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November 25, 2022January 6, 2023 simonselectriccar HV battery, Tesla

It really happened – broken Tesla battery!

TDLR: My 2015 Model S got a reconditioned battery, under the 8 year battery warranty. While the cells in the original battery were fine, with ~6% degradation, the battery case had suffered water ingress. Tesla looked after us with courtesy car(s) as it took a five weeks. New battery? No, not the keyfobs. Though I've … Continue reading It really happened – broken Tesla battery!

December 22, 2021December 19, 2022 simonselectriccar Energy, Tesla

Tesla Model S charging in cold weather

Update December 22- the software now notifies you when your battery is heating up before charging! This is very useful since the charge will take longer. Say you've not used the car much over the weekend, it's not fully charged and you need to make a surprise trip on Monday morning. It's mild weather and … Continue reading Tesla Model S charging in cold weather

September 27, 2021October 5, 2021 simonselectriccar Tesla

EVs in 2021 and Scotland in the Model S

In 2021 EVs are coming from most manufacturers, and at some rate too. Back in 2015 when our Tesla was new, around a thousand a month were registered in the EU. In September 2021, over a thousand a day were registered! Recently on my commute along the M4, I usually see at least one car … Continue reading EVs in 2021 and Scotland in the Model S

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 simonselectriccar Tesla

A year with a used Tesla Model S in the UK

In early 2020, just before lockdown, we bought a used 2015 Tesla Model S 70D from Tesla. Naturally, if I'd have known that I would hardly need a car for at least a year due to a global pandemic, I wouldn't have bought it. But as a used car it has worked out very well. … Continue reading A year with a used Tesla Model S in the UK

August 4, 2020 simonselectriccar Tesla

First holiday in the Tesla Model S

Instead of the 2020 Tour of Europe we were hoping for in the Model S, we took a week's holiday in North Wales. Although we could have made the journey without charging, that would have left us nearly empty. There are fewer chargers in Wales than in England, and no EV charger where we were … Continue reading First holiday in the Tesla Model S

February 28, 2020August 12, 2022 simonselectriccar EV-finances, Tesla

A diary – Buying a used Model S from Tesla in the UK

Late on Sat 25/1/20 "Just flippin' buy the thing if you think it's good value then" - so I pushed the button- and was rewarded with a hedgehog?! To cut a long story short, it took 27 days from order to the collection of the car. Tesla's communications weren't the best, I've had better from … Continue reading A diary – Buying a used Model S from Tesla in the UK

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