Alaska Tesla Owner’s Brutal -18°F Reality Check: 2026 Model Y Long Range Drops 79% Battery on Just 140 Miles, Almost Stranded
Facebook LinkedIn X We have owned our 2026 Tesla Model Y AWD Long Range Juniper since late September, and I have been on a mission to test it up here in Alaska and see how it weathers (pun intended) the harsh elements of the Last Frontier. I have written a few articles thus far, reporting outstanding performance on […]
Tesla Owner in Alaska Tries to Save Money with Off-Peak Charging… Gets Hit with an $8,000 Upgrade Threat Instead
Facebook LinkedIn X After owning our 2026 Model Y AWD Juniper for just a few months, we have finally enrolled in the Off-Peak charging program offered by our electric company. So what is an Off-Peak Charging Program Off-peak charging programs for Tesla Model Y (including the 2026 Juniper) owners with a home Level 2 charger […]
Tesla’s New Dog Mode Live Activity: Because Who Doesn’t Want a Lock Screen Full of Puppy Stares?
Facebook LinkedIn X Ah, Dog Mode, that genius Tesla feature that’s been letting pup parents leave Fido chilling in the car since 2019, with climate control cranked to keep things Goldilocks-perfect (not too hot, not too cold). But if you’re wondering “what’s up” with the new twist called “Dog Mode Live Mode” (or more precisely, […]
Conquering the Last Frontier: My 2026 Tesla Model Y’s First Alaskan Winter Showdown
Facebook LinkedIn X As the mercury plummets and the northern lights tease the sky, Alaskans know one truth: winter isn’t just a season, it’s a survival test for your ride. With the freshly minted 2026 Tesla Model Y rolling into Fortos Fort this fall, whispers have turned to outright questions in my inbox: How’s the […]
From Sloth to Mad Max Speeds: Tesla FSD v14.1.4: Decoding the Drive Modes
Facebook LinkedIn X As Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised software hits version 14.1.4 (part of the 2025.38.16 branch), it’s not just another incremental update, it’s a playground for personalization. Rolled out in early October 2025, this version introduces refined “Driver Profiles” that let you dial in your ideal mix of caution and chaos on the […]