The Margolis Manifesto: Driven to Tesla

I Took Tesla’s Full Self-Driving on a Multi-State Trip—Here’s What Happened

Matt Margolis — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:03:24 GMT

Last week, I finally had the chance to put my Tesla Model Y through a real test drive—well, not the casual "going to the grocery store and back" kind of test, but a real, long-haul road trip. My wife and I took a brief vacation out to Cape Cod, which marked the first time since buying the car in May that I used it for something beyond my usual local dri…

Okay, Here's What You Really Want To Know About Tesla Ownership

Matt Margolis — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:12:24 GMT

Just a month and a half into owning a Tesla, and I’m already neck-deep in the EV world—a place I barely understood before diving in. I came into this with minimal knowledge, but every day behind the wheel has taught me something new. It’s been eye-opening, sometimes baffling, and often impressive.

I promised early on that I’d share everything—the good, …

Five Things New & Prospective Tesla Owners Should Know

Matt Margolis — Fri, 23 May 2025 19:44:02 GMT

It’s only been a few weeks since I took delivery of my Tesla, and what a ride it’s already been—pun fully intended. When I first began this journey, I knew next to nothing about electric vehicles. I was stepping into unfamiliar territory, but I’ve been learning a great deal with each passing day. As I promised from the start, I’m documenting the highs, …

I Got My Tesla... Here's How It Went

Matt Margolis — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:03:27 GMT

Well, on Friday, I got my brand-new Tesla Model Y.

I had to drive three hours to get it, but I got it. Why did I have to drive three hours to get my car when there is literally a Tesla showroom in Buffalo, where I live?

Test Drive: My First Experience With the Tesla Model Y

Matt Margolis — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:44:39 GMT

For my next update of my journey as a Tesla owner, I thought I’d give you a quick story about my experience test driving the new Model Y.

So, last week I was back in my hometown in Massachusetts, and I finally got around to doing something I've been wanting to do for ages: test drive a Tesla.

As I mentioned before, I’d been eyeing the newly refreshed Mod…

Is It Time To Buy A Tesla?

Matt Margolis — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:15:28 GMT

The radical left’s unhinged crusade against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk has officially gone off the rails. Attacks on Tesla showrooms, vandalized vehicles, and calls for boycotts—none of it has anything to do with environmental concerns or worker rights. It’s all about punishing Musk for refusing to play along with the regime. His real crime? Wanting to…