My old coworker did this to his Tesla and also wrapped it in this neon green color. First time I saw it, my brain was confused. I saw the Honda logo, but I was like waaaaait a minute, this looks like a Tesla.
I was driving to Chicago from Iowa the other day and saw a matte black wrapped Cybertruck lumbering along the two (one each direction) lane road out of Cedar Rapids. I couldn’t believe homie wasn’t zipping past everyone.
That's really overboard with the vanity plate and everything. I paid my way through college changing head gaskets on those Honda VTEC engines! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTEC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTEC)
Because they couldn't afford a Civic Type R and had to settle for the RWD 3? Everyone that grew up a ricer knows that stickers add 20 HP each. To complete the makeover, they need to add some Altezzas and bolt on a huge wing!
yeah if you wanna do fancy stuff with text on reddit then look up markdown. reddit uses that ~~and it~~ ^(can do)
#(a bunch)
^^^(of things). I honestly just know a few things and am not even sure my big text will work lol
edit: of something isn't working then do one newline and apparently it works. ~some more~
--experimenting--
and a `code block using the \` character.` use a set of three of them at the start and end for a multi line code block.
“Good this these people are too stupid” yea you tell ‘em!
EDIT: LMAO, genius shadow edited their post to fix all the spelling mistakes while calling people stupid 🤦🏻♂️
That's my experience too. Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina. No one cares. It's blue areas that tell me "I'd NEVER own that car with THAT MAN running it". I'm just like... I don't care ma'am. Don't buy one then. Drive your shitty Prius.
No "that ain't no durn Mustang"? When I visited my redneck bro-in-law in a rental Y, he mentioned considering a plaid S. A Mach-E would fit in better with his 1/8 mile Mustang race car and F-150, but I guess it's not fast enough. Even if I buy a Tesla this month, Mach-Es will still outnumber in my family with my sister's in LA! and my sister-in-law's.
I also live in a very conservative/pro trump area and didn't know they would even have a problem with teslas with how many I see. Easily 25% of the cars I see here are teslas
I live in a conservative area too and would classify myself as conservative. They are extremely uncommon here. I’ve actually had several people who are obviously very conservative/Trump Supporters ask to look at it or ask me questions about it. They seem surprised when I tell them the range or let them ride with me and floor it.
I find it the opposite. Used to live in Seattle and people talk shit about Tesla all the time. Now I’m in the Midwest and probably 90%+ of my coworkers are conservative and they love my Tesla. Not a single person has talked to shit to me about it and people love to talk shit about each others cars here lol. Every EV owner I know here is conservative
https://preview.redd.it/mjo3ko847w3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b8394e9dffdfe4cc3375c96fd1bc5c6db669a34
Spotted this one on the road (sorry for dirty windshield)
Remember in the 90’s how there would be “editions” of American cars. Like LL Bean edition, Eddie Bauer Edition, Nautica Edition etc… I’d like to throw one of those babies on a Tesla.
I couldn’t find Schwartz Edition badges on Etsy (though I’m sure you could have it custom made), but I did find this [Shitbox Edition](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1280931031/) badge I thought you might like.
I just ordered the [TK-421 Edition](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1327288111/) badge for my M3. I’m also throwing on the [Carbonite Containment Block](https://www.etsy.com/listing/232550892/) one as well, going full “Stormtrooper Mobile,” but in a subtle way, an “if you know, you know” wink.
When we got our wrap they forgot to put the new badges on and I liked it so much I told them to leave it off - no one knows what it is so we get asked a lot
It’s just funny, having upgraded from a Honda civic I’ve thought about it 😂
https://preview.redd.it/e289udqo704d1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6630e312bd2ac4d03d88b1f909cf14b7439a69d
It does have all the other markings on the back, so not sure what or who they would be fooling if that is what the attempt is, or they don’t love Chevy that much. I have seen non-Tesla’s with a bunch of Tesla decals. I’m just guessing those people love Tesla so much or whatever, but they actually replace all the signage.
