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Does anyone know for sure which cells the Model S actually uses? | I know they use panasonic 18650s and I ve heard they use NCA chemistry but I can t find a reliable source on the type of batteries in the Model S. EDIT: Still haven t found the right cell. The post I made yesterday was wrong. They aren t using the 18650 NCRa s anymore. | 2014-11-26 06:28:16 | 11 | Iirc nickel cobalt aluminum oxide CNA | 2014-11-26 15:00:16 | 2 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 5,445 |
A question on the summon feature. | A little backstory: This week I had an opportunity to visit an automated parking garage. It s a pretty cool place. You drive your car into a room get out and put your information into their computer and then the car is whisked away and parked in a more efficient way than a traditional parking lot. As soon as I learned how this system worked I wondered what sort of chaos the summon feature could wreak on the garage. From what I saw the cars are very tightly packed together but are also very precisely placed. I imagine even a slight movement of a car that wasn t done by the system could have horrible consequences. So what are the real world conditions that summon works in? How close do you have to be to the car for it to accept the command? Would it drive off a small curb to get to it s owner? How well does the signal go through concrete? | 2016-07-09 17:31:56 | 8 | From my experience if the key fob is not in range of the car it will not summon. One time I tried to summon my car using my phone in my driveway and I kept getting the key fob not in range error. Turns out I left my keys on my bedstand | 2016-07-09 17:56:29 | 10 | Issues with Smart Summon | 1,007 |
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Model Y cold weather driving impressions | EDIT: I forgot that my TesllaMate server had detailed efficiency logs. Looks like when the temperature was between 0 and 10° on my trip I was at 64.7% efficiency and using an average of 370 Wh mi. I live in Colorado and commute between Crested Butte and Denver for work and wanted to share my impressions on cold weather range. This past Thursday November 12th I left Denver and charged the car up to 280 miles at the Conifer supercharger. It was a pretty cold night overall I saw the temperature range between about 2° Fahrenheit all the way up to 15° or so [https: ibb.co G7V7W40](https: ibb.co G7V7W40). I thought this would be enough charge to get me home as it was a little less than 200 miles total but I was wrong. Along the drive the navigation kept telling me to reduce my speed in order to have enough charge range to get home. It started off saying to stay below 70mph then over the course of an hour the warning dropped to 65 60 and finally 55 miles an hour. At this point I knew I wouldn t make it and had to stop at the Poncha Springs supercharger station. When I arrived my battery stated it had 121 miles of range while I only drove approximately 112 miles. The difference between estimated range and actual range was about 47 miles. [https: ibb.co w066Svh](https: ibb.co w066Svh) After charging up to about 190 miles I set off on the second leg of the trip to Crested Butte [https: ibb.co HCQPMYs](https: ibb.co HCQPMYs). When I arrived home the car had 44 miles of range left The trip was a total of 88 miles. So that s a difference of 58 miles between estimated and actual. Much worse rage loss but it was colder on average. A few more details there wasn t much wind that night but the commute is in the mountains and had a bit of up and down going over various passes. The regenerative brakes definitely help going down. I had The heated seat set to 2 3 and the interior cabin was between 68 and 72 most of the drive. Even though the model Y has a heat pump instead of resistive heating I was still worried about range and kept it pretty cool. I wouldn t say I was ever comfortably warm The left side of my body towards the door was always cold and I was wearing my hoodie over my head in order to stay a bit warmer. I m not dissing on the car or anything it s probably my favorite Automobile I ve owned. Overall it s very impressive and I love driving it. I just wanted to share. | 2020-11-15 19:10:21 | 108 | Do yourself a favor and flip battery display from miles to percentage. If you re going to do highway driving above 55 mph the miles remaining number will never be accurate. Edit: added this to one of my posts below but figured I would add here to explain why it s helpful for setting your expectations: in OPs case he left initially with his car at 280 326miles. This is about 86% battery charge. 86% of a 75 kwh battery is 64.4kwh. he said he was driving on average 0.370kwh mile. 64.4kwh 0.37kwh mile = 174 miles. If he had it on percentage instead of mileage he would not have wrongly assumed he was going to get 280 miles. | 2020-11-15 19:23:32 | 76 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 12,987 |
Front license plate removal on new Model S | Any tips or advice on removing that ugly thing? Not required here in Florida as far as I know. Thanks! | 2016-11-25 22:11:34 | 6 | Yes. I ll grab the link. [Open the first one](https: www.google.com search?q=how+to+remove+license+plate+tesla+model+s& ie=UTF-8& oe=UTF-8& hl=en-us& client=safari) | 2016-11-25 22:15:02 | 12 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 7,009 |
Anyone with a Tesla drive for Uber Lyft? | I got a Tesla when I requested an Uber today and thought that was pretty awesome. The driver said he does it part time and has friends who complain about gas with Uber... which obviously isn t a problem with his Tesla. Said passengers are always really excited when he rolls up haha Wondering if this would be worth it to make a few hundred bucks a week and show off the car (probably avoid the late night drunk crowds) | 2016-08-17 04:14:08 | 18 | I drive mine for Lyft I really enjoy it. Passengers have a good time I get to *EV*angelize and I make a few extra bucks. General thoughts: * Don t expect a few hundred a week unless this is your only job. I hit about $500 over last Labor Day weekend but that was an outlier. Good nights (in Denver) are around $15 hr slow nights $5-10 (After Lyft s 20% cut) * You re driving part-time ignore the numbers. Don t worry about your star rating don t worry about tips don t put the exact numbers into a spreadsheet except for dealing with taxes. Don t worry about tricks to get more tips or bigger tips just drive. You ll have more fun that way. * So at least for a Tesla and a willingness to chitchat I m tipped a little less than half the time. Tips don t change in frequency but they do get higher as people get drunker but obviously risks are higher. With a Tesla you don t have to make up for how much you spent on gas so turn the app off as soon as you feel weird that night. * Your insurance company needs to provide gap insurance - Lyft and Uber treat you like a contractor and only cover your car *while you have passengers in the car*.Your normal insurance only covers you while you re driving non-commercially. So check with your insurance about ride share insurance covering you while you re operating it commercially but not actively shuttling passengers. * Your phone usage is likely gonna go up a lot if you stream music for your riders and at least a little bit as both Lyft and Uber both fire up your Maps app when passengers request a ride. (I ve found it easier to just use the phone s GPS when picking up passengers and switching to the car s map when getting them to their destination) * Make sure you drive at least often enough to pay for what it costs to drive - that gap insurance and the phone usage. I usually drive at least enough to pay for my car insurance each month sometimes I get a couple other bills covered too. Not too often you have an excuse to drive your Tesla that actually makes you money | 2016-08-17 14:44:22 | 12 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 2,064 |
AP2: Grinding noise when TACC slows to a stop. | I ve already setup a service appointment for this but I m curious if anyone else has experienced it. When I have TACC active just as the car slows to a stop I can hear a very very subtle grinding noise coming from the driver s wheel well area. It seems to come and go or perhaps gets worse the longer I have TACC on in a session . When I first noticed it it was very pronounced and clearly something was not right. Now I have to really focus and listen (music off air off windows up) in order to hear it. I ll still bring it in since something must be wrong under there but I expect it may be difficult to diagnose. Any thoughts? [ S 60D w AP2] | 2017-05-31 18:50:53 | 10 | It might be your Bosch iBooster. It could be dry unlubricated or not calibrated. You can google tesla bosch ibooster . https: www.youtube.com watch?v=lJzbCA6qrBw | 2017-05-31 18:56:03 | 7 | Tesla Noise Concerns | 1,136 |
Is Taiwan the only country that does not have Navigation? | Navigation is not working for Teslas sold in Taiwan naturally neither is Autopilot. Is there any other country out there still wait for these features? For reference Tesla started taking order in Taiwan back in July 2016 delivered the first batch of Model S in the third week of January 2017. It is now mid April and Tesla Taiwan can t (or won t) say when these feature will be activated. | 2017-04-13 10:41:48 | 6 | May have something to do with regulations?? Did you go to the store and ask why it s not activated? | 2017-04-13 12:15:27 | 2 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 9,882 |
Unlocking Tesla with an iPhone 7 (unstable ) | I have having a hard time having my wife Iphone unlock our Model 3 100% of the time... I have no problems with my Google Pixel Android phone Any clues of what could cause an iPhone to not unlock the car when getting near ? She has to click on the phone unlock the door... And some time the bluetooth magic operates normally | 2020-07-08 19:57:03 | 10 | I found out something new this past week when my wife got a new phone. She was experiencing the same thing when she had an iPhone 8 she just upgraded to an 11Pro and continued to experience issues needing to open the app in order to unlock the car. We realized what happens is the last person that drove the car will stay connected to the phone regardless of app being killed or backgrounded. It will always unlock the car when near if you drove it last. If you are the driver that hasn t driven it last you NEED the app to be open backgrounded in order to unlock the car. & #x200B Not sure if this helps. | 2020-07-08 21:14:56 | 8 | Model 3 phone key issues | 21,727 |
Is there a website with MP3s of all of the Tesla Sounds? | I m looking for noises like the autopilot activation sound warning noise and home link ding. | 2017-03-31 21:06:20 | 24 | These could be fun phone notification sounds... | 2017-03-31 21:28:13 | 13 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 10,177 |
14-30 Adapter Question | Hi Everyone I ve been searching and reading threads on adapters. I do realize this has been discussed many times. I ve ordered a CPO Tesla but have not taken delivery. My understanding is that I can charge from a NEMA 14-30 outlet that exists in my garage if I dial it down to 24A in the car. Will this adapter work for connecting from the outlet to the mobile charger? http: www.amazon.com Camco-55422-PowerGrip-Standard-Generator dp B005BNZFQ0 ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8& qid=1453308859& sr=8-1& keywords=14-30+to+14-50+adapter Thanks for the help! I want to be safe hence posting this question again. | 2016-01-20 17:10:18 | 10 | OP can you please post a picture of that NEMA 14-30 in your garage? I d like to see the setup in order to give a more informed opinion to you on whether it s worth trying to use an adapter. | 2016-01-20 17:34:36 | 5 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 294 |
RWD 300-mile a possibility? | What are the chances that a RWD 300-mile range Model 3 will be available? Or does that range require the dual motors? Maybe the new batteries can get it there? I want to get the 300-mile range but not have to wait for the AWD. | 2017-07-11 01:52:03 | 13 | I HIGHLY doubt there will be a 300 mile M3. (Hi bot!) | 2017-07-11 04:52:47 | 31 | Tesla Model Comparison | 16,077 |
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Commercial Insurance for business lease? | Do you need commercial auto insurance for a business lease if you re really just commuting to client and potential client sites with the odd sales dinner and such tossed in? Car will be leasing in the business name. Business is an INC - single owner. | 2017-12-11 22:10:09 | 7 | If the car is registered to a business yes. Will this be your primary car? If so there are special endorsements you need on the business auto policy to make it have more of the extra features of a personal auto policy. I believe what you need is Drive Other Car but talk to a licensed agent for more details. (I m an insurance agent but I don t do this kind of insurance regularly so I m rusty. Talk to someone who s active in this area and they ll know more. I am licensed in your state so I m not breaking any laws giving insurance advice.) | 2017-12-11 22:17:10 | 3 | Tesla insurance pricing comparison | 3,998 |
Insuring a software unlock | So I have a MX 60D ordered. At some point in the future I ll probably upgrade it to 75. The thought crossed my mind say I upgrade it and then total the car. Won t the insurance company just treat it like a 60D? How will I get them to insure the 9k upgrade as well (do I have to notify them when upgrading)? Anyone dealt with this? | 2016-09-19 23:04:14 | 17 | The insurance will look at the fair market value of your car as is at the time that you total it. So if you inform them that you now have a 75D due to the upgrade they should look at the price 75Ds with comparable mileage and in comparable condition to your 75D at the time the car is totaled to determine your total loss settlement amount. The fact that the upgrade cost you $9k when you acquired it won t be relevant to their calculations. Just make sure you let them know when you upgrade and you re good to go. Might take some explaining to your agent because software upgradable cars are still weird but other than that no big. As for u BraveRock s comment regarding after-market accessories you should read your policy and determine if such things are covered. Sometimes they are sometimes they aren t. If your policy does cover such things you just let your adjuster know what type of stereo it was and they should take it into consideration but I haven t had enough experience with aftermarket improvements to know how they go about valuing the upgrade. r insurance may have additional insight if this is a concern. You can also always direct any coverage questions to your agent -- it s their job to make sure to procure the coverage you need so they should be able to find coverage that covers whatever you need it to so long as somebody somewhere writes such coverage in your area. Edit: Grammatical errors make me barf. | 2016-09-20 00:44:33 | 9 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 9,766 |
Chances of V3 Supercharger going beyond 250kw | If V2 was 150kw distributed between 2 stalls it seems reasonable that V3 could do the same. Jerome Guillen mentioned 350kw at battery day. There hasn t been a hint of V4. Plaild+ and Tri motor Cybertruck are coming soon with obviously larger packs. Likely they ll have the ability to charge faster than 250kw with the new 4680 batteries. I have hope but feel free to prove me wrong. | 2021-03-07 04:45:52 | 19 | You don t need v3 to go beyond 250kw you just need the new battery to have the ability to hold peak charging rate at 250kw longer. | 2021-03-07 05:29:16 | 79 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 3,741 |
