UMC

First look at Tesla Model 3’s motorized charge port and new UMC in action

Tesla board member and owner of the fifth production Model 3, Steve Jurvetson, published a new video that demonstrates Model 3's…

Son gifts Tesla Dad with an awesome light up charging cable for the holidays

What do you give a Tesla owning Dad for the holidays that's unique and inspires him to charge up each night?…

Tesla recalls charging adapters after two reports of plugs overheating

Tesla Motors, Inc. has voluntarily recalled approximately 7,000 charging adapters after two cases of melted plastic around the NEMA 14-30 charging plug…

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…

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…

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…

Tesla UMC Extension Cord via Camco 50 AMP 30′ PowerGrip

The gas crowd has a leg up on us. There, I said it. Every time they go to fuel up…

Retractable Tesla UMC Roof Mount

There's basically three options when it comes to plugging in and securing your Tesla Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) to a wall socket. You…

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…

Reasons to Have a Tesla Tire Repair Kit and 2nd UMC

I’ve been thinking about buying a few Tesla accessories for a while now and finally broke down and picked up…

Building a Tesla UMC Wall Mount for Under $10

Everyone likes a bargain, even owners of (relatively) expensive EVs.  The first question a new Tesla owner must address is:…

Cleaning the Tesla Charge Port and Universal Mobile Connector (UMC)

We all know by now that the all electric Tesla Model S contains hardly any moving parts other than the wheels…

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…