Episode 89: Episode 89 - MIDDY 2.0 Is On Her Way and a 2025 'Travel Like Robert' Roadtrip Series Update

Life With Middie, Our Tesla Model 3 by Douglas Birk

Mar 24, 202519:57Technology

Delivery of MIDDY 2.0 (2026 Launch Series Tesla Model Y) is just days away! We summarize how to perform the same pre-delivery tasks we did last week, unmask the meaning behind a Tesla VIN #, and provide an update on our...

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