Battery / Charging

Charging a Tesla Model S Might Be Costing More Than You Think

When you fill up a normal ICE car you know exactly what your costs are for the fuel. With an…

Charging the Tesla Model S with the HPWC

When I was buying my Model S I decided that I didn't need the High Power Wall Charger (HPWC), but I…

[Video] How to charge your Tesla Model S using the J1772 adapter

The following video describes how to best use the Tesla Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) J1772 adapter when charging from a public Level…

Should Tesla move away from its battery technology?

Should Tesla replace its current battery system when it works so well?

[Video] Reviewing the Tesla Model S Titanium Underbody Battery Shield

Consumer Reports takes a deeper look into Tesla Motors' new titanium underbody shield. The shield is designed to prevent catastrophic…

Using public EV charging stations with your Tesla Model S

After completing my first Tesla Supercharger experience my next excursion was to find and use a public electric vehicle (EV) charging station. There's quite…

Do new Tesla owners suffer from ‘range anxiety’?

Exploring range anxiety with the Tesla Model S

Every New Tesla Owner’s Dilemma: Dual Chargers vs High Power Wall Connector (HPWC)

An analysis of the HPWC and Dual Charger options for charging the Tesla Model S.

Should You Leave Your Tesla Charger (UMC) Plugged In?

Should You Leave Your Tesla Charger (UMC) Plugged In? The Model S, Model X and Model 3 comes with a…

Tesla’s $5B giga battery factory will disrupt more than carmakers and utilities

Making sense of Tesla Motors' giga battery factory means taking a few steps back to see the bigger picture. We…

Tesla Battery Range Degradation

One of the most common topics of discussion for Tesla owners is whether or not there's a perfect recipe for…

What Does the Tesla Model S Battery Warranty Cover?

Tesla Model S Battery Warranty Battery longevity is a subject that Model S owners and would-be buyers have an insatiable…

Tesla Battery-Infused Carbon Fiber Body Panels?

The next generation of Teslas could see battery-infused carbon fiber body panels. Tesla Motors and Panasonic could be employing nanotechnology to…

Panasonic and Tesla Reach Agreement to Expand Supply of Automotive-Grade Battery Cells

Panasonic will expand its existing production of lithium-ion battery cells by 2 billion over the next four years to cover…

Tesla Model X to use Samsung SDI Battery Technology?

Tesla Motors is rumored to be in final negotiations with Samsung Electronics' SDI division to become the battery supplier for…

Tesla Hybrid Battery Pack to Extend Range by 40%

Tesla hybrid battery pack said to extend range by 40% and increase battery life by 30%. Global Equities Research reports…

Zinc-air Battery Company to Produce Double the Power of Lithium Ion at One-third the Cost

Move over, lithium-ion. A start-up company in northwestern Montana reports that it has solved the rechargeable problem that has dogged zinc-air…

Study Predicts 85 Percent Battery Capacity After 100,000 Miles for Tesla Roadster

Battery life is the subject of lingering doubt for many electric vehicle owners, but doom and gloom degradation projections don't always…

Tesla to Debut Battery Swapping Stations

Tesla will set up automated stations later this year that the electric-car company says can remove a spent battery pack…

Tesla to Demonstrate Battery Swapping Technology on June 20th

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to confirm a live demonstration of battery-swapping technology for the Tesla Model…