Author Archives: jpwhitehome

Tax refund is on its way

Posted on April 13, 2019

The IRS have approved our tax filing for 2018 and we have $6,160 coming back thanks to the $7,500 EV tax credit on the Model 3 we bought last year. The Tax credit was halved as on January 1st 2019. … Continue reading →

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Sentry Mode Triggered by a Hog

Posted on March 23, 2019

On a recent trip to Clarksville TN we stopped at the Blackhorse Pub and Brewery on Franklin Street downtown. I set Sentry Mode on the car as we parked on the street outside the pub close to a four way … Continue reading →

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Misleading Ad for Tesla Model 3

Posted on March 20, 2019

Tesla showcase the Model 3’s main features on its web page. If you didn’t know better the webpage for the Model 3 would lead you to believe that you can get a Model 3 with 3.2 sec 0-60, 325 Miles … Continue reading →

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LEAF driver leaves me thinking why? Just Why !?!

Posted on March 13, 2019

In the eight years of driving an EV I have witnessed all manner of good and poor charging etiquette and habits. However, none of my extensive experience has adequately prepared me for today’s bizarre charging of a LEAF. If you … Continue reading →

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Model 3 is the first car I’ve owned that adjusts its clock automatically

Posted on March 11, 2019

I fully expected the Model 3 to adjust to daylight savings time and it did. Reflecting on this I realize this is the first car I’ve owned that has adjusted its clock automatically. The 2011 LEAF has two clocks both … Continue reading →

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Tesla Take Care of (some of) their Customers

Posted on March 9, 2019

Tesla announced across the board price cuts for their vehicles at the end of February 2019. Does this mean the 2018 customers overpaid? Is this the price of being the first on the block with a Model 3? Many customers … Continue reading →

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First Tesla Service Experience

Posted on February 18, 2019

Booking the Appointment: A+ Making an appointment for service is done via the Tesla App. You are able to enter a description of the service items you wish to have accomplished. I had created a Google Docs document with a … Continue reading →

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