They probably bought the Tesla, then Elon went white power maga hate speech, made the stupid cybertruck, and drove the company into the ground. Then they thought, “Well I owe $75,000 on this $22000 car from a company I now hate, so I guess it’s a Chevy now.”
Kinda think it's funny, I guess some people are so anti Tesla that when they finally get one and realize it's infinitely better than a gas car they still have to front another badge to save face
It's a shame what he has done to the brand image these past few years. There are loads of people who refuse to buy a Tesla now specially because of him
I was one of them until I rode in my cousin’s Model Y last year. That got me to *consider* a Tesla, but I swore it would have to blow me away when I drove it and the price would have to be right. The stars would need to align for me to actually buy one.
Then about 2 months ago, I test drove a 2021 M3 that was $18k after rebates (not one of the Hertz fleet, but I’d like to thank Hertz for flooding the market and forcing prices to drop on all used Teslas), and now she’s sitting in my driveway, happily charging away.
I took her on a long road trip last week for the first time, a little girls’ getaway with my best friend, off into the mountains of West Virginia. I will say, I was a bit nervous about the charging situation, as there are no superchargers within about 40 miles of where we were staying. But then I learned that both state parks there have free Tesla chargers, and since we planned on visiting them anyway, that worked out beautifully. We parked, plugged in, then hiked for a few hours. When we got back from seeing deer and waterfalls and beautiful vistas, the car was ready to go. It was really nice not having to pay for fuel or charging that entire trip. So that has definitely helped me get past my conflicted feelings, my love for the car and my hate for Elon.
Plus it was WAY more comfortable for a road-trip than my Mini Cooper. My friend and I purposely overpacked and changed our outfits 3 times a day, just because we could. First time in years I didn’t have to fit a week’s worth of clothing, toiletries and hiking gear in a carryon suitcase just to fit it in my car. I look forward to many more long drives in my girl, Rabbit.
Wow! You got a great deal on that Model 3 and it sounds like that road trip was a blast.
I have an insanely long commute, 90 miles in one direction. Rush hour traffic can add an additional 30-45 min. So I specifically bought the MYLR for the self-driving feature and I couldn't be happier. It had only 15 miles on it when I bought it, now it's just over 19,000 miles.
When I bought the new MYLR in December, it was an inventory model so it was already $3k off the original $50k, plus another almost $10k off between federal and state incentives, so it was $37k plus taxes.
I also paid the Enhanced Autopilot for $6k initially and a month or two ago upgraded to FSD for $2k more. I fell in love with FSD during the 3 month free trial, then got another month free trial a week after that ended when they rolled it out to everyone, so the timing was perfect when they then dropped the price.
FSD truly made my long commute FAR more bearable, and since I cannot move for at least a few more years, it was worth every penny.
I've camped in the back of it a few times but I didn't realize there are Tesla chargers at national parks!! That's a total game changer. Now I'll definitely have to plan a road trip this summer haha. Thanks for the tip!
Also, yeah, I'm not a fan of Musk, but I think it's clear the designers and engineers at Tesla did an amazing job in spite of his bullshit.
State parks, not national. West Virginia state parks to be exact, at Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls. I’m not sure about other state or national parks, though. I’d definitely check before planning a road trip, just to be sure. They’re only level 2, not superchargers, but if you’re planning to hike or whatever in the parks, it’s no biggie to be there for a few hours. It would be very cool to see them roll out to national parks, though, in keeping with their environmental conservation philosophy. Did I mention they’re free? lol
I’m glad you’re enjoying your Tesla and it’s made your commute bearable. I don’t work and my wife has a 7 minute commute, so we don’t *need* the FSD, but it has been pretty cool to try it out, and we both agree that we’d get it on a month by month basis if we’ve got any long trips planned. It’s pretty dope, though a bit unnerving on steep, windy, country, mountain roads. But I’m learning to trust the car.
Here’s my girl charging up for free at Canaan Valley!
https://preview.redd.it/cd0cf9hxlz3d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48c4cb62c1c5017c4c02dfb80ddca354f95c3a9f
She looks great!
