The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (JNTA) announced an exclusive EV charging deal for the New Jersey Turnpike service centers with Applegreen Electric. What this means is that the 64 Tesla Superchargers that are on the NJ Turnpike will be removed. What that means is if you want to use a Tesla Supercharger, you will need […]
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I embarked on a road trip from sunny South Florida to the Big Apple in my trusty Tesla Model Y. Naturally, I planned my route using Tesla’s built in navigation, confident that it would guide me to the optimal charging stops. One caveat, however: I had a non-negotiable pit stop planned at the legendary Buccees
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A significant transformation is underway in the automotive industry as major automakers embrace Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). With the EV revolution accelerating, and regulations pushing for electric vehicle adoption, the focus is shifting to infrastructure. And Tesla’s Supercharger network is leading the charge. The Infrastructure Challenge The U.S. EV charging infrastructure faces significant
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Recent discussions have reignited the debate surrounding Elon Musk’s role at Tesla. An early investor’s suggestion that Musk step down as CEO has prompted analysis of the company’s current challenges and future direction. One key argument centers on Musk’s public persona and its potential impact on Tesla’s customer base. While Tesla initially attracted a significant
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I brought my Tesla Y in for a repair and they gave me a new Model 3 with 590 miles on it. It was one of the stalkless Tesla Cars. The service guy had to instruct me on how to put the car in reverse and drive. I felt like a child. I have been
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I have been reading that Tesla sales are down in Europe and parts of the USA. A good portion of this decline is due to Elon Musk’s political involvement in the USA and politics in Europe. Add to the fact that Tesla just released its updated Model Y. The sales of Model Y’s represented almost
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After my trip from New York to Florida, I was looking through my charging payments and found an interesting tidbit. My average cost for charging was $.36 per KWH. Everywhere, I searched, people have posted that the average KWH cost a Supercharger was $.25. I do not know where people are getting this information. But
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I just finished a 1,300 mile road trip in my Tesla Model Y from New York to southern Florida and one observation really stands out. Tesla has changed the way you charge for a trip. In the past you would set the charge amount and the Tesla Navigation would point you to one of their
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I am planning a long road trip for my Tesla Model Y. In the past, I would charge my Tesla to 100% at home and at each rest stop according to my Tesla App. It could take me 40 to 45 minutes to charge at the various rest stops and then I would be on
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