Tag: #personal-experiences

First, I want to correct an error I made in the earlier story—there were, in fact, 2 Tesla Supercharging Stations between the long stretch of highway where we were stranded—so that if we were driving a Tesla that night, things would have most likely turned out very differently. With that said, I have now owned […]

With the school year complete, my family decided to take a summer vacation. We planned to drive from California to Wyoming to visit Yellowstone National Park, but our plans changed with the recent flooding. So instead, we set our sights on Yosemite National Park, located in the middle of California. We decided to visit Yosemite National […]

As an owner of two Teslas since 2018, I am a fan of electric vehicles. Here are five reasons why you should buy a Tesla electric vehicle. Tesla Software is Excellent What sets Tesla apart is its approach to software. A Tesla is like owning an iPhone on wheels. Almost every aspect of the electric […]

I will provide five reasons not to buy a Tesla written by a Tesla owner. Let me start by saying my family has owned a Model S and Model X Tesla since 2018. We love the convenience, lower maintenance, and ownership cost of electric vehicles and cannot imagine going back to a gas-powered car.  We bought […]

Recently I took a 220-mile road trip that gave me a case of EV range anxiety. So I will share a few simple adjustments to get more miles from my battery and reduce EV range anxiety. First, let me start with the backstory of my trip and the circumstances. My wife booked a private stargazing […]

A friend of mine was kind enough to share a road trip where he ran into all kinds of adversity. I hope you find it entertaining and insightful. The One thing I do after buying a new car is taking it on a long road trip. So, having recently purchased a new electric vehicle (an […]

How far electric cars can travel in extreme heat is a question many people ask. To answer this question, you have to consider several factors. I will go through what factors that impact the distance you can travel on a single charge. I recently took a 495-mile trip from the Grand Canyon in Arizona to […]

How to take a road trip with an electric car is something many owners of gas-powered cars ask me. Road trips with an electric vehicle require some planning but, once mastered, can be rewarding. Planning For a Road Trip Planning must occur whenever you take a road trip with your electric car. I will use […]