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Tesla Tire Pressure in Cold Weather: What PSI to Run
Cold mornings drop tire pressure about 1 psi per 10 degrees, and the Tesla warning light only comes on when a tire is 25 percent low. Here is the right psi for each model and how to check it.
Tesla Cybertruck Line Closes in 8 Months, Musk Says
Elon Musk says Cybertruck orders exceed production, Tesla will build as many as it can before shutting the line in about 8 months, and will return deposits for many people.
Tesla Cybercab 40 kWh Pack and Liquid Silver, Musk Says
Elon Musk says efficiency improvements will allow a 40 kWh Cybercab pack and that Cybercab will be offered in liquid silver. Here is what he said and what remains unconfirmed.
Tesla Insurance Cost: What Owners Pay by Model and State
Full coverage averages $3,836 a year for a Model Y, $3,871 for a Model 3 and $4,415 for a Cybertruck. Here is why, and how state and carrier change it.
Tesla Cybertruck Production to Wind Down in Mid-2027, Musk Says
Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercab production.
Tesla Battery Degradation: How Much Range You Lose Over Time
Tesla says its Model 3 and Model Y packs lose 15% on average at 200,000 miles. Here is how that compares with Geotab's 2026 study and the 70% warranty floor.
Tesla Roadster Kickflip Video: Tesla Posts a Flying Car POV
Tesla posted a 34-second POV video on X from the Roadster's October 15 stunt demo. Here is what it shows, what is verified, and what Tesla has still not said.
Tesla Software Update 2026.32.300: Seat Heater Timeout & More
Tesla's 2026.32.300 release notes say seat heaters may turn off after 20 minutes. Here is which models are listed, what else is in the update, and what to do.
Tesla Charge Port Frozen? How to Thaw It and Defrost Your Car
What do you do when your Tesla's charge port is frozen and the cable is stuck? Follow Tesla's steps: Defrost Car, the Inlet Heater, then the manual release. Plus how to prevent it.
Best Mattresses for Camping in Your Tesla (2026)
The folded Model Y seats aren't flat. The mattresses that fix it, from Havnby's $549 FlatCore to a $70 air bed, with fit by model year and what owners say.
Tesla Emergency Drive Away: What the Service Visit Costs
Tapping Activate on Tesla Emergency Drive Away triggers a mandatory charge port service visit, even if the car never moves. What owners report paying, and what Tesla says.
Tesla Charge Limit: What to Set for Daily Driving (2026)
Should you charge your Tesla to 80%, 90% or 100%? Use the limit your car recommends. Here is what Tesla says for each battery type, with a worked Model Y example.
Tesla Software Update 2026.39.6: Emergency Drive Away & More
Tesla software update 2026.39.6 lists Emergency Drive Away, Set Arrival Energy, Supercharger site maps and more. Here is what is new, which cars it covers and how far the rollout has gone.
Tesla PIN to Drive and Valet Mode: a setup guide for every model
How to set up PIN to Drive, Valet Mode and Glovebox PIN on Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck, what each one locks, and what to do if you forget a PIN.
Tesla Software Update 2026.38.6: Grok Leaves Beta, FSD Streaks & More
Software update 2026.38.6 began appearing on October 29. It removes Grok's beta label, brings FSD Streaks to older Model S and X, and adds Halloween wraps to Intel cars.
How Long It Takes to Charge a Tesla at Home: 120V vs 240V
A Model Y Standard adds about 54 miles overnight on a household outlet and about 316 on a 240-volt circuit. Charging times, costs and a worked example for 40 miles a day.
How Long Supercharging Takes: 10 to 80% by Tesla Trim
A Supercharger stop from 10 to 80 percent takes about 27 to 32 minutes in a Model 3 or Model Y and 40 to 45 in a Cybertruck. Here is the trim-by-trim table and the arithmetic.
How to Use Tesla Halloween Mode on Your Model 3, Model Y or Cybertruck
Halloween Mode lives in the Toybox. Here is how to turn it on, what each toggle does, and the Sentry Mode catch.
Best Cybertruck Accessories (2026)
Best Cybertruck Accessories (2026) This article has affiliate links. If you buy through them, GetTesla may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The Cybertruck isn't like any other Tesla, and the accessory market has caught up. The stainless body doesn't need wax, but it shows grime. The cabin floor takes a beating…
Tesla Software Update 2026.38.5: Halloween Mode, FSD v14.3.12 & More
Tesla's 2026.38.5 update adds Halloween Mode, Emergency Drive Away, Set Arrival Energy and new FSD (Supervised) builds. Here is who gets it and how the rollout looks.
