Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
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Model Y Juniper: Which Old Accessories Still Fit
Old Model Y accessories tested on the Juniper: what carries over and what doesn't. HaloBlk station works, center console doesn't, roof rack fits.
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Mountain to Beach: Cybertruck Family Day at Dana Point
Lake Arrowhead in the morning, Dana Point by afternoon. Here's how the Cybertruck handled a packed vault, 154 miles, and a family birthday at the beach.
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Taking Delivery of My New 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper!
It’s finally here! Watch as I take delivery of the 2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper and put its new suspension and FSD to the test.
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EVBase R1S Air Mattress: Fit, Feel, and Storage Options
Custom-fit to the R1S cargo area with a built-in rechargeable pump. Here's how the EVBase air mattress fits, where to store it, and the one thing I'd change.
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Why I’m Trading My 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance for Juniper
50,000 miles and 3 years later, it’s time to say goodbye. Here is why I’m upgrading my Model Y Performance to the new Juniper refresh.
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48 Hours with Tesla Model Y Juniper: Should You Upgrade?
I spent 48 hours with the new Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh. From the quiet cabin to the new adaptive suspension, here is everything you need to know.
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Electrify Expo: Setup Day With Empire Custom Wraps
Media pass, a setup-day walkthrough, and my Cybertruck on loan to Empire Custom Wraps. Here's what Electrify Expo looks like before the public shows up.
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Scenic Run to Lake Arrowhead With SoCal TeslaRuns
Over a dozen Teslas, three Cybertrucks, mountain roads, and a 450 Wh/mi climb that turned into 299 Wh/mi round trip thanks to regen. The SoCal TeslaRuns Lake Arrowhead edition.
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First R1S Family Road Trip: Vegas in Extreme Heat
Six people, 103°F temps, heat-triggered charging cutoffs, and a 4% arrival in Barstow. Our first family road trip in the Rivian R1S Gen 2 to Las Vegas.
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Mach-E Rally Build and Ford GT at Electrify Expo 2025
Ford Cars and Coffee at Electrify Expo 2025: a wild Mach-E Rally build, an unexpected Ford GT, and the full SoCal Rivian crew in one parking lot.
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Super73 Anniversary Event: R1S to San Clemente + Rove Stop
77 miles south in the R1S to Super73's 9-year anniversary event in San Clemente — and a surprise classic car show crash on the way back before Vegas.
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Trading My Rivian R1T for a New R1S: Was It Worth It?
The R1S has finally arrived! Join me as I take delivery of the Rivian R1S Gen 2 and discover the major upgrades over the original R1T.
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Why I’m Trading My Rivian R1T for the R1S Gen 2
Discover why I’m trading my beloved Rivian R1T for the new R1S Gen 2 and learn about the seamless trade-in process.
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Rivian R1T Off-Road Adventures: Real-World Electric Truck Test
Thinking electric trucks can’t handle serious off-road adventures? My latest Rivian R1T off-road experience through San Diego’s backcountry proves these EVs are more capable than most people realize.
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Cybertruck Accessories Review: Glass Roof Shade & More
Finding the right accessories for your Cybertruck can be overwhelming with so many options flooding the market. I’ve tested three essential Cybertruck accessories that actually deliver on their promises and make ownership better.
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Cybertruck Tonneau Cover Leak Persists After Tesla Recall
Even after Tesla’s recall fix, many Cybertruck owners are still experiencing water intrusion through the tonneau cover. I tested my truck after the repair and discovered the leak issue remains unresolved.
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EV Road Trip Planning: Lessons from My Rivian Adventure
Planning an EV road trip requires more strategy than gas car travel, especially when dealing with charging infrastructure limitations. Here’s what I learned preparing for a multi-day Rivian adventure through Southern California.
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Best EV Productivity Setup: Work & Edit Videos On The Road
Stuck waiting during long charging sessions with nothing productive to do? Here’s how I transformed dead time into productive work sessions using the right mobile office setup in my EVs.
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Cybertruck Service: Front Inverter, Water Leak & Tonneau Fix
Dealing with Cybertruck reliability issues during service visits can be frustrating, especially when you’re worried about problems occurring during road trips. Here’s what happened during my latest Tesla service appointment and why I still trust their warranty process despite ongoing concerns.
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Cybertruck Spring Break Road Trip: San Diego
Taking the Cybertruck on a spring break run through San Diego, Temecula, and back — here’s what real-world EV road tripping actually looks like with kids in tow. No sugarcoating, just miles, charging stops, and honest notes from the road.