Start with your vehicle
The general new-owner guide is intentionally broad. These make/model pages adapt it to the details that change the most from vehicle to vehicle: charge-port location, adapter strategy, owner app setup, first-week settings, cargo shape, tire-pressure cautions, and the accessories that usually are not worth buying early.
Model-specific guides
- Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owner guide — NACS/Tesla charging, Tesla app, charge limits, trunk/frunk habits, tire-size cautions, and adapter restraint.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 owner guide — E-GMP fast-charging habits, Bluelink/MyHyundai setup, V2L caution, hatchback-vs-sedan cargo notes, and tire mobility-kit expectations.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E owner guide — FordPass, BlueOval Charge Network, front-fender charging, Phone as a Key, frunk/cargo quirks, and approved NACS adapter notes.
- Chevy Bolt and Equinox EV owner guide — myChevrolet, one-pedal driving, front-side charge ports, older Bolt DC-fast-charge checks, Equinox EV road-trip setup, and GM-approved adapter caution.
- Rivian R1T and R1S owner guide — Rivian app, Adventure Network, driver-front charging, Gear Tunnel/frunk storage, tire/drive-mode range tradeoffs, and NACS adapter restraint.
- SLATE Truck owner guide — pre-delivery planning for a truck not widely available yet: native left-rear NACS, Supercharger setup, phone-first cabin, compact frunk/bed cargo, payload/tire cautions, and Marketplace accessories to skip early.
How to use these pages
- Read your model page before the first public fast-charging stop.
- Use charging basics for the home/public charging framework.
- Use the NACS, J1772, and CCS adapter guide before buying any adapter.
- Use settings to change first for the general first-week setup list, then apply the model-specific notes.
- Use tire pressure and EV tire wear for the recurring maintenance habit.
What these pages intentionally avoid
They do not replace the official owner’s manual, tire placard, recall/service campaign lookup, or app-specific notices. EV charging access and adapters are changing quickly as automakers move toward NACS; treat the official app and automaker support page as the source of truth before a road trip.