About the car

About the car

Printables

Article adapted from http://fealey.co.uk/ev-transport/posters-signs-for-electric-cars-dog-inside-free-parking-chargebump/539 Some A5 flyers for printing on A4 paper (2 per sheet), some were created by myself & others from across the web. Use at your own risk. Version 2 (updated August 2018) EVs/Hybrids blocking or plugged into Tesla Superchargers

About the car

Tesla Charging Etiquette

For nearly 10 years, UK Tesla owners have seen the charging infrastructure develop, along this journey we’ve picked up and shared with each other a wide range of tips and tricks, in fact, sharing advice and knowledge with each other is the core reason we set up this community

About the car

How to get the most range out of your Tesla + how weather affects range

For most trips just get in your car and drive because the Model S and X have more than enough range for 90% of trips without having to worry. If you have a home charger or a destination charger you’re visiting then you will leave with 80-90% of your

About the car

Tesla Service and Stores Explained

Article based on http://teslapedia.org/tesla/how-tesla-stores-and-service-centres-work/ Tesla Stores & Service Centres are fairly unique in the automotive world as they are fully owned by Tesla and this means the customer experience is unlike any other. Tesla Stores & Service Centres Most Service Centres are actually much more than

About the car

Firmware / Software Updates Explained

Can I see if a newer firmware/software version has been released? Sure use http://ev-fw.com/reports.php (this only shows a small percentage of vehicles in the world) Can I speed up firmware updates for my car? In short not really but there are a few simple tips

About the car

How to fit and use a French Autoroute Toll Tag

Thanks to Matt & Richard French motorways (Autoroutes) are mostly toll roads. I’m British and live in Switzerland so over the years have frequently driven through The North-East of France between the UK and Switzerland. For a long time, I’ve had a toll transponder from the Sanef group

About the car

Tyre Pressures for Tesla Model S & X

The best way to confirm the tyre pressure is to look for this sticker on the driver’s side door, this clearly confirms the size of your tyre on your car and the correct pressure. Remember tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are cold and it’s important

About the car

Which tyres for my Tesla? Model S, 3, X & Y

A common misconception is that a Tesla is different when it comes to tyres, in reality, tyres are tyres but there are some useful tips and tricks that can help you along the way.   How do I find which tyres I should buy? 1. First of all double-check the existing

About the car

Tesla Wheel Torque Settings

Page 173 of the UK manual tells you all about torque settings and tyre dimension but sometimes it’s a pain to find so I thought I’d add it on here as well and hope the search engines pick this up. What do I need to check the torque

About the car

WiFi hotspot Tip – Setup before you need it

Here’s a tip for everyone (do it now, not when you need it!): 1. Turn on your phone’s WiFi hotspot, get in the car and use the WiFi menu to connect the car to the phone. 2. Turn off your phone’s WiFi hotspot. 3. Done! Now your

About the car

Charging Cables and Adapters

Parts of this article have been adapted from: https://spaceboatoflightandwonder.wordpress.com but more recently updated with info about new additons. So, it turns out that there is no agreed upon “best” way to get the electricity from the charger into your car.  Different electric car manufacturers put different sockets

About the car

Step-by-step method to clean your Tesla, the products to use & how to overcome fogging/algae buildup

We take no responsibility for improper cleaning or following of this guide. Use common sense and if unsure pay someone to do it for you. Secondly, a Tesla is nothing special and therefore this process can be used on any car and not just a Tesla Tips for success: * Do