The warranty fear is real, but most of it is overblown. Here's what actually matters & what doesn't. The moment you start looking at Tesla accessories or modifications, someone inevitably says: "that'll void your warranty." Sometimes they're right. Often they're not. The truth is more nuanced — & there's actually a federal law that protects you. Here's what you need to know.

Tesla Solar has a lot of vocabulary around it. Solar roof. Solar panels. Powerwall. Inverter. Net metering. Time-of-use. It can feel overwhelming before you even get to the part where someone tells you what it costs. This is the plain-English explainer. Start here.

This Is Why Tesla Owners Don't Pay for Car Washes: if you have solar at home, you can also rinse your car yourself for basically free. The water pump runs on a few hundred watts. If your panels are producing? That's a free rinse.