The Tesla Show – A Tesla Podcast
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 293 ratingsA podcast about Tesla as viewed through the lens of two technologists.
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110 – Q4 2021
February 07, 2022 03:03 - 1 hour - 157 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q4 2021 earnings results as well as full year 2021 performance. We discuss Teslas incredible revenue and profit growth in a year when other automakers struggled, the upcoming Texas and Berlin Gigafactories, schedules for Cybertruck and Roadster, along with FSD plans and HVAC + Tesla Bot.
109 – Interview with Nikola founder David Hodge
September 05, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn a very special episode we interview David Hodge the creator and developer behind the popular Tesla app that gives you access to data about your car and drives as well as many convenience features not available in the official Tesla App. We discuss David’s background starting a previous company that was acquired by Apple, how he decided to start Nikola, the technical challenges of working with the Tesla API, and we dig into some never before shared data about the efficiency of the fleet of...
108 – Q2 2020
July 24, 2020 23:09 - 1 hour - 140 MBWe dive deep into Tesla Q2 2020 results and earnings call. We unpack how Tesla was able to achieve another profitable quarter in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the new details around Giga Texas, the energy business, Battery Day, and FSD. If you are planning to buy a Model 3, S, or X please consider using this referral code to help support the show and get 1,000 miles of free Supercharging, http://ts.la/caleb80748
107 – Q1 2020
May 10, 2020 18:03 - 1 hour - 129 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q1 2020 results. We discuss the record breaking Q1 financials Tesla achieved and how this was possible given COVID-19. We discuss how Tesla is continuing to invest in spite of the global macro challenges, how Model Y is already contributing to the bottom line, new Gigafactories soon to be announced, Battery Investor Day, the latest with stop sign and stop light FSD and more! AI for Full Self Driving talk by head of Tesla AI – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx7BXih7zx8 If...
106 – Q4 2019
February 04, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 158 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q4 2019 results. We discuss the record breaking financials Tesla achieved and how that signals increasing stability and self sufficiency at the company. We discuss the news that the Model Y has entered production ahead of schedule. Why Giga Shanghai and Giga Berlin are more important than they seem. How Tesla is planning for the next 10 years of battery needs and the upcoming Battery Day. And we conclude with new info on Full Self Driving and Tesla Network. If you are pl...
105 – Cybertruck Unveil
November 26, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 155 MBWe cover everything Cybertruck – from the lead up, to the unveil, to the reaction, the specs, and the new details that have come out since the reveal event. If you are planning to buy a Model 3, S, or X please consider using this referral code to help support the show and get 1,000 miles of free Supercharging, http://ts.la/caleb80748
104 – Q3 2019
November 11, 2019 19:49 - 1 hour - 136 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q3 2019 results including their record production, record deliveries, positive free cash flow and return to GAAP profitability. We also discuss what’s going on with Model S & X and their future, the expected exponential growth for Tesla Energy, the soon to be unveiled Tesla Cybertruck, Model Y being ahead of schedule, the importance of Gigafactory 3 in China, and the latest roadmap for Full Self Driving. If you are planning to buy a Model 3, S, or X please considering usin...
103 – V10
October 08, 2019 02:04 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBWe discuss Tesla's newly released Version 10.0 software update. We cover all the new features, what it says about Tesla's future and deep dive into Smart Summon and the future of FSD. If you are planning to buy a Model 3, S, or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get 1,000 miles of free Supercharging, http://ts.la/caleb80748
102 – Q2 2019
July 27, 2019 22:36 - 57.5 MBWe unpack Tesla's second quarter 2019 results. We discuss their record breaking production and deliveries, how their quarterly loss happened while having record free cash flow, and what's upcoming with Autopilot, Model Y, Tesla Gigafactory Shanghai and more. If you are planning to buy a Model 3, S, or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get 1,000 miles of free Supercharging, http://ts.la/caleb80748
101 – Autonomy Investor Day
May 11, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBWe unpack Tesla’s recent Autonomy Investor Day held at their Palo Alto HQ. We discuss the new FSD computer, their Neural network advancements, what’s coming up with the FSD feature set and more. Slides from Tesla’s Presentation – https://theteslashow.com/tesla-autonomy-investor-day If you are buying a Model 3, Model S, or Model X please consider using our referral code: https://ts.la/caleb80748
100 – Model Y Unveil
March 16, 2019 03:26 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe discuss the highlights from the Model Y unveil event Tesla held on March 14th, 2019 at their Design Studio in Hawthorne California. We only had a brief amount of time to chat, so we focus on what struck us most about the event and the Model Y itself, primarily how the Model Y is quite similar to what we expected, and how that is a great thing for Tesla and customers alike.
