Everything you need to know about your new Tesla or other EV
If this is your first time considering an electric vehicle (EV), there sure seems like a lot of things to learn. The truth is there is a bit of a learning curve, but the good news is, unlike Elon Musk's other venture, its not rocket science, and you have a great community and this handy dandy …
While it might seem like its going to be forever before your car shows up, there are a few things you can do to prepare for its arrival and to help pass the time. 🙂 Is it Here Yet (Things to do While You Wait)? Charging Get you home charging taken care of--check out this …
Driving a Tesla, or any EV is pretty much like driving the gasoline-powered cars you are used to, with a couple of exceptions related to how the car behaves and re-fueling (charging), which I will cover here. Before you Drive Regenerative Braking One of the defining features of EVs is something called regenerative braking or …
Charging at home is central to your ownership experience--it will be your primary method of charging your car and starting each day with a full tank is one of the perks of EV ownership. Most of this section is for folks who can install their own charging equipment. At the end, I'll discuss options for …
Charging when you are traveling long distance can be a bit more complicated as there are a few more more things to keep in mind, but, again, with a couple of road trips under your belt, this will become second nature. This post will cover various types of public chargers available, how to find them and …
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Roadtrips can be one the best parts of EV ownership, but, to be honest, the first couple of long distance trips your Tesla might seem a little daunting, so this post will explore how to plan a successful trip. There is no substitute for "doing", so I would suggest you get a couple of short …
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The current go-to technology for EV battery packs is batteries based on lithium ion (Li-ion) chemistries. Li-ion batteries offer a lot of advantages including cost and energy density but one downside they have is, over time, their ability to hold a charge degrades. While this is an inescapable characteristic of Li-ion batteries, there are things …
Your Tesla provides you with a wide variety of options for listening to music on your drive. Since some of the options may be new to you, it is worthwhile understanding the nuances of your options. The audio options break down into three catagories: Terrestrial Radio: The traditional AM/FM or DAB (Europe) Streaming: internet sources …
If you have a suggestion for an addition to the FAQ page, please leave it in the comments. Charging Why did the green light around the charging port turn off? Is the car still charging? It is normal behavior. Once you lock you car and walk away, the light turns off, presumably to avoid unnecessary …