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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.
Avoid these first-week Tesla mistakes.
A handful of small, avoidable mistakes cause most of the frustration new Tesla owners run into in their first week, from charging habits to backup keys.
Do you need a USB hub for your Tesla?
Model 3 and Model Y only have one USB port that actually works for Sentry Mode and Dashcam. Here’s when a hub solves that.
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.
Buy these accessories in your first month.
A short, verified list of the accessory categories that solve real problems for new Tesla owners, drawn from Tesla’s own shop and established EV press rather than any single brand.
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