# \#tesla **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tesla/6737.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Interesting Custom Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-custom-car/206158)
**Author:** [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interesting-custom-car/206158 "2026-09-04T18:41:19Z")
Saw this on the way to work last week. Don’t know anything about it but I do have questions as to how the powertrain has been modified to fit the narrower and shorter chassis. Anyone else seen anything like this? --- ## [Harry Shearer (Tom and Ray's friend in Santa Monica) interviewed Edward Niedermeyer, author of books about Tesla and Elon Musk](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harry-shearer-tom-and-rays-friend-in-santa-monica-interviewed-edward-niedermeyer-author-of-books-about-tesla-and-elon-musk/201509)
**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/harry-shearer-tom-and-rays-friend-in-santa-monica-interviewed-edward-niedermeyer-author-of-books-about-tesla-and-elon-musk/201509 "2025-08-20T01:54:00Z")
on ‘le Show’, https://harryshearer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LeShow081725.mp3 beginning at 21:30, lasting for 36 minutes. --- ## [Tesla glass roofs and the greenhouse effect?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-glass-roofs-and-the-greenhouse-effect/200961)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-glass-roofs-and-the-greenhouse-effect/200961 "2025-07-22T10:55:28Z")
I apologize if this has been talked about in another thread. I couldn’t find it in a search (I found zillions of posts that contained Tesla, and could figure out how to narrow it down to only include those with “glass ro… --- ## [Tesla announces a major restyling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-announces-a-major-restyling/199818)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 7:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-announces-a-major-restyling/199818 "2025-04-12T07:11:37Z")
… of the Cybertruck, in the hope of boosting sales. :smirking\_face: --- ## [Not a good sign for Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-good-sign-for-tesla/199290)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-a-good-sign-for-tesla/199290 "2025-03-03T20:28:25Z")
The severe drop-off in Tesla sales is not the result of falling interest in EVs, because EV sales in Europe (from other manufacturers) was up 38%, while Tesla sales have cratered. --- ## [Elon does it again!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-does-it-again/197861)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-does-it-again/197861 "2024-11-08T01:32:52Z")
Because his Tesla Cybertruck has been so well-received, he has now unveiled his CyberEarthmover. :smirk: --- ## [Tesla Nabs Thief](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-nabs-thief/194508)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-nabs-thief/194508 "2024-03-09T20:55:08Z")
There was a rash of air bag thefts on Hondas in three counties in Central Maryland. The thief was caught when one of his heists was videotaped by a Tesla in the parking spot next to the theft. He was hit with 25 counts o… --- ## ["Stainless" steel?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stainless-steel/194377)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stainless-steel/194377 "2024-02-16T03:53:33Z")
The optimism of 1960, vs the reality of today… :astonished: --- ## [2014 Tesla Model S - Am I the only one with multiple drive unit failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-tesla-model-s-am-i-the-only-one-with-multiple-drive-unit-failures/193998)
**Author:** [@PaulKitchen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulKitchen)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-tesla-model-s-am-i-the-only-one-with-multiple-drive-unit-failures/193998 "2023-12-17T23:45:12Z")
This relates to a failure of the drive unit. Has anyone else had multiple failures of the drive unit system including bearing noise (Tesla did warranty those), Inverter (short circuit blowing main fuse), and/or instance… --- ## [My Tesla buying experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-tesla-buying-experience/193267)
**Author:** [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-tesla-buying-experience/193267 "2023-10-10T15:14:40Z")
Been thinking of making this post for awhile now, just never got around to it until today. Tesla did not let me choose a specific car on their lot, they had demo models for everyone who came in to try out. It was a long… --- ## [First EV Road Tip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ev-road-tip/192258)
**Author:** [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/first-ev-road-tip/192258 "2023-08-16T14:49:37Z")
We drove to my daughter’s house last Wednesday in the Tesla. I charged up fully then drove home, ending up with about 97% when we left the next day. Not much traffic at 6am once we got past Tyson’s Corner on the DC beltw… --- ## [2023 Tesla Model 3 - Which washer fluid?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-tesla-model-3-which-washer-fluid/192129)
**Author:** [@heymull](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heymull)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-tesla-model-3-which-washer-fluid/192129 "2023-08-07T13:51:02Z")
what kind of windshield wiper fluid is recommended for temps between -10 and +10 degrees Fahrenheit? --- ## [Model 3 owners love their cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-3-owners-love-their-cars/191974)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/model-3-owners-love-their-cars/191974 "2023-07-30T02:20:01Z")
… but they’re not very fond of the company’s CEO: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2023-tesla-survey/elon-musk-brand-analysis/?cmpid=BBD072923\_WKND&utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=newsletter&utm\_term=230729&utm\_campaign=w… --- ## [A test case for Tesla](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-test-case-for-tesla/190196)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-test-case-for-tesla/190196 "2023-04-21T22:48:54Z")