99 – $35,000 Model 3
March 04, 2019 05:27 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBTesla has made the $35,000 Model 3 available for purchase. We unpack all the changes Tesla has made, what’s in the Standard interior and how Tesla was able to achieve this milestone. We also discuss what the decision to sell online only and close many of their stores means for Tesla going forward. Autopilot and Full Self Driving have gotten a shakeup and we discuss Elon’s latest comments about the roadmap for FSD. And lastly we give our predictions for the March 14th Model Y unveil event.
98 – Q4 2018
February 03, 2019 21:11 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWe unpack Tesla’s fourth quarter 2018 results. Tesla continued shipping Model 3 in high quantity and made another GAAP profit. We discuss what Tesla is focusing on for 2019, where Model 3 production will end up, more details on Model Y production plans and the roadmap for Autopilot.
97 – Q3 2018
October 26, 2018 15:34 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWe unpack Tesla’s third quarter 2018 results. It was a massive quarter for Tesla in terms of revenue and GAAP profits. We discuss how Tesla beat expectations so much, what this means for Model 3 and Tesla going forward, and new details about Autopilot, the future roadmap and more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for 6 months: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
96 – Going Private, Staying Public, SEC Settlement
October 03, 2018 04:24 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWe unpack the unusual situation that arose after Elon tweeted about considering taking Tesla private, the decision to stay public, and the SEC investigation, lawsuit, and settlement.
95 – Q2 2018
August 08, 2018 05:29 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q2 2018 results from the letter to the earnings call. We cover Model 3 production has ramped to 5k per week, Model 3 profitability and future production targets. We also discuss how Tesla is moving into their own AI chips to advance Autopilot and what we expect is coming in V9 and beyond. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
94 – 7000 cars, 7 days
July 13, 2018 03:50 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWe discuss Tesla’s Q2 Vehicle Production and Deliveries report. How Tesla produced 7,000 vehicles in the final 7 days of the quarter, of which 5,000 were Model 3. We discuss how production is ramping on Model 3 and how it matches their expectations, and what they’ve done with deliveries. Then we debate if this rate is sustainable and how useful Elon’s being at the factory really is to production ramping. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code t...
93 – 2018 Shareholder Meeting
June 12, 2018 03:49 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBWe unpack the 2018 Tesla shareholder meeting. Elon covered the latest progress on Model 3 production, reaffirmed automation's strategic importance to Tesla, upcoming Autopilot updates, and much more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
92 – Q1 2018
May 08, 2018 03:04 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q1 2018 earnings letter and call. We cover the high level financials, Tesla’s path to profitability in the coming quarters, where they are at with Model 3 production, the machine that builds the machine, Tesla Network and more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
91 – 2,000 Model 3’s per week
April 18, 2018 03:13 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q1 vehicle production and deliveries report as well as Elon’s recent interview with CBS This Morning. We cover where Tesla is at with the Model 3 ramp, some of the troubling revelations about automation and the Fremont factory systems, and where we think Model 3 production is heading. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
90 – Model 3 Delivery Experience
April 05, 2018 02:28 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWe discuss Caleb’s recent trip to the Tesla Fremont delivery center to experience the Model 3 delivery experience. We cover the timing from configure, to VIN assignment, to delivery date. Then we discuss the nitty gritty details of the experience of picking up a Model 3. And we conclude with our experience with such a recently manufactured Model 3 and how it compares to our experience a few months ago with an early Model 3. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using ...
89 – Dramatic Autopilot Updates
March 21, 2018 02:32 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBWe discuss the recent software update for Autopilot 2 vehicles. The core updates appear to be in the underlying Tesla Vision Neural network, and we discuss what this says about where Tesla is along the path to full self driving, what new features we can expect, and if Autopilot 2 has finally surpassed Autopilot 1. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
88 – Non-Owners Receive Invites
February 28, 2018 03:15 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe discuss the recent news that Tesla has started inviting non-owners to configure their Model 3. We unpack what this says about where Tesla is in production, the quality of the vehicle, why Tesla started with existing owners, and where software for Model 3 is. We also discuss what’s coming next with white interior, dual motor, performance and more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for ...
87 – Q4 2017
February 13, 2018 04:09 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q4 2017 results. We cover the high level financial results, production updates on Model 3, new details on Model Y, Elon’s perspective on LiDAR, when we can expect the full self driving cross country drive, and how Tesla is still aiming to be the best at manufacturing. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
86 – Elon + Tesla + 10 Years = $650B?
