US Tesla

Buying guides, rebates, charging, insurance, and ownership tips for Tesla drivers in the United States — Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck and more, updated for 2026.

  • Tesla Model 3 touchscreen showing satellite-view navigation map, a Premium Connectivity feature

    Is Tesla Premium Connectivity Worth It in 2026? US & Canada Guide

    2026-10-01

    Tesla Premium Connectivity costs $9.99/mo in the US and C$13.99/mo in Canada. What Standard includes, what works over Wi-Fi, and who should pay in 2026.

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  • Crowded parking lot at Keys View in Joshua Tree National Park with a white Tesla Model Y parked among SUVs and a camper van

    Tesla Smart Summon & Autopark Guide 2026: How They Work, What You Need (US & Canada)

    2026-09-29

    Actually Smart Summon, Autopark and Park Assist explained for 2026: FSD requirements, HW3 vs AI4, the 85 m range, Canada availability and safety tips.

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  • Trans-Canada Highway 17 hugging the Lake Superior shoreline between Thunder Bay and Wawa, Ontario

    Driving a Tesla Across Canada on the Trans-Canada Highway (2026): Supercharger Route, Winter Range & Newfoundland

    2026-09-28

    Can you drive a Tesla coast to coast in Canada? The 2026 Trans-Canada Supercharger route, Northern Ontario tips, winter range, costs and Newfoundland CCS charging.

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  • Tesla Model Y (2025) interior showing the center touchscreen above the dashboard

    Tesla Screen Protector Guide 2026: Matte vs. Clear, Sizes by Model & How to Install

    2026-09-27

    Which Tesla screen protector fits your car? 15", 15.4" or 16" sizes by model, matte vs. clear, tempered glass vs. film, bubble-free install and Tesla's cleaning rules.

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  • Silver Tesla Model X after an NHTSA side pole crash test, with the curtain airbag deployed

    Tesla Safety Ratings 2026: IIHS & NHTSA Crash Test Results for Model Y, Model 3 and Cybertruck

    2026-09-26

    2026 Tesla crash-test results: Model Y and Cybertruck earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+, Model 3 gets 5 NHTSA stars but no IIHS award. What it means in the US and Canada.

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  • Tesla Model 3 center touchscreen showing a software update screen

    How to Update Your Tesla Software in 2026: Advanced Mode, Wi-Fi Fixes & What’s New

    2026-09-25

    How Tesla OTA updates work in 2026: Standard vs Advanced, getting updates sooner, fixing stuck downloads, OTA recalls, and what 2026.26 and 2026.32 bring.

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  • Silver 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series parked on grass at a car show, a heavy vehicle over 6,000 lb GVWR eligible for Section 179 business tax deductions

    Writing Off a Tesla for Business in 2026: Section 179, Bonus Depreciation and Canada’s $61,000 Class 54 Rule

    2026-09-21

    How US and Canadian businesses can deduct a Tesla in 2026: Section 179 and 100% bonus depreciation on the Cybertruck and used Model X, Model Y caps, and Canada’s $61,000 Class 54 write-off vs the EVAP rebate.

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  • Tesla parked on a snow-covered street in winter, the kind of road-salt conditions that raise the rustproofing question for Canadian owners

    Does a Tesla Need Rustproofing in Canada? Undercoating, Road Salt and the Warranty Catch (2026)

    2026-09-16

    Should you Krown or undercoat a Tesla in Canada? What actually rusts, why Tesla's 12-year body rust warranty excludes rustproofed cars, 2026 prices, and the safe way to spray an EV.

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  • Tesla Model 3 15.4-inch touchscreen showing the in-car interface used for Tesla Theater, Arcade games and streaming

    Tesla Theater, Arcade and In-Car Entertainment Guide 2026: Streaming Apps, Games, Controllers and Premium Connectivity (US & Canada)

    2026-09-15

    Which streaming apps work in a Tesla in 2026, what Premium Connectivity costs in the US and Canada vs. a hotspot, the current Arcade game list, and how to connect controllers.

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  • White Tesla Model Y parked in Sault Ste. Marie, Northern Ontario – rural Tesla ownership in Canada and the United States

    Owning a Tesla in a Rural Area: Charging, Range, Service and Connectivity (2026 Guide)

    2026-09-14

    Can a Tesla work far from the city? A 2026 guide to rural ownership: home charging on a 100-amp panel, sparse Superchargers, winter and gravel range, mobile service, generators and Starlink.

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