The Model S “Long Range Plus” was announced by Tesla on June 15, 2020. Through various improvements, the range could be further increased with the same 100 kWh battery pack. With a range of 402 miles according to the EPA standard, this corresponds to an increase of almost 20% compared to a 2019 Model S100D. […]
What’s the better choice? To buy a used Tesla Model S or a new Model 3? In this post, I write about the pros and cons of both options, what aspects to consider when making a decision, and how I would have decided today if faced with that choice. The costs of both variants can […]
In October 2020 Tesla had announced some innovations for the Model 3. These revisions, which Elon Musk calls “Refresh”, are not really a facelift, but rather an addition of some features that are already known from the Model Y. This article describes the changes in the vehicle equipment in detail. All these changes affect all […]
The Tesla FSD “Full self-driving” option is a software package that Tesla sells for vehicles with Autopilot 2 hardware or higher. The option is also called FSD for short. This completely revised article describes the current status of functions and should help to find out whether the purchase of FSD is reasonable or whether the […]
This article explains the causes around the eMMC memory chip problem and related defects in older Tesla MCU computers. The MCU (Media Control Unit) is the computer that is necessary to operate the vehicle from the screen. This computer has nothing in common with the autopilot computer. Already in the first Model S an MCU […]
In this post I write about the advantages and disadvantages of a Tesla with a sunroof. For used car buyers it is interesting to know for which types of vehicles a sunroof is available. You will also find tips on how to care for the sealing rubber and experiences of Tesla drivers who have owned […]
What are the special steps to change the ownership of a used Tesla car in the buying process? How do I transfer the mobile phone app access and how does the vehicle become visible in the new owner’s customer account? This article describes the necessary steps. Basically, there are three options for buying a Tesla […]
Tesla did not offer a trailer hitch for their vehicles in the past but now there are some options that can be ordered ex vehicle production. But still, a tow bar is not available for every Tesla model. This article shows an overview of the possible variants with their advantages and disadvantages: Model S Original […]
Due to improvements in battery technology, not all Tesla models have the same maximum charge current at a fast charging station. The following table shows the differences in maximum possible charging speed depending on vehicle model. This is dependent on the type of battery cell installed and other improvements Tesla has incorporated into production over […]
Finally Tesla has officially announced the MCU upgrade. The MCU is the computer which is responsible for the operation of the screens in the Tesla (not to be confused with the Autopilot computer). The first Model S were delivered in 2013 in Europe still with the MCO0. From 2015 the MCU1 was used and from […]
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