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Tesla is one of the most well known names in the modern day automotive industry. It is the leading automotive manufacturer for battery powered cars. Yes, that means zero gasoline usage. It is without question that the evil genius behind this company, Elon Musk, has done anything except the abnormal. Their brand released their first car in 2008 and today in 2020 it is one of the most popular and practical options you can get on the market. Tesla’s have entered the market from the top down as they are quickly on their way to meet the $20,000 to $30,000 price mark, but their most popular models are $35,000 and above.

The brand is most noted by their quirky leader, their long range capabilities under one singular charge, their surprising performance aspects, and their cutting edge technology. Currently, the Model S holds the record for the longest range on one charge which was 370 miles, but Elon claims 400 miles is coming soon and also claims that the coming soon 2nd gen Tesla Roadster will not only be the fastest production car, but it will also have a range of 620 miles which is absurd.

 

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Tesla Cybertruck towing a Rockwood travel trailer while parked at a Tesla Supercharger station
A Tesla Cybertruck Towing a Pop-Up Camper Used “Exactly Double Energy” at 70 MPH, Turning 150 Miles Into the Planning Limit
By Noah Washington on
A Tesla Cybertruck owner says towing a folded pop-up camper doubled energy use at 70 mph, making 150 miles the planning limit. One estimate says slowing to 60 mph could save 25.5 kWh, while cramped charging sites create another limit.
A Tesla Cybertruck's Pirellis tire is worn to the cords at just 17,000 miles
Tesla Cybertruck Wears One Tire to the Cords in Just 17K Miles
By John Goreham on
A Cybertruck owner discovered one of her four factory Pirelli tires worn down to the cords at just 17K miles, while the other three remain roughly normal. How did three inspections miss this safety issue?
Phone Left on Model Y Tailgate Survives 4.3 Miles Thanks to Smooth FSD Driving, And This Included Highway Speeds
Phone Left on Model Y Tailgate Survives 4.3 Miles Thanks to Smooth FSD Driving, And This Included Highway Speeds
By Armen Hareyan on
Tesla's X account quote-tweeted a detailed user story: Owner left his phone on the Model Y tailgate while distracted; wife drove off with FSD (Chill then Standard mode). Phone survived 4.3 miles including highway speeds thanks to the ultra-smoot ride.
Tesla Dashcam Catches Bold Vandal Ripping License Plate Off Parked Tesla in NYC Daylight
Tesla Dashcam Catches Bold Vandal Ripping License Plate Off Parked Tesla in NYC Daylight
By Armen Hareyan on
X user Yantastic posted dashcam footage of a woman walking straight up to his parked white Tesla Model 3 in NYC’s Lower East Side, casually ripping the rear license plate off, then strolling away.
From Cybercab Tests to Cadillac’s Big Recall: Today's Biggest EV Stories Explained
From Cybercab Tests to Cadillac’s Big Recall: Today's Biggest 3 EV Stories Explained
By Armen Hareyan on
If you’ve been following EV news this morning, three stories are dominating conversations: Tesla pushing its purpose-built robotaxi onto real roads and GM issuing a significant recall on its new three-row electric luxury SUV. Here’s the clear picture.
A Tesla Wall Connector job gone wrong
Tesla Wall Charger Install Gone Wrong: 3 Lessons for Owners
By John Goreham on
A Tesla-certified electrician installed a NEMA 14-50 outlet and de-rated a Model Y owner's Wall Connector instead of hardwiring it to a 60-amp circuit. Here's why that outcome falls short and how to make sure your installation is done right.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Truck Started Smoking After a Power Conversion System Replacement. He Adds, “There Was A Bang & Dense, Acrid Smoke Coming from Beneath the Front Passenger Seat”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner shares that Tesla recently replaced the power conversion system in his truck. After months of waiting, this was a welcome update; however, during a drive, he heard a loud bang, and smoke began billowing from under the truck.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He Was Grateful His Truck Was Bulletproof After a Neighborhood Party Turned Chaotic – He Adds, “The Truck Became a Refuge for a Toddler & an Infant”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner explains that his truck’s bulletproof features became a necessity after a neighborhood party turned chaotic. He shares that after guns were drawn, his Cybertruck ended up protecting an infant and a toddler.
