), the impact of Tesla's robotic projects like Optimus (39:41), and more! Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Support the Show. Support the show

In this episode, our hosts discuss the Tesla Supercharging team layoffs (00:48), the increase in incidents of Supercharger vandalism (12:37), Tesla’s using financing as another knob to juice vehicle demand (20:05), drama surrounding the upcoming shareholder vote (28:38), and the FSD class action lawsuit (40:20).  Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Support the Show. Support the show

In this episode Seb, Mike, Doug, and Louis speculate about the Tesla autonomous Cybercab (01:08), discuss the much desired new Model 3 Performance (14:43), the Cybertruck accelerator pedal recall (20:35), Tesla possibly licensing FSD to another automaker (23:20), and Tesla’s Optimus vs. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas (37:13). Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Support the Show. Support the show

In this episode Doug and Mike talk about traveling in their Teslas to view the solar eclipse (00:41).  Their impressions of FSD version 12 (05:55), the subscription price drop to $99 and concerns about the 30 day free trial (11:47), Model 2 cancellation rumors and robotaxi speculation (17:42), the curious case of Tesla vs. Rivian at the Supercharger (26:06), the Porche Taycan revisited and the used EV market (34:37), and Dan O’Dowd’s recent shenanigans (41:23).    Show notes and comments Live version on Youtube Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Hosts- Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Save on a New Tesla Support the show Support the show

In this episode our hosts chat about Rivian's big reveal of the R2, R3, and R3X (00:41), with an aside on Fisker’s financial woes in the context of their previous incarnation (10:45). The gang also discusses Hertz failed bet on EVs (17:31),  Elon’s legal battle with OpenAI (26:56), exciting updates on the Next Gen Tesla Roadster (41:54), and EU safety guidelines at odds with Tesla’s minimalist design (51:48).   Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Live version on Youtube Hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Save on a New Tesla Support the show Support the show

In this episode, Louis, Doug, and Mike delve into the drama about certain Cybertrucks showing rust spots (3:12) and discuss the vehicle’s crashworthiness (10:36). The gang also explores EV truck maker Rivian’s financial challenges (17:12), revisits the hydrogen fuel cell debate (31:09), and wraps up with anticipation for the Tesla Model 3 Performance (41:03).  Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Live version on Youtube Hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Support the show Support the show

In this episode, Doug gives his impressions of the refreshed Model 3 (00:59), the Audi e-tron GT (17:27), and the Porsche Taycan (24:07) having recently test-driven those cars. The gang discusses this year's anti-FSD Superbowl Ads (30:03), Shell shutting down H2 filling stations in California (40:29), and the final domino falls for NACS adoption (48:39). Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Live version on Youtube Hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades  Support the show Support the show