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In order to Supercharge at the highest possible rate, Tesla recommends that we pre-condition the battery by setting the destination to the supercharging station. While I appreciate the 'guidance,' we should all know by now how to get to our local supercharger destination without the annoying...

I completely understand looks are subjective, but I had a discussion with customer at Mercedes the other day. I was describing how “Tesla” in general makes every other vehicle feel “slow” … to wish she replied that Teslas are “ugly”. I was a bit taken aback by the comment but then I realized...

I just located this calculator you refer to on the Tesla Channel website. I do think it's a very useful tool and takes into account the state you live for charging at home rate equivalency. Absolutely agree that savings on operating costs do not qualify for reducing your monthly payments...

Agreed! Take a look at Lucid Motors for their order configurator page. The price is the price. $69,900 for the Air Pure edition. Period. Add destination, document fees, order deposit. No fanfare and probable, estimated savings BS. Tesla has a loyal fan base and really needs to reconsider...

PSEG Long Island offers a Time of Use plan (TOU). Current rates using rate code 192 as follows: Power Supply Charges: Peak: @ $ .180870 Off Peak: @ $ .099173 Super Off Peak: @ $ .059577 >>> from 10 pm to 6 am >>> the scheduled time I charge my Tesla Delivery System Charges: Peak: @ $...

Using the configurator model under any Tesla vehicle, the price detail page proudly shows "estimated 3-year gas savings" upwards of $3,900. We should all be in agreement that yes, you won't ever need to buy gasoline for driving your Tesla. But the obvious question is, you're paying at the...

Not true. You pay sales tax on a Tesla purchased in NY as i did in March 2023 plus registration fees. The sales tax amount also shows up on the Tesla online order configurator page. All vehicles sold in NY pay state sales tax at 4% plus county tax fees at an additional 4.625% depending on the...

You will pay New York sales tax when the vehicle is registered. You can be sure that taxes will be added to the final bill of sale when you take delivery. On the MSLR that equates to ~ $6,600. In addition, you will also see the NY State incentive rebate, which is a $500 credit at point of...

And this would explain the strong scent emanating from the vent(s). Does each DU have its own oil pump? If so, I'm supposing that the rear unit might be at fault due to the stronger odor at that location. Hoping that Tesla can pressurize the coolant system and rule out any other leaks. Full...

Just checked the coolant level. It definitely appears low, just slightly above the minimum level. Per the Tesla website the coolant is blue and has a characteristic sweet smell. Will report back with the service center findings.

Interestingly the Tesla service rep believes that the odor is noticeable while driving and not parked. I explained it’s mostly noticeable in a closed garage, just sitting there in park. I used to work in an environmental lab, and to me it smells like ‘brine’ (which is essentially a coolant...

Update: I logged into the Tesla app to book a service appointment, and surprisingly a message appears “Gearbox fluid service recommended, detected 2/3/24.” Now I believe this is the root cause. So I needed to check the service app before I see an alert in the vehicle?

Good point, but wouldn’t a major coolant leak as you suggested trigger a warning?

In addition I’ve noticed the cabin cooling fan has been running even though the climate / venting is off. As such, this is considered normal behavior when ambient temperatures are high. Seems likely this anomaly is related to a coolant issue….?

Already checked, no foreign substances anywhere on the undercarriage. Appreciate your response.

Coming up on 1 year of ownership on my ‘23 MSLR with 3800 miles. Charged to 80% today at a local SC station, no issues. Drove an additional 20 miles and returned home with vehicle parked in my garage. After a short while my entire garage is reeking from a strange cologne-like odor (something...

If you haven't already resolved the issue after a full investigation, your rear folding seats may be the culprit. Take a couple of wraps of black electrical tape around the steel pin that supports the springed latch when the rear seat is in the upright-locked position. Folding down the seatback...

I just came across this map, which pretty much sums up the latest tax situation. Luckily I reside in a “green“ state, but the majority of states are moving towards additional fees for EVs. Like everything else, state governments have creatively discovered yet another source of revenue in...

Lately I have been becoming aware of certain states charging extra government "taxes and fees" for registering a Tesla or non-Tesla EV. While it is true that gasoline taxes cover a portion of local highway road repairs, EV owners do not share in collecting this fee at the pumps. Luckily in NY...

Perhaps it might be a good idea to install a small, forced-air heater in the garage near the Tesla? Thinking near / under the b-pillar as that would be the 'center' of the battery pack underneath the vehicle. It will not only preserve the battery life expectancy, but we might all see less...

Understandably a bit off topic. I was driving through my neighborhood the other day and noticed a Nissan dealership undergoing some renovations. The dealership logo sign out front, which I never actually noticed before, bears an uncanny resemblance to.... would you believe.... the Tesla...

Thanks for the responses! I just turned on the climate control to warm things up including the battery (hopefully). I have the free SC charging plan for two years, so I always try that as my first option. I normally don't leave my vehicle plugged in while in my garage. On my app it now reads...

Over the last few days, I haven't been driving my '23 MS Long Range as I have other modes of transportation. Roads out here are a complete mess of salt and sand...having my MS recently detailed factored into this decision. Just checking in with the app I've been watching the range drop ~ 40...

Yes! Finally, a post on the high-pitched whine in my Model S. But mysteriously, it goes completely silent WHEN I LEAVE MY WIFE HOME!!

While I consider the latest version of Park Assist a great improvement over the previous version, I just think it's worth mentioning that driving along poorly lit roads at night remains a bit puzzling. For example, driving in the fog during a recent early morning drive I noticed the usual speed...

