We recently entered our electric car era. I had mixed emotions about making this transition, mostly concerned with battery life and having no juice left in an emergency. But several months in, those (possibly irrational) fears have been put to rest and I’m obsessed with our new car. Not only is the Tesla Model Y aesthetically appealing, sexy if you will, it drives beautifully and takes comfort to a high level. The tech functionality is genius and intentional, making it all very user friendly (even for a non-geeky mom). I will leave actual car reviews to the experts, but I’m here to talk from the perspective of a busy mom, how the Tesla way of doing things earns mega points and appreciation.
When I recently scheduled our first tire rotation I was completely blown away by the mobile option. Wait, what? Tesla will come to our home and do the tire rotation? Heck ya says this busy mom!
Just like when purchasing a new Tesla, scheduling is done in the app, which was smooth and seamless. On the day of our appointment, I received a text when the technician was on his way. And once the technician arrived in his Model 3, he reviewed the plan and got to work. Shoutout to Edwardo who was professional and thorough, including tire pressure and camera checks.
As a busy mom this “at home” service appointment is a HUGE deal. I am always juggling multiple tasks and running around town. So crossing this chore off my “to do list” while simultaneously getting laundry done, prepping dinner, and tackling my kid’s ridiculously long camp packing list, puts another check mark in the Tesla appreciation box!
So I’m here for it all. Zero emissions, convenience of home charging (120V), comfortable ride, sleek features. But the fact that I just got my tires rotated in my driveway is seriously the coolest thing ever. Almost cooler than the car itself.
As her husband and the weekend driver, the ride is not as comfortable as I’d like, cabin noise on highways intrudes, and there are some quirky technological decisions/approaches… but the instant acceleration is everything and mobile service, when available, is certainly a convenient perk. I do know the “Juniper” refresh comes with a new suspension and more/better sound deadening. But it also looks worse and I’m not sure I/we can further patronize the company.
Shame on you for buying a Tesla in 2025 when there are several better options.
Purchased December, 2024. Incentives were strong, came in less than most hybrid SUV (original plan) and other EV.
I’m all for electric! I’m looking at the Hyundai Ionic 5, the Mini Cooper Countryman, or the VW ID.4 or maybe even the ID.BUZZ! (I used to own a VW bus back in the 1980s.) They all have their unique features. I’m retired and I don’t have a daily commute so I’ve been considering that maybe a lease might be the best option because I want to experience a variety of EVs over the next decade? Regardless, it’s an exciting time in transportation technology!