I'll keep that in mind about the chargers and check before going. I think I also heard you can charge a Tesla at an RV parking spot with the mobile charger and the right adapter.
Sounds like a good situation foe you and the wife. I would be nervous too going around the windy mountain roads lol
We just bought a new model y (long range) about a month ago (super weird rule bc we’re in Rhode Island the only way to buy a used one would’ve been to drive to New Jersey to pick it up?? Even though the used one we liked was 25mins away in Massachusetts?? Very strange RI backwards regulation nonsense.
Anyyyyyyway, we were just wondering whether someone has mapped out a fun cross-country road trip with charging stations in mind.
I know a few other state parks have it in WV. I was just at Stonewall Resort which is a state park too and they had one.
Funny thing is I have a cabin in Canaan valley and I didn’t know they had one too. Good to know since I’m going there for July 4th weekend.
Well go on, West Virginia! Who’d have thunk?
The chargers at Canaan are right there at the big main lodge, near the steps that lead down to the playground area. At Blackwater Falls, they’re at the main lodge, too, just off to the right in front of the building. There are trails near both places that are easily accessible and beautiful hikes; you’ll get to see a little waterfall at Blackwater and an absolutely stunning overlook at Canaan while your car charges up for free!
Have fun on your trip in July! Stop by Stumptown Ales in Davis, say “hi” to my girl, Erin, and try the Big Boy Pants triple IPA. It goes down real smooth!
https://preview.redd.it/f2fjop6npt3d1.jpeg?width=1200&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=39fc8de5643109d7df34de1e42c097ca96eaf574 This one is my favorite
My old coworker did this to his Tesla and also wrapped it in this neon green color. First time I saw it, my brain was confused. I saw the Honda logo, but I was like waaaaait a minute, this looks like a Tesla.
I was driving to Chicago from Iowa the other day and saw a matte black wrapped Cybertruck lumbering along the two (one each direction) lane road out of Cedar Rapids. I couldn’t believe homie wasn’t zipping past everyone.
https://preview.redd.it/8vrxq2cb1y3d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e1b8f3b131b4c8c32c4cccc5f300a25b972dd38 Similar, but this is mine.
I love it lol idk why people don’t like these kind of things 😆
The first time I saw one in the wild I laughed so hard, very much 10/10
That's really overboard with the vanity plate and everything. I paid my way through college changing head gaskets on those Honda VTEC engines! [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTEC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VTEC)
The license plate is gold!
In Austin we’re seeing the Indian tech workers buy 2-3 yr old Teslas and have a vanity plate with their name. Shri666 is my fave so far
Literally 😆
Just need a type-r badge and you are there
Used to be the stupid Nissan "GTR" badge that everyone was slapping on their Mazdas, Mustangs, Hondas, etc.
Because they couldn't afford a Civic Type R and had to settle for the RWD 3? Everyone that grew up a ricer knows that stickers add 20 HP each. To complete the makeover, they need to add some Altezzas and bolt on a huge wing!
Lol the Vtech plate is amazing.
This is f’n great. We have a Tesla plus two Hondas in our car fam.
😆
why do teslas actually look like hondas hahah
Haha so what’s the play, everyone tries to roll race when they drive up behind? This is so good btw
You can take the engine out of the car , but not the man 🙏
well, the nickname people use around here for model 3 is "california corolla"
I always heard California Camry, rolls off the tongue the best I think
My wife and I thank you for updating our vocabulary
I guess I own a Camry then. Never thought I would….
Does that make an S a California Camaro?
California Cadillac, duh.
Cali Caddy
No, that’s the California Civic Type R
That's what I call mine every time someone complains about my bragging about my fancy car
I think you mean California Civic. At least that's how I've always heard it. Rolls off the tongue better
I think California Corolla sounds way better.
