All posts tagged "New Owner"
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11.4KNewsE-Book Review: “Owning Model S” – The Definitive Guide to Buying and Owning the Tesla Model S
Nick Howe’s “Owning Model S” book has been receiving rave reviews from Model S owners and enthusiasts worldwide. But despite the temptation to...
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27.4KNewsHow to Decode Your Tesla Model S VIN
With the Model X delivery around the corner, the recent announcement of the Model 3 and the much anticipated unveiling of the “D”, we thought...
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31.6KTesla Model SHow to use the Tesla Model S cruise control system
Tesla Model S Cruise Control The entire Tesla Model S cruise control system is managed through a dedicated “stalk” situated on the upper...
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27.8KAftermarket WheelsTesla Model S Winter Tires and Wheels Preparation
Winter driving in the Tesla Model S is superb, but for regions that suffer from frequent snow and the elements of winter weather,...
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19.7KNewsSolarCity Struggles: National Gridlock (Part III)
In this final post within my SolarCity Struggles series I’ll be outlining the additional complexities that surfaced after our local power company, National Grid, got involved. National Grid-Lock...
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17.4KReviewsTesla Model S Air Suspension Height vs. Energy Consumption
The Tesla Model S is known to have one of the lowest drag coefficients (the ratio of drag on the body moving...
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16.3KLifestyleReasons 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 the Tesla...
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9.8KNewsSolarCity Struggles: What Tesla? (Part 1)
Shortly after ordering my Tesla Model S I contacted SolarCity, as referred through TeslaMotors.com, with the premise that I would be getting solar panels installed...
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30.9KDIYBuilding 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: “how do...
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13.9KLifestyleTop 5 Lessons from a First Tesla Road Trip
Having followed my planning guide for taking a Tesla road trip, I’m happy to report that we made it to our destination and back,...
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18.6KDIYTesla Model S Delivery Preparations
Preparing for the delivery of the Tesla Model S
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24.8KDIYTesla Model S Washing Techniques & Tips
After ordering my Model S I did a bunch of research on clear coat and paint protectors, and decided to go with an Opti-Coat treatment. I...
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36.9KNewsShould I Buy the Tesla Model S P85 or Standard 85kWh?
It is, perhaps, the biggest question many prospective hand-wringing owners of the Model S wrestle with – should I get the Tesla...
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65.4KLifestyleA Guide to Planning a Tesla Road Trip
Prior to taking delivery of my Model S I was the guy who suffered from incessant thoughts of range anxiety, which soon disappeared as...
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18.0KDIYTop 5 Mistakes New Model S Owners Must Avoid
After buying the most expensive car in my life I was determined to take great care of it and wanted desperately to...
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31.3KTesla Model SHow does the Tesla Model S Traction Control system work?
I was pulling out of the parking lot at work the other day and happened to experience some wheel spin as I drove...
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22.3KFirmwareHow to Use the Tesla Navigation Controls
We reviewed the Tesla Model S map and navigation displays in a previous write up so for this post we’ll focus more on the controls itself. Only...
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27.4KLifestyleEV Basics – What’s a kilowatt hour?
So what’s a kilowatt hour or shall we ask Watts a Kilowatt hour? As more car buyers take the plunge into owning an...
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20.1KReviewsReviewing the Tesla Model S Navigation System
I was hoping that Tesla firmware 6.0 would be out by now, especially having heard Elon promise that it would be “out soon”,...
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28.6KLifestyleWhat is TuneIn Radio on the Tesla Model S?
TuneIn Radio on the Tesla Model S blends Slacker Internet music with AM/FM Radio. It brings some of the strengths of each while dropping the weaknesses. Similar to...
