Recent content by killwilby

Thanks for the response, this is helpful. I think if I could use 120V charging at home, I could get by. Would just need to use a Supercharger or Level 2 charger before longer trips/anything out of my routine. My commute is only about 14 miles round trip and I can WFH when I need to. I don't have...

Do you hold the same sentiment if I use a cord cover like the one linked above, though? I'm not arguing with you, just curious really - this is the first time I've really considered my charging options and I'm glad I am now before I've placed an order. I agree with you that I'd be pretty much...

Definitely agree with you there. Luckily the sidewalk in front of my house is rarely if ever used by anyone - everyone's parking is right in front of their house and the sidewalks only run in front of the townhouse rows, they don't really go anywhere, and there's a private road that runs around...

I originally just thought I could use an extension cord, but after researching it seems like a lot of owners are pretty against using them due to safety concerns, and Tesla doesn't recommend it so I'm just trying to make sure I'm not relying on an unsafe charging method.

Thanks for the response - are all third-party chargers (ChargePoint, Electrify America etc.) considered Level 2 chargers and thus will not affect battery degradation? Basically any EV charger that isn't a Tesla?

Hi all, first time poster here. I'm testing driving a Model Y this weekend and will likely end up ordering a Long Range model. My biggest concern is charging - I currently live in a townhouse with no community charging. I do have a dedicated parking spot right in front of my house, and I have a...