EV batteries show to be more reliable than the EVs themselves.
EV Batteries are Defying Expectations in 2026, But There Are Model Specific Red Flags With Both Tesla, Nissan and Hyundai/Kia
By Armen Hareyan on
EV batteries are lasting longer than almost anyone predicted in 2026, but Tesla, Nissan, and Hyundai Kia owners each face a different kind of red flag before buying used.
Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxi stopped on a busy city street as a pedestrian passes beside it.
IIHS Says Waymo Data Point to Lower Crash Rates in Limited Deployments, But NAMIC Says Insurers Still Need “Credible Claims Data”
By Noah Washington on
IIHS says Waymo’s crash data is promising but narrow. NAMIC says insurers still need credible loss data on frequency, severity, causation, and repair costs before automated miles can be rated differently from human-driven miles.
Tesla Cybertruck towing an Airstream travel trailer in a parking lot with a person standing beside the truck.
Tesla Cybertruck Tows a 4,500-Pound Airstream Sport to Julian and Beats Owner’s Range Expectations
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner pulled a 4,500-pound single-axle Airstream Sport up to Julian, California, and back. The 200-mile trip averaged 520.8 Wh/mi, only 41 percent higher than his normal 370 Wh/mi.
This is probably how a Rivian R1S-based Tesla would look like.
If Tesla Built Something Like The Rivian R1S It Would Blow The Model Y Numbers
By Armen Hareyan on
If the Lucid Gravity looked more like a Rivian R1S it might be received better, but if Tesla built something like the R1S it would blow the Model Y numbers.
Tesla Cybertruck driving through a snowy water crossing and throwing up a large splash in a winter forest.
A Cybertruck Owner Drove 10,396 Miles Across 35 States Using FSD And Spent $1,913 On Supercharging
By Noah Washington on
A 17-day trip produced 97 Supercharger sessions, 88 unique Superchargers, 29 hours and 15 minutes plugged in, and an average charging stop under 20 minutes.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Sister’s Neighbor Spat on His Truck Multiple Times. He Adds, “I Want to Report It To The Police, but Don’t Want to Make Life Harder for My Sister.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he has video proof of his sister’s neighbor spitting on his truck. However, despite clear video evidence, he’s unsure whether he should file a police report. He’s worried about how involving the police might affect his sister.
Tesla Cybercabs Spotted in Colorado
Tesla Cybercabs Spotted Testing in Colorado
By Mary Conway on
Drivers are reporting seeing the odd looking self driving vehicles on social media. Other drivers still have reservations about the vehicles that won't have pedals or steering wheels when they go on sale.
Tesla Cybertruck
Wealthier Cybertruck Owners Are Frustrated by the Flood of $59K Cybertrucks About to Hit the Road. One Owner Says, “Tesla Needs to Build a Dedicated Supercharger for Wealthier Cybertruck Buyers.”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A rift is beginning to form between early Cybertruck buyers who paid six figures for their trucks and newer owners taking delivery of the $59,990 version. One owner even suggests Tesla should build a dedicated supercharger for each group.
Tom Forsyght's Tesla Model Y, which he mostly drives on highways 40-140 miles daily and 95 percent of the time he uses FSD.
I Laughed at EVs, Drove a Chevy Silverado For 3 Years, and Moved To Tesla Model Y Charging at .13 kWh and Saving $7-8K Yearly
By Armen Hareyan on
By trading his Chevy Silverado for a Tesla Model Y, one lifelong skeptic is saving up to $8,000 a year while charging 90% of the time at home for just $0.13 per kWh. Plus, with 95% of his highway miles now handled by FSD, he has an interesting conclusion.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Windshield Seal Flew Off As The Adhesive Failed While Driving In Blistering Heat. He Adds, “I Heard A Loud Pop & Had To Duct Tape The Windshield To The Truck To Keep Driving”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says he had to duct-tape his windshield after a large section of the glass detached from the frame. He was driving on the highway when the rubber seal around the windshield flew off and started flapping in the wind.
Tesla Cybertruck towing a MasterCraft boat while parked beside Tesla Supercharger stalls in a sunny parking lot.
