Tesla Model Y Real-World Efficiency in 4 Seasons
How much does energy efficiency really change throughout the year when driving an EV? I have been collecting data for this experiment for well over a year driving several thousand kilometres in each season. The Tesla Model Y I’m driving is currently the best selling EV (and car!) in the world, so this test is […]
Tesla V4 Superchargers Are Finally Coming
Today, Tesla announced more specifications and a timeline for deployment of Version 4 Supercharger sites. The V4 dispensers have been appearing at new locations in Europe and North America since 2023. However, those dispensers were still connected to V3 electronics cabinets, so they were still operating at 400 volts and 250 kW. That combination has […]
Two-Car Household? Why (at least) One Should be Electric
Fully electric cars continue to grow their market share or new car sales worldwide, and hovering around 6-7% in the US in recent months. In urban areas especially, EVs can be spotted at pretty much every intersection. As we’re approaching the inflection point, electric cars are popular not only with early adopters but with regular […]
All My Tesla Model Y Repairs in the First Year and a Half
My Tesla ownership experience has certainly gone through more ups and downs than anyone I know. I’ve got many friends with problem-free cars, and I’ve driven about a dozen other Tesla products without issues. But I got dealt a whole bingo card of issues with my September 2022 Fremont-built Model Y Long Range that were […]