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Tesla Model Y Standard front three-quarter view

Model Y Standard: what the cheaper trim actually leaves out

An item-by-item look at the equipment Tesla removed to hit $39,990, and which of those owners can put back themselves. ...
The first Tesla Model 3

A Decade of the Tesla Model 3

It's been ten years since the reveal of the Tesla 3, arguably the first EV to change the automotive landscape forever (or was that the...
Close-up of the Foundation Series badge etched into the dashboard trim of a Tesla Cybertruck, with the orange accent line below it

Our Tesla Cybertruck Buyback: Two Years of Ownership, Reliability Issues, and a Smooth Repurchase

After nearly two years with Cybertruck VIN 1000, repeated low‑voltage failures and political backlash pushed us to request a Tesla buyback. Here’s how the repurchase...
Behind Norway’s 96% EV share: it’s not about loving EVs, it’s about hating taxes

Behind Norway’s 96% EV share: it’s not about loving EVs, it’s about hating taxes

In Norway, the EV boom, and Tesla's dominance, is less about virtue and more about a brutally simple spreadsheet: taxes make performance ICE cars eye...
The Slate Truck at the Fort Worth Stockyards: A Glimpse of the Future (or the Past??)

The Slate Truck at the Fort Worth Stockyards: A Glimpse of the Future (or the Past??)

We checked out the Slate electric truck prototype at the Fort Worth Stockyards and came away intrigued. With composite body panels, retro styling, and a...
A Waymo robotaxi alongside a Tesla Cybercab

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Can It Really Make $200–$400 Per Day?

Tesla says the Cybercab will cost under $30,000. We ran the robotaxi revenue model from the bottom up to see whether the numbers hold. ...
Rivian R2 Is Almost Here

The Latest on the Rivian R2

The long-anticipated Rivian R2 is almost here - we're breaking down the expected options, pricing and delivery windows. ...
Model S & X cease Production

Production Ending Tesla Model S & X

Tesla is winding down the S and X. What that means if you own one, or still want one. ...
Tesla Model 3 interior with the center screen split down the middle to compare the 15.4-inch FHD display against the 16-inch QHD upgrade

Screen Upgrade - Is Upgrading Your Tesla Model 3/Y Center Screen Worthwhile?

Is upgrading your Model 3/Y center screen worthwhile? In this article we cover the upgrade process and compare the features. ...
Lemonade Insurance & Tesla FSD

Lemonade Insurance 💖 Tesla

Why we moved our Teslas to Lemonade, and what it saved. ...
Illustration of a bullet shattering a glass screen protector fitted over a Tesla center touchscreen

Are Cheap Tesla Screen Protectors a False Economy?

We've designed the worlds best screen protectors for Tesla & Rivian vehicles. Here's way this is something you should invest in for your vehicle. ...
Gold foil balloons shaped as the number 10, surrounded by confetti and paper stars on a marble surface

🎂 Ten Years of Abstract Ocean!

In 2023, Abstract Ocean turned 10. Here's a quick history of how we started. ...
Tesla VIN Decoder

Tesla VIN Decoder

Here's an easy way to find out where your Tesla was born. ...
Snowmageddon 2021 and our Tesla Powerwall

Tesla Powerwall Saved Our Business!

The winter of 2021 brought Texas to its knees. Here's how we survived, just... ...
A clear screen protector held over the center touchscreen of a Tesla Cybertruck, showing the vehicle controls screen beneath it

Everything you ever wanted to know about Screen Protectors

You may have noticed that we sell a few kinds of screen protectors. So, which one is right for you? ...
The Demise of the Tesla Model S & X?

The Demise of Model S & X(?)

Our 2019 appeal for a refreshed Model S & X. We got them, eventually, sort-of.... ...