Sexy Tech, By Tapper

I got rid of my Tesla after three months. Not because it wasn’t a great car – it was. The acceleration? Unmatched. The tech? Brilliant. From hyper-detailed parking cameras to cruise control that basically drives for you, and the on-screen person/car/truck detection that wowed every passenger. But the charging? A waking nightmare. I live in a London flat – no driveway, no home charger, and the lamp post chargers on my street required an unavailable BP card. White City’s so-called “easy” superchargers? Took me multiple car parks, three apps, and a near breakdown on 6% battery to find. Even at my parents’ house, a full charge took over 24 hours. And don’t get me started on the phone key – supposedly smart, but I was constantly convinced I’d left the car unlocked. Yes, it’s cheaper to run. Yes, it's eco. But the stress and inconvenience cancelled it all out. I loved the Tesla. I just couldn’t live with it.