Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
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.
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.