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Tesla’s newest FSD update splits into two different builds
Tesla’s FSD v14.3.11 update isn’t one build: HW4 cars get the full release while older HW3 cars get a lighter version missing Automatic Collision Evasion.
What actually fits in the Model Y L’s third row.
The Model Y L’s third row has its own heated seats, power recline, and child-seat anchors. Here’s what the specs say, and what a family’s hands-on test showed.
Tesla’s Light Show turns your car into a Halloween display.
Tesla’s built-in Light Show feature syncs a car’s exterior lights to music, and Tesla’s own channel is already previewing Halloween content for it.
EV-specific tires can add range to your Tesla without a software update.
Tires built for an EV’s weight and torque can measurably improve range over a standard all-season tire, and one owner’s year-long review shows what that looks like in practice.
Picking between the Model Y, Model 3, and Cybertruck in 2026.
With Model S and Model X gone, Tesla’s new-car lineup is down to three — here’s what each one actually costs and who it fits.
Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y just got a mid-cycle refresh in the US
Tesla’s October 1 refresh brings a bigger, sharper screen and quicker acceleration to the Model 3 and Model Y in the US, though V2L and the new interior color other markets get didn’t make the cut here.
Tesla raised Model Y financing rates again. Here’s what it costs you
Tesla quietly raised Model Y loan APRs from 1.49% to 1.99% in late September. On a typical 72-month loan, that’s roughly $800 to $1,000 more over the life of the loan.
Tesla’s Grok AI is now writing code that ships in your car’s software.
Tesla confirms its Grok AI model is now shipping real FSD and Cybercab features as an overnight coding agent.
The setup steps to do before you drive your new Tesla anywhere.
A phone key, a driver profile, and a home-charging plan — the handful of things worth sorting out before you put real miles on a new Model 3 or Model Y.
Model Y L or Model X: how the specs actually compare
The Model Y L undercuts the Model X by nearly $28,000 and seats six with a usable third row. Here’s how the price, range and specs actually compare.
Why some Tesla owners are adding $30 covers to their side cameras
RepeaterShield is a $30 aftermarket cover aimed at a real Tesla annoyance: side cameras losing visibility in heavy rain. Here’s what it claims to fix, and one owner’s hands-on test.
Tesla’s AI5 chip just started production. Your car isn’t getting one first.
Samsung began trial production of the AI5 chip on September 15. Optimus and data centers get it before cars do, and Musk says vehicle production is still roughly a year out.
Model Y L or Hyundai IONIQ 9: how the specs actually compare
Both three-row electric SUVs start in the low $60,000s. Here’s how price, range, and seating actually compare, plus one owner’s side-by-side impression.
What Tesla’s FSD v14.3.10 update actually changes
FSD v14.3.10 started rolling out September 19 with traffic-light, object-handling, and driver-monitoring refinements. Here’s what the release notes say, plus one tester’s early take.
Do you need a side-camera rain shield for your Tesla?
A $30 aftermarket cover keeps rain off your Tesla’s side repeater cameras and the ‘camera visibility limited’ warning at bay — but only on Hardware 4 cars, and only for the rain problem, not the bigger FSD visibility question regulators are investigating.
Thinking about a Model Y L instead of a Model X? Read this first.
Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L and the three-row Model X both fit a family, but only one of them Tesla will still sell you new.
These aftermarket Tesla Model Y floor mats add a metal plate to stop pedal jams
A new aftermarket mat design adds a rigid metal plate to keep the pedal-side edge from curling into the pedal. Here’s the actual safety standard behind it.
Your Tesla floor mat can jam your pedal. Here’s how to make sure yours can’t.
An unanchored floor mat can jam your Tesla’s accelerator or brake pedal. Here’s what actually prevents that, and one owner’s look at a popular mat-and-pedal-plate combo.
PG&E will pay you up to $4,000 to turn your EV into a home battery.
PG&E’s expanded V2X pilot pays California customers to let an EV back up their home. Here’s what qualifies, and where a Tesla actually fits.
What the Model Y L’s glass roof actually blocks.
The Model Y L’s panoramic glass roof stretches over both rows. Here’s what Tesla actually says it protects you from, and what it doesn’t.
Can swapping your Tesla’s wheels actually add range?
Wheel choice measurably affects a Tesla’s range. Here’s what independent testing has found, and a look at one owner’s real-world wheel swap.
What Tesla’s FSD 14.3.9 update actually changes
Tesla’s FSD 14.3.9 update, rolling out in North America starting September 6, 2026, adds a new Automatic Collision Evasion safety feature along with neural network and driving-behavior improvements.
Here’s what the 2026 Model Y actually costs, trim by trim.
The 2026 Model Y runs from $41,380 to $58,880 across five trims. Here’s what each one gets you, plus one owner’s real-world complaints on video.
Tesla launched Cybercab in Austin. Here’s what it actually does for riders.
Tesla opened Cybercab rides to the public in Austin on September 3, 2026. Here’s what the two-seat, driverless vehicle actually is, and how riders hail one.
