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Recent Road Trip Report with Stats and photos

We just returned from a short road trip from our him in Swansea IL to visit family in Heber Springs Arkansas. This trip was a bit of a challenge given the lack of DCFC in that part of Arkansas. You can get IN but getting OUT is a challenge. For us, there is only one way IN/OUT and that is chargin...

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5 Years with a Tesla Model S in the Midwest-June 2022

The Car: I bought a Model S 90D AWD during a special promotion in September 2017, so the car has now been through 5 midwestern winters. The promotion included the transfer of a code from a family member (my son who had previously purchased a Model X) worth $1000 plus free supercharging for as...

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Seattle Installs EV Chargers on Utility Poles for City Residents Without Home Chargers

This is so cool, check out the article and the tweet below

"Seattle City Light will pay for all costs related to the purchase and installation of the chargers. There is no cost to the resident or property owner to request or install a public curbside Level 2 EV charger.

"Drivers will need to pay a...

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FSD Beta Performance Summary Week 3

In the third week of testing FSD Beta 10.12.2 in my 2020 Model X, the software continues to perform erratically, unpredictably, and sometimes dangerously. I average six to seven interventions per 15-20 minute trip. It does well on some turns but requires intervention on at least half for various r...

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Trip to Vegas, Grand Canyon North Rim and Zion National Park on MYP

Recently went on a road trip in my MYP to Vegas, Grand Canyon North Rim and Zion National Park.

This post is for folks who might have questions on Charging and Range Anxiety.

I took delivery of my MYP in March.I had logged 3000 miles prior to the trip.
I have Tesla Solar, Powerwall and Wall ...

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Tesla Model Y Test Drive Sydney 21/06

Team i just though i would let you know about the Tesla Model Y Miranda office Sydney.

Booked in about 2 weeks ago and advised 21/06 was the first available and in so took the opportunity.
I currently have a M3P.

My first thoughts are it will be slow and the interior will not be different or very...

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The thing I thought I’d like the most about my Model 3 is the thing I like the least

I know I’m going to catch some flak for this thread whatever I do, so I will try to head off at least some of it by saying up front that I still love my Model 3 overall, think it’s better than other EVs available at the same price point for a variety of reasons, and I have no intention of swapping i...

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It is "Clear" That Tesla's Price Hikes Are Thanks to Gas Prices Increasing Demand and Awareness of EVs

Regarding Tesla's recent price hikes in the US—to what extent are they because of supply constraints or demand increases?

TMC member @Gigapress uses Google search trends, "probably the single best measure of what the populace is actually thinking about," to find this answer for ...

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Genesis GV60 comparison to Tesla 3/Y

TL;DR - neither is better.

I’m due to collect my (white/white/19”) Y next week but I became interested in the Genesis GV60 when it was announced some time ago and some of the initial reviews have been very favourable. I finally had a test drive of one yesterday - the two motor Sport version. I’m ...

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Mismanaged - The Problem With Government-Funded EV Chargers (TMC Podcast Clip)

Here's a clip from TMC Podcast #13, where we discuss Biden's new policy to build $7.5 billion dollars' worth of EV chargers.

“The number is $7.5 billion dollars, and you’d think the industry would pay for most of it since they want us to buy their cars. But instead, you and I, the consumer, will ta...

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First Impressions: Model Y Performance

Just picked up 2022 Model Y Performance that I ordered in November 2021, when I sold my 2021 Model Y LR for $8000 more than I paid for it after one year and 17,000 miles.
I have had a Model Y, 3, S and X and I find the Model Y to be the greatest "Value" of all Tesla vehicles.

I also chose the Y bec...

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Why Elon’s Goal to Improve Tesla Service Seems Ambitious (TMC Podcast Clip)

Here's a clip from TMC Podcast #13, showcasing the state of Tesla Service right now, why Elon's recent tweets and statements about improving service will be very difficult, and what change we want to see.

“It’s easy to build a service center. It’s a box. What’s hard is getting the technical help. T...

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Model 3 Ranked Number One in Owner Ratings - Global Happy Motorist Index

The Global Happy Motorist Index, by Zutobi, determined that in the US and Europe, Tesla Model 3 ranked #1 in owner satisfaction, with a rating of 4.53/5.00.

"It’s clear then why the Model 3 is Tesla’s top-selling car and one of the world’s best electric cars right now."

This rating was calculated ...

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Tesla's FSD Beta Is Not Yet For Everyone | TMC Podcast Clip

Here's a clip from Tesla Motors Club Podcast #12, where the hosts discuss the new announced plans with FSD Beta, including the expansion to 100k vehicles in the Beta program and the recent announcement that FSD Beta will be relying less on GPS, which should help claims that FSD Beta works well regio...

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Story Time! Day 3 Experience Of a New FSD Beta Tester.

This is a long read, but I wanted to share with people who can know and understand my experience.

I’ll preface this with info about my typical commute. I drive a 2022 MYP (Dec ’21), with 24,000 miles on it. I live in Capitola, CA and drive everywhere between San Jose and Sacramento daily, stopping ...

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