Interesting, that is the radar detector I use but I just use a sticky mat on the dash and plug into the lighter. Works great, and no issues with a mirror tap.

I Today I tried to pair a set of Bluetooth headphones for the rear screen, which works perfectly. To gain sufficient access to the rear I needed to move the front driver’s seat fully forward and noticed a red plastic connector dangling under the seat. Upon closer examination it appears to be...

Folks, believe it or not I started this thread in April as the OP. I was relatively pleased when the 'sonic alerts and wavy lines' (which emulated USS) reappeared back in June. I truly believed that was the "fix" for HW4 /no USS vehicles we were waiting for. I downloaded the latest OTA a few...

Good point, and yes I once tried that party trick and it indeed works. But it also activated my wipers and I've since gone back to the horn button if needed.

The question is not whether the vehicle is totaled or not (which I think it is)... but ...would you feel safe driving again after such an extensive repair? This is an important factor to be considered. Sorry for your loss.

As many have reported, I really dislike the horn button location and consider it a design flaw, or better said, oversight. However, I hardly use the horn and try to avoid it since it can lead to further aggressive behavior (I live in NY). Remember the friendly tap on the horn that you would use...

Lately I've noticed a significant improvement on the behavior of the auto high beam on the MS. In the past, the high beams would rarely activate even on the darkest roads. Now, it appears that they operate as designed and stay on until the cameras detect oncoming traffic or vehicles in front...

I paid an extra $1500 for black on my M3P because, so I thought, it added a stealth vibe to the overall look. Well, that didn't last long. I took excellent care of the paint and always was careful to avoid swirl marks, light scratches, etc. I regret my decision to select black as it is...

I placed a shortcut for the dashcam on my center screen, first or second icon. That way in the event of a close call I just discreetly hit that icon and the last 10 minutes are saved. Then when I get home, I just transfer the USB to my PC and save the video.

It definitely pays to shop around. Used to have Traveler's insurance with competitive rates. After a few years I received a huge rate increase due to no fault of my own. After switching to Geico they quoted me a rate of $1320 per year, Model S LR. And no worries of a 'safety score' changing...

Didn't we hear Tesla has "open-sourced" all its patents and made them available to the public something like 10 years ago? So is it really surprising that upstart EV manufacturers like Rivian are copying Tesla? Unless someone stole trade secrets specifically not related to the shared patents...

In addition to all the above, please make sure you are parking in an area with a decently strong Wi-Fi signal. Otherwise, you will not be able to receive OTA updates.

Well said. Another way of asking the same question, when is it considered 'spirited driving' and when is it considered abuse? And does driving a Plaid change one's driving habits?

As a Model S LR owner (not Plaid) I was curious to learn how 'aggressive' Plaid owners drive their vehicles? Do you find yourself somehow trying to ace the 1.99 second mark every drive? My concern, or question to the group is, with all that hard acceleration, massive horsepower & torque numbers...

Agree! While it is true that MS / MSP prices appear to be at a record low, if one is willing to gamble as the end of the 4th quarter approaches there may still be more incentives looming on the horizon. Perhaps free SC miles, enhanced referral credits and the like. It's happened many times...

Yesterday my model S updated to the latest OTA release. From my brief experience so far, I think Tesla did a great job in implementing subtle changes that improve the overall driving experience. In particular, the dynamic zoom visualization on the center cluster, the camera clarity, open door...

My experience with the trade in process, overall, was great. On the day of delivery, I dropped off my Model 3. The service rep transferred control from my iPhone to Tesla, and that was pretty much the whole deal. Nobody looked at my trade, drove it, or anything else. So I guess everyone's...

You also need to factor in the sales tax credit if you trade- in to Tesla. So that $31K offer really equates to $33K off the price of your new vehicle. Along with no haggling and no people coming to your home... But still a huge difference from their first offer.

Yes, if your car does not self-lock when you walk away. Keep in mind that leaving your phone in the car is the same thing as leaving your keys. Anyone can jump in and drive away...you will only make that mistake once.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F5IQOynIawoXiJPVarLDgPQDJAdzY8b5Vamw-Vf3eSY/edit?pli=1#gid=658772374 Checkout the bottom tabs and notes section for the MS older models; for the 2017-2018-2019 model years appears your configuration has a 0-60 time of 2.4 seconds and a top speed of 155...

In the state of NY, if an object or debris hits your vehicle while driving on the highway (i.e., road hazard), then the reported damage claim can be filed under your comprehensive insurance, not under collision. Your damage looks like more than $2,000 and even if your deductible still applies...

More dashcam issues. Apparently the 128 gb USB drive supplied with my MS stopped working again today. Installed the drive on my PC and found it was formatted to 64 gb with no free space. No drive errors found. A reformat was attempted and the drive remained at 64gb (half capacity). Returning...

Here we go again. Thinking back to late 2021, I recall having a discussion with a sales advisor at Tesla who urged me to place an order 'now' to avoid future "price increases." At the time, it seemed like a fair judgment call as Tesla was raising prices on various models across the board...

For me, this happens quite frequently, and I think I figured it out. If my iPhone is locked, the doors will not open. Totally makes sense, it's like leaving your keys at a restaurant and some opportunist can unlock and start your car. Now imaging you left your phone somewhere; anyone can...

I recall how I felt after taking delivery of my M3P in 2021 and saw a price increase of about $4K a few months later. Psychologically, it made me feel 'good' 'about the timing of my purchase. Fast forward to March of this year, traded in my M3 for an MS, again thinking about good timing with...