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Ok, I know the last thing anyone wants is to hear what the Southern California guys think about winter ANYTHING... but here goes... I'd install the charger in the garage for sure. It sounds like that's where you'll be parking for at least half the year anyhow. Install it close enough to the...

You might want to verify what size circuit breakers the previous homeowner used (should be tandem 50Amp). It might also be a good idea to verify the wire size used to make sure its adequate. If the homeowner was a DIY'er, you simply don't know what they did or didn't do correctly...

So charging has stopped before you reach 90%? Or it's still charging in the morning when its time to leave? Do you use scheduled charging at all? Start at a certain time, or end by a certain time? What connector are you using to charge (mobile connector, wall connector, 3rd party charger...

I agree with everyone pretty much saying don't worry about it. The difference between charging at work only vs work AND home is probably so negligible anyhow that you'd never notice the difference in battery longevity. Personally I'd charge at work during the week if they're ok with paying for...

Elon Musk: Tesla to install power trunk for free after plea from wheelchair user - Electrek

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Elon offered to add a power trunk release to M3's for handicapped owners. Don't know if its only during manufacturing or after delivery though.

Acceleration boost might scare some potential buyers into thinking the previous owner was a lead-foot and drove it hard. Removing that with a few mouse clicks makes a lot of sense. And yes, the next owner might just pay for it again!

Everything you do nowadays opens a can of worms is the real problem. I fully agree that If I paid for FSD and suddenly decide I need a bigger car and buy an X that it really outta transfer over (with perhaps some reasonable fee). BUT, if they do that, then what happens to my old car that is...

Its been a year since I got my TM3, so I don't recall exactly, but I seem to recall you have to activate Autopilot in the menu before you are allowed to use it. Its a one-time activation where you have to agree you understand its a driver's aid, not a replacement for a driver. After that it...

I've seen some other folks on this forum complain of similar issues, but the cause was always a faulty UMC or Wall Connector, or faulty wiring going to it. The symptom was that it would charge at full speed for a while (e.g., 30 minutes) until it got too hot, then the charge speed would turn...

If I recall, a diminished value claim requires that the incident be reported as a collision. Meaning, it'll be on the DMV/CarFAX report and the value of the car will indeed be diminished. Plus, I doubt what will be seen as cosmetic only damage (paint + emblem damage) would qualify.

I don't doubt for a minute that the M3's coming out of China are of better build quality, much as they would be out of any NEW factory, but I'm willing to bet they're not THAT MUCH better. I'm reminded of a very recent "employee engagement and satisfaction" survey done annually by my previous...

Mine works at 40A using my UMC1. I have 24.6.9 on my LR AWD (2019). Your UMC might have an issue. Have you tried "rebooting" it? (unplug/replug)?

For those that are having a failure, does it ATTEMPT to close? e.g., you see the countdown, hear the "bing", and the animation of the transmission of the signal, but your opener doesn't respond? Or is this where it doesn't appear to attempt to close at all? If its the latter, I have the same...

I actually talked a co-worker out of a TM3 who didn't have a good way of charging at home and she was going to rely on superchargers and 120V outlets at her friend's house. TO ME (feel free to think differently), BETTER THAN ADEQUATE charging at your home or work is required before making a...

I don't think you're going to find an IDEAL solution here. As you have undoubtedly noticed in your RV travels, not all campgrounds are created and maintained equally. I've had some hookup posts that I was genuinely afraid to plug into, much less run A/C in the RV while running the microwave...

This brings up an interesting (to me) psychological question. Why is it that my Model 3, despite being my 3rd "no spare" car, is the only car where I think about (and sometimes worry about) getting a flat? Previously I had a C5 Corvette without run-flat tires, and still have my Pontiac G8...

I have yet to take a road trip that required more than 1 supercharger stop, so I'm kinda jealous here. Curious, did the hotel have a wall connector for you to use, or is that your UMC plugged into an outlet?

I don't have much to back up this claim other than my gut, but I would think the car is fine and there's a problem with your wall connector, or its power supply. The screenshot shows 24/24 indicating the connector is limited to 24 - I would suspect it would say 24/48 if the car was limiting the...

Yeah, something ain't right there. Can you try plugging in with the UMC the car came with just to see if the problem is with your wall charger vs the car?

Like others have said, the first few miles you drive of each trip tends to use more power (quite a bit more in some cases). This is because the battery, motor(s), and you all like to be at a comfortable temperature and the computer will command any combination of heating or cooling to get to...

My efficiency has been terrible since the shelter-in-place order. Every (small) trip I take I'm gunning it more, accelerating harder, driving faster, and simply enjoying what an empty road feels like :). We don't get a lot of days like this in SoCal. Weekends are often worse than weekdays...

The way I see it, there's a time to be impatient about a software release (e.g., a new feature you've been waiting for, a performance/range increase, etc...) and this isn't it. These are just normal maintenance releases that contain small bug fixes, simple tweaks, and of course a few new bugs...

Yes, you can definitely do a 190 mile trip in a LR The biggest killers of range are (not necessarily in order): - Sustained high speed driving - Cold Weather (battery needs to be heated) - Cold Weather + cabin heater usage - Cold Weather + cabin heater usage + short trips (everything has...

Remember when interpreting the law that it doesn't take into account whether or not the car has factory tint in the glass. So if the law says you must have 70% light transmission, that doesn't necessarily mean you can go to a tint shop and have them install 70% tint. The factory glass is often...

