Using the Model S as a performance car

This article is written purely from the perspective of a performance car driver, not someone who is interested in the whys and wherefores of the Model S happening to be powered by an electric motor (or two electric motors in ‘D’ variants). Introduction and...
Model S Easter Eggs

Model S Easter Eggs

The Model S has several hidden Easter Eggs within its software. Two of these have already been discovered and are public knowledge, and Elon has promised another shortly. Tesla team photo This was the first Easter Egg to be discovered. How to find the Easter Egg:...

Tesla: what and why?

This article explains the Tesla philosophy – what the cars are, why they are like that, and why their drivers like them so much. What’s Tesla all about? Tesla is a new company (by the standards of the industry), founded specifically to create desirable...

Tips & Tricks for getting the most out of Model S

This article lists a wide variety of hints, tips & suggestions to help new (and experienced!) owners get the most from their cars.  It does not list anything which is included in the owner’s manual (which is available in electronic form inside the car, and also...

Tips for Driving to maximise your Range

The Model S is equipped with either a 70kWh or 85kWh battery, which in the UK at least leads to a “typical” range of either 200 or 245 miles when fully charged. As with any car, there are various factors that impact what range you will actually achieve,...