These are the LARGEST Supercharger Locations in the World – Tesla Oasis and Barstow
When you go to a Supercharger station, you’re probably expecting something like 12 or maybe 20 charging stalls at a typical location. But when you need to support EV charging along a busy travel corridor with high EV adoption? We go hands-on with the two largest Supercharger sites in the world in our latest video. […]
Tesla Diner Supercharger Station – Is it worth visiting? (Video)
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to visit the famous Tesla Diner in Los Angeles. This is definitely one of the most interesting and unique EV charging infrastructure locations in the world. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, it’s not positioned immediately off any highway. You have to endure some heavy […]
Turning A Tesla Into A Wi-Fi Hotspot Using a Starlink Mini
I’ve been obsessing with my Starlink Mini internet antenna for the past few months, taking it all over South and North America for fast and portable Internet. In my latest video below, you’ll see how I’ve used a few accessories to turn a Tesla into a an always-on and in-motion Wi-Fi hotpot for travel though […]
Tesla Showrooms in Chile – Visiting Tesla’s First South American Market
At the tail end of 2025, I had the pleasure on visiting Santiago, Chile for vacation. It was a much needed escape to South America as the weather was beginning to get nasty back home in Canada. Chile is a fascinating country with delicious food, rich culture, and natural beauty. But as an EV enthusiast, […]
I tried Waymo and It Was Better Than Any Uber
Waymo has been offering rides to the public since 2020 in geofenced areas of Phoenix, and more recently in Los Angeles. So this is nothing new, but I was very impressed with my first ride and how polished the experience felt. The app setup and onboarding was a breeze, and my ride was en route […]
Chevy Silverado EV Driven: The EV for Truck Stuff
GM’s 205 kWh pack is the brute force answer to complaints about EVs Let’s say you want an EV for the benefits of lower running costs, lower maintenance, and no exhaust fumes. But you also need the space and capability of a truck to haul a load, and tow a trailer. There are really only […]
Lessons Learned After 3 Years of Tesla Ownership, Would I Buy again in 2025?
Are you thinking about buying a Tesla? My Model Y is about to have it’s 3rd birthday, and I’ve had lots of time to reflect on whether this was a good purchase or not. Buying a Tesla in 2025 is in many ways the same as it was three years ago, it is mostly an […]
Compatible OBD2 Adapters for LeafSpy
LeafSpy is a must-have application for an informed Nissan Leaf owner. I bought my Nissan Leaf EV used, and the deep diagnostics provided by LeafSpy confirmed that I bought a car with a healthy battery. However not all Bluetooth OBD2 adapters are compatible, I’ve tried adapters that I already owned and none had connected properly […]
Why I bought a 10-year old Nissan Leaf
People say that EVs cost less to run, but cost more to buy (than conventional ICE cars). But does that always need to be the case? Used EVs are proving to be good value thanks to depreciation, and their batteries are holding up better than expected over time. Here is an extreme example. I needed […]
How much more efficient are EVs while using AC vs. Windows on the highway
Most people already know that in the summer, using air conditioning uses less fuel/energy than rolling down windows, especially at high speeds on the highway. The increased aerodynamic drag creates a higher resistance to motion than running HVAC with AC. But how much of a difference is it? I wanted to find out with a […]