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What are LFP batteries, and why do Tesla use them?

A quick primer on the two types of batteries chemistries used in current Tesla vehicles which should help ease anxiety about how they work and should be treated. It is intentionally written to be accessible to most people and skims over detail of chemical changes within batteries and the science

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How to apply for the 100% discount (Cleaner Vehicle Discount) on the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ

How to apply for the 100% discount (Cleaner Vehicle Discount) on the London Congestion Charge and ULEZ Currently, all-electric vehicles receive a 100% discount on the London Congestion Charge (normally £15 per day), however, you need to register and pay a £10 annual fee + submit a V5C copy to prove

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Tesla UK Contact Numbers & Emails for Service & Parts

Tesla Service centres can be contacted directly using the details below. Service Appointments can be made on the app and should be the normal method of making an appointment but if your car is already in for service or you wish to clarify something the details are below. If broken

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How to Defeat Tesla Thieves

Tesla cars are very secure vehicles, but they do contain some attractive electronic components. Want the parts to make a 70kWh Powerwall? A box of Tesla parts makes an ideal starting point. Tesla cars, just like those legacy petrol/diesel cars you see in the news being stolen, have some

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Switch on Pin 2 Drive

Every Tesla has a key which can unlock the vehicle as you approach. This is called Passive Entry and is the default setting for the car. It can be switched off in the menus, but most like this feature. However, this can leave the car vulnerable to something called a

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Sentry Mode / Dash Camera – What’s the best storage to buy? How do I format it?

Tesla recommends: * 32GB minimum * The flash drive must be USB 2.0 compatible. If using a USB 3.0 flash drive, it must be able to support USB 2.0 * Use a dedicated flash drive exclusively for saving footage for your vehicle. * Tesla recommends to ‘Use a flash drive with

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Tesla Warranty Documents / Guide on escalating issues / UK Consumer Law / How to report faults to DVSA / How to take issues to Small Claims Court or Money Claim Online

This page is split into 11 sections: 1. All warranty documents for all cars built from 2014 to today 2. All Vehicle Purchase Agreements 2017 onwards 3. Roadside / Extended Warranty Documents 4. Email addresses, phone numbers & managers names for service centres 5. What protection do owners have under UK

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Tesla MOT testing and jacking information

Ministry of Transport (MOT) Testing The MOT (Ministry of Transport) test is an annual test of vehicle safety, roadworthiness, and exhaust emissions required in Great Britain for most vehicles over three years old. Tesla vehicles should be taken to a third-party test centre to have their test evaluation and certification.

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Tesla Mobile Connector (sometimes referred to as a UMC / Universal Mobile Connector) Explained including Gen 1 & Gen 2 differences

The Mobile Connector, previously known as the Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) is a backup cable that all Tesla drivers should carry with them at all times in their car, it allows you to plug into any domestic socket as well as more industrial or campsite style power, as well as

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Winter Tyre choice

The question of tyres optimised or capable for winter arises every autumn/winter. There are very strong opinions expressed in the group. Sometimes people take a strong stance based on their own circumstances and preferences, and this can clash with the stance of others. In some cases both parties are

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Tesla Paint codes (Wheels / Workshops / Stores / Brand)

Wheels * Sonic Carbon (Grey 21″ wheels) – Code: NEU-106E and PPG:934723 * Silver slipstream alloy colour name is “Sonic Silver”, associated with colour codes NEU-107E / BU0738 / 934722 (Ditzler/PPG) * Onyx Black (sometimes known as ‘Matt Black’) * Gunpowder 20” Uberturbine Car Bodywork Paint (for a touch up stick etc) You’re normally

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I want to tour the Tesla Factory, Assembly Line, Gigafactory, Hawthorne Studio, Service Centre and/or SpaceX facilities how do I get an invite?

I want to tour the Tesla Factory, Assembly Line, Gigafactory, Hawthorne Studio, Service Centre and/or SpaceX facilities how do I get an invite? Tesla opens up selected locations for guided tours for all owners, here are the details for all the locations: * Fremont, California * Tilburg, Netherlands * Gigafactory 1, Nevada