Owner guides
17 research-based guides for people who drive their cars every day in Texas, grouped by what you need. For local electricity, tolls and weather, see the city guides.
Charging & electricity 3
Any EV General + local notesHome charging in Texas
Pick the plug, circuit size and installer for overnight charging, with local notes for four Texas metros.
- Charging & electricity Texas-wide
Texas road trips in an EV
Fast-charging corridors around DFW, Houston, Austin and San Antonio, Supercharger habits and toll rules.
- Charging & electricity DFW only
DFW electricity plans for EV charging
DFW only: how retail electricity choice works in Oncor territory and what to read before you sign.
Weather & protection 5
Any EV General + local notesBeat the Texas heat
A few car settings, staying plugged in and shade do most of the work in a Texas summer.
Any car General + local notesPPF, ceramic coating, or tint?
What PPF, ceramic coating, wax and tint each do, and what to ask an installer.
Weather & protection Texas-wideYour EV hail-season checklist
How to plan cover, insurance and repairs before spring hail reaches your EV.
Weather & protection Texas-wideTexas tint law by window
What Texas allows on each window, plus the medical statement and installer label.
- Weather & protection General + local notes
Winter storm prep for EVs
Lessons from February 2021, Tesla's cold-weather advice and a freeze checklist.
Buying & ownership costs 2
Maintenance & service 2
Your Tesla model 5
Your Tesla model Texas-wideYour first week with a Tesla
Day 1, week 1 and month 1: keys, home charging, your utility, registration, recalls and service.
Model X 2016-2020 General + local notesOwning a 2016-2020 Model X
Warranty, maintenance intervals, recalls and quirks for a 2016-2020 Model X.
Model 3 General + local notesOwning a Model 3 in 2026
Trims, warranty, the real maintenance list and home charging for a Model 3.
- Model Y General + local notes
Owning a Model Y
Trims, warranty, home charging speed, recalls and the few accessories worth adding.
Cybertruck General + local notesOwning a Cybertruck
How Cybertruck upkeep, warranty, recalls and charging differ from Tesla's cars.
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