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.
Test drive a Tesla before you order.
Tesla offers a showroom demo drive, a self-serve option, and a new at-home program called Tesla Ride, and none of them use the exact car you’ll eventually take delivery of.
Tesla’s Powershare home backup now works with Model 3 and Model Y.
Tesla turned on Powershare home backup for the Model 3 and Model Y on October 6, giving most owners a path to vehicle-to-home power for the first time, with real limits on eligibility and hardware.
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.
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in Q3 2026, beating Wall Street’s estimate.
Tesla’s third-quarter delivery count beat analyst estimates by about 5%, even as deliveries slipped from last year’s record third quarter.
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.
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.
Tesla’s Cybertruck can now back up your house together with a Powerwall 3.
A software update lets Cybertruck’s Powershare work alongside a Powerwall 3 instead of forcing owners to pick one backup system or the other.
Minnesota’s state EV rebate is gone. Here’s what still helps if you’re buying a Tesla.
Minnesota’s Department of Commerce says its EV rebate has paid out every dollar it had. Here’s what a Tesla buyer in the state can still use instead.
Tesla now lets Powerwall 2 owners add a Powerwall 3 for more backup power.
Tesla has enabled Powerwall 3 backward compatibility in North America, so existing Powerwall 2 owners can expand their system instead of buying another Powerwall 2.
Tesla’s Semi finally enters volume production, seven years late.
Tesla began high-volume Semi production at a new Nevada factory on September 24, with the company saying deliveries to fleet customers are underway.
Tesla just raised the price of its Wall Connector, and a few other things in the shop.
Tesla’s home charger and a handful of accessories got more expensive this month, while some winter gear got cheaper. Here’s what changed.
Do you need running boards for your Cybertruck?
Cybertruck’s ride height is part of its appeal off-road, but it makes climbing in and out harder for kids and shorter adults. Here’s what running boards actually cost and do.
Tesla reopened $50,000 Roadster reservations. Here’s what the deposit actually gets you.
Reserving Tesla’s next Roadster now costs $50,000: $5,000 refundable up front, $45,000 by wire within 10 days. Here’s what that gets you, and why the 2017 reservation history is worth remembering first.
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.
Your order price isn’t locked in until delivery.
Tesla changes prices on its configurator without notice, and three 2026 price hikes show why the number you saw at order time isn’t guaranteed to hold until delivery.
Rhode Island will still pay you up to $3,000 toward a new Tesla
Rhode Island’s DRIVE EV program still pays up to $3,000 toward a new Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, with no income requirement and no expiration announced as of September 2026.
NHTSA just escalated its Cybercab investigation. Tesla has until September 30 to answer.
NHTSA issued a formal special order on September 10 demanding sworn answers on how the Cybercab meets federal safety standards. Here’s what it’s asking and what’s at stake.
The 2026 Tesla lineup, explained.
With Model S and Model X production over, the current Tesla lineup is Model 3, Model Y, Model Y L, and Cybertruck. Here’s what each one costs right now.
San Jose’s EV rebate drops after September 14. Here’s what that means for a Tesla.
San José Clean Energy’s EV Instant Rebate drops from $4,000 to $3,000 on a new EV after September 14, and adds a $50,000 price cap that rules out pricier Tesla trims.
Tesla will unveil the next-generation Roadster on October 1.
Tesla says it will unveil the next-generation Roadster on October 1, 2026 — its first concrete reveal date after nearly nine years and at least eight missed targets.
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.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Powershare can now back up your home alongside a Powerwall 3.
Cybertruck owners no longer have to choose between Powershare and a Powerwall 3 for home backup power — Tesla says the two can now run together.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Off-Road Light Bar is no longer Foundation Series-only.
The $1,950 roof-mounted light bar, once exclusive to Foundation Series Cyberbeasts, is now available to any Cybertruck owner through the Tesla Shop.
A new federal deduction can cut up to $10,000 off the interest on your Tesla loan.
The federal EV purchase credit is gone, but a new deduction on car loan interest can still save financed buyers real money — here’s who qualifies.
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.
Do you need wheel spacers for your Tesla?
Wheel spacers push your wheels outward to fit wider aftermarket wheels or fix rubbing. Here’s when your Tesla actually needs them, and what to check before you buy a set.
