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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…

First Reactions to the Tesla P90D with Ludicrous Mode

The new Tesla Model S P90D with Ludicrous mode is beginning to find its way onto the nation's streets and the…

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…

‘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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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…

2014 – The Year of the Tesla Model S

2014 has been a year of amazing experiences one of which is my journey with owning a Tesla Model S.…

Scaling Tesla Service Centers with Production

In a high tech startup, small or large, the effectiveness in which the business can scale is crucial to its…

S in the City: Model S Owner Experience in the Big City

Whether you live or work in the city, or drive in for entertainment, there are notable nuances with driving a Tesla Model…

Effects of Winter on Tesla Battery Range and Regen

Winter conditions has begun to set in here in New England with temperatures not exceeding the 20's. Thankfully I've already prepared my winter…

Tesla Second Hand Market Emerges

Tesla Second Hand Market The Tesla used car market has been relatively small up until this point mainly because many owners…

Tesla Destination Charging Tips

I learned a lot from my first Tesla road trip - mainly to enjoy the experience, decide how much charge you'll need at…

Top 5 Tips to Maintaining EV Battery Life

Electric vehicles are a joy to own but this new technology using advanced Lithium-ion battery packs requires a different type of maintenance than your traditional gasoline…