January 31, 2018 04:10 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe unpack Tesla’s recent unveiling of their new 10-year CEO performance award. Building on Elon’s previous compensation package, the board has created a plan that is 100% based on performance, targeting $650B in market cap along with revenue and EBITDA targets. We cover what this says about Elon’s long term involvement with Tesla, what Tesla will have to do to achieve these goals, and we debate the virtue of such a massive compensation plan. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please ...
85 – Comma.ai
January 24, 2018 03:26 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBWe discuss the company Comma.ai and their path toward developing “the Android of self-driving car software”. We cover their founding, connection to Tesla, their open source approach, how their approach is similar to Tesla in many ways – believing in fleet-learning and commodity sensors and powerful software. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
84 – Q4 2017 Production and Deliveries
January 10, 2018 03:13 - 48 minutes - 44 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q4 2017 production and delivery report. Tesla delivered a record 29,870 vehicles, of which 15,200 were Model S, 13,120 were Model X, and 1,550 were Model 3. We cover the progress Tesla made in the quarter on Model 3, how that compares to the Model S and Model X ramp and why this upcoming quarter is so critical to proving the mass production capabilities of Model 3. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the sho...
83 – Tesla in 2018
January 01, 2018 18:19 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe discuss our expectations for Tesla in the year ahead. We cover the progress we expect to see in Autopilot, how the Model 3 ramp is going and what it says about where Tesla will be in 2018, if and when we will see Model Y, what special feature Elon may be talking about for the Pickup, software improvements for the fleet, and Superchargers. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: ht...
82 – Cruise
December 13, 2017 03:54 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBWe discuss Cruise, the company GM acquired to lead their autonomous efforts last year for nearly $1B. We cover their origins as an aftermarket kit for Audi’s, how Kyle Vogt their founder got his start with self driving cars at MIT, and the progress the company has made thus far, and how they plan to launch a fully autonomous ridesharing service in early 2019 in San Francisco. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and g...
81 – 1,000 Miles with Model 3
November 29, 2017 04:28 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWe do a deep dive into living with the Model 3 for two weeks and over 1,000 miles. Caleb drove the Model 3 from Palo Alto to LA and back and lived with it for two weeks. We discuss everything about the vehicle from Autopilot, to the interior, to ergonomics to the UI, and more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
80 – Semi + Roadster
November 22, 2017 04:47 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBWe discuss the Semi event, what it was like being there, what we found most impactful about the Semi, and what the Roadster means as a halo vehicle for Tesla. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
79 – Model 3 First Drive
November 15, 2017 03:55 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWe discuss Caleb’s experience driving the Model 3. We dig deep into everything about the experience from the exterior, interior, driving dynamics, Autopilot, and more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
78 – Q3 2017
November 08, 2017 04:40 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBSpecial guest Rob Maurer joins Caleb to unpack Tesla’s Q3 2017earnings. We cover the high level numbers, the S & X business, energy, service & superchargers, Autopilot, and the big news around the Model 3 ramp. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
77 – Model 3 in Depth with Trevor Page
November 01, 2017 03:57 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBIn a special episode guest host Trevor Page of the Model 3 Owners Club joins Caleb to discuss his recent hour long video of his two days with the Model 3. We cover the exterior, interior, UI, the ergonomics of the touch screen, driving experience, the app and the keycard and more. Watch the video Trevor and Ken made here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DT0vDMWsq4 If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and get free Su...
76 – Levels of Autonomy
October 25, 2017 00:22 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe discuss the major automakers goals for full autonomy timelines, Tesla’s Level 4 & 5 timelines, what the SAE levels really mean, and how we expect Tesla and others will actually roll out Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 self driving systems. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
75 – Nvidia
October 18, 2017 03:13 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWe cover one of Tesla’s key suppliers for Autopilot – Nvidia. We discus their history, differences between GPUs and CPUs, why Nvidia is entering the self-driving car arena, and what their strategy is to help companies like Tesla achieve the goal of a fully self-driving car. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
74 – Get Your Musk to Mars
October 12, 2017 03:16 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBWe cover Elon and SpaceX’s plans to colonize Mars with their BFR. We unpack why Mars at all, how SpaceX has been laying the foundation for the key technologies needed for BFR with Falcon 9 and Dragon, how a Moon base fits in, and their vision for point to point earth transportation powered by BFR. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
73 – Leaf Anxiety and Model 3 Details
September 27, 2017 02:23 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBWe discuss our recent trip with a Nissan Leaf to the Tesla factory. We experienced range anxiety for real. We also unpack the recent details about the Model 3 that have come out through different FCC filings, first responder manuals, and first hand accounts of new owners. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
72 – HD Maps with a Special Guest
September 13, 2017 03:34 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe do a deep dive into HD maps and speak with former Tesla Autopilot software engineer Andrew Kouri. Andrew is now co-founder and CEO of lvl5 a startup building HD maps using computer vision and crowdsourcing by paying people to record their drives with their smartphones. We discuss the different approaches to HD maps, why companies like Tesla and others working towards self driving will utilize HD maps, and how you can build HD maps from crowdsourced driving video using deep neural networks....