Tesla’s biggest-ever China recall adds eye tracking to 2.74 million cars
China’s market regulator ordered Tesla to add cabin-camera eye tracking to 2.74 million Model 3 and Y cars, ruling that steering-wheel torque alone doesn’t prove a driver is watching the road.
What charging a Tesla at home actually costs compared to gas
A full home charge runs about $12 to $16 at the national average electricity rate — roughly a third the per-mile cost of gas, though your state’s rate can swing that a lot.
Is the six-seat Model Y L worth $12,000 more than a standard Model Y?
The Model Y L starts at $61,990, about $12,000 over a standard Model Y, for a third row with 4.7 inches more legroom. Dirty Tesla’s hands-on take, plus the specs behind it.
An owner retrofitted Hardware 4 into an older Model 3 — ahead of Tesla’s own upgrade program.
A software engineer swapped a Hardware 4 computer into his 2022 Model 3, months before Tesla’s own paid HW3 retrofit program is expected to exist.
What Tesla’s FSD 14.3.8 and the Summer Update actually change
Tesla shipped FSD 14.3.8 alongside the Summer Update on August 26, but only Hardware 4 cars get the full version. Here’s what’s new.
What Tesla has actually confirmed about FSD v15
Tesla says FSD v15 will run on today’s Hardware 4 computers and is targeting a late-2026 to early-2027 launch. Here’s what’s actually confirmed, and why the hardware promise deserves some skepticism.
What riding in the Model Y L’s third row is actually like on a real road trip.
The Model Y L’s six-seat layout is built for trips like this. Here’s what the seating actually offers, and one family’s real road-trip take on it.
What FSD 14.3.7 actually feels like in the new Model Y L.
FSD 14.3.7 shipped with a rewritten AI compiler for faster reaction time. Here’s what that update is meant to change, and one owner’s first drive with it in a Model Y L.
How much fits in the Model Y L with the seats folded?
Tesla rates the six-seat Model Y L at up to 89 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat, and a hands-on video shows what that looks like loaded.
How far does the Model Y L really go, and how fast does it charge?
The Model Y L’s official EPA range is 325 miles with a peak DC fast-charging rate around 256 kW, and a Dirty Tesla real-world test on August 20, 2026 shows how those numbers hold up on the road.
What upgrading a Hardware 3 Tesla to AI4 actually involves right now
There’s no way to buy a Hardware 3-to-AI4 computer upgrade today; here’s what Tesla has actually promised and what the headline retrofit really is.
Tesla’s V2L power adapter costs $80 for some owners and $1,750 for others
Tesla’s V2L power adapter is an $80 accessory for newer Model Y Premium and Performance trims, but a roughly $1,750 parts-and-labor retrofit for older PCS1 cars with no formal customer program yet.
Model Y L’s power seats and liftgate reverse when they hit resistance
On the Model Y L, the powered rear seats and liftgate stop and reverse when they sense an obstruction, a pinch-protection feature Tesla built in for hands, pets, and cargo.
Floor protection for your Tesla costs $25 or $300, depending on what you buy
Tesla’s own all-weather liners run into the hundreds of dollars. A lot of owners get similar coverage from a molded aftermarket mat set instead.
Is the six-seat Model Y L worth $61,990 over a regular Model Y?
Tesla’s stretched, three-row Model Y L costs about $15,000 more than a standard Model Y Long Range. Here’s what the extra length and money actually buy.
Is the cheaper Model Y the one to buy?
The Standard trim takes about $6,400 off a Model Y. What you give up decides whether that’s a bargain or a false economy.
Running a fridge in your Tesla: what the 12V socket will and won’t do
A parked Tesla can keep a cooler running, but only with the right setting turned on and only down to a battery floor.
What the charging stops look like on a 2,600-mile road trip
On a long drive the stops are shorter and more frequent than most new owners picture — and the rhythm is set by the charging curve, not by the range number.
The maintenance Tesla actually schedules
There’s no oil change and no annual service, but Tesla does publish intervals — tires, cabin filter, and a short list of the rest.
What your first ride with Full Self-Driving is actually like
The first FSD drive surprises most people twice: the car does more than they expected, and it still needs them the whole time.
How many days of driving one charge actually covers
For most drivers a single charge covers close to a week of ordinary driving, which is why home charging stops being something you think about.
What to buy first for a new Model 3 or Model Y
Charging comes first, protection second, and most of the accessory list can wait until you have driven the car for a month.
Can you buy a Tesla for under $40,000 in 2026?
The Model 3 Standard starts under $40,000 with destination included, but the federal credit is gone and the real number depends on fees, taxes and where you live.
Tesla is shipping a second FSD v14 Lite build to Hardware 3 cars
FSD v14.1 Lite arrives as firmware 2026.21.6 for older Hardware 3 Model 3 and Model Y cars, following reports of Autopilot computer overheating on the first v14 Lite release.
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