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Things That Will Void Your Tesla Warranty (& Things That Won't)
The warranty fear is real, but most of it is overblown. Here's what actually matters & what doesn't. The moment you start looking at Tesla accessories or modifications, someone inevitably says: "that'll void your warranty." Sometimes they're right. Often they're not.
The truth is more nuanced — & there's actually a federal law that protects you. Here's what you need to know.
Jul 64 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Tesla Solar: How It Actually Works
Tesla Solar has a lot of vocabulary around it. Solar roof. Solar panels. Powerwall. Inverter. Net metering. Time-of-use. It can feel overwhelming before you even get to the part where someone tells you what it costs. This is the plain-English explainer. Start here.
Jul 44 min read


This Is Why Tesla Owners Don't Pay for Car Washes
This Is Why Tesla Owners Don't Pay for Car Washes: if you have solar at home, you can also rinse your car yourself for basically free. The water pump runs on a few hundred watts. If your panels are producing? That's a free rinse.
Jul 21 min read


How Tesla Owners Beat Rising Electricity Rates in Texas
How Tesla Owners Beat Rising Electricity Rates in Texas. Tesla's Scheduled Charging lets you set a time window for charging. So instead of plugging in at 6pm when everyone gets home and the grid's slammed, you set it to charge from 1am to 5am. Cheapest electricity of the day.
Jul 11 min read


The Best Charging Stops Between New York City & Boston (Real Owner Reviews)
215 miles, one of the busiest Tesla corridors on the East Coast, & a lot of opinions about which stops are worth it. Here's the honest breakdown. The Best Charging Stops Between New York City & Boston (Real Owner Reviews)
Jun 294 min read


Tesla Charging Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules
There's an unofficial code at Superchargers. Most Tesla drivers figure it out through experience, or by watching someone else do something annoying & learning from it.
Here it is, written down. Share it with new owners. Tesla Charging Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules.
Jun 273 min read


Free Supercharging Spots in NYC (Yes, Really)
Free Supercharging Spots in NYC (Yes, Really)
Jun 251 min read


Tesla's Dog Mode Is Actually Wild.
Tesla's Dog Mode Is Actually Wild. And yes, there's also Camp Mode, which does the same thing but for you sleeping in the car. Great if you’re stranded somewhere or wanna sleep in the car. Lifesaver.
Jun 241 min read


The Tesla Range Trick Nobody Told You About
The Tesla Range Trick Nobody Told You About
Jun 221 min read


The Most Common Model 3 & Y Problems (& How Owners Have Fixed Them)
Every car has its quirks. Here are the ones Tesla owners run into most & what actually works. The Most Common Model 3 & Y Problems (& How Owners Have Fixed Them)
Jun 215 min read


How to Use Off-Peak Charging to Save Money Every Month (NY/TX/LA/CHI)
Charging at the wrong time of day could be costing you $600+ a year. Five minutes of setup fixes it. Here's exactly how, wherever you live. How to Use Off-Peak Charging to Save Money Every Month (NY/TX/LA/CHI)
Jun 194 min read


Tesla Sentry Mode Caught a break in in a Chicago Parking Garage
Tesla Sentry Mode Caught a break in in a Chicago Parking Garage
Jun 161 min read


Tesla Solar + Powerwall: Is It Worth It in the Great American Sun Belt?
Tesla Solar + Powerwall: Is It Worth It in the Great American Sun Belt? Texas, Florida, Arizona, Southern California: the sun is free & abundant. Here's the honest math on whether a Tesla solar + Powerwall setup actually pays off where you live.
Jun 155 min read


How to Maximize Tesla Range on a Long Drive (Without Obsessing Over It)
You don't need to white-knuckle it at 90 km/h in the right lane. A few smart habits go a long way. How to Maximize Tesla Range on a Long Drive (Without Obsessing Over It)
Jun 124 min read


Stop overheating in your Tesla
It is 112 degrees in Phoenix or Vegas. Your Tesla has been parked outside for 45 minutes & you know it’s going to be boiling hot inside. Before you even walk to the car, pre-cool it. Go to the climate button in your app. Set it to 70 degrees or whatever you prefer, and DONE. By the time you get there, it’s already nice & CRISP inside. The car cooled itself while you’re still finishing your meeting or groceries. This feature is called Remote Climate Start and almost nobody u
Jun 21 min read


The hidden Tesla charging trick at Costco
The hidden Tesla charging trick at Costco
May 241 min read


Sentry Mode is draining your battery - here's how to fix it
Sentry Mode is great. Waking up to 30% less range is not. Here's the smarter way to run it.
May 143 min read


New Tesla owner checklist: The first 10 things to set up
Just took delivery? Don't drive off without doing these first. A 20-minute setup saves you months of frustration. 10 must-do things.
Apr 184 min read


The best charging stops between Toronto & Montreal (real owner reviews)
We asked the community. Here's what they actually said: stall count, wait times, what's nearby, & what to skip.
Apr 34 min read


Why your Tesla range drops in the winter (& what you can do about it)
Cold weather hits EV range hard. Here's the honest breakdown & the habits that genuinely help.
Mar 263 min read
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