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Tesla Model 3 Long Range 6-month review – The Pros and the Cons

October 25, 2022September 15, 2022 by Gustavo
Tesla Model 3 Long Range 6-month review – The Pros and the Cons

This post will provide a 6-month review of my Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor. This is a video I’ve been trying to put out for quite a while now and it’s finally here. Overall, I’m very, very happy with the decision to go for the Model 3. Because all cars have pros and … Read more

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How to PROPERLY close the Frunk in a Tesla Model 3 and Y

August 29, 2022 by Gustavo
How to PROPERLY close the Frunk in a Tesla Model 3 and Y

In this video, I show you how to properly close the Frunk in a Tesla Model 3 or Y. You could simply use one hand to close it, but time after time, that might leave you with a dent on your Frunk’s panel. I bet a lot of owners would love a Tesla power frunk. … Read more

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How to use Auto without Air Conditioning (Tesla Model 3/Y Climate Control)

July 19, 2022 by Gustavo
How to use Auto without Air Conditioning (Tesla Model 3/Y Climate Control)

In this video, I show you how to use Auto without Air Conditioning on a Tesla Model 3 or Y. When a car’s climate control doesn’t have the auto function you have to manually choose not only the temperature but also the speed of the fan and from where the air flows into the cabin. … Read more

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How do I use Sentry Mode in a Tesla Model 3 | Sentry Mode Setup / Tutorial

October 25, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
How do I use Sentry Mode in a Tesla Model 3

Let’s see a Tesla Model 3 Sentry Mode tutorial. In this video, we go through a Tesla Sentry Mode setup and I show you how to use Sentry Mode in a Tesla Model 3. Tesla’s Sentry Mode is kind of the modern alternative to the classic alarm. It won’t make noise but it will flash … Read more

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How To Save And View Tesla Dashcam Footage | Tesla Dashcam Viewer Setup And Tutorial

October 25, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
How To Save And View Tesla Dashcam Footage - Tesla Dashcam Viewer Setup And Tutorial

Today we have another Tesla Dashcam tutorial. Let’s check how to save and view Tesla Dashcam footage is the subject of this video. Tesla’s Dashcam footage will be saved in certain circumstances but you can also save it on-demand when you want to. In this video, I’ll also guide you in a small and easy … Read more

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Best regenerative braking settings for the Tesla Model 3

July 20, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
Best regenerative braking settings for the Tesla Model 3

Today’s video will show you the best Regenerative Braking settings for the Tesla Model 3. My Tesla Model 3 regen braking is a big advantage of it and other electric vehicles over most conventional cars. Not only do you reduce the wear of brakes but you also get the bonus of recovering some free energy … Read more

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What is a Type 2 charging cable? Mennekes Type 2 Explained

July 20, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
what is a type 2 charging cable

In this video, I explain how useful the Mennekes Type 2 EV charging cable that you get with your Tesla is. If you have a Model 3 or Model Y, this cable will allow you to use AC charging stations and get up to 11kW. It’s not as fast as DC charging but when you … Read more

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Best way to charge your Tesla at home

July 20, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
best way to charge your tesla at home

In this video, I share my opinion about the best way to charge your Tesla at home. It’s well known that EV home charging takes several hours. Domestic sockets are generally quite limited in that regard while using the Tesla mobile connector. What most people don’t know is that the charging time can be greatly … Read more

Categories Charging, My logbook, Tesla How To's and Tutorials Tags AC Charging, Accessories

Tire Pressure info: where is it after Tesla’s V11 update?

July 12, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
Tire Pressure info where is it after the V11 update

In this video, I show you where to find the Tesla Model 3 Tire pressure information. Previously, the Tesla tire pressure display form was a card on the bottom left corner of the screen. The same applies to trip information (energy consumption). hat changed with the V11 Holiday Update which was made available in December … Read more

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Supercharger button: where is it after Tesla’s V11 update?

July 12, 2022July 9, 2022 by Gustavo
Supercharger button where is it after the V11 update

In this video, I show you where to find the Supercharger button so you can plan your trip to one of the stations of the Tesla Supercharger network. Previously, this button was found on the right side of the map, until the V11 Holiday Update which was made available in December 2021. Now you can … Read more

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