Model 3 Demo in Japan - 2H2019 Release | Japan got the official showcase of the model 3 today and it was announced the first customers would be receiving the cars in the 2nd half of 2019. Base price is 5m JPY ($43 000). Which is odd cause they say that s the cheapest price in the US and there is usually a $8-10K tariff on all non-Japanese import cars. So hoping that s the final price and they aren t going to add that when I go to buy. & #x200B [https: s.response.jp article 2018 11 08 315952.html?utm\_source=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FRDu4N3rKh1& utm\_medium=referral& fbclid=IwAR0\_uFXOWV9AVWE3fU3Wk4z1eOsV-LM1BrtwF9Z5jtnpmAmaO5GKxLW239s](https: s.response.jp article 2018 11 08 315952.html?utm_source=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FRDu4N3rKh1& utm_medium=referral& fbclid=IwAR0_uFXOWV9AVWE3fU3Wk4z1eOsV-LM1BrtwF9Z5jtnpmAmaO5GKxLW239s) | 2018-11-09 04:47:06 | 23 | $43k sounds a lot like $35k + $8k tariff. So yes definitely base price. | 2018-11-09 04:50:46 | 12 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 11,700 |
[Discussion]Are there any Non-Tesla friendly states who got a model 3 Invite to configure? | I live in Iowa (no tesla showrooms or service centers) Current owner 22nd in line (in Minnesota) and still haven t got an invite. It seems like states with service centers showrooms are getting priority over other states who don t allow Tesla to sell vehicles. I rented a car drove for 6 hours and waited in line for 3 hours. I even ended up buying a model S (partially because I knew owners should skip non-owners in model 3 queue). It seems to me like all of that was a waste and I could have just ordered from home. | 2018-01-04 22:43:30 | 19 | I m in Wisconsin and got an invite. Wisconsin has no Tesla showrooms or service centers... | 2018-01-05 03:02:45 | 10 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 25,015 |
Battery Size vs. Battery Wear: Does a larger battery last for a greater number of years than a smaller one? | It seems to me that a larger battery is a great investment in the longevity of a car. A larger battery means less wear on the battery. More energy needs to be pulled to maintain operation. It also means you need to recharge it less frequently which means your number of charges decreases. Am I missing something? It seems like a battery is an essential upgrade for those hoping their car will have a long and prosperous life! Am I wrong? What other factors influence long term battery life outside of temperatures? It seems intuitive but I m sure there s more to learn! | 2016-04-04 14:14:52 | 6 | You re on the right path. A larger battery pack means less cycles which is what leads to cell degradation. So a 20 kwh pack in say a Volt (not sure what the actual size is) would cycle much more to go the same mileage than an 85 or 90 kWh pack in a Tesla over the life of the vehicle. That s one of the advantages. | 2016-04-04 14:21:09 | 5 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 2,719 |
[Discussion] can the $500 LADWP charger rebate be used for the new Tesla Wall Connector with 14-50 Plug? | Hey guys & #x200B I have a NEMA 14-50 220v connector currently in my garage I saw the new Tesla Wall Connector released today and wondered if I could get it for almost for free (I m an LADWP customer) with their $500 rebate they offer.... & #x200B [https: www.ladwp.com ladwp faces wcnav\_externalId r-sm-rp-ev?\_adf.ctrl-state=1717j0ttpo\_4& \_afrLoop=389086620447473& \_afrWindowMode=0& \_afrWindowId=lbgcu6ov5\_1#%40%3F\_afrWindowId%3Dlbgcu6ov5\_1%26\_afrLoop%3D389086620447473%26\_afrWindowMode%3D0%26\_adf.ctrl-state%3Dlbgcu6ov5\_17](https: www.ladwp.com ladwp faces wcnav_externalId r-sm-rp-ev?_adf.ctrl-state=1717j0ttpo_4& _afrLoop=389086620447473& _afrWindowMode=0& _afrWindowId=lbgcu6ov5_1#%40%3F_afrWindowId%3Dlbgcu6ov5_1%26_afrLoop%3D389086620447473%26_afrWindowMode%3D0%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dlbgcu6ov5_17) & #x200B Thoughts? & #x200B Thanks! & #x200B & #x200B & #x200B & #x200B | 2019-01-16 17:25:51 | 18 | I emailed LADWP this morning here s their response: & #x200B > Good Afternoon > > I am double checking with the rebate processor to see if they will approve the charger since this is a new charger. Once they provide me the answer I will let confirm with you. > > Ryan > > Customer Contact Center & #x200B | 2019-01-16 22:12:51 | 9 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 24,987 |
Model S winter questions | Just had a few questions on charging a Tesla out in the cold weather. 1) When plugged in at night below freezing (30° F and below) with the car outside has the charger ever been frozen to the charge port? 2) Also with a frameless door like the one on the model S has it been even harder to open the door when partially frozen over night? If there s a list of a Q& A on winter conditions with the model s or other ev cars I d love to know about it! Thanks | 2014-11-30 21:47:44 | 18 | 1 - I ve never heard of this happening and I think it d be pretty rare for a couple reasons. The charge port is slightly inside of the body of the car so I don t think much water gets in the compartment. Also the charge plug does generate some amount of heat depending on the amount of current especially while Supercharging. This may prevent ice buildup. I also think that the plastic rubber material of both the port and the plug don t ice up very easily. On a related note I ve actually had the charge port door freeze shut on me in a icy blizzard in the mountains. It s not a big deal though. You can easily pry it open with a key without damaging anything. I believe the newer revisions of the Model S will have this door motorized so maybe this won t be an issue? That motor might only close it though. Not sure. 2 - I ve never had this happen and I m a regular skier in Colorado. I ve hit some some pretty icy and snowy conditions in the S. I ve heard some people on the TMC forums say that this has happened to them. I imagine it could happen to any car in sleet freezing rain conditions. The Model S door is just like any normal car with frameless doors. Using the phone app to adjust the climate beforehand works really well- it will get toasty in just a few minutes. | 2014-12-01 00:21:20 | 10 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 12,713 |
PSA: Model X 22” Pirelli Scorpion Tire Issue | I recently developed a pretty bad vibration starting at 60 mph on my 2017 Model X with 3K miles. I called the service center and they said they would put it up on the rack to see if any of the rims were bent and if not check the balance on each of the wheels. I was pretty sure that I didn t do anything that would have bent a wheel but I was still pretty nervous. When I dropped it off at the service center the tech took one look at the tires and told me it was a common issue with the Pirelli Scorpions. Apparently there is foam inside that can come loose and mess up the balance. They said they would replace any tires with the issue (there were 2) and then deal with Pirelli for warranty coverage. Anyways the service was free and I hope I can save someone some anxiety if they run into the same issue. | 2017-11-29 01:33:11 | 32 | Tesla is moving to foam-lined tires on everything. That s spooky to hear they can be a problem because I believe all variants of the S and X use foam-lined tires from different vendors. | 2017-11-29 02:46:54 | 3 | Model Y Wheel Options | 14,870 |
Turned in my BMW lease and took delivery of 2017 Model S! Initial review and thoughts....(Long) | So as the title states I just took delivery of a 2017 Model S 75 that was ordered on July 5th. So my model S should have the new motor (4.3s) however no Air Suspension. But Tesla did give me a discount and threw in the cold weather package for free which I originally did not opt for. All in all I got a total of $4000 discount including the referral. [Picture Here](https: imgur.com a k26VK) I want to share a bit of review with everyone. To give a little background before my review. This is the first electric car and previously I ve owned and leased 3 BMWs. The latest being a 2015 435 Gran Coupé. So I may be a little bias towards BMW since I m so used to them. Plus it s only been two days since I took delivery...so I am still learning the Model S - if anyone knows any tip and tricks... I am open to suggestions and criticism! Short review first: **Tesla Pros ** *Ordering process super easy - all online and via email. *Delivery process took all of 7 minutes to sign my signature 36 times~ish and did a quick walk through *The car drives very futuristic the instant power is awesome I have feeling I will need to replace tires often... *Very roomy both from and back seats *Full keyboard to enter navigation is a breeze *USB phone dock is great *Auto unlock garage door when I arrive *Car app to unlock and air condition the car is neat **The not so great on Tesla vs BMW ** *No top down camera *No side camera *No USB audio *No Music playlist *Audio resumes when car is unlocked *Does not lock immediately when walked away *Have to take out key to lock unlock trunk *Lack of door storage *Navigation color does not change after driven on the path *Dome light shuts off quickly *Mirrors are tiny *Visors are tiny no light **Long Long Long Review** I ll go over the negatives in some detail. *No top down camera - It was hard for me to park the model S due to it being longer by 12 and wider by 5 than my 435 without the top down camera I had a hard time gauging where the curb is. I m sure with time I will learn to drive with my model S. *No side camera - ever try to exit a street but the parked cars are obstructing your view of incoming traffic? It goes like this for most people - inching forward slowly while testing your rubber necking skills towards the windshield to see all while some asshole is honking behind you to go. Well BMW has the side cameras on front side bumper so you can see the traffic coming by without straining your neck or be afraid to cause an accident. A really nice feature. *No USB audio Music playlist - This pretty self explanatory. Having to look down at my phone to change play list is pretty counter intuitive instead of being able to select it from on screen. This is something Tesla can easily fix no? *Audio resumes when car is unlocked - I had left some stuff in the car and when I walked closer the doors unlocked and started the bluetooth audio from my phone automatically... while I think the concept is great I wish there is an option to change it that only when I press brake an indication that I am actually going to drive or when I press play that it resumes audio playback. This is how it s done in BMW it only starts to resume when car is in pre-start or engine is fired up. Another easy fix for Tesla no? *Door does not lock immediately when walked away - I understand that it does lock when I am far enough away but I feel that it does not lock fast enough. I was at home depot picking up some items and when I walked away about 3 parking spaces that the door handles were still out. Anyone could have snuck in since the door was unlocked. With the model S now I have been just clicking the key to lock instead. I much prefer the BMW comfort access touch the door handle to lock immediately. In fact over the last two BMWs I ve developed an habit to always touch the door when I close it and hear the lock sound. *Have to take out key to lock unlock trunk - I have to take out my key to unlock the trunk there is no foot kick motion to open or close. This defeats the purpose of always being able to keep your key in your pocket increases chance of losing key. *Lack of door storage - This is self explanatory *Navigation color does not change after driven on the path - So it stays blue even though you ve driven though it. I think this is fine in suburban areas but in a downtown area with one way streets and such it gets confusing. BMW and several other navigation systems will have the path turn a different color - another easy Tesla fix via software right? *Dome light shuts off quickly - Typically in my previous vehicles the dome light stays on when the door is still open but the dome light in Model S shuts off about 1 minute or 2? Anyone else know how to adjust this feature? *Mirrors are tiny Visors are tiny with no light - I understand this may be a personal preference but with such a big car the visibility around the vehicle is not great. I would also say the A pillar really blocks lots of corner view. I am really looking forward to the Enhanced Auto Pilot - supposedly I have to drive 100 to 150 miles before it finish calibrating. | 2017-09-02 22:21:40 | 201 | [I made these for people that are just starting out with a Model S. I hope some of the videos make life with the Tesla a little better.](https: www.youtube.com user rcnfive playlists) They are very short videos like very short. Oh almost forgot welcome to the family. | 2017-09-02 23:02:27 | 51 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 21,534 |
Remember This Day | If Elon can deliver on the combination of price features timeline that he just shared in the reveal it s hard to overstate how disruptive this car will be to the automotive industry. I can t think of a singular more important vehicle introduced in my lifetime (40ish years). | 2016-04-01 04:47:48 | 12 | I want to see the car in white | 2016-04-01 04:48:28 | 4 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 16,370 |
Best Way to Use ABRP? | I m going for a 7 hour road trip tomorrow and 7 hours back the next day. Plenty of superchargers along the way so not really concerned but whats the best way to use ABRP? Should I run it on my phone and leave it up on screen while on the charger? Is it better to pull it up on the car browser? I m mostly interested in improve the accuracy of its Wh mi estimates. | 2020-06-11 01:33:34 | 7 | ABRP is great for planning but you don t really need it on the drive. Best method is to keep the battery as low as you re comfortable with and just charge enough to get you to the next charger (plus 7-10% reserve) If you want to improve your estimates leave it up on your phone. | 2020-06-11 01:48:43 | 11 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 2,808 |
I m 3D printing more Superchargers for holiday gifts! | Hey guys I sold a lot of you 3D-printed Supercharger phone chargers earlier this year and I m back again for the holiday season. These make pretty good cheap gifts for anyone with a Tesla or just likes them. I m averaging 1-2 days from order to shipping so there s still plenty of time if you need a gift. You can get them for $19.99 + shipping on my Etsy store: https: www.etsy.com listing 288881725 tesla-supercharger-phone-charger-3d Thanks! | 2016-12-01 21:15:31 | 16 | Mod note: I realize that many of you have reported this for spam. However we have allowed these etsy superchargers in the past - and the user doesn t repost this more than once. Thus unless the other mods object I m going to allow it. | 2016-12-01 23:01:48 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 9,017 |
Sending power back to home? CT fit the bill? | I realize this has been a much discussed topic - consensus that Tesla vehicles today do not support it. With the Cybertruck providing 240V plugs would it be practical to use it as a backup power resource? Essentially why buy power walls when you have a cyber truck? Wonder if Tesla will void warranty - but using it for heavy duty welding and other construction activity and plugging your home to it should not be too different right? Hoping to hear insights on the possibilities. | 2020-09-16 18:43:54 | 9 | I don t think using the battery to power a home or tools would use anywhere near the amount of energy needed for regular driving. For example a model 3 going 75mph and using 300 wh mi is using over 22kW per hour. That is more electricity than a lot of homes use in a whole day. As far as wear and tear goes on the battery and electronics powering a home seems gentle in comparison to driving. | 2020-09-16 18:54:07 | 11 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 16,940 |
