Here's what Tesla owners wish new EV buyers understood

Grace KayJul 31, 2023, 15:51 IST

Tesla owners said some people make a series of faux pas when they first buy an EV.PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images

Tesla owners shared some common mistakes new electric vehicle owners sometimes make.
Earlier, they sounded off on some of the unexpected headaches of owning a Tesla.

As electric cars become more popular and Tesla is set to open some of its Supercharger network to other automakers, some new EV owners have yet to master the learning curve.

Tesla veterans broke down some of the common faux pas new owners make in a series of conversations with Insider — from charging etiquette to taking proper care of an electric car. Earlier, they sounded off on some of the unexpected headaches of owning a Tesla.

Here's what Tesla owners wish new drivers understood about joining the EV community:

Don't park next to someone at Supercharger unless you absolutely have to.

Tesla owners recommend you leave a space open between chargers whenever possible to avoid slowing the speed of the charge.Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Stay in your lane at charging stations.

Most Superchargers have spots that you have to back into.Tim Levin/Insider

Don't leave your car while it's charging.

Tesla owners say it irks them when people leave their EV in a charging spot after it has finished charging.Celal Gunes/Getty Images

Read the instruction manual and get to know the infotainment system.

You're driving a computer-on-wheels, after all. Take the time to learn it, Tesla vets say.Business Insider

Don't overcharge your EV.

It's best not to charge your Tesla past 80% in order to maximize the lifetime of its EV battery.Tesla

Get a home charger for your Tesla.

Tesla owners say it pays to get a home charger.ChargePoint

Plan your road trips well when driving an EV.

Tesla owners say you can have a successful road trip in an EV as long as you plan ahead.Matthew DeBord/Business Insider

I paid $18 to sit at the front of the plane on a one-hour flight. Now, the front-row seat is a luxury that I'll always pay for.

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