Tesla Warns Against Wet Towel Charging Trick Two Months Too Late

Tesla car culture is full of hacks and shortcuts, some more effective than others. One, known as the “wet towel” trick, required the Tesla Charging department — or whatever remains of it — to publicly tell customers to knock it off. The “wet towel” trick involves wrapping a damp, cool cloth around a Supercharger cable handle as a way to Read More

Tesla Burns After Driver In Mexico Plugs It Directly Into A Power Line

TIJUANA, Mexico — A driver in the Mexican border city of Tijuana apparently had the bright idea of connecting his Tesla to an illegal electricity hookup connected directly to a powerline. Not only did the Tesla eventually burst into flames, the blaze was so hot it set a neighboring house on fire. Rafael Carrillo, Tijuana’s fire chief, said Tuesday that

More Than 11,000 Tesla Cybertrucks Are Subject To Recall

Tesla has announced two recalls, each affecting more than 11,000 of its 2024 Cybertruck electric pickup trucks. While Tesla can fix some issues remotely, all repairs will require a service visit. The first involves an incident affecting 11,383 trucks in which trim inside the truck bed can come loose and detach. Such incidents… Source: Kelley Blue Book

2024 Tesla Cybertruck Recalled Twice

Tesla recently conducted two recall campaigns for the 2024 Cybertruck, which applies to nearly every model sold by the company. The recalls are due to issues related to the windshield wipers and body trim in the trunk of the electric pickup truck. The two recalls bring the total number of recalls to 10,000. Source: Cars Direct

Why You Should And Shouldn’t Buy Tesla

There is no denying that Tesla has changed the face of the EV industry. The company has forced other automakers to take the sector seriously. However, compared to other brands, Tesla has the most loyal and critical following. On the one hand, there are those who praise the brand, while on the other… Source: www.topspeed.com

Tesla Model Y Is The Best EV Of 2024

Late last year, Tesla achieved its highest ever quarterly metal shipment volume. The leader of this group is the Model Y, which by some measures is the best-selling car in the world. But will the Model Y perform as expected in a dramatically changing EV market?… Source: insideevs.com