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    Discussion: Model Y General Waiting room for orders placed After January 2023

    I got my VIN...but I'd like to change my payment from cash payment to lease. Is it possible to do that without having to cancel and reorder? Whom do I talk to about that?
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    ConnectedSolutions - sign up via Tesla or utility?

    I have Eversource, too. And had no option to sign up to CS via Tesla. Tesla takes a maintenance percentage off the top. But I'm OK with that. BTW, Tesla did a poor electrical job at the service panel wiring and FAILED the local inspection. Tesla, to its credit, came out less than a week later...
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    Advice needed on Tesla vs SolarEdge inverter selection

    Just had panels installed yesterday with Solar Edge inverter. ( BTW, installers and electricians were first rate. ) They said the Tesla inverter has yet to prove itself over the long run, as Solar Edge has. Hinted that Tesla may be having some problems with them. But did admit that a Tesla...
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    Ice and Snow Install?

    My install date was Dec. 22 and Tesla called to push it. I told them to push it all the way into March. My choice. I'm in CT. Please give us an update on how your install went. Good luck!
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    Ice and Snow Install?

    Thanks folks for the thoughtful comments.
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    Ice and Snow Install?

    I was scheduled to have my Tesla solar panels installed last week, here in New England. A major snow storm hit and covered the roof in ice and snow. I've put off my install until March, hoping for better weather as I am fearful of putting holes in my roof and shingles when they are frozen...
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    Why is Tesla Solar so Inexpensive Compared to Others?

    Please tell me more.
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    Why is Tesla Solar so Inexpensive Compared to Others?

    I know that the panel designs come in 4 sizes: S.M.L,X But in talking with the Tesla rep, I asked if it might be possible to add a panel or two to "tweak" my output. He did not say no. Said wait until Tesla site check. Has anyone been able to add additional panels?
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    New Tesla 15.12kW Solar / 4 Powerwall order in Orlando

    Good to hear that some people had good Tesla response. My biggest worry is communication and response. My local installer is $7k higher installation cost. Hard to go with his very highly regarded local solar company at such a price differential. His company also offers Panasonic 25year...
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    Why is Tesla Solar so Inexpensive Compared to Others?

    I've been shopping around, too, via Energysage.com. (Highly recommend) Got a highly rated local company, Green Power Energy, to quote me a system slightly larger, 9 k vs 8k Tesla panels, but yes they are more expensive: $17k versus $10k for Tesla. Huge difference. Green Power uses Panasonic...
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    No Stop Mode. Less Regen. Braking on 36.2.1

    Kabillyhop, Thanks for the note. I found the Hold mode option. I could swear it wasn't there before. But..thanks for the rapid reply.
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    No Stop Mode. Less Regen. Braking on 36.2.1

    After my latest update to 36.2.1, I've had the opposite effect of what the update is supposed to do. I do NOT have a Stop Mode option. My regenerative breaking is now less than it used to be, and goes away at speeds under 10mph. Ironically, I "coast" to a stop more than before and have to...
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    New HOLD mode for increased Re-gen

    Updated to 2.1 Have AWD. But NOT FSD. After update found that regenerative braking is MUCH LESS than before. And it goes away at speeds under 10mph. Did not get Stop Mode, either. So: do these features only work for FSD people?
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    Removing Road Tar

    My Elite Finish waterless WashMist does a good job cleaning the surface. But it's stymied by stubborn road tar, at bottom of door sill. Any recommendations for solvent or wash to remove road tar without marring finish (Pearl White)?
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    Model 3 LR RWD Makes High Pitched Whine

    I agree. It is more pronounced than it used to be, i.e. from last Nov. when new until now. Used to go away above 20 mph. Now it keeps going until 35, or when road noise/wind covers it up. Is it the warmer temps? Sofware upgrade? Annoying if not a hardware problem..