Rob M.

Open Source Tesla & SolarCity Monitoring Code

There's been a good amount of interest from the community on how I've been able to create a program to automatically…

Repairing a Salvage Tesla Model S Due to Flood Damage

I'm a frequent visitor to the Tesla and TMC forums, and every once in a while I find myself getting sucked into the…

Choosing Vanity Plates for your Tesla

I've never really considered myself as being much of a vanity plate type of person, until my wife purchased a custom license…

DIY Tesla Model S and X Ultra-Bright LED Interior Light Kit

The Model S has interior lights in most of the right places - puddle lights beneath the doors, foot well…

The Cost of Selling Your Tesla and Buying a Newer Model

With Tesla constantly releasing new updates, it's inevitable that your newly purchased Tesla will one day feel outdated. A prime…

What Tax Incentives Are Available When Buying My Tesla?

There are a number of tax incentives available when purchasing your Tesla depending on which model you choose and where…

Review of Tesla v7.1 for Non-Autopilot Model S

Wow, it wasn't that long ago that I did a review of 7.0 that rolled out for non-autopilot Model S' and…

Deciding on Your Tesla Model X Configuration

You placed a deposit on the Model X months if not years ago and the time to design and configure it…

Tesla API, Controlling your Model S and Model X

A quick overview and example of Tesla's undocumented Mobile API for the Tesla Model S and Model X.

Tesla Model S Drive Unit Replacement by the Numbers

During my early days of researching the Tesla Model S, I had concerns about a number of things that were…

Top 5 Reasons Why My Child’s Next Car will be an EV

Part of my justification for purchasing a Tesla Model S was because my daily driver an Acura MDX SUV was at 190,000 miles…

Review of Tesla v7.0 for Non-Autopilot Model S

With Tesla's v7.0 finally upon us there's been no shortage of look at me driving with no hands type videos, and…

Should I Buy the Tesla Extended Service Agreement?

Tesla's basic warranty for the Model S covers 50,000 miles or 4 years, whichever comes first. Once that point is…

What We Know About Tesla Firmware 7.0

If you're an owner of a Model S, chances are you've been waiting anxiously for Tesla's upcoming firmware 7.0 update which promises Autopilot…

Thoughts About the Model X from a Model S Owner

Here's a little story about my journey to becoming a Model X owner. I started my search for a new car roughly…

Life With a Dash Cam in Your Tesla Model S

A while ago I wrote about reasons for installing a dash cam in your Model S and then followed up…

My First Experience with Tesla Autopilot Features

Being a pre-autopilot Model S owner from early 2014, I've been living vicariously through the experiences of other Model S owners that have…

Climbing Mountains with the Tesla Model S

My recent roadtrip to Lake Placid, NY, a beautiful destination nestled within the Adirondack Mountains, gave me the opportunity to experience…

Solar Power Monitoring and Billing through SolarCity

After experiencing some growing pains with my SolarCity installation, I'm happy to say that I've been up and running since February…

Review: EVannex Lloyd’s Luxe Mats for Tesla Model S

EVannex offers a variety of aftermarket mats, made by Lloyd, that are custom designed to fit your Model S: Rubbertite all-weather mats…