Recent content by Ted at Tesla

Hi all, "S3" is an internal Tesla designation to reference the 85kWh battery. (S3 = Model S 300 miles) We are working to update the ARB website to reference Model S 85kWh. Eventually, Model S 60 and 40kWh will be added to the ARB site. Thanks, Ted Merendino Product Planner - Tesla Motors

PopSmith, Is this the photo you're looking for? Minto Developments and Tesla Motors Celebrate at The St. Thomas | Urban Toronto

The care package will ship to all Roadster owners and Model S reservation holders. Packages are being sent in waves.

Tesla only recommends towing a Roadster with all 4 wheels off the ground on a car trailer.

The threaded tow hook receptacle is not designed to tow the car. As I said previously, it's designed specifically to winch a Roadster onto a flatbed or into a trailer. The only way to suitably tow a Roadster is with all 4 wheels off the ground on a car trailer. regards, Ted

Tesla Motors does not recommend that you ever tow a Roadster in the manner described: with the Roadster in Tow Mode and the rear wheels free rolling on the ground. There are many reasons why this is not a good idea, but at a basic level, law requires that the rolling wheels of a towed car be...

Ben, I'm happy to hear the trip was a success. Dan Myggen and I stopped by the Salinas connector on Friday on our way to SLO. We were driving VP16 and towing a new demo Roadster. We found Ben's car happily charging in Salinas so we decided to press on without charging. We charged for...

Hi all, John, Stephen and Mike just wrapped up the Roadster 2.0 walk through videos. You can find and watch them at the links below. Roadster 2.0 Exterior YouTube - 2010 Roadster Exterior Walkthrough Roadster Interior YouTube - 2010 Roadster Interior Walkthrough Roadster Touch...

The range calculation is not very accurate immediately after charging. It takes approximately 10 minutes for the systems to adjust the range to the battery SOC. If possible, let the Roadster sit for 10 minutes after disconnecting the charge connector to get the most accurate range estimate.

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This is great. Thanks.

Hey guys, I'm trying to compile photos of various color combinations for my records. I try to shoot cars at Menlo all the time, but they rarely turn out well. On the other hand, the photos here are great. I'd love to see more photos of real customer cars. Please post some pictures if you...

James is correct. Sig 100 is painted a custom green. Not lotus Lime green.

Can you elaborate? Do you have a Roadster?

Tesla Roadster Summer Driving Tips It’s summer and time to enjoy warm-weather driving in your Roadster. Tesla compiled some tips to help you and your Roadster stay comfortable in the heat. Air Conditioning The Roadster’s air conditioning system is unique from gasoline cars in that it...