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After seeing all the EV and Tesla posts out there, I figured I'd share my real-world take. I got my first one in January 2025: a base Model 3 RWD. I leased it because I don't like paying new-car prices and wanted to test the waters without being locked in forever (just a 3-year lease). I quickly realized the base setup works fine for me. I just use the mobile charger plugged into the wall — no Level 2 needed. With WFH and only about 13k miles a year, the car mostly sits in the garage. It rarely drops below 50%, and it charges back to 80% in a day or catches up in a couple days. I subscribed to FSD right in the parking lot when I picked it up. It now drives me 99% of the time. I only disengage for route preferences or pothole avoidance. It's improved a ton since I got it. Even the base 3 has plenty of performance for me. It's "slow" compared to other Teslas, but since I'm on FSD most of the time it doesn't matter — and it still has enough power when I need to merge or pass. Last summer we picked up a low-mile 2022 Model Y Performance. That thing is lightning in a bottle. Performance is an understatement. We don't have FSD on this one. With the seats folded, it fits almost anything we want, and it tows my trailer and jet skis to the lake no problem. We love the climate control and all the tech in both Teslas. That said, there are a few limitations. The Y's real-world range isn't great, especially when towing. A couple of trips took a bit longer due to charging stops. But we don't need a big truck or SUV — the Y handles everything we've thrown at it. I don't hate ICE vehicles at all. I still have two classic Mustangs for nostalgia and car shows. But my daily drivers are Teslas now, and that's how it'll stay. The convenience is hard to beat: no gas stations, no Jiffy Lube trips, no oil changes or most maintenance. I comment on posts where people seem misinformed or just hate EVs because of politics or preconceived notions. Some folks are reasonable and open to discussion. Others go full edge-case or conspiracy mode. My take: You do you. But more people could probably enjoy EVs if they weren't held back by bad info. Motor or engine — whichever you prefer, folks.

Tell me more about this EV range anxiety

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In case you need to pull that P0420 emissions failure code from your Tesla. You are welcome

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