Tesla Model 3 or Model Y. Which one do you need? The Tesla Model Y is a compact SUV based on the mid-size sedan Model 3. This article compares the differences between the two vehicle models. Update from 3/13/2020: Meanwhile the manual for Model Y has been published on the internet. The vehicle can be […]
You often read on Facebook in the Tesla groups about the “hold steering wheel” message that regularly appears on the screen when driving on autopilot. Some drivers also complain that they are asked to turn the steering wheel slightly every 10 seconds. Mainly with newer software versions one is obviously very often “forced” to do […]
In Germany, only vehicles with an emissions sticker (also known as a fine dust sticker) are permitted in the so-called environmental zones. The emission’s sticker is a marking of the pollutant emissions. One could now argue that a Tesla as a pure electric car has no pollutant emissions and therefore no emissions sticker is necessary. […]
At the beginning of May 2019, Tesla announced in its Blog the new safety features “Lane Departure Avoidance” and “Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance”. The following article describes exactly which functions are involved and how the experiences with them are described in Internet forums and on Facebook. These two new functions are activated for the Model […]
A feature of the Tesla autopilot is called NoA (“Navigate on Autopilot”). This means that the vehicle itself determines on which lane of the highway it should be. The autopilot also ensures that you reach the desired exit to continue following the programmed navigation destination. In addition, it constantly determines possibilities for switching to a […]
With the official Tesla App, numerous functions of the vehicle can be controlled via the mobile phone. Independent of this, there are other Tesla apps for Apple iOS and Android that have been developed by third parties. Password Security and third-party Tesla Apps that are not developed by Tesla Inc. NOTICE: If you use such […]
The Tesla emergency rescue sheet should be printed out and carried in every vehicle. This article explains why it can save lives. What is the emergency response sheet? Although the safety systems used in cars today make them safer and safer if an accident, they increasingly lead to problems if the rescue services have to […]
The maintenance cost of a Tesla and other electric vehicles are different from the cost of cars with combustion engines. An electric motor consists of much fewer parts than a combustion engine. This means less complexity, thus less maintenance effort and ultimately saves money. Other vehicle components such as chassis, tires, brake fluid, air conditioning […]
How long and how many kilometers does a Tesla battery last? Is it even possible to drive more than 200’000 km or is the battery already scrap? The constant battery discharge, as we know it from mobile phones, makes the battery get weaker and weaker over time. Or maybe not? How long does a Tesla […]
Tesla provides regular software updates for its vehicles. This means that even older vehicles will still have new functions and improvements after years. These updates are automatically downloaded via the mobile network of the SIM card installed on the vehicle. Alternatively, if the vehicle is connected to a Wi-Fi Network (WLAN), it can also obtain […]
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