Plain-English guides on FSD, insurance, batteries and buying a Tesla — answers first, with sources.
App-based quotes, pricing from driving data, the pay-per-mile device, the Tesla Fleet API link that replaces it, the Giveback, and how claims work.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Read the guide →Tesla's Extended Service Agreement picks up after the 4-year warranty, at about $50–$60 a month with a $100 deductible. What it covers and excludes.
Nov 14, 2026 · 5 min read
About $500–$1,000 a year averaged out, mostly tires. The real service schedule, costs by model, a 10-year projection, and how it compares with gas.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
$9.99 a month for live traffic, satellite maps, streaming over cellular and live Sentry viewing. What Standard includes free, and who should pay.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Check in 30 seconds: Controls > Software shows purchased FSD, the app shows subscriptions. Purchased vs subscribed vs trial, and how to switch it on.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
The Model 3 keeps about 45% of its value after 5 years, the Model Y 42%, the Model S 35%. Value after 1, 3 and 5 years, and whether FSD helps resale.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
How to file a Tesla Insurance claim in the app, what to expect on repairs and rentals, where to find your insurance card, and how to cancel a policy.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Tesla Insurance, State Farm, GEICO and USAA compared for the Model Y, with typical monthly costs of $165–$230 and the state differences that matter.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Financed with a small deposit or a long loan? Probably yes. What gap covers, what it costs, whether Tesla offers it, and where to buy it cheaper.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Not today, at any price. What Tesla promised HW3 owners who bought FSD, why a retrofit is hard, where AI5 fits, and when a HW4 car makes more sense.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Usually yes, under comprehensive after your deductible. What Tesla glass costs with camera calibration, zero-deductible options, and claims tips.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Model 3 from the 2024 refresh, Model Y from about May 2023, Model S and X from early 2023, and every Cybertruck. Cutover dates and how to check a car.
Nov 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Are used Teslas worth buying? Usually yes — batteries hold up and warranties transfer. The real downsides, the best model years, and when to walk away.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
About $110–$200 a month for full coverage nationally, more in costly states. Rates by trim, insurer and state, and how it compares with the Model Y.
Nov 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Yes, Tesla takes any make in trade. How offers work, how Tesla compares with Carvana and CarMax, negative equity, and what happens to your FSD.
Nov 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Tesla Insurance is available in Florida. What it costs by model, how it compares with State Farm and GEICO, and why Florida premiums run high.
Nov 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Tesla Insurance isn't sold in Georgia. What a Tesla actually costs to insure there, which carriers to quote, and how Georgia compares nationally.
Nov 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Tesla Insurance isn't sold in New York. What a Tesla costs to insure there, why NYC and upstate differ so much, and which carriers to quote.
Nov 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Tesla Insurance isn't sold in Washington, but Lemonade is. What a Tesla costs to insure there, which carrier wins by model, and the EV fees to expect.
Nov 12, 2026 · 5 min read
New Teslas include only Traffic-Aware Cruise Control; FSD (Supervised) adds lane keeping, highway and city driving for $99 a month. Full comparison.
Nov 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Tesla's own data shows about 12% capacity loss after 200,000 miles. Degradation by mileage, what speeds it up, and how to check your battery health.
Nov 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Tesla Insurance in 2026: the 15 states it's sold in, how Safety Score pricing works, what it costs, how claims go, and the California regulator action.
Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Purchased FSD stays with the car; subscriptions don't. How to verify FSD before you buy, where to find cars that have it, and what it is worth paying.
Nov 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Eight years with a 100,000–150,000-mile cap by model and a 70% capacity guarantee. What it covers, what voids it, and whether it transfers to a buyer.
Nov 8, 2026 · 5 min read
What changed between HW3 and HW4, which model years have each, how to check your own car in 30 seconds, and what HW3 owners miss out on.
Nov 7, 2026 · 4 min read
About $10,000–$16,000 for a Model 3 or Model Y and $12,000–$21,000 for a Model S or X out of warranty. Cheaper options and what the warranty covers.
Nov 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck ranked by typical insurance cost in 2026, with the trims and model years that cost the least.