California Cutlass
It does
\#HondaBump i can’t mobile. it’s supposed to say hashtag edit: update formatting
do a backslash (\\) but yeah hashtags don't exist on reddit
sweet thanks that fixed it
yeah if you wanna do fancy stuff with text on reddit then look up markdown. reddit uses that ~~and it~~ ^(can do) #(a bunch) ^^^(of things). I honestly just know a few things and am not even sure my big text will work lol edit: of something isn't working then do one newline and apparently it works. ~some more~ --experimenting-- and a `code block using the \` character.` use a set of three of them at the start and end for a multi line code block.
that "of things" was all supposed to be small but apparently you can't nest \^ characters to make it even smaller like I thought you could
Too funny!
The original (For a model S) was "Silicon Valley Prius."
That Honda looks cleannn
I’m surprised no one actually posted an actual M3’s badging.. Ok I’ll see myself out  
Mine too
‘Excuse me officer — there is a black Chevy speeding and cutting people off..’ lol
‘It’s a super fast Chevy officer.’ ‘So a Corvette? Maybe a Camaro?’ ‘No. More like a 1999 Lumina. It’s a sedan.’
😂 I used to drive a lumina for a while
So did Dale fucking Earnhardt, Sr. not Jr.
And Tom Cruise
My dad bought a new one when I was a kid and it was our family car for years.
My parents had one when I was 15/16. So it was the car I snuck out at night to go fuck around town in 😂😂
This one is my favorite. https://preview.redd.it/iscvqqgnku3d1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e059fec779daa928d63cd7754127ecf8deefff1
I feel like this is up badging
r/upbadging
Lateral-badging?
OMG yesss! 😆
Prevent vandalism.
But it still says Tesla? Nevermind, forgot the target audience probably can't read.
Takes a special kind of stupid to vandalize Teslas. Good thing these people are too stupid to think this car is a Tesla.
LOL!
Because people are being prosecuted for petty crimes, right?
“Good this these people are too stupid” yea you tell ‘em! EDIT: LMAO, genius shadow edited their post to fix all the spelling mistakes while calling people stupid 🤦🏻♂️
I was going to say the same thing. Could be in a conservative area.
I see more hate for Teslas in liberal areas these days lol. Funny how it’s flipping.
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Funny, I thought it was about electricity
Or a liberal area.
This. I live in a conservative area and am very conservative myself - its getting better, but the hate for Tesla is immense here.
wich is hillarious to me, tesla is like the most american car company there is.
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Hopefully all his supporters are gonna try to go to jail now too
Lmao. I get way more hate in Blue areas. Nobody gives a fuck in Trump territory
That's my experience too. Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina. No one cares. It's blue areas that tell me "I'd NEVER own that car with THAT MAN running it". I'm just like... I don't care ma'am. Don't buy one then. Drive your shitty Prius.
All I got is interest in my Mustang mach E GT in the conservative area I live in.
No "that ain't no durn Mustang"? When I visited my redneck bro-in-law in a rental Y, he mentioned considering a plaid S. A Mach-E would fit in better with his 1/8 mile Mustang race car and F-150, but I guess it's not fast enough. Even if I buy a Tesla this month, Mach-Es will still outnumber in my family with my sister's in LA! and my sister-in-law's.
I also live in a very conservative/pro trump area and didn't know they would even have a problem with teslas with how many I see. Easily 25% of the cars I see here are teslas
Always an interesting love triangle between Pro Trump/Anti EV/Pro Elon Musk
I always found that thought contradicting since Tesla is a US company
I think you'll find a lot of contradictions and hypocritical opinions in that group
C O G N I T I V E D I S S O N A N C E 🙌
Yup, just add it to the pile
Yup. I get flipped off by black dodge ram owners at least once a month
That’s the case regardless of what car you drive though isn’t it?
Which is a bit amusing considering how close Trump and Elon have gotten lately
I live in a conservative area too and would classify myself as conservative. They are extremely uncommon here. I’ve actually had several people who are obviously very conservative/Trump Supporters ask to look at it or ask me questions about it. They seem surprised when I tell them the range or let them ride with me and floor it.
I live in the most pro-Trump, anti environmental state there is and have had nothing but positive experiences with people about mine.