71 – Simulate All the Things
September 06, 2017 03:24 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe discuss how simulation has continued to increase in importance in the development and validation of self driving vehicles and how Tesla and others are using simulation. We unpack the evolution of simulation from playback of driving events, to simulating a new drive, to actually training neural networks inside the simulation. Simulation is a key enabler for massive scaling and improvement of the software. Article and video we discussed: Inside Waymo’s Carcraft Simulator - https://www.thea...
70 – OpenAI
August 30, 2017 03:47 - 1 hour - 75 MBWe discuss OpenAI – its origins, connection to Elon Musk, what they are working on, and how general human (and superhuman) level AI will have profound effects on everything.
69 – Dissonance in Your Product Line
August 23, 2017 03:16 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWe cover the big updates since the first Model 3 deliveries. Starting with the official accessories on the Tesla shop. We also cover Ultra White seats sightings, new details about the Aero wheels, battery capacity and the decision to move to long range naming, permanent magnet motor switchover. We also explain more about the Keycard and Tesla Phone Key feature. And we end with the new interior camera and Autopilot HW 2.5.
68 – Q2 2017
August 09, 2017 03:17 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe unpack Tesla’s Q2 2017 results. We discuss the latest updates for Model 3 production and margin targets, Autopilot upcoming releases, a change in strategy for Model Y, Solar roof installations, Supercharger and service updates, and more. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek5816
67 – We Drove in the Model 3, Twice
August 02, 2017 02:50 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBWe were fortunate to be invited to the Model 3 delivery event and were given test rides. We run down our experience at the event and our time inside Model 3, and what struck us most about the Model 3 in person. This is a must listen episode. Take a look at our photos from the event: http://theteslashow.com/model-3-delivery-event/ If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life...
66 – Thirty-Six Hours with Model S
July 26, 2017 03:26 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWe discuss Caleb’s recent 36 hour excursion with the Model S up to wine country. Caleb shares all of his impressions and experience with Model S, from the driving dynamics, to the UI, to charging, to Autopilot. If you’ve ever wanted to know more of what it’s like to drive a Tesla this is the episode for you. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: http://ts.la/anuarbek...
65 – Super Duper Supercharging
July 19, 2017 02:33 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWe discuss the recent developments in Supercharging. Since our early episode on Supercharging Tesla has rolled out a new credit system, set ambitious new goals for expansion, new plans for city Supercharging and locations with dozens of plugs. We also discuss the future of Supercharging speed with V3. If you are planning to buy a Model S or X please considering using this referral code to help support the show and save $1,000 and get free Supercharging for life: anuarbek5816
64 – Model 3 Production Has Begun
July 12, 2017 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThe first Model 3 has rolled off the line and is going to Elon. As production begins we discuss the RC program that got us to this point and what is happening at the factory right now as production starts.
63 – SN1 on Friday
July 04, 2017 04:33 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBSN1 on Friday We unpack Elon’s recent tweets about Model 3 progress. The news that the Model 3 has passed all regulatory requirements, the first car is scheduled to be produced later this week, and the delivery event is happening Friday July 28th at Tesla Fremont. We try to make sense of it all, how the ramp compares to the S and X and what is still to come.
62 – Director of AI and Autopilot Vision
June 28, 2017 03:06 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWe discuss the recent changes in the Autopilot team at Tesla. Chris Lattner, formerly of Apple, who was VP of Autopilot Software at Tesla has left and Andrej Karpathy of OpenAI has joined as Director of AI and Autopilot Vision reporting to Elon Musk. We unpack what Chris accomplished, what Andrej’s past experience tells us about the types of projects he will work on & more.
61 – Tesla is a Drama Magnet
June 14, 2017 03:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBWe unpack the recent Tesla shareholder meeting where Elon gave an update on Tesla, what’s coming next, and answered a bunch of questions. We also recently caught 2 Model 3’s on video exiting Tesla HQ in Palo Alto: https://youtu.be/e-yL6B1iucE