Random collision warning alerts while driving? | Has anyone noticed if there s been an increase in collision warning false positives? The odd part is that the dashboard doesn t explain why it went off generally there s a red obstacle in front of the car. AEB is not activated when these alerts go off. Autopilot is on. Any ideas? | 2017-09-27 15:21:05 | 15 | Yeah I ve been experienced the same thing when driving over small hils manhole covers. It s quite random and strange. | 2017-09-27 16:00:08 | 4 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 16,106 |
What are your experiences with the referral programs? | I am wondering how your experiences have been with the Tesla referral programs? I live in the Netherlands and drive a S70. I have been struggling to get to 5 referrals for the October referral program and in the end made it. However Tesla has been completely silent on any of the items promised by their program. I have contacted Tesla support twice only to get a please be patient in return. I am a bit disappointed really it has been 3 months since the program ended and promised the goodies. Hopefully your experiences have been better | 2017-01-13 09:16:53 | 9 | Have not received anything from any referral program yet except for the original one with the $1000 service credits. All of the rest have not materialized yet nor have I received any notifications. | 2017-01-13 10:30:08 | 3 | Tesla Referral Program Issues | 22,534 |
Time to catch up on some auto maintenance over the holiday | https: drive.google.com open?id=0Byo-U-HhlBaqckowaWZwZGxoYlE https: drive.google.com open?id=0Byo-U-HhlBaqMlJDWkxCUjZVZWs https: drive.google.com open?id=0Byo-U-HhlBaqSEZwRkZreGNxY1E Well there s the problem right there. Isn t there suppose to be an engine here? https: drive.google.com open?id=0Byo-U-HhlBaqeENmU3hSbWdtYTg | 2016-09-05 22:58:10 | 13 | I was about to say this post didn t have anything to do with Tesla until I opened the last picture. Very clever. First time I saw a Tesla I asked the owner about maintenance costs he responded back saying what s there to maintain? Kind of a dick answer but it s kind of true. | 2016-09-05 23:04:07 | 6 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 21,179 |
Autopilot - Dedicated You Tube Channel - Autopilot Perfect | Hi All I m doing regular updates on Tesla AP on my channel - [Autopilot Perfect](https: www.youtube.com c AutopilotPerfec). All ready for the big update coming in the next weeks. If you remember the last video I did got picked up by Teslarati and retweeted by Elon. Here it is: [https: www.youtube.com watch?v=BEBgmO-heoU](https: www.youtube.com watch?v=BEBgmO-heoU) Please consider subscribing if this is your thing. Cheers..link here: [https: www.youtube.com c AutopilotPerfect](https: www.youtube.com c AutopilotPerfect) Autopilot Perfect | 2018-08-27 06:27:17 | 14 | May want to edit the post the link to the channel is broken missing a t at the end of it | 2018-08-27 08:13:19 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 2,469 |
Ceramic coating and PPF Importance and Discussion | I ve seen a lot of people on here discuss ceramic coating and doing a full ppf or full frontal ppf on the Model 3. With everyone who did and did not do it how do you feel about your decision now? I m considering having a full frontal ppf done and a ceramic coat for ease of cleaning since the car will mostly be parked outdoors but after some research I m not sure if this is even necessary. Will a Midnight Silver Metallic Model 3 benefit from these things? Is the paint as soft as people say? I d like to hear the thoughts of those who own Model 3 s and have done both a ceramic coat and ppf or either. Thanks! | 2019-06-04 08:55:13 | 10 | 1. I can drive through a forest of love bugs and not have to worry about my paint being etched into by their guts. 2. I have no rock chips anywhere on the front of my car. 3. Water sheets off the car when I wash it. Bugs wipe off with barely any effort. Yeah ppf and ceramic coat is worth it. I had the ppf installed from a professional shop but self applied ceramic coat (CarPro Cquartz = $63 on Amazon) | 2019-06-04 11:35:00 | 9 | Ceramic Coating Application Process | 3,738 |
The Mid Range motor assembly is different than the Long Range RWD | After watching that recent Engineering Explained video where he said the motor didn t feel like other EV s he d driven I did some digging in the online Tesla parts catalogue ([https: epc.teslamotors.com](https: epc.teslamotors.com)). It appears that the MR uses an IGBT (less efficient cheaper to assemble) motor inverter versus the MOSFET design of the LR RWD. This would also explain why the MPGe rating is worse on the MR versus the LR RWD variant (despite the MR being lighter). I wonder if this could also affect perception of acceleration as well or if this is more software related. Thoughts? & #x200B https: i.redd.it 4cf94s2o40c21.jpg ***EDIT: Looks like*** u drdabbles ***brought up a good discussion on TMC that talks about this very topic questioning whether there are in fact differences in the MR vs LR. More reading here:*** [***https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc threads model-3-motors-on-the-tesla-parts-catalog.133495 ***](https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc threads model-3-motors-on-the-tesla-parts-catalog.133495 page-5) & #x200B & #x200B https: i.redd.it jkd8yf9001c21.jpg ***EDIT #2: Apparently in December 18 they removed the additional description for these parts that gave more detail on what variant each PN was intended for. Picture provided above*** & #x200B & #x200B | 2019-01-22 16:31:27 | 296 | I m not smart enough to give you my thoughts but pretty darn interesting. | 2019-01-22 16:36:29 | 175 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 20,670 |
My prediction for Oct 17: Tesla Glass | Many are predicting AP hardware updates or solar power products for Oct 17. However I think AP will be discussed later this year during Part 2 of the Model 3 reveal and solar etc will be in the later Oct SolarCity Tesla event. Instead I believe the Oct 17 event will be even more unexpected and be related to the Tesla Glass project. Few people know *exactly* what it is but I believe it is a refined functional and beautiful Heads-Up-Display (HUD) for Tesla vehicles. I also believe it will be retrofittable (via the new wiring harnesses) to refreshed Model S and X. Here is a source on Tesla Glass: https: electrek.co 2016 09 02 tesla-glass-top-secret-program #comments | 2016-10-12 04:06:00 | 98 | That would be really badass. You re sitting in your car but it looks like a space ship. Elite:Dangerous anyone? | 2016-10-12 04:20:43 | 42 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 13,481 |
Tesla Incentives outside of America | Hi! I am doing an assignment on Tesla and have been asked to look at the economic side of things. It seems the Tesla site has a comprehensive list of incentives available to North America however not much is listed for anywhere else. I did a quick search of the sub and still couldn t find all that much are incentives offered in Europe Australia (surely there are)? I know this question may apply to all EVs but my project is on Tesla specifically hence I posted here. Thanks hopefully once I am done this course I can afford a Tesla or perhaps EVs will be the norm! | 2015-08-24 03:01:20 | 10 | http: www.teslamotors.com en_GB support incentives | 2015-08-24 03:07:44 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 18,988 |
2.5 years of ownership (Model 3 LR RWD) | For the new owners and soon to be owners.... My Pics (delivery [https: imgur.com 1BbhVio](https: imgur.com 1BbhVio) and now [https: imgur.com 6P3WV9l](https: imgur.com 6P3WV9l) There are lots of new Tesla Model 3 owners lately (and lots more to come) and I want to share my experiences over the last 2.5 years of ownership. I understand that every experience is different and everybody has different expectations of a new car.. these are mine.. nobody else.. ok... Fit and Finish upon delivery - I had only one issue that I didn t even catch when doing the delivery inspection. The passenger door panel had a small tear in it. I noticed the next day Tesla replaced it a day later and that was that. Beyond that everything was perfect (for me) no panel gap issues no paint issues.... Was it MB or Lexus fit and finish.. no but I realize that this is new tech at an affordable price from a relatively new car company.. I was very happy. At the time (and still now) if I could find an all electric vehicle made by Audi or MB that has all the tech range superchargers AP and updates that Tesla has at the price I paid I would buy it. 40k miles later - I have replaced the tires (of course) at 25k. At around 30k I had the AC regulator replaced as it was only giving my a fraction of the amps it should while home charging was in the shop for one day for that. Besides that I ve filled up the washer fluid.. that s it. You hear a ton of stories about how Tesla s reliability is subpar... you won t hear it from me. Autopilot is one of my favorite things... ever. Took it from Maryland to Washington State and back... most relaxing road trip ever and would do it again tomorrow. The range - Originally I got 311 miles when I picked it up brand new ( I believe that is what was promised). Soon after delivery they had a software update that bumped it up to 325 miles... which I got then like every other owner slowly declined which I wasn t too upset about Since I rarely used the 311 I got in the first place. After 40k miles and 2.5 year at 100% I get 308 miles... so yeah I m happy. There are many other things I can go on about that I enjoy... watching netflix during my sons baseball practices the exceptional audio the acceleration the pure joy of driving it... on and on. Would I buy it again... of course except I would have gotten the performance. On a side note.. My wife was dead set against me getting this car... Nobody needs a Tesla.. I get it. She refuses to drive anything else now. Our Toyota Highlander just sits there... Once this Covid shit is behind us and we stop teleworking there will be no arm twisting about getting a Model Y for her.. it is a done deal. | 2020-12-30 15:34:39 | 101 | Don t forget that free lifetime premium data plan. | 2020-12-30 16:50:51 | 26 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 362 |
Four Months 20K Miles after - An In Depth Look at Cost of Ownership and Savings | I saw a post about an individual who owned a Model 3 for 18 months drove 100k miles used supercharging exclusively and saved over $7000 in fuel costs so I decided to take a look at my expenses and cost of ownership something I haven t done since before I bought the car. I spent extensive time doing estimations and calculating What if numbers to see if the Model 3 would benefit me but never broke it down after I bought it. Let s dive in. # Pre-Tesla **Previous Car:** Honda Civic **Average Miles Driven Per Month:** 4-5k (work a field job that requires me to use my vehicle I get compensated per mile) **Cost of gas:** $100 weekly (Averaged out and on the lower scale) **Cost of Maintenance**: $40 per oil change (I m not going to include wheel changes rotations etc) So now that we kind of have a snapshot of what my expenses were before I purchased my Tesla let s dive into the changes into my expenses # Post-Tesla **Trim:** Model 3 SR+ **Purchase Date:** 6 19 2019 **Odometer:** 20202 **Supercharging Costs:** $434 **Car Payment Increase:** $200 **Charging Method:** Supercharging Destination Charging Home Charging (110v) *Note: I live in an apartment I rent a detached garage and electricity is included with the garage rent price* So after crunching the numbers for a four month period this is what I got # Savings **Amount Saved on Gas:** $1600 **Amount Saved on Maintenance:** $240 *Total: $1840* So we see a total of $1840 Saved on gas and maintenance over a 4 month period. Subtract the supercharging costs plus the increase in my car payment and we get a whopping total of...... # $606 My situation may be unique but as you can see a savings of $606 in cost of ownership over a 4 month period is a pretty great feat. Not only am I saving money I m driving a much more premium vehicle and can say I own a Tesla. I did not even calculate the amount of money I am reimbursed on mileage expenses since it can vary but if we were being hypothetical let s say I attributed 60% of my miles to my job (It s definitely more than that). I have been reimbursed $6500 in mileage expenses. Needless to say I m so much more in the green for buying this car and it was the best purchase I have ever made. *tl dr: I work a job that requires me to drive a lot I ve driven 20k in 4 months I ve saved $1840 in gas and maintenance and after calculating my charging costs and my car payment increase I ve saved $606 in cost of ownership. Super happy with the car.* | 2019-10-25 23:58:43 | 88 | If someone s getting reimbursed per mile driven an EV (at least till the laws business practices change) is a literal money-maker. | 2019-10-26 00:12:42 | 69 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 6,924 |
Switching from 2016 Model S to Model 3 LR? | I was hoping for a fully new Model S to come out in Q4 but I guess that s not going to happen. I really enjoyed my Model S but it s starting to feel a bit aged (especially the interior). Instead of upgrading to the Raven which offers marginal improvements I am now thinking of switching to M3 LR. Has anyone had experience with switching from S to 3 LR? Did it feel like a downgrade or just a different experience altogether? Appreciate any feedback advice. Thanks! | 2019-07-26 13:58:24 | 13 | Depends on what you want and need. Do you use all the space on model S including the hatchback? Then you ll miss it. Do you have a P version and getting that is important to you? Then you ll miss it. Do you use the full screen all the time and can t imagine yourself with only one screen? Then you ll miss it. Do you like that the back seats have enough room for 2 tall adults without problems? Then you ll miss it. Do you need a big frunk? Then... you know... Otherwise Model 3 is a blast and if you accept a few miles there are some great demos to be had with steep discounts. Or wait until end of Q to block your choice and enjoy even more. | 2019-07-26 14:08:35 | 13 | Tesla Model 3 Ownership Experiences | 18,088 |
