Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
Tesla Model Y L vs My Cybertruck, Model X, and R1S
I've seen the Model Y L four times now and I still wouldn't pick it over the EVs already in my driveway. Here's the honest trim-by-trim breakdown.
Rivian Gave the R1S Captain's Chairs. The Cheaper R2 Still Gets Everything Else First.
Rivian announced the 2027 R1S and R1T today, with second-row captain's chairs, a new Premium trim, and a simpler lineup. After 13 months in a Gen 2 R1S, here's what got fixed, what didn't, and why the R2 keeps getting things the flagship doesn't. Still no ventilated second row, still no liftgate height setting, no Haptic Halo, and no word on where R1 autonomy hardware goes next.
Rivian R2 Details I Noticed at Our SGV Club Meetup
I finally spent real time with the Rivian R2 at our San Gabriel Valley Rivian Club meetup in Pasadena. Then I somehow won the $650 Off-Road Recovery Kit.
EV Confessions: A Model Y Premium RWD in the Philippines
A US Tesla referral code works on a Philippine order and saved Joy about ₱13,000 on her Model Y Premium RWD. Her first EV is now booking weddings.
A PCH Tesla Run to Neptune's Net With SoCal TeslaRuns
A dozen EVs took PCH up to Neptune's Net, the Fast and Furious diner. Here is how the route, the Supercharger stops, and the fish and chips actually went.
EV Confessions: Owning a Tesla in the Philippines
A retired doctor in Laguna paid cash for a Model Y Juniper with no FSD. Here is what a Tesla really costs to buy, charge, and live with in the Philippines.
My First Waymo Ride: Robotaxi in Orlando
I trust Tesla FSD daily, but a driverless Waymo with nobody up front feels different. Here's my first robotaxi ride in Orlando: the app, the price, the verdict.
Rivian R1S Update: Boringly Reliable, Standard Pack Gone
The most reliable EV in my fleet is the one I never post about. Here's a Rivian R1S channel update, the standard pack getting axed, an EV range reality check, and the events coming up.
Tesla Model X Loaner: The One That Got Away
Tesla handed me a Model X loaner while my Cybertruck was in service, and it reopened old wounds. Here are the charging limits, rattles, and why I still miss it.
Cybertruck Air Suspension Fix: What Tesla Service Found
My Cybertruck kept flashing an air suspension warning that vanished after parking. Here is what Tesla service actually found, and why you shouldn't ignore it.
EV Fest 2026: Walking the 8th Annual in Long Beach
The 8th annual EV Fest packed Long Beach with wrapped Teslas, Lucid Gravitys, and Mach-Es. Here is my full walkthrough of the wildest builds and the drive home.
Custom VW ID. Buzz on Air and 24s: The Twerkwagon
A First Edition VW ID. Buzz dropped on air with custom 24s and a German body kit. I caught up with Sarah at EV Fest 2026 to see the Twerkwagon up close.
The Tesla Model Y L Changed My Mind: A 5'10" Rider in the Third Row
I brought my 5'10" brother-in-law to the BGC Tesla showroom to test the Model Y L third row. Here's how the interior, seats, and space really hold up.
Inside EV Fest's Most Custom Model X Build
George's 2023 Model X at EV Fest 2026 stopped me cold: full Alea Nappa leather, diamond-stitch door panels, and 24 Alpine speakers running off Tesla's native 16V system.
Tesla Model Y L First Look: Is the Third Row Actually Usable?
Sat in the Model Y L at the BGC Tesla showroom in the Philippines. Here's an honest look at the third row, cargo space, and who it's really for.
Inside Marvin's Bippu Model 3 at EV Fest 2026
Marvin's 2022 Model 3 is bagged, on Work wheels, and full bippu inside. Crystal chandelier, Junction Produce headrests, and a trunk build that won Top 3 at EV Fest.
Lucid Gravity at EV Fest: Tesla FSD vs. Dream Drive
Joe traded his Cybertruck Foundation for a Lucid Gravity Grand Touring. At EV Fest 2026, I got his honest take on Dream Drive vs. Tesla FSD.
Tesla's Model S Color Is Now on the Model Y Performance
Tesla's Frost Blue Metallic was exclusive to the Model S and X. Now it's on the Model Y Performance, and seeing it in person changes everything.
Anwar's Cybertruck at EV Fest Is Built for Everything
Anwar's Cybertruck at EV Fest 2026 stopped me cold: textured wrap, Unplugged bumpers, chase lights, and a spare tire. This build is fully loaded.
Ford Is in the Blood: Keisha's Custom Mustang Mach-E
A totaled Fusion and a lucky dealership find pushed Keisha into a Mach-E in 2022. Four years later, it has hand-stitched seats and glowing purple wheels.