What Tesla’s Adaptive Headlights actually do
Tesla’s Adaptive Headlights dim individual segments of the matrix LED headlight to cut glare for oncoming drivers, but the feature requires specific hardware and isn’t active on every Tesla in North America yet.
What Tesla’s new San Francisco and Queens Superchargers mean for your road trip.
Tesla’s biggest new Superchargers are showing up in cities, not just on highways, and that changes what’s worth checking in the app before you drive through one.
Model 3 vs. Cybertruck: which one actually fits you.
A sedan built to be cheap, efficient, and easy to park versus a truck built to haul and tow — how the Model 3 and Cybertruck actually compare on price, size, range, cargo, and towing.
Why one Supercharger stall can charge faster than the one next to it.
Charging speed at a Supercharger depends on the stall’s hardware generation and whether it shares power with a neighbor, not just which site you picked.
What a base Cybertruck AWD delivery actually looks like.
The base Cybertruck AWD now starts at $74,990 and skips air suspension, leather seats, and bed tie-down rails compared to Premium — here’s what that means walking into a real delivery.
What Tesla’s app update 4.60 actually adds, and what’s still coming.
Tesla app 4.60 adds Passkey support and hints at Cybertruck Powershare with Powerwall — Ryan Shaw breaks down what’s live and what’s still just code.
Tesla is raising Wheel and Tire Protection Plan prices — but only on Performance trims.
Tesla’s Wheel and Tire Protection Plan jumps to $24 a month for Model 3 and Model Y Performance trims on October 1 — other trims are unchanged.
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.
Tesla raised Cybertruck prices by $5,000. Here’s what it means for buyers.
Tesla quietly raised Cybertruck Dual Motor and Premium pricing by $5,000 on August 24. Here’s the new pricing and what’s behind it.
Cybertruck vs. Model S: which one actually fits you.
A stainless-steel truck and a performance sedan aren’t really cross-shopped, but if you are choosing between them, here’s how they actually compare on price, range, and what they’re built to do.
Tesla’s Caraoke Feature Now Scores Your Singing
Tesla’s 2026 Summer Update adds a scoring system to its Caraoke app that only works in Park, requires a Premium Connectivity subscription, and is still rolling out to the fleet.
How Tesla’s ordering process actually works, step by step
A step-by-step look at how Tesla’s online ordering process actually works, from configuring the car to the order fee to the pending tasks in the Tesla app.
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 X vs. Cybertruck: which one actually fits you.
The Cybertruck wins on price and towing capacity, but a real-world test shows the Model X keeps far more of its range while towing a trailer.
Tesla now sells an $80 adapter that turns your Model Y Premium into a power outlet
Tesla’s new V2L Outlet Adapter draws 2.4 kW from the car’s battery, but only some Model Y Premium builds have the hardware to use it.
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.
Tesla’s new Stuck Assist mode is here. Here’s whether your Model 3 has it.
Tesla’s 2026.26 update adds three selectable traction control modes, but so far it’s only reaching new Model 3 cars.
Do you need running boards for your Tesla?
Running boards help some Tesla owners more than others. Here’s who actually benefits, and what to check before you buy a set.
Tesla ships FSD v14.3.7 with a rewritten AI compiler for faster reaction time.
Tesla’s 2026.21.5 update brings FSD (Supervised) v14.3.7 to eligible vehicles, with a rebuilt AI compiler, better traffic light handling, and Actually Smart Summon on Cybertruck.
Towing cuts your Tesla’s range hard. Plan charging stops around it, not your dashboard estimate.
A trailer can cut a Tesla’s real-world range by half or more. Here’s what actually changes, and how to plan charging stops so you don’t run short.
California will knock $3,500 off your first Tesla, while the funding lasts.
California’s MyFirstEV program takes $3,500 off a qualifying Model 3 or Model Y for first-time EV buyers, but the money is limited and Tesla is only one of more than a dozen automakers splitting it.
Tesla extends Cybertruck warranty to 8 years after admitting a charging defect.
Tesla is extending the Cybertruck’s charging-hardware warranty to 8 years and reimbursing owners who already paid for repairs, after admitting a widespread power conversion system defect.
Which Tesla holds the most cargo and tows the most? Compare the lineup.
A trim-by-trim look at cargo volume and towing capacity across the Model 3, Model Y, Model Y L, and Cybertruck to help you figure out which Tesla actually hauls the most.
Cybertruck vs. Model Y: which one is actually for you.
Tesla’s truck and its compact SUV solve different problems. Here’s how price, range, and towing actually compare for 2026.