Nov 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Repair costs, windshield and camera recalibration, parts delays, performance and location — plus whether Tesla Insurance is cheaper, and how to pay less.
Nov 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Tesla's FSD safety figures, why they aren't comparable to the national average, NHTSA's open investigations, and how to supervise FSD properly.
Nov 3, 2026 · 8 min read
What to check before buying a used Tesla in California: FSD transfer, hardware, battery health, warranty, lemon law limits, DMV transfer and taxes.
Nov 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Turo now rents verified FSD-enabled Teslas, and there are cheaper ways to try FSD. Which option fits, what each costs, and what to test while you have it.
Nov 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Which insurers discount for using Tesla FSD: Lemonade's 50% FSD-mile discount, the six states it covers, hardware requirements, and what Tesla offers.
Nov 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Tesla targets Q2 2027 for unsupervised FSD in customer cars — but only inside Robotaxi zones. What that means for your car, and what it doesn't.
Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min read
How Tesla Insurance works in California, why it can't use the Safety Score there, what it costs, the pros and cons owners report, and who should choose it.
Nov 1, 2026 · 5 min read
The FSD problems owners hit most in 2026 — camera alerts, phantom braking, strikes, potholes — what causes each and which ones you can actually fix.
Oct 31, 2026 · 9 min read
A line-by-line breakdown for 2026: VLF, Transportation Improvement Fee, the $121 EV road fee, CHP and DMV charges — plus the increases due in 2027.
Oct 31, 2026 · 4 min read
What a Tesla home charger costs to install in 2026, the three ways to charge at home, what drives the price up, and whether you need one at all.
Oct 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Who has the cheapest Tesla insurance in California in 2026? How Tesla Insurance, State Farm and GEICO compare, and which discounts actually matter.
Oct 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Compare Tesla home charging with gas per mile and per year, find your break-even gas price, and see when charging at home stops saving money.
Oct 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Yes, California requires one. What the law says, the fine, how fix-it tickets work, and the cleanest ways to mount a plate on a Model 3, Y, S or X.
Oct 29, 2026 · 4 min read
What it costs to charge a Tesla in 2026 at home and at Superchargers, per charge, per mile and per month, by model and by electricity rate.
Oct 28, 2026 · 9 min read
Typical 2026 Model Y insurance cost in California by model year and insurer, why it costs more than the Model 3, and seven ways to lower your premium.
Oct 28, 2026 · 5 min read
2026 Supercharger rates in California, peak vs off-peak, what a typical charge costs for each model, and how it compares with home charging and gas.
Oct 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Does your Tesla qualify under California's lemon law? The 18-month/18,000-mile rule, what counts as enough repair attempts, and the steps to take.
Oct 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Typical 2026 monthly costs by model year and insurer, why California costs more than most states, and the practical ways to bring your premium down.
Oct 25, 2026 · 5 min read
What Tesla insurance costs per month in 2026, by model and by insurer, plus the state and model-year factors that move your premium the most.
Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 14 min read
An honest look at Lemonade for Tesla owners: how pay-per-mile pricing really adds up, the 50% FSD-mile discount, the limits, and who should switch.
Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 13 min read
Tesla Insurance charges a flat premium; Lemonade bills by the mile with half-price FSD miles. Which works out cheaper, and at what annual mileage.
Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 12 min read
What is actually in the FSD 14.3 update, which hardware gets it, what HW3 owners should expect, and how it compares with what was promised.
Apr 2, 2026 · 9 min read
FSD is $99 a month, or $49 with Enhanced Autopilot. The outright purchase ended at $8,000. Full price history from $5,000 to $15,000 and back down.
Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Purchased FSD stays with the car; subscriptions don't. Every scenario — private sale, trade-in, Tesla used inventory — and how to verify it before you pay.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Run the numbers for how long you'll own the car, see why HW3 vs HW4 matters, and find out who gets real value from FSD — and who should skip it.
Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 6 min read
What the 10x parameter update changed in how FSD drives, which hardware gets the full benefit, and what owners report on the road since it landed.
Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 10 min read