Tesla

Tesla A/C Smell That Wouldn’t Go Away – Finally Fixed

I’ve been struggling for months with a smell coming from my Model Y air conditioner. The usual fixes didn’t work on it, but I’m pretty confident Tesla has finally resolved it, so I wanted to get this out there for anyone else who may be having a similar, frustrating experience.

How Should I Charge My Tesla?

One of the biggest points of confusion and apprehension for new and prospective electric vehicle owners is charging. In the US, we have electricity available almost everywhere, but unlike gasoline where most pumps look about the same and take about the same amount of time, electrical connections can vary widely in form and speed. Once …

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2021 7-Seat vs. 2020 5-Seat Model Y

And Other Differences to Help You Decide There’s only a nine-month lapse in time between this 2020 Model Y with five-passenger capacity and this 2021 Model Y with a third row, but there are several details and features that differentiate them and we dove in to explore them all. From exterior design to interior components …

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Model 3 and Y Seat Belt Adjuster Rattle Fix

From what we’ve seen on the forums and video comments, a lot of Model 3’s and now Model Y’s have a minor rattle coming from the seat belt adjuster area on the driver’s side. It typically only happens when the seat belt is in the bottom position and you’re on a rougher road, but it …

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Is your charge speed reduced?

If you haven’t paid attention to your charging speed in a while, you may want to check to see if everything is working right. The Long Range Model 3 is capable of charging at up to 48A, but mine was being limited to 32A. It charged fine, just slower than normal. It did give a …

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