What to expect at a Tesla test drive, and how to prepare.
How to schedule a Tesla demo drive, what documents and age requirements apply, and how to use your 30 minutes well.
Your Tesla’s cabin air filter: how often to change it, and how to tell it needs it.
Tesla skips oil changes and spark plugs, but the cabin air filter is real maintenance most owners forget about. Here’s Tesla’s own replacement schedule and how to tell yours is overdue.
Tesla’s newest Superchargers can hit 500kW. Most Teslas still can’t use it.
Tesla is rolling out 500kW V4 Supercharger cabinets, and Cybertruck can already pull 325kW at existing V4 stalls. Here’s why your Model 3, Y, S, or X still charges at the same speed it always has.
How many people fit in a Tesla? Compare seating across the lineup.
From a five-seat Model 3 to a six-seat Model Y L, here’s how many people each current Tesla actually seats.
Do you need wheel locks for your Tesla?
Tesla wheels don’t ship with locking lug nuts. Here’s what they protect against, what Tesla charges for its own set, and what to check before buying an aftermarket one.
What it actually costs to replace a Tesla battery.
Battery replacement cost is a top worry for new Tesla shoppers. Here’s what Tesla’s warranty covers and what the real-world data shows.
Which Tesla has the longest range? Compare the current lineup.
EPA range varies a lot across Tesla’s current lineup, and the trim you pick can matter as much as the model. Here’s how the options actually compare.
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.
xAI rebrands to SpaceXAI. Grok keeps its name inside Tesla vehicles.
xAI officially became SpaceXAI on July 6, 2026, completing its merger into SpaceX, but the Grok voice assistant used in Tesla vehicles keeps its existing name and no changes to the in-car experience have been announced.
Do you need a tow hitch for your Tesla? A summer buyer’s guide
This guide breaks down which Tesla models offer a factory tow hitch, how much they can tow, what towing does to your range, and how to decide between Tesla’s own hitch and a third-party option.
Tesla Cybertruck trims compared: which one should you buy?
A trim-by-trim look at the current Cybertruck lineup — AWD, Premium AWD, and Cyberbeast — to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget.
How Tesla’s Referral Program Works, and What You Actually Get
Tesla’s referral program is a company-run perk system, not a tax credit, and the exact rewards for buyers and referrers change often, so here is what the program currently offers.
Custom Order vs. Inventory Tesla: Which One Fits You
A custom order lets you configure a Tesla exactly how you want it and wait weeks to months, while an inventory car is already built, ready in days, and sometimes discounted, but limited to what is already on the lot.
Phone key, key card, or key fob: which should you actually carry?
Tesla gives you three ways to unlock and drive your car. Here’s what each one does, what it costs, and why you should carry a backup even if your phone is your daily key.
Do Teslas hold their value? What the resale data shows.
Tesla resale data through mid-2026 shows a mixed picture: the Model 3 holds value better than most EVs, but the brand overall depreciates faster than the industry average, and new-car price cuts remain the biggest wild card.
What Tesla maintenance actually costs.
No oil changes, no spark plugs, no emissions tests — but a Tesla still has a maintenance schedule. Here’s what it actually includes.
Tesla’s newest update expands blind-spot warning while parked, adds dashcam encryption and parental controls
Tesla’s 2026.20.6.1 software update, rolling out since July 2, 2026, widens a “dooring” safety warning for parked cars, encrypts USB-saved dashcam clips by default, adds app-blocking parental controls, and continues the “Hey Grok” voice assistant rollout.
Tesla Q2 2026 delivery numbers: what owners should know.
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles in the second quarter of 2026, its best Q2 ever and the first year-over-year growth in two years.
Tesla Earnings Q1 2026: Retail Investors Demand Answers on SpaceX, AI, and Optimus
As Tesla prepares to report its latest quarterly earnings this Wednesday, the atmosphere among retail investors is electric. Through the Say.com platform, shareholders representing over 1.4 million shares have voiced their top priorities, signaling that the community is looking for a roadmap that extends far beyond vehicle deliveries. The Big Question: SpaceX Loyalty The most…
2026 Tesla Model Q Rumors: Everything We Know About the $25,000 EV
2026 Tesla Model Q Rumors: Everything We Know About the $25,000 EV The electric vehicle (EV) world is buzzing with anticipation for the 2026 Tesla Model Q. While Tesla has yet to officially “unveil” a car with this specific name, the “Model Q” moniker (and its sibling alias, the “Model 2”) has become the internet’s…
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