First-time Tesla owner shares what shocked him the most after owning the car for a year: 'The more I drive this car…'

Meet John, a first-time Tesla owner who's been driving his Model S for over a year now. We caught up with him to see how he's enjoying his electric vehicle and if it lived up to his expectations.

"At first, everything was great," John said in an interview. "The acceleration, the smooth ride, the tech – it all impressed me. But as time went on, I started noticing some quirks that surprised me."

• Autopilot limitations: "I thought Autopilot would make long road trips a breeze," John said. "But it actually makes you more aware of how often you're relying on the system to keep you safe." He mentioned using our Morel Maximo 6 MK11 Car Audio System to upgrade his sound while on the go.
• Supercharger costs: John was surprised by how quickly the cost of Supercharging added up. "I've started looking into alternative charging solutions, like wireless charging pads for my garage," he mentioned, eyeing our 15w 10w Charger Pad.
• Tesla's unique software updates: John said that learning about Tesla's software update system took some getting used to. "It's great that they can push new features and improvements over the air," he said, "but it does take some adjusting to get comfortable with."

Despite these surprises, John remains a loyal Tesla fan. "The more I drive this car," he concluded, "the more impressed I am by its capabilities and design."