Category: Tesla

  • Tesla fetches more or less random album art

    Another little issue that’s been annoying me on the Tesla, is the fact that it’s pretty much hit or miss (and mostly miss, if I’m honest) whether the album art displayed in the binnacle is the same as the one that I see on my phone. An example of this can be seen in the…

  • The Tesla Autoplay issue

    While I have been pretty clear about how I feel about Tesla both as a company and about the product they make, there are some things that just don’t make any sense. One of those things I’ve already mentioned, the mismatch between displayed map data and where the SatNav wants to take you. Today, I’d…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 7: 15000 kilometers later

    Since first picking up the car a year ago, we’ve driven more than 15000 kilometers. Regardless of the season, the car is a joy to drive. Though the rear-wheel drive can be challenging when the roads are snow covered, this is more a question of adapting to the conditions, rather than an actual problem. Likewise,…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 6: 10000 kilometers down the road

    As regular readers of the blog will know by now, my wife and I bought a Tesla Model S last year. Here are my thoughts on it, after having had it on the road for 10000 kilometers: With spring came higher temperatures, allowing us to remove the foam that we used to line the panorama roof.…

  • On Tesla and Autopilot

    There have been a few incidents of Teslas involved in accidents, where critics (in some cases including the driver of the car) claim that the Autopilot is to blame. In response to questions I’ve received about my opinions about these accidents, I would like to point out a few things, as well as offer some opinions:…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 5: 7500 kilometers later

    I was originally planning on writing this for the 5000 kilometer mark, but that came and went so quickly, I didn’t have anything substantive to add. After driving the Model S for 7500 kilometers, I am still very impressed by the car. The addition of the third seat row has come in handy on more than…

  • Tesla Model S: On add-ons and upgrades

    For most people, to even start considering the purchase of a Model S is a daunting prospect. Even with incentive programs, they are not cheap. They also come with a fairly large list of optional add-ons and extras. Which ones to pick, and which one to leave by the wayside? I believe this comes down to…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 4: Range

    Last year, my wife and I decided it was time to swap out our old car with a newer one. After a lot of discussion, dreaming, and looking for small change in the couch, we landed on ordering a Tesla Model S. This is my thoughts on range after driving it for 2500 kilometers, in conditions…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 3: The first 2500 kilometers

    Last year, my wife and I decided it was time to swap out our old car with a newer one. After a lot of discussion, dreaming, and looking for small change in the couch, we landed on ordering a Tesla Model S. This is my review of the car after having driven it for 2500 kilometers.…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 2: Delivery and first impressions

    Following on from the ordering and pre-delivery review, here are my first impressions of the Model S. Once the car was off-loaded in Drammen, our DS contacted me, and we settled on a delivery time that suited us. Arriving at the Drammen Service Center, we were greeted by the staff, offered coffee and a seat while our…

  • Reviewed: Tesla Model S part 1: Ordering and pre-delivery

    Last year, my wife and I decided it was time to swap out our old car with a newer one. After a lot of discussion, dreaming, and looking for small change in the couch, we landed on ordering a Tesla Model S. This is my review of the experience up to just before we took…