February is flying by and it's been a busy one – here are the most interesting events of the last few days:
Free charging at an Allego station
While charging at an Allego station near Mińsk Mazowiecki, I met a representative of the company. To my surprise, I was offered free charging. Huge thanks for the gesture – it's always a nice touch on the road! 😊
Tesla service – computer replacement
At last my Tesla Model 3 got its computer replaced. Although the car was working flawlessly, Tesla made sure everything was top-notch. I left the car at the service centre on Monday evening, and on Tuesday after work we were already picking it up charged to 90% – free of charge, of course. That kind of customer care is great to see! 🚗⚡
Passing 17k km – and the first slip-up
The Tesla is serving bravely, and the odometer has already passed 17 thousand km. Unfortunately, there was a small slip-up – I drove into a built-up area and didn't pay attention to the speed limit. Telemetry showed that from pulling away to getting the ticket I'd driven just 860 metres... The result? 800 PLN and 9 penalty points. Absent-mindedness costs. 😅
Looking for a plot for our house
We drove around the villages a lot, looking for the perfect plot for our future home. Along the way we also tested various Tesla charging options.
Charging costs at Allego with Freshmile
When charging at Allego (from 27% to 38%) with battery preheating on, we paid 2.35 PLN gross per kWh thanks to the Freshmile app. That's much cheaper than the standard walk-up rate of 3.39 PLN. Nice to see you can optimise costs. 💸
A lifestyle change – giving up the second car
We've decided to say goodbye to our second car, the Octavia. We're moving towards saving mode and cutting unnecessary expenses. Most likely it'll be a lease transfer. The decision wasn't easy, but we hope it's a step in the right direction.
Summary
The past few days have been eventful, and the Tesla keeps proving it's a great companion on the road. The search for a plot is picking up pace, and the lifestyle changes show that sometimes less is more. As always – keep your fingers crossed for our plans and further adventures! 😊
Distance and energy consumption:
Over the last few days we drove 845 km, using 146 kWh of energy, which gives an average consumption of 17.2 kWh/100 km. A pretty good result, considering the winter conditions and a lot of driving through villages. The Tesla proves its efficiency once again! 🚗⚡