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Episode 561: Meet the Model X Owner Driving From the Arctic Circle to the Southernmost Tip of South America

5/3/20261 hr 31 min

I'd like you to meet Sandro, a Model X owner who has made some epic journeys in his Tesla, and is currently driving from the northernmost point of our continent at the Arctic Circle to the southernmost tip of South America. It's an incredible story, so stay tuned for that interview!

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  1. Ryan McCaffrey· Host0:00

    On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning, the Tesla and EV podcast, I'd like you to meet Sandro, a Model X owner who's made some epic journeys in his Tesla, and is currently driving from the northernmost point of our continent at the Arctic Circle, to the southernmost tip of South America. It's an incredible story, so stay tuned. [upbeat music] What's happening, friends? Alongside a snoozing Daisy The Boxer, and well, how do I put this with Lily, the silly Labrador? She's currently sitting like a human being on the couch. She's got a big rock in her mouth, and she's just looking out the window. It's a gi- she couldn't possibly swallow this rock, and she just likes finding big river rocks in the backyard and bringing them in, and just having them in her mouth. It's a very weird thing. She's a very goofy dog, and we love her very much. I hope you're doing well. Welcome to episode 561 of Ride the Lightning, your weekly Tesla and EV podcast. This one is publishing on May 3rd, 2026, but I am recording it well in advance, because as you

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