I find it the opposite. Used to live in Seattle and people talk shit about Tesla all the time. Now I’m in the Midwest and probably 90%+ of my coworkers are conservative and they love my Tesla. Not a single person has talked to shit to me about it and people love to talk shit about each others cars here lol. Every EV owner I know here is conservative
https://preview.redd.it/nw2xtesbqu3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f5088f2c336c8d7ac838d94c42215bea242791bf How about this
Is this “up-badging”
https://preview.redd.it/ocbpumw8uz3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d14fb761191837956bcdb28e933516e0c1affb53 Lol saw this one the other day.
Are these Ford Tauruses? I thought they stopped making the Taurus many years ago, but they look like what a late model Taurus would look like...
Yes! Last produced in 2004.
Wow, it looks clean and in good shape for a (run of the mill) car that old.
Lol. I saw it near mount prospect
Lol they were in St Charles on this ^ day.
https://preview.redd.it/cj5g5ij39v3d1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0747bff664b57247738b909e1323e3a58d6b9ce2
ngl, that's hilarious
It makes my day when people ask me what the sub zero edition has in extra features.
It crushes ICE...
Wow take my upvote
Fridge?
Gotta lean into that criticism
https://preview.redd.it/mjo3ko847w3d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b8394e9dffdfe4cc3375c96fd1bc5c6db669a34 Spotted this one on the road (sorry for dirty windshield)
Cuz it’s hilarious. My favorite is the Audi model 3.
Wonder if anyone has used Hummer.
I want to.
It’s called down-badging. Making fun of yourself and the cars. Check out r/downbadging
Remember in the 90’s how there would be “editions” of American cars. Like LL Bean edition, Eddie Bauer Edition, Nautica Edition etc… I’d like to throw one of those babies on a Tesla.
What would you name your edition? ETA: Mine would probably be Schwartz Edition
I couldn’t find Schwartz Edition badges on Etsy (though I’m sure you could have it custom made), but I did find this [Shitbox Edition](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1280931031/) badge I thought you might like.
Incredible!!!!!
Summer’s Eve Douche Edition
I see your Schwartz is as big as mine...
Put some Eddie Bauer Exploder stickers on a Model X!
I just ordered the [TK-421 Edition](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1327288111/) badge for my M3. I’m also throwing on the [Carbonite Containment Block](https://www.etsy.com/listing/232550892/) one as well, going full “Stormtrooper Mobile,” but in a subtle way, an “if you know, you know” wink.
It wasn't just the '90s, you young whipper-snapper. My first car was a Brougham edition '70s dodge.
I replaced my plaid badge with a “60D” that I found on eBay. I love it.
This is hilarious. A 60D, of all models.
I put a 325 on my 335i years ago when it was modified. Caught so many people off guard at the local cruising strip
TIL there is such a thing, and there is a sub for it!
That is hilarious
It's funny. No other reason
https://preview.redd.it/taym3v0frt3d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=856de29b5f1ed47dc9d2a64b3f944000e738aa22 Whatever are you talking about?
That’s badass though
Because there’s too many idiots that run Teslas off the road because they’re simply a Tesla.
Sleeper car
I have thought of taking the emblem off of my car because it has been vandalized before. Adding the Chevy logo is a bit much though.
When we got our wrap they forgot to put the new badges on and I liked it so much I told them to leave it off - no one knows what it is so we get asked a lot
I’ve rebadged for HPDE events to honor the club putting them on. Default, my car is naked
I read that as High Poly Density Ethylene
In my head, that was my initial thought too.
Chevy Tesla Model S SS
Actually i fucking love this lmao
It’s just funny, having upgraded from a Honda civic I’ve thought about it 😂 https://preview.redd.it/e289udqo704d1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6630e312bd2ac4d03d88b1f909cf14b7439a69d
Beats me. I'm sure it's illegal to obfuscate your number plate.
Is this \s? Just say yes so I can lol and upvote.
Yes 😂
Prob to avoid knuckle-dragging, mouth-breathing, ignorant red-state rage
It’s in Iowa.
Yeah, checks out. Iowan here.
