Category Archives: Test Drive

Model 3 version 10 software better than a cinema

Posted on October 2, 2019 by jpwhitehome

As a pragmatist I never thought I’d say the entertainment options in the Tesla Model 3 are truly amazing. Mind boggling amazing. The sound system in the Model 3 is excellent and the 15″ center screen crisp and clear. Starts … Continue reading →

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Tesla Model 3 AWD – Unobtainium?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by jpwhitehome

Order Placed On June 30th 2018 I placed a firm order for a Tesla Model 3 AWD. At that time the AWD version of the Model 3 was just being launched on the market, when I heard the price of … Continue reading →

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Tesla opens showroom in Nissan’s backyard

Posted on December 19, 2014 by jpwhitehome

Tesla opened their Nashville Showroom on December 19th 2014 less than 3 miles from Nissan’s North America Headquarters. I went by the showroom to say ‘hi’ and welcome Tesla to Nashville. I got a rather odd ‘Pfffft’ from a staff … Continue reading →

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Dealership Woes – Another reason to cheer Elon Musk on

Posted on July 27, 2013 by jpwhitehome

Elon Musk is in a pitch battle against the car dealerships countrywide, and I hope he prevails and I can buy his ‘LEAF Killer’ come 2015. Like many Americans, I hate buying  a car, not because I don’t like cars, … Continue reading →

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All Electric Garage

Posted on December 9, 2012 by jpwhitehome

This weekend the White family went all electric. No we haven’t lost our minds, Karen’s Altima is in the shop and was retained over the weekend. We were offered and took a loaner vehicle. A LEAF of course 🙂 The … Continue reading →

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LEAF salesman knows how to sell EV’s

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jpwhitehome

A LEAF car salesman Paul Scott in LA California is making a mark as a super LEAF salesperson. It helps to be selling the LEAF in California where gas prices are high, however Paul uses several innovative ways to attract … Continue reading →

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Great turnout at Nashville EV Meetup

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jpwhitehome

It was a hot one! Integrated Solar acted as host to the Nashville EV meetup. They have a massive solar array on their flat roof which will provide free electric for three Blink level 2 chargers at the rear of … Continue reading →

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Test drive – Mitsubishi i-Miev

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jpwhitehome

I found out via Plugshare that our local Mitsubishi dealer has installed a EV charging station. I dropped by to see if they’d let me use it and talk to them about the upcoming Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I arrived before … Continue reading →

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Nissan LEAF – The Good

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jpwhitehome

Here I’ll list the things that are features I really appreciate or am pleasantly surprised to find out as I learn to drive this vehicle. I’ll keep adding to the list as I become familiar with all the cars features, … Continue reading →

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Nissan LEAF Test Drive

Posted on March 27, 2011 by jpwhitehome

On March 26th 2011 Nissan held a test drive event for their all electric car, the Nissan LEAF at Franklin TN. The Event This was a source of disappointment. Nissan set up a series of tents on the Parking lot … Continue reading →

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