Welcome to Ownership
New Tesla
Owners' Guide
Just received your Tesla or picking one up soon? Here is where to start. These official Tesla resources walk you through your vehicle and the Tesla app, model by model, so you feel at home from the moment you take delivery.
Your First 30 Days
Watching the videos is step one. These are the practical, Austin-specific things to take care of in your first month as a Texas Tesla owner.
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Register in Texas
Title and register your Tesla with your county tax office, and budget for Texas's annual $200 EV registration fee ($400 at initial registration). We keep the current figures on our incentives page.
Texas Incentives & Fees02
Set Up a Toll Tag
Central Texas relies on toll roads like 183A, SH 130, and the MoPac express lanes. Texas uses TxTag, so set one up to avoid pay-by-mail surcharges around Austin.
Visit TxTag03
Sort Home Charging
Most owners do the bulk of their charging at home overnight. Austin Energy offers a rebate toward home charging equipment, which can offset the cost of getting set up.
Austin Energy Rebates04
Map Your Superchargers
For longer drives, the Supercharger network around Austin is dense. Learn the locations near home, work, and your usual routes before your first road trip.
Austin Superchargers Map05
Know Your Charging Cost
Charging at home is far cheaper than gas. Estimate your real cost from your electricity rate and battery size, so you know what a full charge actually runs.
Charging Cost Calculator06
Meet the Community
You do not have to figure it all out alone. Join fellow Austin owners for advice, local shop recommendations, scenic drives, and events like the Cybertruck Rodeo.
Member Perks & DiscountsMeet Your Tesla
Select your model to watch Tesla's official walkthrough videos and open the owner's manual. Each guide covers the essentials: access and keys, driver profiles, controls, charging, and more.
Cybertruck
More Resources
Go deeper with Tesla's official support resources. From step by step videos to full documentation, everything you need to understand your vehicle is in one place.
I just received my Tesla. Where should I start?+
Start with the official Tesla resources for your specific model. Watch Tesla's walkthrough videos and open the owner's manual for your model, then go deeper with Tesla's support library. These official resources walk you through your vehicle and the Tesla app, model by model, so you feel at home from the moment you take delivery.
Which Tesla models does the guide cover?+
The guide covers every current Tesla model: Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck. Each model links to its own official Tesla walkthrough videos and owner's manual.
Where can I find my Tesla owner's manual?+
Each model in the guide links directly to its official Tesla owner's manual, alongside Tesla's walkthrough videos for that model. Each guide covers the essentials: access and keys, driver profiles, controls, charging, and more.
What do I need to do after taking delivery in Texas?+
Register your Tesla with your county tax office and budget for Texas's annual $200 EV registration fee ($400 at initial registration), set up a toll tag for Central Texas toll roads, and get your home charging sorted. See our Texas incentives and fees page for the current details.
Where should I charge in my first month as an Austin owner?+
Most owners do the bulk of their charging at home overnight, and Austin Energy offers a rebate toward home charging equipment. For longer drives, the Supercharger network around Austin is dense. Our Austin Superchargers map and charging cost calculator can help you plan.
How do I connect with other Tesla owners in Austin?+
Join the Tesla Owners Club of Austin to connect with fellow owners across Austin, get to events like the Cybertruck Rodeo, and learn from people who drive what you drive.
Once you know your Tesla, get the most out of owning one. Connect with fellow owners across Austin, get to events like the Cybertruck Rodeo, and learn from people who drive what you drive.