Have questions? You’re in the right place.
This page is a quick-reference resource for members and the broader Maryland and DC Tesla community. It covers common questions about the club, our events, membership, and general Tesla ownership topics that come up most often.
While we encourage members to reference official Tesla documentation for vehicle-specific guidance, this page is intended to share practical, community-driven information and help you better understand how our club works.
If something isn’t covered here or needs clarification, we welcome feedback and questions — this page evolves as our community grows.
Ownership and Advocacy
We’ve all heard people say that when you look at the total cost of an electric vehicle, including mining for rare metals for the battery and generating electricity to charge them, that EVs aren’t really any better, and can be worse, for the environment than gasoline powered cards. This is one of those myths that the petroleum and automotive industries keep trying to push, but it’s been thoroughly debunked time and time again.
There are several resources out there you can refer people to, although sometimes if someone’s mind is made up they won’t listen to facts. But here are some websites that may be helpful:
Probably lots. The list below is a list of other organizations that may be worth looking into.
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The following is a list of some known current and pending legislation (Federal or Maryland) that has some impact on EV ownership. This is manually updated, so if you know of another one that isn’t listed, please leave a comment below.
Active:
- Maryland 2021 HB110, Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act
- Maryland 2021 HB44, Clean Cars Act
- Federal H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act (if you’re more interested in EV tax rebates, read this FAQ)
- Maryland 2022 HB157, Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles – Reserved Parking Spaces
Pending:
- None known at this time
Maryland General Assembly legislation can be searched for here (make sure you’re searching for the correct year). PluginSites has a great reference page as well.
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