PPF coating for Midnight Silver Model 3 - DIY | First how has the stock Midnight Silver paint held up to chips and scratches for general driving? Looking at the prices in the UK around £3500-4000 for a full-car PPF coating seems the norm. It s more than I wanted to pay to be honest. Less coverage [options](https: i.imgur.com D2OTdNH.png) are cheaper however but which is most sensible out of those four? So I was wondering about going DIY for a midnight silver Model 3. How much would the raw materials cost assuming I go for the Xpel Ultimate Self-Healing coating? I would want it pre-cut specifically for the Model 3 to aid in installation. I am NOT looking for perfection. Just something self-healing to stop the surface from getting worse and allow largely maintenance free operation for 10+ years and allow me to go through car washes etc. without worrying about the paint. How many hours would it take me considering I have no experience but am happy to follow a tutorial online? Do Midnight Silver 3s need a PPF coating? I assume they re less likely to need one than black but more than say silver. I m thinking about a matte finish to the PPF. Some companies advertise a nano coating which they claim is better than the ceramic coating. Is self-healing Autoflex or plastidip an option? | 2019-06-21 13:52:38 | 9 | Have Suntek PPF on my car initially did the front because of cost but did find as source for the film. Turns out Suntek has a distribution site a couple blocks away but won t sell to you unless you ve gone thru their certification process. Googles a bit more and found a couple of places near me that sell in bulk. One place in particular was also local so called the guy up and he said no problem. & #x200B I ve done my driver side doors as I have kids that walk between cars in the garage. Cost about $80 per sheet and looks pretty good Did take 2-3 hours per sheet. Not flawless but no one has ever asked me about it. SO unless you goo looking it looks pretty good! & #x200B $160 vs $1k I was quoted. So yeah check google ebay etc for bulk film. Good luck! | 2019-06-21 17:18:42 | 3 | Ceramic Coating Application Process | 14,688 |
Are Model 3 headlights that much better than Model S headlights? | Thinking of replacing my Model 3 with an S. IIHS rates the Model S headlights as Poor and the Model 3 headlights as Good . How much difference is there in real world driving? Does suspension height affect how well the headlights work on the S? | 2021-09-13 13:58:47 | 59 | I had a 2017 S and now have a Model Y (same headlights as a 3) and yes - huge difference. The model S lights were horrible. The light was scattered with bright spots and no clear cutoff. Don t know if they ve been updated for the refreshed cars though. | 2021-09-13 15:04:36 | 41 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 2,139 |
Tesla Wall Connector vs. JuiceBox Pro 75 | At the risk of creating a duplicate thread I m wondering if anyone has specifically considered the merits and disadvantages of a hardwired [JuiceBox Pro 75](https: emotorwerks.com store residential juicebox-pro-75-smart-75-amp-evse-with-24-foot-cable) vs a [Wall Connector](https: www.tesla.com en_CA support home-charging-installation#wall-connector). I have a Model 3 LR AWD on order but am looking to do any reasonable future-proofing knowing that I may have a second EV (Tesla or non-Tesla) in the future. I would be running a new 100A dedicated circuit either way which appears to max out the charging capacity for all Tesla S X 3. Both are hardwired so neither would be easy to move with me if I sold the house. The hardware cost for the JB ($899USD) is slightly higher than the Wall Connector ($633CAD or roughly $486USD). I understand there s an adaptor out there (\~$400) that \*might\* work with non-Tesla EVs but not all of them and at limited current (40A?). If I could be assured that I could get the Wall Connector to work with non-Tesla EVs the WC seems like a no-brainer. But for maximum flexibility it seems the JB is the safer bet even though it means a higher hardware cost and using an adapter when charging the Tesla Model 3. Thoughts? | 2018-07-18 17:48:43 | 19 | Go with the Wall Connector. The US doesn t have a Standard charging port like Europe is moving too so you can only future proof so much. Plus the Tesla connector looks better IMO. | 2018-07-18 17:50:37 | 14 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 19,623 |
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Got any more of that FSD beta update? | *insert Dave Chappell meme* This is probably breaking rule 1 but I m guessing I m not the only Tesla fan living vicariously through promoter videos on YouTube. Curious if there are any rumors on FSD beta updates? Like watching the progress. Kind of died off after the holidays. | 2021-01-15 01:06:40 | 58 | Few people on Twitter who have the FSDbeta think a new beta will come out tonight. Sounds like it s just a hunch but would be nice if it actually drops! | 2021-01-15 01:11:05 | 24 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 7,314 |
The Official Semi Pre-Order Tracker | A comment in the semi event mega-thread suggested keeping track of all of the announced Semi pre-orders. I love this idea so here it is. My vision is that you comment preorders not in the post and then I will put them in the post. I ll also keep a running total of trucks ordered. Any order that doesn t have a specific number counts as 1 truck so that we can confidently say the running total is the lower bound estimate. **Running Total: 123** * [Wal-Mart 15](https: www.thestreet.com story 14398766 1 walmart-ceo-explains-why-he-ordered-tesla-trucks.html) * [Loblaw 25](https: ca.finance.yahoo.com news guess-canadian-company-just-ordered-121516781.html) * [JK Moving 4](https: www.bizjournals.com washington news 2017 11 21 your-next-move-could-be-in-a-tesla-jk-moving-to.html) * [Fercam X](http: www.trasportoeuropa.it index.php home archvio 41-logistica-verde 17361-fercam-ordina-il-camion-elettrico-semi-tesla) * [Meijer 4](http: fortune.com 2017 11 17 tesla-semi-truck-meijer-jb-hunt ) * [SEI Logistics 1](https: www.reddit.com r Truckers comments 7dn8yf ordered_my_tesla_semi_today ) * [JB Hunt 40](https: www.engadget.com 2017 11 18 tesla-semi-truck-early-deal-with-loblaws ) * [Girteka 1](https: www.girteka.eu 2255-girteka-logistics-first-in-europe-to-buy-the-new-tesla-truck.html) * [Breytner Transport X](https: twitter.com breytnerzero status 934436511214395392) * [Deutsche Post DHL 10](https: seekingalpha.com news 3314874-dhl-reserves-tesla-electric-trucks) * [Fortigo Freight Services 1](http: www.autonews.com article 20171129 OEM05 171129726 tesla-semi-dhl-fortigo) * [Titanium Transport 5](https: globenewswire.com news-release 2017 11 30 1211865 0 en Titanium-Transportation-Group-Reserves-Five-Tesla-Trucks.html) * [Speedy Transport 5](https: www.trucknews.com equipment canadian-fleets-order-tesla-semis 1003081986 ) * [Continental Express 1](http: www.ceioh.com news.html) * [Rosy Orange LLC 1](https: www.facebook.com RosyOrangeLLC posts 2022171231363408) * [Elemental Landscape Ltd 3](https: www.instagram.com p BcGQJoXlD_E ) * [Fuel Transport 4](https: www.trucknews.com equipment canadian-fleets-order-tesla-semis 1003081986 ) * [Bison Transport X] (http: www.ttnews.com articles major-fleets-line-test-tesla-semi) | 2017-11-22 15:20:34 | 79 | Deutsche Post (DHL): 10 | 2017-11-28 19:15:31 | 26 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 20,695 |
Aerodynamic Engineer in need of clarifications | Hello everyone I am a recent Masters Graduate in Aerospace Engineering. My area of interest lies in Experimental Aerodynamics with a strong background in Computational Fluid Mechanics and Analytical Fluid Mechanics. I had applied for the post of Aerodynamic Engineer on 21st January and have not received a response yet. I was just wondering if 4+ weeks is the normal waiting time for a response. If there are any current Tesla employees who are currently in the department willing to look into my application or direct me on what I need to do or what more do I need to do? It was also mentioned that they were looking for aerodynamicists at Multiple levels. I d like to know as to where a person with considerable research experience would be taken into account. I have published my works and I d been cited before I received my Master s Degree. I have also obtained travel grants to present my research. If anyone could provide me clear information via an inbox message or anything of the sorts I d be grateful. For any further information feel free to contact me. | 2018-02-21 04:34:30 | 8 | 4+ weeks they ve likely moved on and you will not hear from them either. Feel free to reach out to members of the team or try to get referrals to other teams but hiring cycles move fast in the Bay Area. | 2018-02-21 05:05:44 | 8 | Career Decision - Tesla vs. Ford | 1,312 |
Tesla should sell managed solar power plants (incl. batteries) and deploy them themselves as well | So you might have noticed that the transition to renewable energy is going rather slowly. Even if solar and wind (+batteries) are cost-competitive many energy companies have invested heavily in fossil fuels and thus need to amortize their costs. This slows the necessary change down. To fast track it Tesla should sell a complete solar power plant as a product including battery storage. This power plant would not only generate energy but also intelligently trade it on the energy market utilizing its battery storage. This would not only produce another profit but actually stabilize the grid. Tesla should also sell this in a “managed” version like a server farm. Customers basically give Tesla money and get the profits in return. Tesla deploys maintains and manages the plant for them. This would serve multiple ends: * The adoption of renewable energy is fastened as it becomes easier to invest in it. I could even imagine crowd-investing. * The adoption of renewable energy is fastened as it (further) demonstrates the economic viability of the concept. * The cost of solar and batteries decreases because higher volumes are produced thanks to the [Experience Curve effect](https: en.wikipedia.org wiki Experience_curve_effects) * Tesla s mission is supported. * The image of EVs is improved as the counter-argument of “EVs use fossil fuel electricity” is weakened. Now if Tesla sells a product that basically prints money and only needs some capital investment…what stops them from just deploying their own solar plants? Nothing! Just as SpaceX creates its own demand for its new Starship by creating the Starlink network and out-competing its old customers (at least some of them) Tesla can create its own demand for batteries and solar. They just need some capital and ta-da money is printed. Since profit margins are internalized Tesla gains an additional cost advantage. As solar and battery technology is on an exponential trend ([https: www.youtube.com watch?v=fwSkQa1tNmE](https: www.youtube.com watch?v=fwSkQa1tNmE)) as soon as cost competitiveness is reached Tesla can out-compete fossil fuels and force them out of the market. This price point is however already reached in many regions! This whole strategy would be in line with Elon s comments that Tesla might become a global utility company due to sold solar roofs and battery storage. The market opportunity is also huge. But I have no further evidence so this remains a moonshot idea ( [u galileorussell](https: www.reddit.com u galileorussell ) u ElonMusk ) | 2019-11-04 08:55:42 | 55 | Thanks to California s power shutoff I think Tesla will have demand for years to come. This IMO is worth $billions o free advertisement. I know sometimes I feel Tesla is so unlucky but sometimes it has an amazing luck. Who in the world would volunteer to shut down their business for weeks??? They only did that because they didn t think they have a competitor. They didn t think Tesla would be a threat but this helps so much with the transition to renewable energy. | 2019-11-04 13:30:20 | 19 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 20,314 |
Extra punch?? (2019.5.15) | I know we (Model 3 LR RWD) were supposed to RANGE increase and eventually a 5% power increase. However i just took my car out for a test drive and it is AMAZING how much more power it has. I do not care if they say they are not releasing it for another few days. I have the extra juice and it beyond noticeable. In fact I couldnt stop laughing each time I hit the accelerator. & #x200B Amazing work Tesla Team !! | 2019-03-12 13:55:00 | 77 | There s a palpable difference in horsepower available when the car is fully charged. If you don t regularly charge to 100% it can be surprising. Given that we don t have confirmation from Tesla yet it could be that the 5% power increase hasn t landed yet and everyone is excitedly charging their cars to 100% and experiencing the extra horsepower available to them just from that. 😊 Raider1284 posted a graph of dyno numbers at various charge levels here: https: i.imgur.com YzwChjM.jpg Original post: https: reddit.com r TeslaModel3 comments 9wfhki _ e9k85of ?context=1 | 2019-03-12 15:35:21 | 43 | Tesla Model Comparison | 6,183 |
Made a Google spreadsheet to calculate cost of charging a Tesla and compare it to cost of fueling up an ICE vehicle. | Saw some posts here recently where people were asking how much it costs to charge a Tesla. There were some disappointing answers in there so I decided to share a simple sheet I made a while ago to calculate the exact numbers: [https: docs.google.com spreadsheets d 1o8F8HsF9OyAhTncp5PthtTD2RzWI4RBEyV3pOnfh9W8 edit?usp=sharing](https: docs.google.com spreadsheets d 1o8F8HsF9OyAhTncp5PthtTD2RzWI4RBEyV3pOnfh9W8 edit?usp=sharing) You can make a copy of it and make changes to the sheet easily. I used very conservative numbers in my calculations especially for efficiency (I personally average around 235Wh mi). Feel free to make any suggestions or things to add in this sheet or if you notice any errors. Edit 1: Fixed some typos and added km liters and miles gallons as units in the dropdown. Once you copy the sheet to your account you can change that field. All the math in the sheet depends on your input. The numbers you see in the template are just examples feel free to update them in your own copy as you please. | 2022-05-26 02:24:12 | 409 | Nice! Would be great if someone with a lot of time and energy could combine this with residential electricity cost across the USA and make a color map showing say cost per 100 miles. The price variations seem huge across the USA. | 2022-05-26 03:53:53 | 59 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 11,303 |
Any Issues On Current Owners? | Hi there So lately I ve been wanting to ask to all Tesla Model S owners what are the biggest issues that you re having? Have you had to send it in with or without a warranty? | 2017-08-13 09:20:54 | 7 | 11 months in now nothing serious so far just some minor inspections for interior noise replacement of key fob batteries (two times already) and replacement of the micro USB cable of the Mobile Phone dock from the Premium Upgrades Package (due to broken connector). All done on warranty and goodwill. | 2017-08-13 09:50:29 | 10 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 1,591 |
[UK] Updated my Tesla Model S last night and when I went to use the car this morning the hazard lights were on and will not turn off. | I wasn t able to resolve the issue I tried restarting the console by holding down both scroll wheels but after that I had to leave for work I spoke to Tesla and they said I d have to be near the vehicle to go through troubleshooting with them. Just wondering if anyone else had this problem after the update? Or do you have any suggestions I could try sometimes Tesla customer service takes a while to answer. | 2018-12-21 09:22:57 | 5 | Thanks for all the tips. It was actually a sticky hazard button. Weird as I never actually pressed it in the first place. | 2018-12-21 17:18:08 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 25,234 |
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Auto tech looking at possibly going to work for TESLA | I was just wondering if there is anyone that works for TESLA on this sub or anyone that knows anything about how they do their hiring process. I m an ASE certified technician and am seriously thinking about moving over to electric. I am also a veteran and remember something about TESLA hiring veterans en masse. They have a new service center opening up in Costa Mesa CA which is literally right next door to me. Thanks in advance. | 2014-11-10 19:50:24 | 11 | Find job [here](http: www.teslamotors.com careers) then apply. If they like your resume they will call you and set up 1-2 interviews. There they will ask you about your work experience knowledge problem solving skills etc. From there you may need another interview or they may just hire. Being a veteran certainly helps but doesn t guarantee anything. I d also recommend going over and talking to someone at the service center (if possible). Putting a face to a name resume and having a Tesla employee name (especially a manager!) to put on your application as a referral will also help. Good luck! | 2014-11-10 19:54:40 | 7 | Career Decision - Tesla vs. Ford | 2,396 |
