Tesla News

Owner Explainer: Tesla Cold Tire Pressure and TPMS Warnings

Tesla owners should use the door-pillar label for cold tire pressure, understand direct versus indirect TPMS, and treat a flashing warning as a system fault.

Owner Explainer: Powerwall Backup Reserve, Storm Watch and Outage Prep

Powerwall owners can balance Backup Reserve, Storm Watch and outage load management without treating any setting as a guarantee.

Owner Explainer: Model Y Touchscreen Restart vs. Vehicle Power Cycle

Tesla documents two different Model Y recovery steps for unusual behavior: restart the touchscreen first, then use a vehicle power cycle if the issue persists.

Owner Explainer: How Tesla Scheduled Departure, Charging and Preconditioning Work

Tesla lets owners schedule charging and cabin-and-battery preconditioning by location. Here is how Start at, End by and Precondition differ—and why fast chargers are excluded.

Owner Explainer: How to Check a Tesla VIN for Open Recalls

A model-year recall list cannot confirm that a particular Tesla is included. Use the full 17-character VIN, match the campaign number, and follow the official vehicle-specific remedy.

Owner Explainer: What NHTSA’s Model Y ADAS Pass Does—and Doesn’t—Mean

NHTSA says a later-release 2026 Model Y passed eight crash-avoidance technology evaluations. Here is what that does—and does not—establish.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Daily Charge Limits, 100% Trip Charging and Battery Care

Tesla does not prescribe one charge percentage for every battery. Follow the in-car daily limit, use higher trip charging temporarily and avoid leaving the battery near its extremes.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Model 3 Maintenance Summary, Filters and Brake Checks

Tesla says Model 3 service is generally need-based, but several filters, brake checks, wipers and tire items still have intervals. Here is the official owner checklist.

Owner Explainer: Tesla Home Charging—Mobile Connector vs. Wall Connector

Tesla owners can charge from a household outlet, a suitable 240-volt outlet or a hardwired Wall Connector. Here is how speed, wiring, scheduling and installation change the choice.

Owner Explainer: How Tesla Roadside Assistance, Flat Tires and Towing Work

Tesla offers 24/7 roadside requests, but coverage depends on the problem, warranty, distance, location and repair route. Here is the owner checklist.