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Lost your Tesla key card? Here’s what to do, in order.
Losing a Tesla key card isn’t a lockout. Here’s how to remove it from your car, order a replacement, and pair the new one.
What to keep in your Tesla for a roadside emergency, since there’s no spare tire.
Teslas ship without a spare tire or repair kit. Here’s a simple, low-cost kit worth keeping in the frunk instead.
Gifting a Tesla to someone else? Here’s how ownership transfer actually works.
Tesla can transfer a car to a new owner entirely through the app, but that’s different from adding a driver — and your state’s title and registration paperwork still applies either way.
How much range does a Tesla actually lose over time?
Battery degradation is real but slower than most new owners expect. Here’s what the data actually shows, in miles and years.
Moving to a new state with your Tesla? Here’s what to update.
Registration, insurance, and your home charging setup all need a second look after a move. Tesla Insurance in particular doesn’t follow you everywhere.
Your Tesla lease is ending. Here are the four options Tesla actually gives you.
Return it, buy it, extend it, or trade up. Tesla’s lease-end process has four paths, and each one has its own deadlines and fine print.
What Tesla’s Warranty Covers, and For How Long
Tesla’s warranty coverage is split across several separate terms — here’s how long each one lasts, what it actually pays for, and what still comes out of your pocket.
Tesla’s Sentry Mode and Dashcam Are Built In. The Storage Is Not.
Sentry Mode and Dashcam come free on every Tesla, but recording only works once you add a USB drive that meets Tesla’s own storage and speed requirements.
Leasing vs. Buying a Tesla: Which Costs Less in 2026
With the federal EV tax credit gone for both leases and purchases, the choice between leasing and buying a Tesla now comes down to how long you keep it, how much you drive, and whether you want to own it outright.
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