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!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:17 Louis's first FSD roadtrip
06:20 Doug's 24 hour Model S test drive
13:53 Predictions
14:02 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 Cybertruck
35:40 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 Francisco
51:09 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 Outro

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Doug: @doug

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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!

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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


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Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

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Daniel: @danny
Doug: @doug

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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!

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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

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