This week Tesla launch their ‘more affordable’ Model 3 in the UK. Whilst Tesla vehicles are definitely not a cheap purchase, relative to their new petrol equivalents over say a 5 year ownership period they do become fairly good value thanks to the fuel savings and low maintenance costs. Even so, it’s still a £32,000-£55,000…
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Visiting Snowdonia, Wales in a Tesla.
We stayed at Bryn Elltyd ECO Guest House [gmaps] which has 1 x 7kW 24amp Tesla Destination charger, 1 Rolec 32amp Type 2 socketed charger (you will need a lead) and 1 x Rolec Tethered Type 1 Charger. The house backs on to the Ffestiniog Steam Railway, which you can jump on just a small walk away from the…
I have a Tesla Model 3 Reservation can I apply a referral code to my order? What if I’m in Europe?
Yes, if you see in the screenshot above you simply click a referral link (e.g. http://ts.la/william9175), select the product you wish to get the referral on, then click the ‘I have a Model 3 reservation’ link, login and then it applies to your order. Will this work in Europe? The above links should work fine, however…
My new Resin Water Filter
Having to dry your car after cleaning is rather boring, my car detailer explained how a water filter helps with this and after some recommendations from Symon Parsley & Martin Crossley on the official Tesla UK Facebook page I purchased this setup. I purchased: TDS PPM Meter 2 x 4.6 Litre DI Pressure Vessels 25…
Tesla Milton Keynes Store and Service Centres gets ready to launch
Tesla UK are ready to launch their latest Showroom and Service Centre in sunny Milton Keynes! These will be split into two locations: Sales Address: Tesla Sales, Midsummer Boulevard, MK9 3EP (unsure of exact location, possibly near the Apple store…) Service Address: Tesla Service Milton Keynes Northfield Drive, Unit A Northfield Drive, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DQ (exact location on Google Maps)…
Differences between Tesla Autopilot 1, Autopilot 2, HW2.5 & Autopilot 3 (also known as HW2.5 and HW3) – Which MCU do I have?
AP1 now discontinued on new cars (but still great) – Lane keep with centering– TACC (Traffic Aware Cruise Control)– Emergency collision avoidance and various warnings (more advanced AEB basically)– Can tell the difference between a lorry, car, motorbike and even a person– Lane change with indicator/signal movement– AutoPark with Self parallel parking + parking space detection– Automatic…
How to save money when buying a Tesla in the UK (& worldwide)
First of all, it’s important to introduce myself, my name is William Fealey and I’m a Tesla owner, Tesla advocate & Tesla Critic. I’ve spoken & hopefully excited thousands of potential electric car owners across the world with the prospect of sustainable and smart electric transport, I’m also the president of Tesla Owners UK where I’ve had…
My emergency car kit
Just to be clear I probably carry 80% of this all the time, the rest: spade, both puncture kits, ice tracks etc are only put in the frunk for longer trips/certain times of the year. It may appear at first like a lot but as you can see from the above photo it fills the…
Step-by-Step method to clean your Tesla
First of all this process can be used on any car. Things you will need: Two bucket technique set with a Grit guard (possibly cheaper via Amazon) or just buy two cheap buckets locally and be extremely careful that no stones/dirt get trapped in your mitt A decent Wash mitt (or this one) A pressure washer – Nilfisk…