Episode 469: Tesla Q2 Earnings Call Recap and Analysis

Tesla held its quarterly shareholder meeting, and as always I've got a recap, highlights, and analysis from what CEO Elon Musk and the Tesla executive team had to say about Q2 2024. Plus: Cybertruck test drives have begun, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly pledge. Every little bit helps and there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call or Skype is 1-888-989-8752. The Tesla raffle from ChesedChicago is back! For your chance to win a Tesla (including a Cybertruck!) or $50,000 cash and help a great cause in the process, head to https://ccraffle.com, where you can get $25 off two tickets or $500 off of 15 tickets by using the promo code "RTL" (without the quotes).  Go to xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla, and don't forget to use the discount code "Lightning" for $100 off your purchase. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL).