Recent content by MacO512

Did this today, put Michelin cross climate 2 in stock 255 45 19 on my Y using M3 19" sport rims

It's basically a production version of what this guy did to his Tesla;

It's a true EV with a gas generator engine. It's not a conventional hybrid - the engine has no mechanical connection to the wheels. The engine's only function is to generate electricity.

Have you tried driving through rural areas in an EV with a trailer? How are you going to charge that - even with Tesla opening superchargers it might take 20 minutes to unhook the trailer- 50 minutes to charge close to 100% (needed with range hit while towing), another 20 mintues to hook the...

I just put a $100 deposit down on this, its a great concept! Its a full EV truck with yes only ~150 miles of pure EV range. But for 98% of my driving thats more than I need. But on a huge trip or especially towing where range is halved or less it has about 700 miles of combined gas/EV range...

I'd think you could just replace the tire - put the MY sized tire on the modern spare 3 sized setup? I might consider a used tire for a spare, although that could be a more rare size.

Technically many will post you shouldn't as it's not rated for quite enough amps, they aren't wrong. However I'd feel totally safe running that in my own home, there's enough safety margins your never going to have an issue if all parts, connections, install, quality of work, etc are done well...

Tesla is correct you shouldn't tow that way. I never suggested the Tesla be towed with two wheels on and two wheels off the ground. You posted an irrelevant picture that has nothing to do with my suggestion.

I leave the vehicle at 50% daily. Days I have more driving I do scheduled departure so it'll be done charging when I depart. Then when I'm done driving for the day at or below 50% when I return home. So some days that's 70% others 90%, etc. On long road trips I charge to 100% for all stops...

Tesla will change the model 3 and Y in the US to qualify for the full tax credit IMO. Will that chance happen in January 2024, a month later, or many months later in 2024+? I'm not sure when. I don't see any future where Tesla leaves free money on the table by not having them qualify. They...

Your picture is totally wrong. You need to tow hilbilly style with a strap from truck to Tesla front towhook and all 4 tesla wheels on the ground, Tesla in drive. Driver is in the tesla to break if there is an emergency - or you spot tasty roadkill.

Good link, hadn't seen that is a proposed rule. Yes buyers below 2023 tax liability should hold out until 2024.

I'd imagine IRS easily can verify taxpayer had enough tax liability as it's all part of the main form 1040. Could be flagged regardless of additional forms.

If you run out have a buddy with a truck tow you while full regen is on. He'll probably get 6mpg but you'll get a very fast charge (like 50+kwh)

I don't believe your comment is right, you must have enough tax liability to utilize the full tax credit.