SR Standard (fake) Leather Seats? Store Insisting Otherwise. | My coworker is at one of the SoCal stores right now trying to order a SR but wanted to confirm with them that it will come with the fake leather seat instead of cloth. Every thing I ve read insists that the cloth has never and will never exist. Are they just trying to convince him to upgrade to the SR+? I would hate to tell him one thing only to be wrong. & #x200B & #x200B Edit: I told him to have them show some proof and after looking in the internal emails they confirmed that it will come with the Leather | 2019-04-17 02:40:42 | 8 | Just picked mine up today with fake leather seats. Standard range not plus. | 2019-04-17 02:56:13 | 16 | Model 3 Seat Impressions | 16,701 |
Over One-Third of NA TeslaFi Users Now Have FSD Beta | As of today more than ONE-THIRD (33.9%) of all [TeslaFi](https: teslafi.com software.php) users in North America now have FSD Beta. There are currently [9 604](https: teslafi.com worldmap.php) TeslaFi users in North America 3 260 of which have FSD Beta. Of course the caveat here is that the type of person who signs up for a TeslaFi account ($50 year) is probably more likely to be the type of person (wealthy tech savvy early adopter) who signs up for FSD Beta ($199 month or $10k outright). That being said the fact that more than one-third of TeslaFi users in North America now have FSD Beta is quite impressive. | 2022-06-09 13:30:16 | 48 | FSD is $12k outright now. | 2022-06-09 18:03:19 | 32 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 14,559 |
If you had to purchase a Tesla for the first time with today s prices would you or would you not? Why? | I see many people saying they re no longer considering Tesla due to the constant price increases. Just looking for discussion on those who justify it vs those who think the market now offers enough alternatives that Tesla isn t their only option or even considered one. | 2022-06-23 17:28:25 | 66 | Tesla has priced me out. It was already expensive for me when I bought in 2021 but today s prices would be more than my budget would allow. | 2022-06-24 01:42:21 | 125 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 9,516 |
Do auto high beams turn off for pedestrians in 2019.28.2? | I usually keep the auto high beams feature off because it didn t work well for me in the past. As of this last update it seems to work well enough that I kept it on. But in addition to working better with cars on my way home there was a pedestrian on the sidewalk(didn t show on AP screen) the high beams turned off when I got close to them and turned back on when I passed them. I was impressed but it could be just coincidence. Anyone else notice auto high beams working with pedestrians? M3 with AP2.5 on 2019.28.2 | 2019-08-13 03:09:06 | 47 | I really hope they have improved the sensitivity. Like the wipers it s one area that s taking them a long time to dial in. My Grand Cherokee s auto high beams work perfectly. Tesla not so much. | 2019-08-13 12:28:52 | 11 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 5,233 |
[Discussion] Model 3 after market audio system installation thoughts info lessons learned | As i m eagerly waiting on my model 3 (ETA OCT2018) -- ive been trying to assemble enough info on any all installation of aftermarket audio equipment. My ultimate goal would be to swap my current amp sub into my model 3 -- questions like do I need the UHFS upgrade in order to do this? have been the hardest to answer. Below are the resources I ve been able to gather for this topic but may questions still unanswered: https: teslatap.com modifications sub-woofer-and-amplifier-installation https: forums.tesla.com forum forums aftermarket-audio-installations http: lightharmonic.com tesla https: teslatap.com modifications audio-enhancements https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 66d0lv anyone_got_an_aftermarket_audio_system_set_up_got https: www.youtube.com watch?v=82LicdskF24 If there are any CURRENT model 3 owners who have successfully installed ANY after market audio equipment pls weigh in your thoughts and experiences. My understanding is that the front end component does not carry the RCAs jacks .... halp! | 2017-12-31 18:59:41 | 23 | Yes please! Let s start talking about this! | 2017-12-31 19:25:36 | 11 | Tesla sound system comparisons | 24,578 |
Transferring Model 3 reservation in Canada | I ve seen posts related to this but nothing from Canada. Since the Model 3 reservation is appearing in Canada now I m wondering does anyone know how this may be done. My cousin got his reservation but he already has an S and is willing to give me his model 3 reservation. How do I go about doing this? | 2018-03-25 22:51:54 | 9 | Just perform the configuration under his account. Put in your details when prompted. No transfer necessary. | 2018-03-25 23:18:45 | 13 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 21,452 |
Tesla wants me to move my delivery to dec from jan | I have tesla reaching out to me and requesting me to my delivery to Dec from Jan. I am planning to lease... Tax incentives or 2016 vin don t matter to me. You think I can get free upgrades?:) What do you think? Edited: this was my most exciting post to date . I just enjoyed reading all the comments. I have decided to let someone else benefit from the tax credit in 2015. | 2015-12-08 08:13:44 | 6 | No you cannot get free upgrades. Take delivery or don t. Help the company or don t. Either way I d recommend taking delivery in December. No difference than January other than you get the car one month later. | 2015-12-08 12:41:05 | 14 | EV Tax Credit Information | 20,420 |
I live in the capital city of my state and I still can t supercharge within range. | How is I-94 still not filled in? I live in Bismarck ND and there is still no supercharger or one anywhere near. They said one was supposed to be installed in 2018 but nothing has happened since. How am I supposed to convince my dad to get one when it doesn t make sense for him to? | 2019-05-12 21:02:26 | 37 | \> How am I supposed to convince my dad to get one when it doesn t make sense for him to? Don t try to convince him until it makes sense. | 2019-05-12 21:08:10 | 79 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 8,987 |
Brake fluid reservior cap missing for early Model 3 | Technician who came over to replace my 12V battery noticed the cap is missing. I will need to go to the service center to do a brake fluid system flush to ensure everything is OK. Took delivery in July 2018 never opened that cover so the cap might be missing from day one. Early owner be aware as the water could go into the reservior. | 2020-06-09 16:23:53 | 13 | Brake fluid damages paint. Be sure there is no paint damage nearby. Yes get your brake fluid flushed. The fluid will pick up moisture from the air and the boiling point will go way down. If fluid boils it becomes gas which is compressible and gives a soft pedal. | 2020-06-09 16:27:01 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 3,020 |
Is Tesla selling the cars that get returned within 90 days under the lease happiness guarantee as new? | My neighbor recently returned a Model S that he leased in April 2016. It looks like the same car (based on color model miles) was then put up on the inventory when you click on Buy New Today . Tesla indicates that these cars still get the $7 500 tax credit if you buy. Isn t that misleading? How can that possibly work? | 2016-06-24 17:00:13 | 12 | Cars you buy as new on Tesla s site are known to have been used to at least some degree. They all have mileage - so they might have been demo units or something else. If someone truly wants an unused car from Tesla they have to build to order. | 2016-06-24 17:30:55 | 12 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 9,903 |
How does adding Auto-Pilot Work? | I am planning on getting a MX soon. Being a top dollar expense for me I am trying to mitigate cost wherever possible. I know I want autopilot but am trying to figure out the least cost way to obtain it. At first I thought the $500 discount was better but in my state that results in $203 more in sales tax and $185 more in car registration in the first 5 years. Given this marginal cost it would be an opportunity to reduce the initial cost of my X while still ultimately being able to get what I want. So has anyone had the experience of adding autopilot on after purchase? Was it smooth transition? Can you pay with credit card? Do they charge sales tax? Is there any physical difference than getting it on your initial order? Any advice is appreciated. | 2016-04-19 20:26:35 | 18 | You just purchase it through the store on their website. I am not sure about the sales tax though not sure if it depends on which state you order from or not. To the best of my knowledge there is no physical difference. All the hardware is there they just need to flip a switch in the software of your car. For example there was another thread about people getting a temporary trial of the autopilot convenience features for those who had not purchased it. | 2016-04-19 20:31:57 | 9 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 8,228 |
I made a calculator to estimate how much time to go from one charge level to another using 150kw and 250kw superchargers. | [Google Sheets Link to spread sheet you can dowload and mess with](https: docs.google.com spreadsheets d 1DN7y6EcxWYB5TFl-afPVTtLCgn6Ey6iLYb47ntnG2Fo edit?usp=sharing). Sorry can t figure out how to let people edit just those two cells. **It only works well between 10% and 80%. Anything outside of that range will not be accurate.** Using data provided from another redditor I was able to write equations that approximate the time to go from one SOC to another using 150 and 250 KW superchargers. Because the charge power is constantly changing (the charging slows as your battery fills) this cannot be done with a simple linear equation. Simply enter your start SOC and desired end SOC to see how long it will take one 150KW and 250KW chargers. Enjoy! | 2020-07-09 05:53:53 | 28 | 60 75 85 90 or 100kWh? | 2020-07-09 12:52:01 | 7 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 9,105 |
New Y test drive | Tesla is offering a substantial amount for my truck and I need something that has decent trunk space. Currently a Network engineer so I move servers networking gear back and forth between sites. Had a few questions for those who have them or other Tesla s: * Did insurance go up a ton with the new Tesla? * How do you guys handle charging? Easier cheaper to charge at home? Or are there enough free charging stations that can help offset costs * Anyone have any Y gripes? * Is the $10k Addon worth it? I was thinking no Our parking garage at work just installed charging stations and I think they re free so I ll definitely use that to some degree but I m not always in. Helps my dad has a 3 so I m somewhat experienced on the Tesla front. | 2021-05-08 01:15:41 | 6 | Saw one other comment here that a person experienced higher insurance. My insurance is the same for my MY as my ~10 year old Nissan Pathfinder. I have also seen many people saying they were pleasantly surprised by lower rates. Sounds like a mixed bag so suggest getting a quote from your preferred insurance company. Many allow you to do it online pretty quickly. | 2021-05-08 02:18:52 | 10 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 13,913 |
Do you think aftermarket third-party aero caps will be doable for the 19 ? | The 19 wheels look much better than the stock IMO but I d love the option for clip-on (or lightly-tooled) aero caps for them. I haven t seen either 18 or 19 wheels closely in-person but I suspect it d be possible. | 2017-12-13 17:10:43 | 11 | Possible? Maybe. My advice is to wait and see if it s a real problem for you and other people then design them yourself and make some money. EVAnnex would probably sell them if you invented them. Remember Tesla owners have been getting by on 60 kwh batteries and no aero wheels for a long time now. You ll notice the people getting worried about range are almost all *not* Tesla owners. People who already own the cars know it s not a real problem they actually have. It s just range anxiety that will be cured shortly. | 2017-12-13 18:10:25 | 5 | Model Y Wheel Options | 5,295 |
Coin rattle | Ouch. My son placed a coin onto the closed lid of the centre console of my ‘17 MS without me noticing. When I had to brake the coin slid forward and POOF it was gone. It disappeared into the slit between the lid and the centre console. And no my son didn t think he had to insert.a coin in our carnival ride..... The coin is somewhere inside the console between the outside and inside plastic layer. Each time I brake or accelerate it moves and you hear the damn thing. Quite annoying. Anybody have a clue how to get that noise maker out of there? | 2019-08-28 22:13:56 | 8 | Oof. Car is totaled. Best solution is to just buy a new MS. Jokes aside you probably need to have the bottom compartment removed by service techs (mobile or facility). Shouldn t be too hard as the Model S didn t originally have the center compartment to begin with. | 2019-08-28 22:18:25 | 19 | Tesla Noise Concerns | 3,972 |
Unsupported vehicle service saga. | I have a 2018 model 3 that was rebuilt from a light collision after it had only been on the road for 4 months. As part of the repair the radar and rcm were replaced. All I need is firmware deployed to the new radar and rcm module. Everything else works great. My local service center has previously refused to sell me even over the counter parts saying they can do NOTHING for unsupported vehicles. Thanks to the Feb 7 unsupported vehicle bulletin ([https: imgur.com a Kuxy6UI](https: imgur.com a Kuxy6UI)) I was able to direct them to a paragraph that explicitly says they can do any non-hv service on my vehicle. This was a complete surprise to them. They actually had the bulletin on their computer but apparently hadn t read it. They agreed to try to service my car. Today they have called and said that Engineering will not deploy firmware to any unsupported vehicle which basically means that I am back to square one. Service but no service. They also believe there is a recertification process but it is unclear if they are just confusing the High Voltage Safety Inspection with the idea of recertified . So far they haven t found any official documentation on a recertification process. Update: Tesla eventually deployed the firmware and fixed the car. There is no longer any recertification of salvage vehicles despite old rumors that get repeated on the internet. | 2020-02-18 17:39:20 | 63 | If there s one thing that I really hate about Tesla it s how anti-consumer they are when it comes to servicing and repair. I get the benefits of a walled garden but it s not sustainable to throw away cars if there are folks that can make it financially viable to repair and put it back on the road. Having the cars go for a good price in salvage auctions also means that insurance companies can lose less money on a write off which could help improve premiums for customers. It s a win-win-win to be repair-friendly. I get that Tesla doesn t want a car to catch fire because of a bad repair but that s a thing they re going to just have to suck up. Their ego cannot come above the rights of owners. I m okay with a recertification process but it needs to be defined more transparently and the price needs to be public and reasonable. Paying anything more than $1000 for what is essentially an inspection is unacceptable. | 2020-02-18 21:22:31 | 29 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 21,754 |
