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The official podcast of Tesla Motors Club (TMC). Join us as we cover the most interesting Tesla related topics. Formed in 2006, TMC was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts.

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February 9, 2026Episode 771 hr 11 min

Our 2026 Predictions | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #77

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, hosts Lewis, Doug, and Mike reflect on their 2025 predictions and make new ones for 2026. Topics include: the future of the Cybertruck, FSD transfers and upgrades, Robotaxi progress, Tesla possibly building a chip fab, SpaceX, the Artemis program, and more!Show notes and commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:00:00 Intro01:17 Louis's first FSD roadtrip06:20 Doug's 24 hour Model S test drive13:53 Predictions14:02 Q: Will another vehicle dethrone the Model Y as the world's bestselling car?14:40 Q: Was the Model Y the best selling vehicle worldwide in 2025?17:03 Q: Will the Model Y be the best selling vehicle in 2026?17:33 Q: How many Cybertrucks will be on the road?19:31 Q: Will Tesla Cancel the Cybertruck?22:19 Q: Will Tesla deliver the Next Gen Roadster?26:37 Q: Will Tesla add the Turn Signal Stalk or Front camera on S, 3, and X?29:10 Q: Will Tesla unveil a brand new model?32:18 How to redeem the Cybertruck35:40 Q: Will Tesla Offer FSD transfers?38:52 Q: Will Tesla offer an upgrade path for HW3 owners?41:05 Terafactory Chip Fab 47:04 Q: When will Tesla start offering a Robotaxi service?49:25 Doug's experience with Waymo in San Francisco51:09 Q: Will the Robotaxi safety supervisor go away in 2026?52:57 Q: Will we see FSD drive coast to coast?57:19 Q: Will a competing humanoid robot company beat Optimus to market?58:00 Q: Will Tesla start Optimus deliveries in 2026?01:04:52 Q: Will Tesla get a publicly facing COO?01:05:49 Q: Will SLS survive past Artemis II?01:11:02 OutroCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teslamotorsclub.bsky.socialX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Support the show

December 6, 2025Episode 7643 min

Elon's New Pay Package, Q3 Sales, Model Updates, & Optimus | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #76

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview0:43 Tesla's Q3 Sales Numbers6:26 Tesla Model Updates and Features6:39 Model Y Performance and Standard Versions11:56 Model 3 Upgrades and Features16:20 Cybercab, Smaller Cybertruck, and Future Models19:59 Reaction to MKBHD's Canceled Tesla Roadster22:31 Referral Program23:56 Tesla's Early Adopter Issues24:45 Electric Supercar Competition27:08 Tesla's Optimus Robot and Competitors28:45 Unitree Robot Martial Arts29:26 Optimus Hand30:01 Wuji Hand32:51 Elon's New Pay Package37:24 Shareholder Meeting and Future of Tesla37:54 Opposition and Concerns42:42 Conclusion and Community EngagementCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teslamotorsclub.bsky.socialX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show

October 4, 2025Episode 751 hr 3 min

Q2 Earnings Call, Robotaxi Trials, & Tesla Diner | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #75

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:00:00 Intro00:50 Robotaxi Trials in Austin - Initial Impressions10:56 Uber's Partnership with 3rd Party Robotaxis16:35 Licensing Tesla's Self-Driving Technology19:30 AI5 Delays and 10X HW4 Parameters27:03 XAI Fundraising and the AI Bubble34:22 Would Tesla buy XAI?38:34 Vibe Physics45:28 AI in Space - Technical Challenges47:58 Model Y Variants53:27 Tesla Diner Opening in LA57:45 Optimus Competitors and Humanoid Robot Safety1:02:15 OutroCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show

July 12, 2025Episode 7448 min

Robotaxi launch, Model S/X updates, & Elon Drama | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #74

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:00:00 Intro00:41 Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout03:45 Elon Time08:29 Burn a Tesla, Save Democracy???10:40 Tesla's Vision-Only Approach and Its Limitations12:59 Elon's "Photon Count" Solution to Sun Glare23:31 Recent Updates to Models S and X26:43 New S & X Pricing Strategy27:46 The S & X Updates We Wanted30:58 Louis on xAI Buying X35:37 Elon Yoinking Sci-Fi Terms37:40 NASA and SpaceX Updates40:25 Fallout from the Elon/Trump Twitter Spat42:03 Taking My Toys and Going Home48:10 OutroCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show

June 3, 2025Episode 7355 min

Elon's All Hands Meeting, Cybertruck Recall, & Tesla Protests | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #73

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:1:34 Tesla Protests4:56 Elon's All Hands Meeting6:01 Tesla's Brand Value12:24 Infinite Sustainable Abundance?20:07 Global Sales and Market Trends29:50 Cybertruck Recall Issues34:46 Test Driving the Cybertruck40:33 Lucid Motors and Market Challenges43:08 Porche Taycan Revisited47:42 Mark Rober and Lidar Debate52:23 Self-Driving Sensor Suite IntegrationCo-hosts-Seb: @Seb P85DMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show

March 18, 2025Episode 701 hr 0 min

CyberCab Redux and Starship Road Trip | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #70

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:01:09 CyberCab Event Insights08:30 FSD v13, Hardware 3 vs 415:22 Optimus at We Robot Event25:06 Lease Buyouts30:06 EV Tax Incentives Going Away?32:24 Elon's Influence on Tesla's Reputation38:04 Road Trip to Starship Launch39:18 Experiencing the CyberTruck41:17 FSD Ups and Downs on the Road Trip43:10 Hack for FSD at Night45:39 Visiting Starbase Launch Site48:52 Starship/Super Heavy Launch Audio50:46 Future of SLS?55:33 Go See a Launch Live!Co-hosts-Seb: @Seb P85DMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show

March 5, 2025Episode 721 hr 2 min

FSD Hardware Upgrades and Q4 Earnings Highlights | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #72

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:00:35 Doug and Lewis at the Astro Awards04:48 Tesla Q4 Earnings and 2025 Predictions Updates05:30 Model Y is the Worlds Best Selling Car?08:12 Tesla's Global Sales Challenges11:56 Should Tesla discontinue the X and S?16:53 RoboTaxi Plans for Austin22:43 FSD Hardware Upgrade for Legacy Vehicles33:54 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 Sucks47:51 Elon's Gaming Claims and Public PerceptionCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show

February 1, 2025Episode 711 hr 12 min

Our 2025 Tesla Predictions | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #71

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 commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Co-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the showSupport the show

August 14, 2024Episode 6656 min

Elon's Tesla Earnings Call Comments | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #66

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 commentsLive version on YoutubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Co-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougSeb: @Seb P85DProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

June 18, 2024Episode 6548 min

Reactions to the 2024 Tesla Shareholder Meeting | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #65

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 commentsLive version on YoutubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Co-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougSeb: @Seb P85DProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the Show.Support the show

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