Posts By Rob M.
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20.6KFirmwarePutting Tesla’s Supercharger idle fee to the test: firmware 8.0 review for non-Autopilot cars
Tesla Enhanced Autopilot continues to roll out on Model S and Model X vehicles equipped with Autopilot 2.o hardware, but let’s not forget...
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20.3KNewsReport: Solar savings through a SolarCity residential system
Having limited winter daylight hours combined with snow covered rooftops doesn’t make for good check out my huge solar savings conversation this month....
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20.0KLifestyleShould I get a Tesla Model S now or wait for the Model 3?
If you’ve been a follower of my posts, you’ll know that I’m an early Model S adopter who’s been salivating over every new feature...
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22.9KFirmwareThoughts on Tesla’s 8.0 Navigation System
Tesla firmware 8.0 has been out for several weeks now but I wanted to hold off on a review -in specific, a review on...
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26.7KFirmwareTesla Version 8.0 Media Player: Pros and Cons
Following our recent post highlighting the latest features in Tesla Firmware 8.0, we’re back to take a closer look at the pros and...
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25.8KFirmwarePre-Autopilot Tesla Model S Firmware 8.0 Release Notes
There’s been a lot of talk about Tesla’s new radar-centric Autopilot capabilities, capable of seeing three cars ahead, but lost in the spotlight are also...
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39.5KDIYTips for using Tesla’s Keyless Driving feature
It’s been nearly two years since Tesla first introduced its Keyless Driving feature that allows, as its name implies, owners to drive their Model S,...
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56.0KLifestyleTesla Model X 20″ vs 22″ wheel range impact: bigger isn’t better
Choosing between 20 inch versus 22 inch wheels when building your Tesla Model X is often one of the biggest internal debates...
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11.3KLifestyleTesla Autopilot will have a tough job covering all real-world anomalies
Having an always-on HD dashcam installed in the Tesla generally means that 99% of the footage captured is of your everyday run-of-the-mill...
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16.5KLifestyle‘EVTripping’ launches app to enhance the Tesla road trip planning experience
Planning a road trip with the Model S and Model X is as easy as plugging in a destination address through the vehicle’s...
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22.8KFirmwareExpect to see more Tesla ‘unlockable’ features bundled into its cars
When Tesla revealed that Model S 70 owners with the 70 kWh battery could in fact unlock an extra 5 kWh for...
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26.3KDIYTips on how to program Tesla HomeLink to work on a 3 car garage
Tesla released the feature to automatically open and close your garage doors through “HomeLink” back in the first iterations of version 7.1 which...
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23.7KDIYReview: Rear Center Console Insert (RCCI) for Tesla Model S
I’ve had an aftermarket center console installed on my Model S for some time now and have grown to love it, so when I found...
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40.1KLifestyle5 lessons learned from a long-distance Tesla road trip
Having logged over 60,000 miles in the past two years with my Model S, I figured my upcoming journey from Boston to Tampa Bay, Florida...
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18.5KLifestyleReview: Tesla Model S Trunk Organizer for Your Junk in the Trunk
One of the greatest benefits of owning a Tesla Model S beyond the fact that it’s electric, has amazing performance, and seats seven...
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44.2KNewsExploring Details Behind the Tesla Model S Update
After four years on the market, Tesla has quietly released a new styling update for the Model S aligning it with the design found on the Model...
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12.4KLifestyleTaking the Tesla Model S for its 2nd Annual Service
Almost a year ago I had my first annual service for my Model S and wrote about the experience here. Given it took me...
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10.1KLifestyleReliving Model 3 Mania: Buying a Tesla I’ve Never Seen
The Model 3 is quite possibly the most important car to Tesla’s future. The Roadster, Model S and Model X were somewhat...
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48.8KTesla Model SDecoding Your Tesla Battery Pack Version
Identifying Your Tesla Battery Pack Did you know the Tesla Model S battery comes in either an A, B, D, or E pack? Your...
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15.6KLifestyleMeet Model X Test Drive First Impressions
It’s been almost a year since I put down a deposit on the Model X and equally as long since the time...