P85D with two 470hp electric motors = 940hp? | Does anybody think Musk will do this? Or a tuner? Or is Musk already driving one? | 2014-10-15 01:40:16 | 5 | Just wait til the next gen Tesla Roadster... | 2014-10-15 01:42:24 | 10 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 14,663 |
Control Driver and Front Passenger Seat Setting from the Touchscreen | My front passenger seat button broke the one that controls the back so asked myself the following: I could change the majority of the car settings from my touchscreen... it would be cool to include the seats too. Less buttons to include during manufacturing and or it might save me money for repairing it if warranty doesn t cover it. | 2019-09-27 23:54:31 | 6 | probably cheaper to have the buttons right on the seat as a self contained unit rather than yet another wiring harness and CAN connections to the MCU | 2019-09-28 00:02:36 | 6 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 4,133 |
A lot of wasted space in new update... | Im kind of bummed that the map and radio is smaller as well as the speed etc and we have just a GIANT white space around the car. Anyway to change this that I am not seeing? | 2020-12-28 16:18:52 | 176 | Elon also confirmed on Twitter that there will be a mechanism by which you can change the screen layout. Small map big map etc. | 2020-12-28 16:25:26 | 106 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 974 |
Got A Bmw X3 As A Loaner While The Model 3 Is In Service | It s pretty amazing how much one can forget what it s like to go back to how legacy auto makers approach a driver s interaction with the car. For 5 mins I couldn t figure out how to use the iDrive system with things not being labeled very clearly. Infact I couldn t even find the navigation until I saw the map button on the right side of the shifter(are these controls designed for my passenger?). After looking around I finally found how to enter an address..but I can t do that while driving so eventually I gave up and just used my phone. This is suppose to be one of the best . I miss so much just talking to my car while having 90% of what I need on my steering wheel. Maybe I can talk to it for navigation but there are 10 buttons on my steering wheel and have no time to look while driving. Also why can t my passenger fit in the front seat while a rear facing child seat is in the back? This car is so much bigger and yet it is no better than the x1 we got rid of due to this exact problem. My wife has plenty of room in my model 3 in the same scenario. You really don t feel it going from a legacy car into a model 3 but man it s night and day going back especially when it s a car you are not familiar with. | 2018-12-12 01:55:46 | 11 | I wonder if Tesla purposely gives people ICE cars so they can realize just how much better their car is. | 2018-12-12 03:17:30 | 24 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 7,291 |
Problems in reverse | I do not own a Tesla but am often required to drive them. I keep having the same problem when I try to park in reverse and am wondering if someone could explain to me why it keeps happening and what I can do about it. Basically just about every time I try to park a Tesla in reverse the car seems to put itself in park automatically when I m trying to take my time and park. I don t know why this happens but it is extremely annoying. I actually love these cars and they are a joy to drive but I really hate when this happens. Please help me understand what I m doing wrong here. | 2018-03-07 02:40:39 | 6 | Are you turning around in the seat to look out the rear and lifting up your ass? The weight lowering ending on the seat makes the car think you re up to bad things and it stops. | 2018-03-07 02:43:44 | 30 | Issues with Smart Summon | 15,585 |
Smart summon really drives like a young teenager (and it s epic) | As a jealous European I ve been watching a lot of Smart Summon videos lately. (Probably all of them). And one thing sticks out as one YouTube comment worded (and it put words on my exact thoughts): it really drives like a teenager afraid of making a big mistake (and actually sometimes making one). Reminds me of when I was learning to drive. And that s a good thing. The car is legit thinking. Yeah it makes mistakes sometimes. Sometimes really dumb ones sometimes ones a young learner would make (this is how we humans drive). This is why people are so weirded out by it. Craziest part is now when I m driving my current shitty car I sometimes actually feel like I m some kind of autopilot behaving like a Tesla (I know it s a really weird thing to say I don t know how to explain it). Perhaps I really did watch too many videos. My point being those hesitations those mistakes those decisions on the spot are such a human thing. The point I m trying to make is that this is incredibly encouraging. Smart Summon makes me think of a 10 year-old trying to drive. The car really seems human. Yeah that car coming really fast from the left you didn t see it coming dude you have to pay more attention and react more quickly. Now while everyone is complaining that SS isn t ready to roll out and it s unsafe I m thinking yeah and so is learning to drive. Driving is incredibly complex and requires a lot of skill. Predicting human reactions and behavior is so insanely difficult even for other humans. I don t think many people realize the extent of the progress that has been made here even though it seems limited at first and the current result seems very disappointing on the surface. I ve never been so positive about Tesla s progress in self-driving. The neural net will be improving very quickly. Although I don t think it s coming before at least four five years I am now fully convinced that this approach is the **only** way to go for full self-driving. Right now Teslas are 10 year-olds trying their best to drive. We need to wait until they re 15. Tesla will take five years but no other company will achieve this within the next 15 years at least (perhaps ever). | 2019-10-03 18:07:14 | 112 | A year or more ago a journalist described Autopilot driving as “similar to a drunken teenager”. At the time I had just got my Model 3 with EAP and he summed up AP perfectly. Smart Summon now takes over in that role but judging how well AP has improved since then I remain quietly optimistic about SS. | 2019-10-03 18:34:55 | 57 | Issues with Smart Summon | 17,338 |
Insurance for FSD (Geico) | Called Geico today inquiring about what happens to my full self driving if car gets totaled. Spoke to two representatives neither seemed to know the answer or anything about the software. Any suggestions? | 2020-05-26 14:53:26 | 46 | This is what I received from Geico in writing after buying FSD last year: > We apologize for any confusion or frustration regarding the Autopilot Software for your vehicle. Although you indicated that it is a post-delivery add on rest assured that in the event of a loss the system would still be covered. Please be sure to keep proof of purchase of the system. However this cannot be listed on your policy as a customization at this time. When I was in an accident in February the adjuster handling my case advised that they did indeed consider the cost of FSD when deciding whether to total the car. | 2020-05-26 15:00:03 | 56 | Tesla insurance pricing comparison | 9,752 |
New Buyer Questions | I ordered a Model 3 (Red Performance) on July 21 and July 22nd a VIN was assigned. They immediately assigned me a delivery date of July 25th. I had yet to finalize the financing and insurance and needed at least one week to get everything together. I was able to actually talk to somebody in the sales department at the SC and they told me they couldn t hold the VIN the extra week but I would be assigned one the next week. I also live 2.5 hours away from the delivery center and need to coordinate with work seeing as they could only offer a weekday delivery date. Coming up on the new delivery date (Aug 1) I had no VIN and couldn t get a hold of anybody (had to escalate via live chat) until the day before my new scheduled delivery date were they told me they only had a car with about 350ish miles on it. I could take it or I could wait for a new one. The delivery specialist suggested I wait for the new one. I agreed and now I m waiting. It s now August 21 and I have yet to be reassigned a VIN and have trouble getting in touch with anybody at Tesla. Is there a better way to talk to somebody besides just trying to leave voicemails? I m also guessing it s just a waiting game at this point to? My loan is only good until the 8 24 and I was told by the delivery specialist I would have a car before then. My bank has told me it won t be a big deal to reapply but it s just frustrating addition to the process. Any suggestions? EDIT: Delivery Specialist reached out to me just a little bit ago. Car needs to be built from scratch so it s going to be a while longer. Hopefully before the quarter ends! Thanks for all the responses :) | 2019-08-21 13:32:12 | 42 | All the cars coming off the line right now are going overseas to fill those orders so now that all the cars from July have mostly been delivered things have really slowed slowed down for delivery times. I would just say be patient. It s really annoying but you will get it eventually. Try to get your salesman s direct line. That really helped me and he was awesome helping me set up the self driving even after delivery. Good luck. | 2019-08-21 13:36:41 | 17 | Tesla Model 3 Delivery Experiences | 13,774 |
Which Tesla model is best for sleeping in? And is there any official finance option? | I m planning to move to Tesla for a while and I m not sure if all models include bed option and if there is one more comfortable then other. Horizontal screen would be cool too | 2021-09-12 03:53:36 | 8 | Model Y seems to be popular and there are a lot of “glamping” options people post. Just do a search on the Model Y subreddits. Also I m 6 3” and on occasion take a nap during lunch in the back with a pillow and blanket. It s pretty roomy. | 2021-09-12 11:28:57 | 16 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 23,265 |
Detailed specs of the motors in the RWD AWD and AWD-P model 3 cars | Im trying to lookup the detailed specs of the motors in each of these cars and I m finding conflicting information or information that isn t backed up with reputable sources. Looking at the wikipedia specs page https: en.wikipedia.org wiki Tesla_Model_3#Specifications it claims: RWD: 271 hp (202 kW) AWD: 346 hp (258 kW) total 252 hp (188 kW) rear & 197 hp (147 kW) front AWD-P:450 hp (340 kW) total 283 hp (211 kW) rear & 197 hp (147 kW) front All of these numbers differ from what the EPA states: https: www.fueleconomy.gov feg Find.do?action=sbs& id=40385& id=40386& id=39836 EPA states RWD has 211 kW not 202. And if you add up the AWD numbers for each motor that gives you 335kW total which would be 449HP but that doesnt match up with wikipedia states either. The AWD-P numbers also dont line up they should be 358kW supposedly. Does anyone have a good source for what these cars come with and their power output? ~~~~~ Best Dyno results I have found so far: RWD from this great video https: youtu.be G8NaZDIL6sI?t=2m7s thanks u thepolan! https: i.imgur.com YzwChjM.jpg 325HP and 321Lb of Torque shows the different torque and HP depending on the battery charge. | 2018-09-18 20:01:35 | 59 | You can t just add them up in this case. Just because one of the motors has a certain power rating doesn t mean that the vehicle can fully utilize it. There are likely other bottlenecks limiting performance (e.g.. inverter battery current draw limits) so that both individual motors would never be at 100% output concurrently. But your overall question is still a valid one.. it d be nice to get authoritative answers on this. What is the effective spec for the *vehicle* in a way that can be meaningfully compared with other cars? | 2018-09-18 20:06:12 | 36 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 5,016 |
Something to keep in mind when it comes to Porsche Taycan vs Tesla drag races. | The Taycan for now will always have a huge advantage for one reason. It has a two speed gearbox. Teslas tend to lose torque at higher speeds due to the single speed gearing. The Porsche s two speed system allows them to shift back into the powerband at higher speeds giving it a huge advantage in the drag race. Now the intent of this post isn t to say that the Tesla automatically wins because the Taycan has a 2 speed but instead I m wondering if the Plaid Model S will follow suit and have a 2 speed as well... | 2019-11-01 07:48:01 | 5 | It (probably) won t. Instead of adding a gearbox Tesla s strategy is to operated with multiple motors each geared individually to deliver max power at a different power band. Two motor effectively gives you 2 gears. 3 motors will give you 3 gears. Which is what we (most likely) will see with the Model S plaid. Now wouldn t a gearbox allow you to use all engines at max power? Well not really. As we saw with horsepower-gate the battery is simply not large enough to deliver peak Amps for both motors at the same time. Plus a gearbox adds weight and complexity. All that power have to be routed through a single point of failure where the multiple motor strategy allows power to be delivered straight down to each axle. Gearbox is the old school approach. Multiple motors seems to the smart new school approach. Time will tell. | 2019-11-01 08:24:19 | 29 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 17,602 |
Life expectancy of a Model S battery pack | Due to many unknown variables and the limited amount of time model S battery packs have been on the road what types of ruggedizing capabilities do we know of that are built into the battery pack to ensure its life will last beyond eight years. Edit: I should have been clearer. I was more so thinking about the durability of its entire structure rather than the cell charging aspects. Either way I thank you all for the info :) | 2015-02-02 22:09:04 | 8 | Of all the people to ask this question I would not expect you to ask this... | 2015-02-03 19:01:20 | 3 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 10,874 |
Working at Tesla service center | Hello I know this has probably been answered before but is nearly impossible to find. Currently I am a technician for Apple retail I am being offered a job at Tesla motors as service concierge. Ive been with Apple for a few years and Tesla has always been a company I have admired. I love the product and I love what they are doing 100%. I can t seem to find a solid answer on the work environment experience. Is it a good company to work for? Can someone give me insight? Thanks a ton | 2017-08-11 10:37:49 | 25 | Hi- in full disclosure I m neither a Tesla employee nor a shareholder. I m just a Model X owner. With that out of the way I have spoken with a few Tesla employees I can t remember at the moment what their official titles were however. All of them independently told me that they were relatively happy working for Tesla some appeared more happy than others (totally subjective impression). One thing that every employee told me was that Tesla had good benefits (I didn t press them on salary or weeks of vacation) and Tesla supports moving up the ladder within the company. As with all major corporations YMMV depending on what your position is who your immediate supervisor is who your colleagues are where you end up working etc. Congrats on being offered the position deciding whether to stay at a company like Apple versus moving on to Tesla is a great problem to have! Cheers :-) | 2017-08-11 11:20:02 | 13 | Career Decision - Tesla vs. Ford | 23,874 |