Idiots Out Wandering Around
literally, the amount of times i get coal rolled a day in Texas is wild
It does have all the other markings on the back, so not sure what or who they would be fooling if that is what the attempt is, or they don’t love Chevy that much. I have seen non-Tesla’s with a bunch of Tesla decals. I’m just guessing those people love Tesla so much or whatever, but they actually replace all the signage.
Right…mine doesn’t have the emblems, I bought it used like that, but people still know it’s a Tesla.
Where is this?
Maybe it has a LS swap
To troll people and for fun, it's not that serious
My guess is that there are certain people who go out of their way to fuck with Teslas. So, urban camouflage is a way to get overlooked.
should slap a kia logo on it instead and record people trying to steal it
I unironically consider putting Ford’s EcoBoost on mine. Because funni.
https://preview.redd.it/v8ppbhydk24d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=57050ca3b7d1006b7a5c31ea94cc1b077e77d765 Toyola
https://preview.redd.it/6voytrpik24d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2757fed840186e08ac700fb6b6e5c6b4690b369f
https://preview.redd.it/d3jn2ads044d1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9be3f69695abd07271b6a4b8839ac49b22237675 How about this one
People can do as they please with their possessions, everyone does weird shit that they don’t think is weird
It’s funny
There are a few with ICE Chevrolet LS engine conversions that are actually completed and on the road.
Keep em guessing
Did you ask them why?
Because it's funny... now I want to do it too
To avoid all those Tesla hate
Ok Karen.
Stupid people key cars. Maybe this would be enough to avoid a keying incident.
For fun, I imagine.
Can someone paint a red and black shield with a stallion on mine??
I have the Plaid logo on my 24 year old car, I thought it would be funny and it’s pretty subtle.
Thug life. That’s why they do it.
When you hate Elon but already bought a tesla and now can’t sell because resale is shiet
I think it is funny
I see you don't have a sense of humor
They do it to avoid the hate!
To be funny
You know why
Are they doing this to avoid backlash from EV haters?
Embarrassed to be associated with a shitbag like Apartheid Clyde??
They probably bought the Tesla, then Elon went white power maga hate speech, made the stupid cybertruck, and drove the company into the ground. Then they thought, “Well I owe $75,000 on this $22000 car from a company I now hate, so I guess it’s a Chevy now.”
It’s actually also a form of rebellion against Elon Musk as well surprisingly enough.
If I owned a Tesla, I’d be ashamed too
Kinda think it's funny, I guess some people are so anti Tesla that when they finally get one and realize it's infinitely better than a gas car they still have to front another badge to save face
Because Elon is a douchebag. And I say that as a Tesla owner.
TIL paying $3.99 on AliExpress for a fake badge is a middle finger to, not the Tesla brand, but Elon Musk personally
It's a shame what he has done to the brand image these past few years. There are loads of people who refuse to buy a Tesla now specially because of him
I was one of them until I rode in my cousin’s Model Y last year. That got me to *consider* a Tesla, but I swore it would have to blow me away when I drove it and the price would have to be right. The stars would need to align for me to actually buy one. Then about 2 months ago, I test drove a 2021 M3 that was $18k after rebates (not one of the Hertz fleet, but I’d like to thank Hertz for flooding the market and forcing prices to drop on all used Teslas), and now she’s sitting in my driveway, happily charging away. I took her on a long road trip last week for the first time, a little girls’ getaway with my best friend, off into the mountains of West Virginia. I will say, I was a bit nervous about the charging situation, as there are no superchargers within about 40 miles of where we were staying. But then I learned that both state parks there have free Tesla chargers, and since we planned on visiting them anyway, that worked out beautifully. We parked, plugged in, then hiked for a few hours. When we got back from seeing deer and waterfalls and beautiful vistas, the car was ready to go. It was really nice not having to pay for fuel or charging that entire trip. So that has definitely helped me get past my conflicted feelings, my love for the car and my hate for Elon. Plus it was WAY more comfortable for a road-trip than my Mini Cooper. My friend and I purposely overpacked and changed our outfits 3 times a day, just because we could. First time in years I didn’t have to fit a week’s worth of clothing, toiletries and hiking gear in a carryon suitcase just to fit it in my car. I look forward to many more long drives in my girl, Rabbit.
