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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.

Two Tesla settings that quietly drain your battery when you’re not driving.
Sentry Mode and Keep Accessory Power both keep your Tesla partly awake while parked. Here’s what each one actually costs you in range.

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.

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 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.

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.
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