Author Archives: wordsin5

Answer: Tesla launches limited-time 0.99% APR loan rate on U.S. Model Y orders So here’s the deal; Tesla’s offering a 0.99 percent APR interest rate for buyers who finance a Model Y on an order placed by May 31, 2024. … Continue reading →

That’s a very strange title! What do these two companies have in common? Tesla is a car company (that thought it might be good idea to make a smartphone), and Apple is a smartphone company (among other things) that thought … Continue reading →

A shout-out to Ryan Shaw for his excellent coverage about everything-Tesla on YouTube. Having recently watched his YouTube video entitled ‘NEW Tesla Model Y Launched In US | They Changed Everything‘, something I have been wondering about has been clarified … Continue reading →

I’m probably not alone wanting to put a bicycle rack on the back of my Tesla to haul my e-bike(s) to the trails. But what’s missing from my Tesla’s UI is the ability to tell my car that there’s a … Continue reading →

I asked Gemini the following question: “Tell me about the impact China will have on Tesla” And Gemini’s response, which I think is fairly accurate: China’s influence on Tesla is a two-sided coin: opportunity and challenge. Opportunity: Challenge: Recent developments … Continue reading →

The phrase ‘The Elephant in the Room’ means there’s ‘a major problem or controversial issue that is obviously present but avoided as a subject for discussion because it is more comfortable to do so.’ So, you’re considering buying a new … Continue reading →

There are Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) lovers and haters out there. The lovers paid a small fortune to be FSD ‘beta testers’ for Tesla, have lived through good and bad FSD characteristics during its evolution, and can honestly say that … Continue reading →

My auto insurance company is USAA. And USAA has a program (and smartphone app) called ‘SafePilot’ which collects driving data every time I drive. Some think this level of ‘surveillance’ is way too invasive. However, I have come to realize … Continue reading →

This IS another reason to own a Tesla. Let me explain… When I was 15, I wanted to drive an old Vauxhall (that wasn’t mine) that was parked in our back yard. I simply filed down an old Ford key … Continue reading →

Anyone reading this headline who has been around EVs in general and Teslas in particular would think this is nonsense, and it might well be. But having just reviewed Ryan Shaw‘s latest YouTube video, I think I can make this … Continue reading →

I bought my Tesla Model 3 RWD last summer and knew that software updates were a ‘thing’ with Tesla, but it wasn’t until the 2023 ‘Holiday Update’ (version 2023.44.30.2, soon to be updated to 2023.44.30.5.1) landed that I realized how … Continue reading →

I was just reading this article from CNBC dated April 16, 2024 – “Tesla job cuts heighten Wall Street concerns that EV maker faces a demand problem“. Tesla announced job cuts on Monday. Tesla shares plunged almost 6%, continuing a … Continue reading →

If you own a Tesla and have been reading the news, you might have seen headlines such as these: So what was Elon thinking when he wrote “All US cars that are capable of Full Self-Driving (FSD) will be enabled … Continue reading →

I think it’s best that we start with the thing that’s causing Republican frustration over the Biden administration’s policies promoting electric vehicles, and that’s an April proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that would set the strongest emission standards for new … Continue reading →

I know this is the question on every EV driver’s mind since the Angela Chao’s death in February 2024. Well, Ryan Felton accepted the challenge to answer the question in his March 13 Wall Street Journal article entitled “What to … Continue reading →

I need to admit up front that I’m not the best person to talk about this. I own and Tesla and haven’t even been to a supercharger yet. That said, there are any number of articles and YouTube videos out … Continue reading →

Perhaps the biggest thing standing in the way of more substantial EV adoption is charging. Here are some of the primary concerns: Let’s start with first question people ask when they arrive home with their brand new EV, and that’s … Continue reading →

It’s SO easy to set up, and you’ll be able to try out Tesla’s new models. Here’s the website you’ll use to sign up: https://www.tesla.com/drive. A couple days ago my 99-year-old Mom and I checked out the Model Y at … Continue reading →

The Hummer EV comes in two main configurations, an SUV or an SUT (truck bed), then there are a couple battery pack options, the standard 20-module pack with an EPA range of 311 miles (EV2X) and 381 miles for the … Continue reading →

Uh, no. No car is perfect! Let me outline specific things about my car that leave room for improvement. When comparing this car with all my previous cars, this list is nothing. Tesla builds a great car that just works … Continue reading →