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Make a note to fill out federal rebates during tax season.
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Get your tax credit before it's phased out!
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File agreement for State rebates
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This link is for California.
High
Sign up for utility company rebate
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This link is for PG&E's $800 rebate, but check your utility company to see if they offer a rebate, too.
High
Switch your utility rate to an electric vehicle plan
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High
Apply for HOV Lane Stickers
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This link is for California.
High
Find electrician to install a wall charger
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Medium
Sign up for TeslaFi
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A great website to learn about performance and data of your Tesla without causing phantom drain.
Medium
Sign up for ChargePoint
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A popular public charging network. Your phone can serve as your key fob to activate the chargers.
Medium
Sign up for PlugShare
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Medium
Try
A Better Route Planner
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A great route planner
for planning trips and charging with your Tesla.
To Buy
15
High
High Speed USB Drive
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Use the USB stick to record automatically record dash cam footage while driving and footage when in Sentry mode. You'll need to format the drive. Read
this link
for instructions.
High
Screen protector
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High
Wall Connector (charger)
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Wall chargers come in two colors (black/silver) and two cord lengths (8 ft/25 ft). Make sure to order the 25 ft length unless your charger will be located very close to your Tesla's charge port when parked.
High
All Weather Floor Mats
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I think these are the nicest available on Amazon. They fit really well, look great, and make it very easy to keep the car clean. There are cheaper alternatives available on Amazon.
High
All Weather Trunk/Frunk Mats
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High
Cup and Center Console Liner
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High
Nomad Wireless Phone Charger
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This is a really slick charger to support charging two phones wirelessly. Also includes the USB splitter cables so you can still use a hard drive or other USB accessories.
High
Center Console Wrap
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The center console scratches incredibly easily. You can install a wrap to protect it, or some people just solve this by leaving the console open all the time.
Medium
Emergency Kit
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Medium
FastTrak Flex Toll
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Makes driving in express lanes and toll lanes easy in California. Available to purchase at retailers like Costco.
Medium
Tire Kit for Flat Tires
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Medium
Rim touch up pen
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If you accidentally curb your tires and scratch your rim, this touch up paint can help you make it hard to notice.
Medium
HomeLink Upgrade
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Set up Tesla HomeLink to enable opening of garage doors.
Low
Cup holder inserts
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Helpful accessory that makes it easier to keep most cups/bottles stable in the cupholder.
Low
Dragy
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If you want a fun way to measure your car's performance, this accessory might be great for you!
Car Washing
7
High
Mr. Pink Car Wash Soap
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The best car wash soap I've used.
High
Car Wash Foam Gun
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Makes it really easy to wash your Tesla without scratching the paint.
High
Interior cleaner
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Can use this on most interior components, except the screen. I bought the gallon size and fill up my own spray bottle.
High
Car wash mitt
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High
Car wash dual bucket
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Fill both halves with soap. After wiping your car, rinse off the dirty mitt in one side and then dip in the clean side.
High
Microfiber Towels
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Useful for interior cleaning.
High
Car Drying Towel
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Makes it really quick to dry off your car.
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