Supercharging a Tesla or just waiting around at a charging spot in your electric vehicle can take more time that just stopping at a gas pump. But that doesn’t mean it has to be more of a drag.
I’m currently sitting in my Tesla writing this blog post as it is charging. Supercharging is actually faster than most realize, and I don’t know if I’ll finish this post before my Tesla Model 3 finishes charging.
10 Things to do while waiting for your Tesla to charge:
Ride an electric rideable like a Onewheel, Electric Skateboard, Electric Scooter or Electric Unicycle: Those new to my channel probably don’t know the passion I have for electric rideables. My love for electric mobility devices isn’t limited to my Tesla, but also includes the Onewheel which I love to carry in my frunk for opportunities to ride.
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The Onewheel fits nicely in the trunk or frunk of my Tesla Model 3 and e-rideables like the Onewheel are a great way to get around and explore while charging my car.
Seriously, I try to take my Onewheel or EUC everywhere and I really do feel like I’m a time traveler from the future when I plug in my Tesla to charge then jump on my Onewheel to float around. E-rideables are a great compliment to the Tesla and in some ways they are a lot more fun.
Grab a bite and go shopping: Charging stations are usually placed in locations where there is easy access to food and restrooms. Take advantage, unwind, and find a place to get something yummy to eat.
Do a little window shopping. I almost never set foot in a brick and mortar store these days… and for the past decade for that matter. You can blame Amazon.com for that. So if I want to experience the nostalgia of physically going into a store, I do it while charging my car. It’s like a blast from the past!
Talk to another Tesla Owner: I spend so much time connecting to people all around the world online that sometimes I forget there’s a world going on right around me. It’s good to break the hypnotic spell of my devices and social media and talk to real people every now and then face to face.
It’s easy to talk with people when you have something in common with, and while charging your Tesla you have at least one thing in common with those parked around you. Strike up a conversation. It’s the human thing to do. And if you are zipping around on a Onewheel while charging, I guarantee you will have no problems starting a conversation with others.
Take a nap: I have a driver profile setting specifically for when I’m charging that puts the seat all the way back and down and moves the steering wheel out of the way. It’s a perfect sleeping position for while I’m charging the car or when I have the car on autopilot (joke). I make sure to keep a pillow and small blanket in the car so I can get comfy when taking much needed power naps.
Call a loved one or friend you haven’t spoken to in a while: While some see charging as a nuisance, and time drain, I see it as time to meditate, reflect and unwind. Call someone you haven’t heard from in a long time. It may brighten their day.
Catch some Pokemon! Great idea mom! I’m pretty sure my mom is the only one that still plays that game but I’ll put it in my list. For everyone else who doesn’t play Pokemon go, go for a little walk instead.
Do some work: The Tesla is my mobile office. It is my get away where I can sit in a comfortable, climate controlled, quiet place, much like my bathroom at home. You guys know what I’m talking about. I love checking email and catching up on my To Do List while sitting in my Tesla.
Do your hobby: Besides work, I love that I can do my hobby in my car! I’ve taken my mic and computer with me just so I can work on videos and record voice overs in the quiet peace of my car.
In fact, the voice over for some of my YouTube videos are done in my Tesla. Other fun hobbies to do while in a Tesla? Listen to an Audible audio book or write a blog. That’s what I do.
Play games: Usually cars get old and boring over time. The Tesla is the only car that I’ve ever owned that gets better with ownership. When I first bought the car I didn’t have a built in dashcam, and I didn’t have the security camera feature which records all around the car whenever there was motion nearby. I also didn’t have all these games that get added with free over the air updates.
Now I can even use an Xbox controller to play built in games in the car or even have a Karaoke party with friends! Did I say my car makes me feel like I’m from the future?
Enjoy the screen time: We love screens and with the built in computer in the Tesla I can surf the web, read my favorite blogs, enjoy services like Spotify, Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu, and even play Tesla’s version of karaoke called CARaoke.
Those are my 10 things to do while charging a Tesla. I hope some of you found these tips helpful and maybe even entertaining. Do you have something you like to do while charging your car? Share it in the comments below.