5 things you need to know before picking up your Tesla Model 3/Y

It's finally here! Your Tesla is ready for collection at the Service Center and you can hardly wait to drive it off and try out the many entertainment functions and enjoy the electric driving pleasure. But hold on,

Many things work differently at Tesla than you might be used to from other manufacturers. We have put together five important points to help you when you pick up your Tesla Model Y or Tesla Model 3.

This knowledge will ensure that your Tesla collection goes smoothly.

Tesla collection: checklist

1. Unlocking and locking

First things first: How do you get into your Tesla? You will be given a black key card when you collect your car. Hold this against the B-pillar below the camera until the lights flash and the side mirrors extend - now you can get into your Tesla. Locking works in exactly the same way.

Later you can also register your smartphone as a key in the Tesla app or order a regular key from Tesla.

2. Start Tesla Model 3/Y

Once you have made it into the car, the next challenge awaits: There is no start button. To start driving, press the brake and briefly hold the key card on the center console (between the armrest and cup holders). Now you can engage a gear using the lever on the steering wheel - off you go!

3. Charging

A first charging stop may already be necessary on the way home from the service center. It is best to enter your destination in the navigation system to automatically calculate a route with a Supercharger stop.

At the charging station, simply grab a free column, press the button on the cable handle and the charging port of your Tesla pops up. Now plug in the cable and check whether the Tesla logo flashes green, signaling that the vehicle is charging.

At the end of the process, press the button on the cable again and disconnect it as soon as the logo lights up white.

You will be charged automatically using the payment method stored in the app.

But be careful: Do not stay too long, otherwise you will incur blocking fees.

4. Autopilot

To use the autopilot, you must first calibrate the cameras once under Vehicle -> Service -> Camera calibration. You can then activate it by pressing the gear lever down twice while driving . It is deactivated by operating the lever, the brake or by wiggling the steering wheel once.

5. Fahrerprofile

On arrival at home, you can set up driver profiles in a quiet minute, which is particularly practical if different people regularly drive your Tesla. The car then remembers the seat position, steering wheel settings and much more for each profile.

6. The right accessories

So that your Tesla retains that new car feeling for as long as possible, suitable accessories such as protective matscan be very useful. At Teslabs you will find a large selection of high-quality Tesla accessories.