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Like charging your phone with a portable battery, it might sound like a good idea to charge your Tesla with a generator. Does it work, and should you do it?

A Tesla with a generator would allow you to charge the electric vehicle while driving, but it's not a standard practice.

Tesla only started adding these magnets to its cars about five years ago to eke out more miles and boost torque without upgrading the battery.

Like charging your phone with a portable battery, it might sound like a good idea to charge your Tesla with a generator. Does it work, and should you do it?