A Tesla Cybertruck Towed a 6,500-Pound Boat 350 Miles at 700 Wh/mi, and 55 MPH Was the Faster Strategy
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner averaged 700 Wh per mile while towing, stopped about every 145 miles, and reached the chargers with 15 percent remaining. Driving faster only bought him another charging stop.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 charges at a Tesla Supercharger
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Beats Its EPA Range and Ends Range Anxiety
By John Goreham on
When range anxiety is lifted from one's shoulders, all that is left are the positives of luxury EVs like the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy.
SpaceX visitor pictured hundreds if not more Tesla Cybertrucks evenly parked at SpaceX parking lot.
Remember SpaceX Bought 1,000+ Cybertrucks from Tesla? A Visitor Pictured Them All Parked Together
By Armen Hareyan on
A visitor in Brownsville counted what looked like nearly 1,000 Tesla Cybertrucks parked together at SpaceX, and the explanation behind the number involves a $400 lease, free charging, and a warning about what happens when those trucks hit the used market.
Black GMC Sierra EV parked in a driveway while towing a Winnebago Micro Minnie camper trailer.
GMC Sierra EV Max Range Becomes This Camper’s Third Electric Tow Vehicle After Model X and F-150 Lightning
By Noah Washington on
After years with a Tesla Model X and a Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range, a veteran electric camper has moved into GMC’s giant-battery pickup. His garage traces the progress of EV towing better than any launch event.
Slate EV pickup image courtesy of Slate Auto
I Think Slate's "Accidental Price Leak" Was Not an Accident, But May Have Been Genius Marketing
By John Goreham on
Call us crazy, but we are wondering if Slate may well have played the media like a fiddle to make us all dance to its tune with the accidental price leak of its low-cost EV truck.
Tesla Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says His Wife Wants to Trade In The Cybertruck For a 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor – He Adds, “She Wants The Large Interior, the Comfortable Seats, the Tall Ride-Height, the Road Presence/Look of the F-150”
By Tinsae Aregay on
A Cybertruck owner says his wife is infatuated with the Ford F-150 Raptor. He believes the Cybertruck is clearly the better vehicle, but she prefers the F-150’s height, large interior, road presence, and look.
2026 Tesla Model Y
How Tesla Model Y Owners Can Identify Front Suspension Clunks And Secure Warranty Repairs Under New Service Bulletins
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla Model Y owners can bypass automated mobile app service denials for front-end suspension clunks. Senior Reporter Denis Flierl delivers an actionable diagnostic plan using active bulletins SB-25-31-005 and SB-26-31-003 to secure warranty repairs.
2026 Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y Suspension Service Bulletins Reveal Premature Upper Control Arm Mount Failures Caused By Heavy Battery Load
By Denis Flierl on
Tesla Model Y TSBs confirm premature front suspension upper control arm mount and bushing failures under heavy EV battery load. Senior Reporter Denis Flierl breaks down the engineering root cause, high-altitude wear patterns, and diagnostic steps.
Silver Audi Nuvolari sports car parked near the coast with the ocean and cloudy sky behind it.
The Most Disliked Cars of the Decade Might Be the Only Ones Keeping Car Culture Alive
By Noah Washington on
People love to dislike bold new cars, but hate is often the first sign a design matters. From Ferrari to Tesla to Jaguar, these machines prove car culture still has a pulse.
Tesla Cybertruck driving fast on a dusty off-road trail through rolling hills under a cloudy sky.
A Cyberbeast Owner Says His First PCS2 Failed at 500 Miles, Now He's Dealing With a Second Failure at 30,000 Miles
By Noah Washington on
His Cybertruck's charging system failed on day three of ownership. Tesla replaced it. Now, before 30,000 miles, it has failed again.
Ford's low cost EV platform is shown
EV Deflation Enters Its 12th Month as New EV Prices Fall by $3,600
By John Goreham on
Battery electric vehicle deflation in America has reduced the cost of a new EV by $3,600 in under a year. Did we really need those Federal EV tax incentives?
Quote From My Dealer Tech Doing My 2022 Tesla Model Y's Inspection: 'How do you turn this thing on?'
Quote From My Dealer Tech Doing My 2022 Tesla Model Y's Inspection: 'How do you turn this thing on?'
By Tim Healey on
You'd think a Tesla technician knows how to turn on a 2022 Tesla Model Y. But perhaps not. Perhaps they're new on the job? Perhaps they were kidding?
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