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Charging Study: Public Chargers Far Less Reliable Than Previously Reported

Study: Public Chargers Far Less Reliable Than Previously Reported

More than a quarter of the units in the San Francisco Bay Area were not functioning or had a design failure.
By Mark Kane 07 June 2022
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Repair / Maintenance Tesla's Service Manuals Now Free Of Charge, Grab Them While You Can

Tesla's Service Manuals Now Free Of Charge, Grab Them While You Can

Tesla's website now shows a $0.00 price for the "Service and Repair Information" subscription package.
By Dan Mihalascu 20 May 2022
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Repair / Maintenance Tesla Model Y Structural Battery Pack Is Removable Via 143 Steps

Tesla Model Y Structural Battery Pack Is Removable Via 143 Steps

According to Tesla's service manuals, replacing the battery pack requires a whopping 314 steps.
By Steven Loveday 20 May 2022
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Pricing Tesla Model 3 RWD 5-Year Cost Of Ownership Versus Toyota Camry

Tesla Model 3 RWD 5-Year Cost Of Ownership Versus Toyota Camry

The gap between the two widened for the 2021 model year, compared to 2020.
By Mark Kane 16 May 2022
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14:51 Ownership Experience Tesla Model Y $24,000 Repair: Here's Everything You Need To Know

Tesla Model Y $24,000 Repair: Here's Everything You Need To Know

This Model Y owner breaks down the cost, the time involved, and details about insurance, rental cars, and diminished value.
By Steven Loveday 27 February 2022
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Industry Outlook Bridgestone Launches EV Initiatives At Retail Locations

Bridgestone Launches EV Initiatives At Retail Locations

Select Firestone Complete Auto Care and Wheel Works locations will offer EV-related services and charging stations.
By Steven Loveday 26 January 2022
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Repair / Maintenance Beware Of Flatbed Tow Trucks: Damaged Mach-E Battery Costs $28,000

Beware Of Flatbed Tow Trucks: Damaged Mach-E Battery Costs $28,000

A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner claims $28,000 in battery pack damage from improper towing service.
By Mark Kane 20 January 2022
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Ownership Experience Tesla Model 3 Delivered With Missing Brake Pad: What Happened?

Tesla Model 3 Delivered With Missing Brake Pad: What Happened?

Technicians at a Tesla Service Center told the owner the sound was “normal for performance brakes.”
By Steven Loveday 18 January 2022
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Repair / Maintenance Tesla Model Y: Details And Advice Related To $20,000 Repair

Tesla Model Y: Details And Advice Related To $20,000 Repair

This Model Y owner's car got rear-ended twice. He shares his experiences and what he learned the hard way.
By Steven Loveday 16 January 2022
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Ownership Experience Watch This 2013 Tesla Model S Explode With Elon Musk Doll Inside

Watch This 2013 Tesla Model S Explode With Elon Musk Doll Inside

The owner was unhappy with the battery replacement cost, so he packed the car with 30 kg of dynamite.
By Mark Kane 18 December 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Consumer Reports Still Ranks Tesla Reliability 27th Out Of 28

Consumer Reports Still Ranks Tesla Reliability 27th Out Of 28

This in spite of the fact that Tesla dominates in CR’s satisfaction ratings.
By Andrei Nedelea 19 November 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Study: EV Service Cost Three Times Lower Than ICE After 36 Months

Study: EV Service Cost Three Times Lower Than ICE After 36 Months

You may have to pay more in the first year of EV ownership, but by the third it will be cheaper for an EV owner.
By Andrei Nedelea 29 October 2021
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Repair / Maintenance How Does A 2013 Tesla Model S Fare After 350,000 Km?

How Does A 2013 Tesla Model S Fare After 350,000 Km?

This eight year-old Model S was bought in the Netherlands and has now clocked up an impressive number of miles, 200,000 of them.
By Andrei Nedelea 14 October 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Beware: Older Tesla Model S Motor Might Fail If Driven In Rain

Beware: Older Tesla Model S Motor Might Fail If Driven In Rain

And Tesla doesn't seem to want to honor the 8-year motor warranty either.
By Eric Loveday 22 September 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Tesla Warranty Expired? Need A New Battery Pack? Check This Out

Tesla Warranty Expired? Need A New Battery Pack? Check This Out

Tesla wanted $22,500 to replace this Model S' battery pack. This guy saved 75%.
By Steven Loveday 13 September 2021
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Safety Here's Why You Shouldn't Use Your Tesla As A Boat

Here's Why You Shouldn't Use Your Tesla As A Boat

A Tesla may help get you out of a flood emergency, but there may be a big price to pay later.
By Steven Loveday 09 September 2021
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Elon Musk Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Expedite Service Center Openings

Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Expedite Service Center Openings

A Tesla owner voiced concerns about the long wait for Tesla Service. Musk replied.
By Steven Loveday 31 August 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Ford Shows How It Used Robotic Butts To Test Mach-E Durability

Ford Shows How It Used Robotic Butts To Test Mach-E Durability

The car went through several harsh tests to discover how it handles wear and tear.
By Andrei Nedelea 19 August 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Study: EVs Cost 1.6 Times More To Service Than ICEs The First Year

Study: EVs Cost 1.6 Times More To Service Than ICEs The First Year

In the first three months of ownership, We Predict data analysis company found EVs to cost 2.3 times more to service than ICE vehicles.
By Dan Mihalascu 05 August 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance

Car And Driver Not Happy With Cost Of Tesla Model 3 Maintenance

The publication has been running a Model 3 for nearly 40,000 miles, but it hasn’t found the vehicle as cheap to maintain as expected.
By Andrei Nedelea 04 August 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Tesla Repair Cost $16K, We Did It For $700: We'll Show You How

Tesla Repair Cost $16K, We Did It For $700: We'll Show You How

Electrified Garage is offering in-house training to teach people how to fix their Teslas.
By Steven Loveday 18 July 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Hoovie Buys Older Tesla Model S With Possibly Failing Battery

Hoovie Buys Older Tesla Model S With Possibly Failing Battery

This 2013 Model S P85 looks good and drives well, but it has one major problem...
By Andrei Nedelea 17 July 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Used Electric Coda Sedan Is A Reliability Nightmare

Used Electric Coda Sedan Is A Reliability Nightmare

This car was launched around the same time as the Tesla Model S, but it is nowhere near as good.
By Andrei Nedelea 15 July 2021
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Repair / Maintenance Brand New Tesla Model S Plaid Breaks Down: Report

Brand New Tesla Model S Plaid Breaks Down: Report

It had to be towed and requires a high voltage battery replacement.
By Mark Kane 12 July 2021
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