New Tesla Owner Guides
Just took delivery — or about to? Step-by-step guides for your first weeks of ownership: the delivery-day inspection, your first week, home charging, the settings to change first, and mastering the app. Current for 2026. Pair them with the quick-answer new-owner FAQ.
Tesla Delivery Day Checklist (2026)
The complete Tesla delivery day checklist: exactly what to inspect before you sign, the 24-hour/100-mile cosmetic-defect rule, and the adapters and paperwork to confirm.
Your First Week With a Tesla: What to Do
A day-by-day plan for your first week as a new Tesla owner: charging habits, one-pedal driving, home-charging setup, learning Autopilot safely, and the 80% rule.
Home Charging Setup for New Tesla Owners
The simple version of Tesla home charging: 120V vs NEMA 14-50 vs Wall Connector, what each costs, the circuit you need, and why the middle option fits most owners.
Essential Tesla Settings to Change First
The Tesla settings new owners should change first, with exact menu paths: charge limit, PIN to Drive, Sentry exclusions, stopping mode, Joe Mode, and Advanced updates.
The Tesla App: New Owner Guide to Every Feature
A new owner's guide to the Tesla app: phone key setup, climate preconditioning, charging history, Sentry alerts, Summon, Valet Mode, and the features owners miss.