A jury will soon be deciding the implications of “full self-driving” in connection with this personal injury lawsuit: --- ## [I guess it's fortunate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-guess-its-fortunate/188900)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-guess-its-fortunate/188900 "2023-03-12T18:10:28Z")
… that his one week old Tesla has “full self driving” technology. :smirk: I know that this marque has problems with “fit and finish”, but this is a bit extreme. --- ## [Elon Musk's sense of humor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-musks-sense-of-humor/189465)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2023, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/elon-musks-sense-of-humor/189465 "2023-03-08T01:25:59Z")
… is sometimes expressed in very odd ways: --- ## [Good news for EV and plug-in hybrid owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ev-and-plug-in-hybrid-owners/189160)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-news-for-ev-and-plug-in-hybrid-owners/189160 "2023-02-21T13:37:28Z")
--- ## [Tesla looks at Mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-looks-at-mexico/188894)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-looks-at-mexico/188894 "2023-02-02T15:22:03Z")
… as their next site for an assembly plant: --- ## [Tesla cuts prices again](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-again/188483)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-cuts-prices-again/188483 "2023-01-29T23:40:41Z")
… in an apparent effort to boost lagging sales. I wonder if their lagging sales are the result of Tesla owners reporting that their car had a musky odor. :smirk: --- ## [Tesla and insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-and-insurance/188781)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-and-insurance/188781 "2023-01-27T16:38:03Z")
--- ## [Tesla's spurious self-driving claims](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-spurious-self-driving-claims/188608)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-spurious-self-driving-claims/188608 "2023-01-21T21:30:43Z")
--- ## [Sales slump at Tesla?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sales-slump-at-tesla/188094)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sales-slump-at-tesla/188094 "2022-12-31T19:39:57Z")
--- ## [Is Tesla in a tailspin?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tesla-in-a-tailspin/188164)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-tesla-in-a-tailspin/188164 "2022-12-29T18:35:47Z")
Perhaps the esteemed Mr. Musk isn’t the business “genius” that he was purported to be. --- ## [Tesla's Big Rig](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-big-rig/187703)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/teslas-big-rig/187703 "2022-12-05T17:52:49Z")
… is apparently ready for roll-out. Several fits and starts delayed the launch for a few years, but it looks like this time it is happening. --- ## [ICE vs. EV – 5 year ownership cost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-vs-ev-5-year-ownership-cost/186657)
**Author:** [@TheOldDays](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheOldDays)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ice-vs-ev-5-year-ownership-cost/186657 "2022-10-16T07:58:43Z")
The Setup 25 year old male in KANSAS CITY, MO 64145 Similar Class Cars Tesla Model3 - $45,000 msrp Toyota Corolla - $22,000 msrp 5.58% for 60 month loan with $0 down Gieco.com for insurance quotes 250/500 full ins… --- ## [Tesla extends range for those impacted by hurricane](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-extends-range-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane/186616)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-extends-range-for-those-impacted-by-hurricane/186616 "2022-09-30T01:35:12Z")
I know this is an old story but the same would be appropriate right now. Yes, this puts additional wear and tear on the battery but allows drivers more range than normal. I assume that the changes are reverted to defau… --- ## [Tesla disables car for man who doesn't pay for repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-disables-car-for-man-who-doesnt-pay-for-repair/186521)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tesla-disables-car-for-man-who-doesnt-pay-for-repair/186521 "2022-09-28T19:06:21Z")
There may be more to this story. I don’t know. Maybe the telemetry sent to Tesla indicated the battery was about to combust so they disabled it in the name of safety. I don’t know but these remote kill switches enable… --- ## [If you own one of these Teslas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-one-of-these-teslas/186499)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-one-of-these-teslas/186499 "2022-09-22T21:27:21Z")
… you probably shouldn’t let your kids operate the power windows until this recall repair has been completed. The good news is that the recall repair will be done remotely–OTA–so that owners don’t have to bring their ca… --- ## [2021 Tesla Model 3 - Screen spaz](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-tesla-model-3-screen-spaz/186128)
**Author:** [@Eric28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eric28)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-tesla-model-3-screen-spaz/186128 "2022-09-04T03:05:20Z")
The screen on the Tesla began ‘spazzing’ randomly tapping and selecting different things with no order. After a while the Tesla died, but now no matter what I try to jump (the 12v battery or the primary battery under the… --- ## [How Tesla lost the affordable EV race to GM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tesla-lost-the-affordable-ev-race-to-gm/185897)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-tesla-lost-the-affordable-ev-race-to-gm/185897 "2022-08-31T23:00:36Z")
An interesting article from Forbes magazine: [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/tesla/6737.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tesla)