EV Confessions: I Own Every Tesla Model Except One!

I’m coming to you from someone else’s Cybertruck with a very special guest. My friend Bong (that’s a common Filipino nickname, by the way!) has a garage that makes even me a little jealous.

Bong is a true EV enthusiast who has built his entire lifestyle around the Tesla ecosystem. He’s currently running almost every major Tesla model simultaneously, powered by his own home-grown energy grid. We sat down for an EV Confession to talk about why he’s all-in on Tesla, his technical setup at home, and the one gas car he’d still buy if money were no object.

The Garage: A Full Tesla Fleet

Bong’s journey into the EV world started with a Model Y Long Range, which he calls his “gateway drug.” It never gave him a single issue, which convinced him to keep expanding.

His Current Fleet:

• Tesla Model 3: His daily driver. He’s a “car guy” and loves the sporty, low-to-the-ground feel of the 3 over the larger models.
• Tesla Model Y Long Range: The original workhorse that started it all.
• Tesla Model X (5-Seater Dual Motor): This is the “boss’s car” (his wife’s primary vehicle). Interestingly, his Model X has been flawless—none of the falcon door or steering issues I’ve experienced!
• Tesla Cybertruck (Non-Foundation Dual Motor): His latest addition, which he’s already started modding with satin white wraps and painted calipers.

The Technical Setup: Home is the Gas Station

The most impressive part of Bong’s ownership experience is his energy infrastructure. He has a full Tesla Powerwall and Tesla Solar setup.

• The “Free” Factor: Because he generates his own power, he charges his fleet at night using stored solar energy. It costs him literally $0 out of pocket to “fuel” his cars for daily use.
• Charging Strategy: With four EVS, he doesn’t charge them all at once. He rotates which car is plugged in based on what was used that day, ensuring he always has a full charge without overtaxing his home system.

Road Trip Realities: Cybertruck vs. Model X

Bong has a unique perspective since he owns both of Tesla’s flagship large vehicles. When it comes to road trips, he’s reaching for the Cybertruck keys every time.

1. Durability: He feels the Model X has to be “babied” because of its complex electronics and falcon doors. The Cybertruck, by comparison, feels like something he can be “tough on.”
2. Simplicity: There are fewer moving electronic parts to worry about on the Cybertruck (like the automatic front doors or the falcon doors).
3. Utility: The Cybertruck is the only Tesla with 110V and 240V outlets in the bed, making it a literal mobile power station for camping or errands.

The Dislike: Charging Outside the Home

Even with a massive home charging setup, Bong finds Supercharging to be the biggest downside of EV ownership.

• The Wait: On long road trips, the increasing number of EVs on the road means he occasionally runs into lines at Superchargers.
• The Inconvenience: While home charging takes longer (~7 hours), it’s passive. Supercharging requires him to actively “time” his errands or sit in the car, which he finds to be more of an inconvenience than a perk.

Tesla Fleet Specs: Bong’s Collection

The “Dream Car” Twist

I always ask my guests: if you had an unlimited budget, what would your next car be? Despite his four-Tesla garage, Bong’s dream is a Mercedes G-Wagon.

• The “Status” Factor: He sees icons like LeBron James and Kobe Bryant driving them and wants that same presence.
• The Fuel Choice: Interestingly, even though an electric G-Wagon is coming, he’d still opt for the gas V8 version. For EVs, he’s strictly a Tesla guy, but for that “dream” rugged SUV, he still appreciates the traditional internal combustion engine.