Okay, Here's What You Really Want To Know About Tesla Ownership
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, the strange, and the stuff no one tells you up front. But, I suspect there is something you all might want want to know about that I haven’t addressed fully yet.
In an era where Teslas have become lightning rods for politically-motivated vandalism, I made the decision to join the Tesla family. The radical left's vendetta against Elon Musk—sparked by his commitment to exposing government waste and corruption—has created a climate where Tesla owners need to be vigilant. If you're on the fence about purchasing one, I understand the hesitation. Let me share my real-world experience.
Make no mistake about it, the reality has been surprisingly uneventful. While I remain conscious of potential threats—activists who might damage/vandalize the vehicle—Tesla's renowned Sentry Mode cameras seem to be an effective deterrent. The widely publicized arrests of Tesla vandals have likely made would-be troublemakers think twice.
The most notable incident, if you can call it that, occurred during an ice cream run on a sweltering afternoon last month. A family passed by, giving my car the once-over, while their young children—both under ten—repeatedly made obscene gestures at the front camera. That's about as dramatic as it's gotten.
In recent weeks, I’ve attended the National Lacrosse League championship game as well as Buffalo Bisons Minor League Baseball game in downtown Buffalo, leaving my Tesla unattended in public lots longer than ever before. The result? Not a scratch.
Let's be honest here—while the safety of my investment crosses my mind frequently, my experience suggests that the anti-Tesla hysteria has largely fizzled out. The reality of Tesla ownership has proven far less dramatic than the headlines would have you believe.
In fact, I've even noticed curious onlookers admiring the vehicle's distinctive design. It doesn’t happen much, but it’s happened. In the end, my experience has been that most people aren’t even noticing the car, or simply don’t care. Of course, I maintain peace of mind by periodically checking the live camera feed through the Tesla app when I’m out in public, but most of the time I get alerts because someone has parked next to me, or getting into the car I parked next to. That’s it. No evil looked, no keying of the car, nothing.
I suspect it won’t take long before I don’t even think about it at all.
If you’re considering getting a Tesla yourself, stay tuned as I share those experiences here on my Substack. If you’re about to pull the trigger on one, be sure to use my referral link for a bonus with your purchase.
If you’re considering getting a Tesla yourself, be sure to let me know what kind of questions you have, and I’ll be sure to answer them in a future update to help you make your decision.