My Autopilot had an accident | I was driving on the A7 Autobahn in the middle of the night heading for the ski resort in Bad Gastein when I came to a roadwork section. I had activated the Autopilot most of the way and it was especially comfortable to use on roadwork sections because of the low speed and narrow lanes. Normally on the Autobahn roadwork sections there are two lanes where the left lane is very narrow and the right lane is a bit wider and since the Tesla is quite wide I normally take the right lane. This section was a bit different because the right lane was used for an exit so I had to use the left lane. The Autopilot did very well for most of the section keeping the car in the middle of the lane between the lane barrier to the left and the line to the right. The left barrier looked like this: http: imgur.com XDvI3Pq A small concrete wall with yellow reflectors sticking out. The Tesla could clearly see the barrier all the time as shown by the side collision warnings (there were no audible warnings while the Autopilot was activated). The barrier was of course very straight but the line was unfortunately not. The accident happened when the lane got a bit wider (a few centimeters) and then shortly after got narrow again. Instead of driving on the line the car swirled to the left and hit the reflectors on the barrier. I immediately deactivated the Autopilot and then the side collision warning sounds began. There were no other cars so there was no reason for Autopilot to prefer to hit the barrier instead of crossing the line a little bit. Ironically I had just read this article: http: www.teslarati.com tesla-autopilot-ultrasonic-sensors-handle-difficult-merging-event Here is a quote: In my mind there is no question that the AP is programmed to give greater priority to avoiding contact with the vehicle than transgressing the lane-marking. Which is apparently not the case for solid lane barriers. Here are some pictures of the damage to the car: http: imgur.com tJKRhfv http: imgur.com kaubiVk I have notified Tesla but I have yet to get a response. I hope they fix this issue. TL DR: The Autopilot chose to hit a solid lane barrier instead of crossing a lane-marking a little bit. | 2016-02-23 07:51:20 | 89 | sorry but you used the autopilot on the left side of a construction lane ? i am german myself and driving on the left there is always extremely tight and most human drivers cannot drive there safely due to the constantly changing conditions (cars moving left right the lanes themselves sometimes swaying on a short notice). driving in a construction zone is either right lane (which is wide enough for trucks) and hands-on with full alert. Also because there might be workers running around or debris lying around (which happened to me just last week again). | 2016-02-23 09:00:17 | 39 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 13,239 |
Superchargers in Alberta Canada | When will the supercharger in Calgary and Edmonton be built? They are both scheduled to be finished by the end of 2016 but construction has not even started. :( | 2016-10-18 04:30:00 | 10 | > They are both scheduled to be finished by the end of 2016 Never believe the map on Tesla s website. The most accurate information available publicly is tracked by http: supercharge.info There aren t going to be people here on reddit giving secret private inside accurate answers to your question. | 2016-10-18 04:51:47 | 4 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 18,024 |
Spent my morning dreaming. | I recently came into a situation that offered me a little financial freedom. I can finally replace my last car. I ve been on foot and the bus for about 6 years now. Life happens you know? Anyway as a result of the above I ve been in the market for a decent car I can afford. & #x200B I know my limits but I just couldn t help myself during my initial window shopping looking for a car I can afford. So I decided to check out the local Tesla store in my town. I wouldn t call these places a dealership. Sure didn t feel like it. I already knew I couldn t afford it but that wasn t going to stop me. I made sure to let the people working know I was just interested in more information. I was blatantly honest about why I was there. They didn t write me off. & #x200B They were more than happy to oblige. I was not ignored. I was not waved off. Even after I told them what was up. I was also not immediately jumped on or harassed upon walking in. I was acknowledged and informed of a few things and they let me be until I had questions. As soon as I did I was attended to. It s a Saturday. I was not the only one in the store. Not one person was ignored. There were only two employees on the floor and they killed it. & #x200B I wish I was in a position to purchase one. & #x200B Technically I could but I do my best to avoid any kind of loan. If I don t have enough for a thing in hand? I don t fuck with it. I don t fuck with it because my work is sporadic and I m not going to put myself in a situation that could bankrupt me during the off season. Off season in terms of my work. & #x200B But man did I dream this morning. & #x200B I ve got super uppity neighbors. Wealthy and with a lot of opinions about me and the property I own. I once overheard one of them decrying Tesla passionately. This morning I sat myself in the drivers side and envisioned the looks of horror from my neighbors as I slowly turned it around in the cul-de sac for all to see. & #x200B Said to myself: Yeah that s right you assholes THE FUTURE IS HERE AND THAT CUL-DE-SAC WITH THE OUTLET IS FOR EVERYONE NOT JUST YOU BECAUSE YOU DON T WANT TO USE YOUR NEWLY POWER-CLEANED DRIVEWAY. JERK. & #x200B I may or may not have said all of that out-loud. It didn t matter. I walked out of the store with all the information I could ever need and if I ever find myself in a position to do so? & #x200B Tesla is what I m going to purchase. & #x200B Right now I can afford an old pre-owned Toyota or Honda. That s what I m going with for now but one day? I m going to have the best most futuristic car available. I have a feeling that car will be a Tesla. | 2019-05-18 19:26:37 | 6 | Honestly? Stay on foot and bus. It s better for you better for your wallet and better for the planet. Obviously as a shareholder I want you to buy multiple Tesla s but as a human being if you re already using mass transit it s the better choice. | 2019-05-18 19:49:58 | 9 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 17,674 |
Model 3 Performance now comes with Pirelli tires | I think this was lost in the general flurry of updates but in the Model 3 design studio the Performance Model 3 not only shows the new Uber turbine wheels but also states Pirelli tires over the Michelin. This makes me wonder WHICH Pirelli tire is being used. I also wonder if they are switching to a staggered setup (wider in the rear) like the Model Y Performance. Those two changes could be the contributing factor to better 0-60 acceleration times | 2020-10-27 02:55:42 | 53 | The 0-60 isn t any faster they just made the times more accurate. Plus the Michelin ps4s are the best summer tires and the model 3 isn t traction limited | 2020-10-27 03:00:36 | 32 | Model Y Wheel Options | 11,873 |
Stay unlocked while in your garage | Discussion: My second biggest hassle with the Model 3 behind the phone as a key only working 50% of the time is keeping the car always unlocked in your garage if you want to. It is such a hassle to go out to our garage to either retrieve or put something in the car and find it locked. You bring in half of your groceries and drop them along with house keys and phone on the counter. You go out to the car to retrieve the rest and find the car has locked itself. If anybody has figured out how to keep the Model 3 unlocked besides leaving your phone in it please post. I even tried taking an old phone and connecting it to the car and leaving it in the garage. This did not work because after leaving the garage in the car the bluetooth is disconnected and doesn t always reconnect when you come back. I thought about getting an extra RFID key card and hanging it from the garage ceiling near the car door reader but in my case I would have to walk around the car get the card out of the holder and swipe. This doesn t make since on a $60K plus car. If I do not hear on an easy successful way to keep the car unlocked I will be submitting this request to the Tesla executive team from my Tesla website account. I encourage others to consider doing the same thing. | 2018-07-24 02:22:58 | 27 | Put your window down? Keep your trunk open? (Works in the M S) Keep your door slightly ajar? Hang a key card from the ceiling nearish the door? | 2018-07-24 02:31:37 | 8 | Model 3 phone key issues | 17,764 |
Anyone going to see stream Musk speak today at Automotive News World Congress? | Is anyone going to be streaming it??? | 2015-01-13 19:20:32 | 20 | Live blog: http: live.theverge.com elon-musk-tesla-detroit-auto-show-2015 Second option: http: www.freep.com story money cars detroit-auto-show 2015 01 13 tesla-elon-musk-detroit-auto-show-naias 21692253 | 2015-01-13 21:47:44 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 1,933 |
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Is this scenario possible for owning a Tesla | My wife and I are seriously considering a Tesla Model 3. Right now my wife and I operate only on one car but fortunately we will be in a good financial position to purchase a car in this price range without feeling financially constrained. My wife will be moving to Michigan later this year (I will arrive one year later) and she prefers an AWD car for Michigan. The plan is for me to continue to drive her FWD CRV and she d buy the AWD LR Model 3 for Michigan. I checked out the area and there appears to be 3 Supercharger stations all within 15 minutes of where she is looking to live and there are around 3-4 charging stations at her workplace as well (I do not know how busy those stations will be). She will be looking for a rental home with a garage. Her commute daily will most likely be less than 15 miles a day. One year after she moves to Michigan and has had time to scope out the area we plan to have a home of our own to install a dedicated wall charger. She will most likely only have access to a 110v outlet in the garage. My question is do you think she will be able to make this work with the 3 supercharger stations chargers at work and the 110v? I m more concerned about the winter months in Michigan more than anything where I imagine it will be uncomfortable to visit the supercharging stations. If it is too difficult I may have to go with an ICE vehicle for her but if she can make it work for one year without too much inconvenience and discomfort under these conditions then we will seriously consider a Tesla :) It sounds doable but this is only on paper so I wanted to get your opinion on what the reality may actually be. Thanks | 2020-01-15 04:50:09 | 28 | Yes that will absolutely work easily. So long as you can trickle charge at home there won t be an issue with a commute that short. | 2020-01-15 05:11:57 | 48 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 10,222 |
A Tesla Trucking Company?? (crazy speculation here) | I think Tesla is on track to make real change in the personal transportation market. When the Gigafactory comes online and they start pushing out the model 3 things should be going well and they might become profitable. So what comes next? Besides making other personal cars I imagine they might be interested in electrifying commercial transport. If the gigafactory is making big cheap battery packs then could they potentially make electric 18 wheelers? It would require massive batteries and a really fantastic rapid battery swap infrastructure but on say a fifteen year time line it might seem reasonable? Anyone with more knowledge about long-distance trucking or electric vehicles have input as to why this would not be feasible? If Elon wants combustion engines to be a quaint thing of the past this needs to addressed eventually. | 2015-02-09 04:03:12 | 34 | Garbage trucks is where electrification makes almost 100% sense today. Their stop and go driving is perfect for electric since it s slow and regen can recapture much of the energy. Not to mention a loud diesel truck at 5:30 AM. | 2015-02-09 05:39:12 | 62 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 892 |
Google broke the ability to log-in to YouTube completely on Jan 4 2021 - there is no longer a valid workaround like logging in to Plex with Google for new Tesla owners or MCU swaps. | It s just come to my attention that the previous workaround to the this browser or app may not be secure issue when signing-in to YouTube on the Tesla browser has finally come to an unfortunate and sickening end thanks to Google s misdirected and ill-advised attempts at implementing more security . The problem is that the Tesla browser reveals itself in the user-agent as a debugging build and can be fixed - possibly - by removing the version extension from the Chrome xx.xx.xx user-agent string (say Chrome but nothing more). But we don t have any control over that as owners. See the write-up here: [https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc posts 5305059 ](https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc posts 5305059 ) The announcement of sorts here: [Starting January 4 2021 Google will block all sign-ins to Google accounts from embedded browser frameworks : androiddev (reddit.com)](https: www.reddit.com r androiddev comments jvx9d1 starting_january_4_2021_google_will_block_all ) And the thread of outraged people here: [ This browser or app may not be secure error when trying to sign in with Google on desktop apps - Google Account Community](https: support.google.com accounts thread 22873505?msgid=24501976) \- that was silenced last year before it took full effect for everyone. Big warning for anyone possibly looking for an MCU replacement that s already signed-in to YouTube (e.g. HW.2.5 to HW3) anyone considering a factory reset to solve a problem or looking for solutions to log-in to YouTube... there evidently no longer is one and it s up to Google to fix it (seems unlikely) or Tesla to update the browser to change the user-agent so login can work again. | 2021-01-31 11:22:38 | 293 | As a web developer this sucks and I m deeply offended OTA can fix this in minutes | 2021-01-31 14:03:20 | 90 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 7,287 |
To all former current & future S owners How would you design a 70D to minimize future maintenance and problems? | Paint Roof & Wheels Interior and Options... | 2016-01-24 22:54:13 | 13 | Wheels: 19 instead of 21 to reduce tire costs Don t get Air Suspension an option which on other vehicles has historically had a tendency to break just out of warranty. :\ edit: Textile seats instead of leather. Also might opt for the [WeatherTech floor mats.](http: shop.teslamotors.com collections model-s products all-weather-model-s-interior-set) | 2016-01-24 23:02:00 | 10 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 21,260 |
