Journal
Six-plus EVs, every Supercharger stop, service visit, and honest take.
Model Y Juniper Mud Flaps and Trunk Sill from BestEVMod
BestEVMod sent over two accessories for the Model Y Juniper. How the TPE trunk sill protector and mud flaps install and whether they're worth adding early.
HaloBlk HaloDisc 2 Wheel Covers on the Model Y Juniper
HaloBlk HaloDisc 2 on the Model Y Juniper's 19-inch Crossflow wheels. How the center lock cap system installs and what they look like on a white Juniper.
2025 Rivian R1S Owner Review: Likes, Dislikes, and Bugs
Two months and 2,400 miles in the 2025 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor. Here's what I love, what needs work, and the bugs still waiting on a fix.
Model Y Juniper Real-World Efficiency After 400 Miles
Four days in, 400 miles on the Juniper, and the numbers are already better than my old Performance. Here are the actual commute stats and first Supercharger session.
Rivian R1S All-Weather Floor Mats: Not What I Expected
Rivian's OEM all-weather floor mats protect well against liquids. But the fitment on the second and third row was a real surprise for a first-party accessory.
Rivian R1S: 2,200 Miles In and the Plates Are Finally On
Two months after R1S delivery, I'm finally putting the plates on. Here's what 2,200 miles of real Rivian ownership looks like, plus practical install tips.
Model Y Juniper: What I Actually Paid
How I stacked $10,483 in discounts on a Juniper: inventory deal, ID.me, loyalty, and the federal tax credit. Plus trade-in, financing, and insurance numbers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rivian R1S Lease Numbers: $18,000 Off, $1,021 a Month
I got $18,000 knocked off a Rivian R1S and still landed over $1,000 a month. Here is the whole lease contract, line by line, including the negative equity.
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.