Battery / Charging

What happens when you completely run out of battery in your Tesla Model S?

Updated Jan 2, 2016: Since this story was originally published, there's been several Tesla firmware updates that presumably have altered the…

Poland to Add Its First Tesla Supercharger

Poland is getting its first SuperCharger location at an Orlen gas station. Orlen and Tesla have partnered on other locations…

ROEV Charging Network No Match For Tesla Superchargers

BMW and Nissan are joining the ROEV partnership to bring reliable charging service to their customers, but their network is…

Tesla Model X Limited to 48 Amp On-board Charger, Not 72 Amp?

Rumors suggest the the Model X will be available with only a single 48 amp charger from the factory, which…

[Watch] Tesla Automatic Charger Plugs Itself In

Tesla is working on an automatic charger that plugs itself in and then, just as creepily, unplugs itself when charging…

How does Tesla ‘Ludicrous Speed’ work?

Following the announcement that Tesla will be releasing a 'Ludicrous Speed' upgrade for the dual-motor Model S P85D and upcoming Model…

Tesla Battery Swaps and Model X Reservations Rising

Tesla’s Harris Ranch Battery Swap Station in Coalinga, Calf., is running at full-capacity according to a recent post on Tesla…

A Tesla ‘Dis-chargeport’ Could Allow Vehicle-to-grid Capabilities

I hopped out of bed, took a quick shower, and headed out on my usual way to work in the Model S. Halfway…

Tesla Introduces New Liquid-Cooled Supercharger System

Liquid cooled charging cables are thinner and more flexible than ordinary charging cables. Soon, every Tesla SuperCharger will be equipped…

REVIEW: Type 2 Charging Cable with Built-in Chargeport Opener

EVChargeKing outfits Type 2 charging cables with built-in Tesla Model S chargeport opener On January 24, 2013 the European Commission in Brussels…

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…

Review: Tesla Model S CHAdeMO Adapter

A little over a year ago, I put my name on the waitlist for the Tesla Model S CHAdeMO adapter.…

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…

Review: Tesla Model S Adaptable Storage and Lighting Kit (ASLK)

Buying holiday gifts has been getting harder and harder every year-- not for the kids, but for the adults. We're all…

Charging Showdown: Tesla Supercharger vs CHAdeMo vs HPWC

Here's an interesting video showing the differences in charging speeds between the 85kWh and 60kWh Model S when paired with…

Tesla Service Centers to Install Twin-Charging Option

Tesla's destination charging initiative is moving fast in 2015, with expansion in North America, China and Hong Kong, along with…

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…

Tesla Motors: Is Destination Charging Right for You?

Once you buy a Model S, owners want to drive it everywhere it can possibly go and the phrase "destination…

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…

Tesla Model S Charging Costs in Australia

More than 2 years after the it first went on sale in the US the Model S arrived in Australia…