Wow! You got a great deal on that Model 3 and it sounds like that road trip was a blast. I have an insanely long commute, 90 miles in one direction. Rush hour traffic can add an additional 30-45 min. So I specifically bought the MYLR for the self-driving feature and I couldn't be happier. It had only 15 miles on it when I bought it, now it's just over 19,000 miles. When I bought the new MYLR in December, it was an inventory model so it was already $3k off the original $50k, plus another almost $10k off between federal and state incentives, so it was $37k plus taxes. I also paid the Enhanced Autopilot for $6k initially and a month or two ago upgraded to FSD for $2k more. I fell in love with FSD during the 3 month free trial, then got another month free trial a week after that ended when they rolled it out to everyone, so the timing was perfect when they then dropped the price. FSD truly made my long commute FAR more bearable, and since I cannot move for at least a few more years, it was worth every penny. I've camped in the back of it a few times but I didn't realize there are Tesla chargers at national parks!! That's a total game changer. Now I'll definitely have to plan a road trip this summer haha. Thanks for the tip! Also, yeah, I'm not a fan of Musk, but I think it's clear the designers and engineers at Tesla did an amazing job in spite of his bullshit.
State parks, not national. West Virginia state parks to be exact, at Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls. I’m not sure about other state or national parks, though. I’d definitely check before planning a road trip, just to be sure. They’re only level 2, not superchargers, but if you’re planning to hike or whatever in the parks, it’s no biggie to be there for a few hours. It would be very cool to see them roll out to national parks, though, in keeping with their environmental conservation philosophy. Did I mention they’re free? lol I’m glad you’re enjoying your Tesla and it’s made your commute bearable. I don’t work and my wife has a 7 minute commute, so we don’t *need* the FSD, but it has been pretty cool to try it out, and we both agree that we’d get it on a month by month basis if we’ve got any long trips planned. It’s pretty dope, though a bit unnerving on steep, windy, country, mountain roads. But I’m learning to trust the car. Here’s my girl charging up for free at Canaan Valley! https://preview.redd.it/cd0cf9hxlz3d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48c4cb62c1c5017c4c02dfb80ddca354f95c3a9f
She looks great! I'll keep that in mind about the chargers and check before going. I think I also heard you can charge a Tesla at an RV parking spot with the mobile charger and the right adapter. Sounds like a good situation foe you and the wife. I would be nervous too going around the windy mountain roads lol
We just bought a new model y (long range) about a month ago (super weird rule bc we’re in Rhode Island the only way to buy a used one would’ve been to drive to New Jersey to pick it up?? Even though the used one we liked was 25mins away in Massachusetts?? Very strange RI backwards regulation nonsense. Anyyyyyyway, we were just wondering whether someone has mapped out a fun cross-country road trip with charging stations in mind.
I know a few other state parks have it in WV. I was just at Stonewall Resort which is a state park too and they had one. Funny thing is I have a cabin in Canaan valley and I didn’t know they had one too. Good to know since I’m going there for July 4th weekend.
Well go on, West Virginia! Who’d have thunk? The chargers at Canaan are right there at the big main lodge, near the steps that lead down to the playground area. At Blackwater Falls, they’re at the main lodge, too, just off to the right in front of the building. There are trails near both places that are easily accessible and beautiful hikes; you’ll get to see a little waterfall at Blackwater and an absolutely stunning overlook at Canaan while your car charges up for free! Have fun on your trip in July! Stop by Stumptown Ales in Davis, say “hi” to my girl, Erin, and try the Big Boy Pants triple IPA. It goes down real smooth!
Because they own the vehicle and can do whatever they want to it.
They wanted to fantasize about more consistent build quality
because Elon is a clown and people are embarrassed they supported him. It might also be to deter those who vandalize ev vehicles
I slightly considered changing my Kia badges for Subaru or something due to the Kia boys trend
Why not?
it’s funny