The Electric Jay

Classic Dad | Tesla Owner | Electric Vehicle Advocate & Enthusiast

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

More EVs have been sold so far this year in Australia than in the entirety of 2025. The @Tesla Model Y remains the country’s top-selling EV, with sales up 95% YoY, and was the #3 best-selling vehicle of any fuel type in the first half of 2026.

[Tesla Charging @TeslaCharging]

New Tesla Megacharger: Bloomington, CA (6 stalls)
https://t.co/nAWzgnNovx

[Tesla Charging @TeslaCharging]

New Tesla Supercharger: Chino, CA - 12423 Central Avenue (28 stalls)
https://t.co/FJEfBtQxnc

[The Electric Jay @TheElectricJay]

@pluginsites @pluginsites I have written several letters to BGE encouraging them to replace these with Tesla V4 Superchargers in the new white label program.

[The Electric Jay @TheElectricJay]

@Tesla still holds a commanding lead in the US market. Great chart from @GuyDealership

[The Electric Jay @TheElectricJay]

@tapm @MarcoRPi1 @TeslaOhio @TeslaOwnersCbus @28delayslater Awesome site!!! Would love to see tons of coffee shops across the USA do this.

[Tesla Charging @TeslaCharging]

New Tesla Supercharger: Villahermosa, TAB (4 stalls)
https://t.co/jsYh4hess6

[Max @MdeZegher]

The beginning of the Megacharger network

Build-out is focused on the most important Semi routes and depots first. Follow our progress here: https://t.co/72ey5FW74D

For Semi customers who can install Megachargers or Basechargers at their depots, we recommend installing their own infrastructure too for the most efficient use of their fleet. Especially in California, Washington, Oregon, and Canada - private Semi Charging for Business financials are super attractive right now. Get in touch: https://t.co/DgKL2fcLkU

[The Electric Jay @TheElectricJay]

@TeslaCharging @AmineTX Would love to see more coffee shops installing Superchargers across the country like this. Well done Pioneer Coffee!

[Tesla Charging @TeslaCharging]

New Pioneer Coffee Supercharger: Dalton, OH (4 stalls)
https://t.co/80PkGEb2BJ

Learn more about Supercharger for Business: https://t.co/sWpIJRrJTy

[775Garage @775Garage]

I just did a road trip from Tucson up to Lake Tahoe area, a 2200 mile round trip. I just added up my supercharger costs for the entire trip and it is $218. If I had driven an ICE car (gas) that got 20 mpg with gas at $5/gal (it actually was $5.79 in Cali) that would have been over $600. Seems outrageous now that I'm driving EV. Gas stations are gross and I'm so glad I'm not having to hang out in them anymore. Can't say enough good things about my 2026 MY. And to make it even better I've got solar at home now so I can charge up for daily driving basically for free. Best economic decision I made in 2025 to go ev and solar.

Via Curtis Simpson, fb

[Katie Miller @KatieMiller]

“My @Tesla buying experience was nothing like anything I’ve ever experienced before. Normally, when you buy a car, you go to a dealership, test drive the vehicle, haggle with the salesperson, and then deal with the finance team—which is usually way worse than the sales staff. I still remember one car I bought years ago that took a full six hours. It was miserable.

“This time, I wasn’t even sure I was going to buy a Tesla. I just wanted to test drive one—I’d never even ridden in one before. I hadn’t looked at the Model Y much, though I saw them on the road all the time. Like a lot of gas-car drivers, I used to think EVs were kind of stupid. But over the years, Tesla’s infrastructure has improved so much that I decided it was worth checking out.

“My current car was a 2020 Volvo that was starting to show its age. Even though I had promised my husband I’d keep it forever, maintenance was getting ridiculous. The 50,000-mile service alone cost around $800. So I booked a test drive appointment for 1:00 p.m.

“At the center, a Tesla advisor drove me first to show me how Autopilot worked, then handed me the keys. I only drove for about 10 minutes, came back, and spent some time exploring all the car’s features. After that, I was sold. I wanted it.

“Before going in, I had already checked Tesla’s trade-in offer on my Volvo and it was significantly better than what Carvana was quoting. The numbers made sense. All I had to do was fill out the finance application. The rate was an incredible 0.99%, and if I kept the loan the entire term, the total finance charges would only be about $800. That was a no-brainer.

“I arrived at 1:00 p.m. and drove home in my new Tesla around 5:00 p.m. Most of that time wasn’t even at the Tesla center—I had to run home to eat, find my title, clean out my old car, talk to my husband, and head back. If I had done all that in advance and had the car cleared out with the title in hand, I probably would have been in and out in about an hour.

“They also happened to have the exact model, color, and configuration I would have ordered on the spot. I didn’t have to wait for a custom build.

“Super long rant, but that’s my Tesla car buying story!”

[Nic Cruz Patane @niccruzpatane]

This is crazy. A base @Tesla Model 3 RWD is nearly $100 cheaper to lease per month than a basic Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid.

For the same price, you can lease the Model 3, and subscribe to FSD ($99 month).

[DennisCW | wen cybercab @DennisCW_]

Does Owning a Tesla Actually Save You Money?

Michael did the math after driving 36,000 miles a year 👇

the cons:
-insurance went up.
-tires cost more.
-there’s an EV registration fee.

BUT…
• Electricity: $1,170/year
• Gas (28 MPG @ $3.75/gal): $4,821/year

After factoring in the added expenses

He’s still saving $3,085 every year.
Keep the car 5 years?

That’s $15,000+ back in your pocket.

[The Electric Jay @TheElectricJay]

@JoshWest247 @TimBuzby @Teslaconomics @JoshWest247 please stop what you are doing. We take it very seriously.

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

BREAKING: Tesla is winning across the globe. 🌎

The Model Y and Model 3 topped sales charts in major markets during June 2026.

🇨🇳 China: Model Y was the #1 passenger vehicle overall.

🇬🇧 UK: Model Y ranked #1, Model 3 ranked #2.

🇨🇭 Switzerland: Model Y was the best-selling car.

🇦🇺 Australia: Model Y remained #1 for a second straight month, with a record 8,072 deliveries.

🇹🇼 Taiwan: Tesla became the top imported car brand.

🇰🇷 South Korea: Tesla led all imported brands in H1 2026.

🇯🇵 Japan: Tesla posted its strongest sales month ever, with registrations soaring 183% YoY.

From Asia to Europe to Oceania, Tesla isn't just leading the EV market—it's competing with and outperforming every type of passenger vehicle.

[Nic Cruz Patane @niccruzpatane]

With California’s used EV rebate, you’ll be able to get pre-owned Tesla Model 3s for well under $20,000.

With V14 Lite (HW3) now here, self-driving has never been so affordable.

[Michael Rauch @Michael_L_Rauch]

From a cost of dollars to smiles I don’t think there is a better EV than the @Tesla Model 3 Performance from a pure value proposition. Drives like my early 2000s BMW 3 series as a sports sedan but hella faster, incredible technology for infotainment, app integration & FSD. As a daily it’s a great size, fairly comfortable & amazing sound system. Okay range & decent charging. It’s kind of the Swiss Army knife of sedans, can do so many things well that it is as others have said before almost the perfect one car solution for the price point & value you get.

[Jason Fried @jasonfried]

The current Y is the best overall car I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty across the spectrum. Nothing's even close.

[The Electric Jay @TheElectricJay]

@phillipstewart @plugshare Yeah it's pay to play. What a racket.