Episode 551: A $60k Cybertruck Arrives
2/22/20261 hr 42 min
Tesla unveils a new $60,000 trim of the Cybertruck, and while it does make some sacrifices, it's pretty darn appealing. I'll tell you all about it on this episode. Plus: one option on the outgoing Model S and X has already been retired, Ford talks up their Tesla-like next-gen EV platform, and more!
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First 90 secondsRyan McCaffrey· Host0:00
On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning, the Tesla and EV podcast, Tesla unveils a new $60,000 trim of the Cybertruck, and while it does make some sacrifices, it's pretty darn appealing. I'll tell you all about it on this episode. Plus, one option on the outgoing Model S and Model X has already been retired. Ford talks up their Tesla-like next gen EV platform, and more. [upbeat music] What's happening, friends? Alongside not one, not two, but three doggos. My name is Ryan McCaffrey and this is Ride the Lightning, episode 551 of your weekly Tesla and EV podcast, publishing on February 22nd, 2026, recording as usual on Friday evening. In this case, February 20th. And yes, uh, I've got Daisy here snuggled up on the couch. We've got Lily, the silly Labrador puppy. But visiting us, we're so happy to, to have her for about a week or so here, we've got Zelena, the service dog, the first puppy that we had raised for Canine Companions, who those of you who've been listening know that she actually