Questions strangers ask Tesla owners

Every Tesla owner gets asked the same questions. Here are short answers you can borrow.

1. "What happens if it rains while you're charging?" Nothing. Plugs and ports are sealed and power only flows once they're safely connected. See charging in the rain.
2. "How far does it go?" Roughly 230 to 360 miles in real driving depending on the model, less in winter. See Range explained.
3. "How long does it take to charge?" About 20 to 30 minutes for a big top-up at a Supercharger, or overnight at home.
4. "Where do you charge it?" Mostly at home overnight. On trips, at Superchargers and other rapid chargers.
5. "How much does it cost to charge?" A few pence a mile at home on an EV tariff. See Charging costs.
6. "Doesn't the battery wear out?" Slowly. Teslas come with a long battery warranty. See Battery degradation and warranty.
7. "Can you go on long trips?" Yes. The car plans charging stops for you.
8. "Is it fast?" Yes.
9. "Do you need special insurance?" Ordinary car insurance, though premiums can be high. See Insurance.
10. "Does it pay road tax?" Yes, since April 2025. See Road tax.
11. "What happens if you run out?" It's rare, and breakdown services can tow you to a charger.
12. "Can I use a normal plug?" Yes, slowly, with the Mobile Connector.
13. "Is it hard to service?" Very little routine servicing: no oil changes.
14. "How do you open the door?" See How to open Tesla doors.
15. "Would you buy another?" Up to you.