5 Weird Feelings Every New Tesla Owner Experiences in Their First Week

5 Weird Feelings Every New Tesla Owner Experiences in Their First Week

Hey everyone, DennisCW here! If you're like many of my viewers and are about to pick up your brand new Tesla—whether it's a Model 3, Model Y Performance (like the one we just got), Model S Plaid, or anything in between—congratulations! But let me tell you, that first week is full of weird sensations. Reflecting back on my own experiences, from my first Tesla to our latest Model Y, here are the top things that felt totally alien at first. Drop a comment below with your own stories—I'd love to hear them!

1. No More Gas Stations—Hello, Home Charging (or Charger Wars)

The biggest shift? Never pulling into a gas station again. Instead, you're charging at home or plotting your next charge like a strategist. When I lived in an apartment, it was a battle for free charging spots—no reservations, just pure Tesla-on-Tesla chaos. A bit anxious, right? Now with a home charger, it's seamless, but if you're in a similar spot, get ready for some planning.

Pro tip: Check out supercharge.info for Supercharger maps, locations, and upcoming stations. It'll be your best friend for road trips and errands.

2. The Eerily Smooth Ride—No Vibrations, No Drama

Traditional cars have that constant engine hum and vibrations. Teslas? Silent serenity. It's so smooth and calm, it almost feels too perfect. The drive feels redefined—no more road noise masking the world outside.

3. Linear Acceleration That Never Stops

Forget gear shifts or pauses. Teslas have a single gear, so when you stomp the accelerator, it launches. Our Model Y Performance hits 0-60 in under 3.5 seconds, and the Plaid does it in 2 flat. It's pure, unrelenting thrust—no tugs, no hesitations. Your brain will take a minute to adjust to this rocket-like smoothness!

4. Charging Becomes Your New 'Fueling' Strategy

With home or work chargers, think: "Can I top up enough to reach the next spot?" You're at home or work for hours anyway, so plug in. For longer trips, route-plan around Superchargers. It's less about filling up and more about strategic energy management.

5. That Massive iPad-Like Screen (and Grok to the Rescue)

Staring at this giant touchscreen for everything—settings, navigation, entertainment—feels overwhelming at first. But now with Grok integrated, just ask it to walk you through the owner's manual. Game-changer!

Final Thoughts: Embrace the Weirdness

These quirks redefine driving, and soon they'll feel normal (and amazing). If Full Self-Driving is in play, that's a whole other level—but even without, Tesla ownership is a thrill.

Congrats to everyone grabbing their first Tesla! What's the weirdest thing you noticed in week one? Comment below, smash that like button if this helped, and subscribe for more Tesla tips. Drive safe!

—DennisCW