Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
Hansshow GaN Console Hub: Tested on a Supercharger Run
Hansshow's GaN console hub for the Model Y Juniper promises 60W from your center console. I tested it live charging two phones on the way to a Supercharger.
Model Y Seat Noise: How Tesla Service Fixed It
My Model Y Juniper's driver seat screeched whenever it moved between profiles. Here's what Tesla service found, the part that failed, and the warranty fix.
Kobra's Third Cybertruck and How He Ranks Every Tesla
Went behind the scenes with KobraToldYa: his third Cybertruck, the Tesla OEM light bar, and a live ranking of all five Teslas he currently owns.
Tesla Montebello Grand Opening: Optimus Cooks Dinner
Tesla's biggest US service center used to be a Costco. The Montebello grand opening had Optimus cooking steak, a Tesla Semi out front, and bagged Teslas.
Vion R1S Third-Row Roof Shade: Real Heat Relief
The Gen 2 Rivian R1S Dynamic Glass Roof skips the third row, so it bakes back there. Vion's new third-row roof shade fixes it. Here's the install and the fit.
Cybertruck FSD 14.3.3 Finally Made Vegas Effortless
FSD 14.3.3 eliminated the lane-change hesitation that made Cybertruck road trips frustrating. Here's how 95% autonomous driving changed an overnight Vegas run.
Tesla Model Y Police Car: Inside Upfit's Patrol Build
Unplugged Performance's Upfit division turns a stock Tesla Model Y into a pursuit-rated patrol vehicle with upgraded brakes, lights, and a prisoner partition.
Tesla Semi Up Close at Montebello Grand Opening
Tesla Semi specs and charging breakdown: 800V+ system, Megacharger details, exterior walkthrough, suspension, and vision camera setup.
Tokyo Superchargers: Two Stops, Two Trains, Three Beers
Two Tokyo Tesla Superchargers on the way to Shibuya: an underground V3 site at Takanawa Gateway, an outdoor stop at Daikanyama, and one beer detour.
Tesla Cars and Coffee Temecula: Wraps, V2L Coffee, and DIY Builds
Cybertruck cars and coffee at Temecula Tesla: Empire Customs wraps, a V2L-powered coffee trailer, Halo Blk disc prototypes, and a 12-hour DIY garage wrap.
Tesla FSD: Why I'm Not at 100% (And That's Fine)
FSD v14.2 tracks usage: I'm at 70% on the Model Y, 39% on the Cybertruck. Here's every real disengagement, from routes it ignores to CT-specific bugs.
Cars and Coffee Gets Electrified With Tesla Club SoCal
Tesla Club SoCal meetup at AT230 Cars and Coffee in La Habra. Model S Plaids, Cybertrucks, a Juniper on 22s, and a hand-drawn Previa that stole the show.
Rivian San Bernardino Goes NACS, Cybertruck PCS, R2 Gen 3
San Bernardino Rivian Adventure Network upgraded to NACS, what CCS owners need, 300 kW charger rates, Cybertruck PCS issue, and R2 Gen 3 buy-or-wait.
Rove Costa Mesa Is What EV Charging Should Feel Like
Rove Costa Mesa: 28 Tesla V3.5 Superchargers up to 325 kW, NACS/CCS/CHAdeMO, solar canopy, and a full market. The EV charging stop SoCal needed.
Rivian R2 First Look: Inside the Venice Block Party
Finally got inside the Rivian R2 at Venice, and it changed everything. Here's the interior, all 5 colors, and SoCal delivery timeline from the block party.
Rivian R2 First Look: Colors, Interior
The Rivian R2 looks good on the internet. In person at Rivian Venice? It hits different. I already own a Rivian R1S…
Driving a Gas Car After 6 Years Electric Is Weird
After 6 years of nothing but EVs, I rented a GMC Savana at LAX for a day. The gas car muscle memory loss is real, and kind of hilarious.
Rivian Uber Deal: $1.25B Investment for R2 Robo-Taxis
Uber commits $1.25B to Rivian for a fleet of 50,000 R2 robo-taxis. Is Level 4 autonomy finally coming by 2031? Here is my technical breakdown.
Model Y Juniper Efficiency: 10,000 Mile Real-World Test
10,000 miles later, the Model Y Juniper efficiency numbers are in. See how wheel choice and FSD affect your real-world range.
Rivian Gen 2 Autonomy & LiDAR Deep Dive
Hands-free driving and “Spicy Mode.” I joined Rivian’s engineering team in Pasadena to see how their in-house AI is changing the game for Gen 2 owners.