Rob M.

‘Remote S’ review: Apple Watch app for the Tesla Model S

'Remote S' by Rego Apps lets Model S owners take control of their Tesla through the Apple Watch Tapping into the…

Tesla Cancels Model S Center Console Options

If you're a Model S owner who has been on the wait list for a Premium Center Console solution from Tesla,…

My journey with a SolarCity System: Snow, Net Metering

After 9 months of planning, waiting and negotiating, my SolarCity system installation was finally completed in December of 2014. Following the install, the only…

Review: Tesla LED License Plate Bulb Kit

I saw a tweet recently from @abstract_ocean, makers of the popular FobPocket, that caught my attention because of its mention of a new LED License…

A Tesla Powerwall-powered Home: Will it Pay Off?

We've all heard by now that the Tesla Powerwall home battery is designed to store electricity, generated from solar panels and…

An in-depth look at ‘Valet Mode’ for the Tesla Model S

Having the ability to disable driving features through a valet mode on the Model S has been a top wish list item for owners since the car's…

A Guide to Tesla Model S Long Term Parking

One of the many joys that new Tesla owners may come across are situations where they'll need to leave the vehicle parked…

What Goes Into a Tesla Model S Annual Service?

I'm still shy of the 12 month mark on owning my Model S, but I just had my first annual…

Can you use Tesla Superchargers for your daily driving?

There’s been a raging debate going on for the last couple years in the various Tesla forums about whether its good…

Review: EVannex Tesla Center Console Insert (CCI)

Believe it or not, one of the major concerns I had when buying my Model S was about storage. While…

Tesla Model S BlackVue HD Dashcam Installation Guide

Tesla Model S BlackVue HD Dashcam Installation If you love driving your Tesla Model S and find yourself making excuses…

Tesla Battery Range in Sub-Zero and Snowy Conditions

Over the month of January I decided to study the impact sub-zero weather conditions had on the battery range of my…

Steelie Review: iPad Car Mount for your Tesla Model S

Generally speaking I'm a minimalist so I don't have a lot of extra devices, cables and miscellaneous items laying around my Tesla…

Winter Driving in the Tesla Model S

We're hit with record breaking snow in the north eastern part of the US but that hasn't stopped me from taking…

Should I Get a Dash Cam for My Tesla?

Dashboard cameras or simply known as dash cams have become increasingly popular over the last year in the US especially amongst Tesla…

Key Fob, Calendar and Media Improvements in Firmware 6.1

In this final review of Tesla Firmware 6.1, I'll be taking a closer look at the improvements around the key fob, calendaring and media…

Tesla Firmware 6.1: Range, Routes and Parking Aid

Following the review of  Firmware 6.1's Trip Energy Prediction roll out I'll be taking a deeper look at some of the other major features that…

A Closer Look at Tesla Firmware 6.1 Trip Energy Prediction

Taking a Tesla road trip will be even easier with the addition of the latest Firmware 6.1 Trip Energy Prediction feature which calculates…

How-To Tap 12V Power from the Tesla Model S

    Finding a 12V power supply on the Tesla Model S could be a daunting task considering the variety of…

Winter Quirks with Tesla’s Cruise Control System

I use cruise control a lot when driving. Highways, back roads, you name it. My main motive for using cruise…