Thanks for the tip! I never thought of shaking my car up and down repeatedly instead of going to the gym!

On almost any modern car, defrost mode is just a shortcut/preset to make things easy if your windshield fogs up while you're driving. If you were to set it using manual controls, you would: 1) Set the temperature you want 2) Turn on the A/C to dry the air 3) Select the upper vents 4)...

TK421 White and black, doesn't hit what it's aiming at... So far always at its post though...

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Yup, using that 14-30 outlet with the proper adapter for your UMC will get you 5.8kW of charging power. That might be all you'll ever need for daily use assuming that outlet is close enough to your car. Switching to a 14-50 outlet will allow you to charge at 7.7kW if you need the faster speed...

My phone has worked (almost) perfectly for the 6 months I've had the car. Only 1 time did the phone fail to unlock the door as I pulled the handle so I used my keycard instead (phone reboot fixed it). Otherwise it works via all 3 methods (unlock via app, unlock by proximity, unlock by...

Wow! So sorry this happened! Not the way you wanted to break-in the new car for sure! I assume no one was hurt (other than your pride and your bank account). Its very refreshing to see someone take responsibility for their mistake. We're all human and we've all done things we wish we could...

I've noticed some occasional jerky stop/go when using TACC. It's less than 5% of the time, however, and my drive is 3+ hours a day so I use it heavily. It usually goes away if I change lanes. It's as if the radar was having trouble for some reason with the specific car in front of me. Does...

Odd... that "gear selector" lever should function as the autopilot/cruise controls while you're moving. Did you have your foot slightly depressing the brake while you did it? If so, I could see where the controls would revert to "gear selector" mode.

You can "Share" a destination with your car by using your phone's "share" feature and sending the location to the Tesla app. This way you don't have to type it in once you get in the car. It's not quite the same as having Trip Planner on your phone, but its a step in the right direction.

Just remember that the things you hear about being "BAD" for your battery typically aren't that bad, and really only are a problem if you continually do it. I look at it this way: Drive the car however I need to for getting the job done. Its a car. Charge at home as much as possible to...

Software locking of full capability is the way technology works in general. Yes, it can be maddening, but that's the way it works. Granted Tesla seems to take it to a new level (e.g., seat heaters installed but disabled on SR+). Just how the modern world works. Car came with Sirius/XM radio...

Yes, 80MPH is the "top speed" of their "high speed" test cycle. However, the average speed for that test cycle is 48MPH. That's not sustained 80MPH driving, which is what many people do on their hwy drives. Detailed Test Information (click on "test details" tab for the descriptions)

13K miles on mine, 229 wh/mi "lifetime" avg. I'm very happy to have that level of efficiency, but its not by choice. My commute is 120 mi round trip, and takes 3hr+ each day of driving. That means I average out to 40MPH on any given day - which is just about the speed the EPA uses for its...

One thing that MIGHT help a bit is to actually have EV charging STATIONS, in the same way you have gas stations. Meaning, instead of simple parking stalls with a charger at one end, actually make it obvious you're entering a special area that is for EV charging (like driving into a gas...

yes! Imagine if everyone at a stoplight could simultaneously start moving like one big train when the light turns green. There'd be a lot more cars moving through each light (assuming you're not just stopping 100 yards up at the next light, of course). Here in traffi-hella-fornia, I get to...

The way I see it, EVERYONE living in the modern world benefits from our infrastructure whether you own a car or not. The dwelling you live in was built with materials that traveled on the road. Your Amazon package and Grub Hub delivery came via the road. The food you buy came to the store via...

I'm glad to hear you got it working! However, I'm somewhat terrified regarding the problem you found and all the questions it raises. Not to mention that potential wiring damage could be hidden elsewhere if you had a dead-short, then things were cooked enough to not pop the new breaker...

I've had my M3 for 6 months now and after a couple hard panic stops I can honestly say that my 18" MXM4s are TERRIBLE for braking, even on clean dry ground. Yes, I know, its a very heavy car. Plus, its neutral handling and low center of gravity give you tons of confidence in normal and...

Hi Jason - Congrats on the new car! As you've already seen by the responses here, "most cost effective" is a very relative term. It all depends on how much you drive, when you drive, when you want to charge, how fast you need that charge to be, which battery you have, etc... In general...

Make sure you calculate how much charging speed you need/want. That way you're talking to the electrician about how much power you actually need. No point in upgrading a ton of stuff for extra power that you won't benefit from, especially at an apartment. 1) How many miles do you drive on a...

I'm going to make a broad assumption here and suggest that most Cybertrucks will need to be charged outside due to their size. Yes, some people will be able to fit them in their garages, but most will not (or not want to move their junk out to make room), so wall connectors with LONG cables are...

You could try using "Creep" mode for delicate maneuvers, that way you're only modulating the brake pedal and (typically) not touching the accelerator at all.

Yup! I don't have FSD, but I've had quite a few occasions where I didn't realize autosteer was off (or it turned off, or I forgot to turn it on, etc...) and the road has a slight curve and I expect it to be following it. I think the most dangerous thing I do on occasion is when I drive my...

I think the odd part here is that you can't OPT for it during the ordering process. You must order it separately and have it installed by a service center. That seems very counter-intuitive. Why would you want to tie up valuable service center time with stuff like that? I understand them...