I have put thousands of miles on my Tesla Model S using the built-in navigation, but admittedly, most of that was a straight line along fairly direct freeways with very brief tangents off of the prescribed route for Supercharging. I knew that I had not really put it to the … [continued]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are still a relatively new technology on roads around the world, but the gears are shifting extremely quickly. For those in the industry with a finger on the pulse of the EV market, it is beyond obvious that the momentum is building. The adoption and growth of EVs are … [continued]
The Tesla Model S is the undeniable leader in mass-produced electric vehicles (EV) when it comes to the magic trifecta of range, charging speed, and service, but one question haunts many prospective Tesla buyers — what in the world is included in the optional and expensive annual maintenance plan? With the … [continued]
Disclaimer: I am a recent investor in TSLA. I’m in it for the long haul with no plans to sell anytime soon. For readers that don’t frequent CleanTechnica, I recently bought a Certified Pre-Owned Tesla Model S and drove it across the country. If that 4,180 kilometer trip wasn’t enough … [continued]
I recently picked up a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Tesla Model S (part 1 and part 2 of that story), and in the first month, drove it across the US, gave the Supercharging network a serious workout, and have already converted a few new EV enthusiasts along the way. Unfortunately, in … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession I recently purchased a Tesla Model S and one of the only things I have had an issue with is the door handles not triggering the door to open every time. With handles that don’t mechanically open the door, they are essentially just sensors that … [continued]
Over the holidays, I purchased a Certified Pre Owned (CPO) Tesla Model S… from the other side of the country. Check out part one and part two of the purchase story as well as the summary of my early learnings from the first day of owning the car… in which, I … [continued]
Upon rolling out of the Tesla Dealership… er… Service Center in Columbus, Ohio, a few things hit me right off the bat: The new-car feeling, realizing that this was my car. The realization that now I really was pretty much on the other side of the country and actually had … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Well, I was hoping to get more clarity by test driving the BMW i3 and the Tesla Model S 70D one day after the other last week. Unfortunately, I walked away more undecided than before the test drives. Mixing in test drives of the Nissan LEAF … [continued]