Hit & Drive Follow up | Follow up to: https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 3x8pj9 what_kind_of_monster What the car looks like now: https: drive.google.com file d 1fxDLBOBvcv1yfRBkObNiuQRPW5hMJC611g view?usp=sharing The original estimate on my car was $1 632.40 from the Progressive Claims Rep. But taking it to a Tesla Certified Shop the total was $3 650.99 + 14 days * $30 for a rental. They had to replace L Rear Combination Lamp Lens & Housing for $271 and few other minor parts. Progressive honored the mechanics bill but I still had to pay the $500 deductible. But I m happy to be out of the crappy Chrysler 200 my policy premium didn t increase but for $7 extra per 6 months I m going to up my rental from $30 to $50 day. Cause the Chrysler 200 really sucked. | 2016-01-07 23:12:59 | 16 | Are you pleased with the repair? If so glad to see your issue is resolved. I was super curious how much it would actually be after you posted orginally. | 2016-01-07 23:18:14 | 6 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 7,906 |
Outdoor home charging??? | So I was thinking of buying a model 3 soon but my city doesn t have any charging stations for at least 40 miles and I don t have a garage to store my car inside. I was looking online but couldn t find anything on if the home chargers they display on the website could work outdoors. I have a drive way that gets close to the house and a window right above it. Am I SOL or can I find a way to charge my Tesla at home. Any response would be cool thank you. | 2020-01-06 22:08:09 | 14 | You can install the [Tesla Wall Connector](https: www.tesla.com support home-charging-installation wall-connector) outdoors no problem. People do it all the time even up here in the northeast. | 2020-01-06 22:12:51 | 23 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 14,551 |
Will the Model E be AWD? | Any details from Tesla? | 2013-12-19 01:13:58 | 7 | I haven t seen any specs like that and don t really expect to see anything definitive until the 2015 unveiling. That being said as someone who is planning on purchasing one I expect AWD to be an option just like a bigger battery and all sorts of driving aids. Sure it might start at 35 or 40k for the base 200mile package but I expect to pay 50-60 for my AWD 300 mile + with the sunroof tech package etc on it. | 2013-12-19 02:03:44 | 3 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 23,696 |
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Has the latest Model S firmware update improved anyone else s Autopilot behavior in uncertain situations? | Just like the title says has anyone updated their S with the latest update and noticed the Autopilot to be more concise and well behaved in uncertain situations? | 2016-06-21 17:03:45 | 12 | Every software update comes with people reporting autopilot better autopilot worse nag better nag worse regen got stronger regen got weaker. Or last month auto headlights got majorly f d up (would never go high or would go high for one sec and fall back to low) and that got reverted with the next update. Tesla s software engineers are pretty much running open loop. | 2016-06-21 17:09:15 | 9 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 7,657 |
Is the maintenance cost of a Tesla lower than a comparable ICE? | I have a well-maintained 2008 luxury coupe with ~50 000 miles on it. Today I went in for a routine oil change and the service center found almost $700 of maintenance things that needed to be done. Cars aren t my area of expertise so I wasn t sure what was and wasn t necessary. I ended up doing them but experiences like these make me wonder if Teslas would be cheaper to maintain. After all they don t have motor oil transmission fluid and all that good stuff. I m on the fence about a Model 3 and this is one of the things that would definitely sway my decision. | 2016-12-31 20:59:16 | 20 | Speaking as a long-term Model S owner the maintenance costs are not lower. And the total ownership costs are not lower. If lower maintenance costs or lower total ownership costs are the basis for your purchase decision then you should not buy. | 2016-12-31 22:10:11 | 22 | Tesla Warranty Maintenance Insights | 10,106 |
Tesla Moments - Best Of Part 2 3 | For part 1 3 see [this thread](http: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 2k5qli tesla_moments_best_of_part_12 ) For part 3 3 see [this thread](http: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 2klngh tesla_moments_best_of_part_33 ) More moments from the giant thread over at [Teslamotorsclub.com](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments). Like before I ve picked only the cream of the crop. There were more than I expected so a final part 3 will be coming soon! --------------- [Chipper said](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=743429& viewfull=1#post743429): > I had fun this morning. I was on my way to see progress on the Chattanooga Tesla SuperCharger at the airport. On the entrance ramp to I-75 two lanes narrow to one. I was not in the preferred lane but knew it would not be a problem. The preferred lane was occupied by a Porsche Panamera Turbo. The lady driving it took off to not allow my merge but I easily managed to safely merge in front of her. She then passed me on I-75 but slowed to fall in behind me when I exited at the next exit. > She followed me to the airport and when I got out she pulled up beside me and said What kind of car IS that? When I told her the reply was classic My husband told me my car was the fastest thing on the road. He obviously has not heard of Tesla! I m going to ask him to trade this in for a car like yours. Where can I buy one? ------------ [Ugliest1 said](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=687278& viewfull=1#post687278) > Second one was non-verbal - first I noticed a Nissan of some kind come up fast behind us on the way to Flagstaff. Next they slowed down behind us and did the 7 O clock Stalk for a while then slowly started passing us. As the passenger window came even with mine I glanced over. There was the passenger in the front seat casually NOT looking at us but with an iPhone held nonchalantly just above the bottom of the window face out. Hmmm... wonder what they were doing. Once the passenger window cleared the front of my car the phone went away. ------------ [Btrflyl8e said](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=687417& viewfull=1#post687417): > Yesterday morning two middle-aged gentlemen knocked on my door holding religious pamphlets. My bf answered but instead of them trying to convert us one of the men was so excited about seeing my Tesla in the driveway that s all he wanted to talk about. He knew all about Elon the company SpaceX etc. I came out and gave them a tour of the inside. The other guy was not into it but the one who was seemed so excited he was about to start jumping up and down. > I had planned to attend the local C& C earlier that day but backed out but as they left my bf commented there you still got to get your Tesla talk fix. --------------- [lmurphy137 said:](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=687434& viewfull=1#post687434) > At work we were talking about bitcoins and a guy that i only knew in passing jumped into the conversation. He brought up how at least one person bought a model s with money they made off of bit coin investments. I thought for sure my friends told him about my new car and he was trolling me so I let him go on. > He went on all about the car and finally said Did you know the key looks just like the car? > I smiled and pulled my keys out of my pocket and said Like this one? > His face just twisted around as his confidence in what a model s key looks like out grew his disbelief that I drive one everyday. > We then went on to talk all about it and I ve given him a couple rides in the car. -------------- [Kondo said:](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=694637& viewfull=1#post694637) > I confirmed my P85 last month June 14th but had not taken a test drive. So the next Tuesday my wife and I went to Scottsdale to drive an 85 and a P85. After my wife drove the 85 we had to go back and wait for the P to get back. There were 2 high school boys sitting in the MC Red in the showroom. Going over to see the color more closely one of the boys asked if we wanted him to get out so we could get in. I said no we are just waiting to take a test drive. He said he was online last night and picked out his dream car Tesla and would die for a test drive. Just then the salesperson came over and asked if we were ready for out next test drive. I told him we have 2 additional people going. The boys high 5 d one another and had that Tesla Grin. We went for the drive allowing the salesperson to drive the 2nd half and showing what the car would do and he did. > The boys got out and hugged both my wife and myself and could not say thank you enough times. No doubt they will be Tesla owners maybe Model ZZ. That s my Tesla moment and I won t have my car until September many more to come!!! ------------------ [zwede said:](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=701319& viewfull=1#post701319) > I ve had people stopping to ask about the car like everyone else but one of the more amusing ones happened a couple of months ago. > I was at Home Depot and had bought some fertilizer. As I was loading it into the trunk (hatch open) the fellow in the car next to mine said excuse me . I smiled and thought here we go again getting ready to talk about the car. > He says I ve just moved here from Colorado and my house has grass I ve never seen before. What kind of fertilizer should I get? > So that threw me off a bit but I explained to him about bermuda and st augustine grass and the need for ironite and all the jazz. So after a few minutes he thanks me and gets ready to leave. I close the hatch and his eye go wide. Oh man you got a Tesla? I can t believe I didn t notice that! . > And we spent the next 20 minutes talking about the car. ---------------- [scaesare said:](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=701622& viewfull=1#post701622) > This may be a reverse Tesla moment ... > Driving South on I-95 heading away from DC the other day I came up behind a lifted and modified full-size Tundra pickup with the license plate ECO EATR . > So I pulled up in the lane next to him and gave him a friendly nod and smile. He nodded back although with an expression in his face that looked slightly confused. > I then smoked him. > Providing education on the performance envelopes of ecologically friendly vehicles is just one of the services I offer... ---------------- [GoBlue88 said](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=704025& viewfull=1#post704025) > Spent this past weekend at a very nice hotel called the Grand Del Mar here in San Diego for my wife s birthday. It also so happened that Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush was getting married there on Saturday. On Sunday morning we checked out and went out front to wait for valet to retrieve my Model S. About 5-6 current and former NFL players who had attended the wedding as well as Reggie Bush s mom and dad were also waiting for their cars. I definitely recognized former Charger QB Stan Humpries among others. > Anyway the valet pulls up in a tricked-out black Range Rover which is Reggie s mom s car. Looks pretty nice but nobody really notices. Next up was a very nice looking Audi Audi RS7. Again people are oblivious. > Next up my shiny clean Blue Metallic MS85 silently slips into the area. All conversation ceased and super rich NFL players were staring at my car no doubt wondering which of their brethren was driving this beautiful piece of technology. My wife and I walk over and start putting stuff into the trunk. The admiration from those guys was palpable. :) ------------------- [Gizmotoy said:](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=709443& viewfull=1#post709443) ..... > I know as a longtime motorsports guy who NEVER considered buying a slow quirky EV I drove a Model S and thought this changes everything. It s an amazing thing I didn t know I wanted which IMO disqualifies me as being part of the initial part of the movement. ..... ------------------ [trils0n said:](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 22252-Tesla-moments?p=727986& viewfull=1#post727986) > I spent 6 or so hours on Saturday showing my Model S at an Experience Electric The Better Ride event put on by the California Center for Sustainable Energy. All the other electric cars were there. Don t know if it was local dealers or manufacturers showing their electric cars but there were Nissan Leafs BMW i3s a Cadillac ELR Fiat 500e Mitsubishi iMiEV Ford Focus Electric CMax Fusion Plug-In etc. Tesla didn t have a presence there (which was odd because the event was in Fremont about 3 miles from the factory) so I was kind of glad I volunteered to show my car. > Two Tesla assembly line workers even showed up and chatted while on their lunch break. Both of them had been working there since June 2012 and they said they were still getting the kinks worked out of the new line. Tons of Tesla moments. Was fun watching people s minds getting blown. I don t think I stopped answering questions for the whole 6 hours. EDIT: Also talked to a guy who worked at a machine shop that was making the Supercharger pedestals -- he said they are making quite a few more than they were even a few months ago. > The most asked questions were What is the range? and How long does it take to charge? . > My favorite interaction was a guy asking all the usual questions and surprised by the range free Supercharging no batteries in the trunk tons of cargo space etc. Then he said Why do all the other electric cars look weird why can t they look like a normal car like this? I don t know. Why do the other cars only go 20-80 miles? And why do I have to give up my trunk or middle seat to their battery Their battery packs are about 1 3 or 1 4 of the capacity of this car. Battery intrusion is due to being gas cars converted to electric. < Gears turning in his head> It s almost like they don t want to sell electric cars! < He s angry now> Why aren t they letting the consumer choose what kind of car they can buy!? Why are they making all these compromised cars? < He storms off> . Made me laugh. | 2014-10-28 02:37:52 | 42 | Not a story really but to add. Since I ve had my Model S I ve allowed 25+ (I ve counted) to drive my vehicle. While I have the standard 85 and not the performance their mind were blown. Most of them were VERY stern about hating on electrics. Stuff like Do you need an extension cord when you need to travel? and I don t want to be found dead on the side of the road and Electric cars are dinky and weak Well those same people now say Electric is the future I can t go back to gas... and one guy actually said the acceleration was better then sex! I don t know about all that but the acceleration even in the standard model is mind blowing! | 2014-10-28 02:54:56 | 6 | Growth and Moderation of r/teslamotors | 18,297 |
Map heading preference saves to your profile in 2021.44.5.x! Thanks Tesla Nav team! | I noticed this during our last road trip from DFW to Houston. My wife prefers Heading Up whereas I m sadistic and prefer North Up. Before I d always have to remember to switch this whenever we switch off driving roles. I was pleasantly surprised when I didn t have to this time! I ve asked for this in the Feature Request threads and y all finally came through. Thank you! | 2022-01-04 20:14:05 | 111 | When I got the car in 2018 it would remember separate settings for when navigating and when not navigating which was perfect for me because I want heading up when following directions and north up when not. That s been broken for a couple of years now. I hope they fix it someday. 😢 | 2022-01-04 23:46:20 | 11 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 11,362 |
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