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265 Wh/mi after 15k (mostly local driving) miles; it is what it is. The only way to make a lasting impact on improving the driving efficiency of the Tesla Model Y would be to always drive at the speed limit, especially on the highway. 5 MPH lower on the highway will result in ~9% improved...

In the three years I have been reading TMC no one has posted on the TMC Model Y forums about having a problem with the Tesla SAE J1772 adapter becoming stuck on the J1772 charging connector. This adapter has no moving parts. Perhaps the J1772 charging connector you were using was damaged (run...

You might be thinking of the Tesla SAE J1772 adapter (as the second accessory adapter) that comes with every new Tesla vehicle.

Always check the tire pressure when the vehicle has not been driven for at least several hours, out of direct sunlight. Early A.M. is usually best for checking tire pressure. The heat from the sun's rays will cause a slight rise in tire pressure on the side of the parked vehicle facing towards...

Consider this; every time you drive your vehicle on the highway (any road really) you risk vehicle damage from rocks varying in size from grains of sand to large gravel and other debris. Driving 150 miles (round trip) to have Tesla attempt a paint repair (not their strong suit) does not appear...

This looks like a job for Dr Colorchip. Dr. ColorChip They have videos that show step by step how to perform the repair.

You can also convert part or all of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. When you convert to a Roth IRA this would generate income, income tax. Later, when you withdraw money from a Roth IRA no additional tax would be owed. The conversion to a Roth IRA would also result in state income tax being due...

Why would you need to charge, mid day, if you (like most drivers) commute, drive ~30 miles per day? On a road trip, sure, use the Supercharger network. Supercharging in general costs twice as much per kWh as charging at home.

No, unless the Gen1 Mobile Connector ceases to function.

Yes, the vehicle model by its correct name is Tesla Model Y. The model Tesla Model Y does not have Standard Range in the model name. The other two model Y vehicles currently manufactured sold in the US are Long Range Model Y and Performance Model Y. The Long Range Model Y is currently assembled...

It has been 4 days since the Op posted (1st posting.) @DaisyFlower might be a plant (a troll), or possibly still waiting for Tesla Roadside assistance.

The Tesla Model Y will default to charging at 48 amps at a given location. If you lower the charging amperage the Tesla Model Y should remember the charging setting for the location. The Tesla Mobile Connector will never allow charging at more than 32 amps even if the Tesla Model Y is defaulting...

Lemon law would not apply because the issue(s) with the vehicle would be considered cosmetic. I do have experience with Saab USA buying back a one month old vehicle and selling me another at dealer transfer cost (different dealer than the one who sold me the first Saab.) Imagine all the slings...

This has been discussed on Reddit/TeslaModelY. 2023.26.1, Long Range Model Y and Performance Model Y with the 2170 cells now show daily charging as 50% - 80%.

Ask the Service Center if it could be due to air bubbles trapped in the cooling system. This could create hot spots within the battery pack that would cause the Tesla Model Y to remain awake with the coolant circulating pump active. Another thing you can do is enter Service Mode and check the...

The last time I checked the Tesla J1772 Wall Connector was available at BestBuy.com

Your CC HCS-40 lasted almost 10 years. CC is now part of Enphase. Enphase sells the HCS series of EVSE on their web site so you could purchase a replacement for the HCS-40. Store | Enphase The HCS-40 comes ready to be hard wired. Usually there is a service disconnect (a junction box with a...

If the electrician determines that your home's electrical service only has sufficient additional capacity for a 50 amp, not 60 amp circuit the Wall Connector can be configured during installation to work with either 15/20/30/40/50/60 amp 240V circuits.

Only if the circuit wiring is rated for 60 amps and has a 60 amp circuit breaker. If the circuit wiring and circuit breaker is rated for 50 amps then the maximum charging amperage when using the Tesla Wall Connector is 40 amps, not 48 amps. (That would still be 25% higher amperage than the 32...

Usually purchasing, installing the Tesla Wall Connector instead of installing a 14-50 receptacle and purchasing the Tesla Mobile Connector is the better option.

Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure - Charging are mutually exclusive in the Tesla Model Y. Use Scheduled Charging to start charging each day at a specific time and charging will continue until the charge limit has been reached. Use Scheduled Departure - Charging so that charging will...

If your Tesla Model Y has FSD then be sure you have disabled Summon / Smart Summon. If you home Wi-Fi connection is weak the Tesla Model Y may be repeatedly attempting to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Try deleting the Wi-Fi connection. (The Telsa Model Y will prompt to connect to Wi-Fi the next...

Another option, if you have USAA Home and/or Automobile Insurance you can get 25% off on Goodyear tires. Check out the new Goodyear ElectricDrive GT tire available in sizes, specifications for the Tesla Model Y.

Unless you are trading/selling soon then it would be worth buying 4 new tires and having an alignment performed when you buy the new tires. Consider purchasing from Discount Tire/America's Tires and purchasing the Discount Tire tire replacement certificate. When you purchase the tire...

Check the hatch storage bin for the Tesla J1772 charging adapter. https://shop.tesla.com/product/sae-j1772-charging-adapter

You could rent out your Tesla Model Y on Turo to help offset the monthly payment.

I just returned from a weekend trip in my 2020 LRMY. This was my first experience with a V3 Supercharger. I arrived at a V3 Supecharger with 23% SOC and after approximately 15 minutes of battery preconditioning for Supercharging. This Supercharger location has 8 charging spaces. The spaces are...

You could add the TT30 power plug adapter to your kit. You never know when you might be able to use it in the future. Although 8 miles drive to a SC is not very far you will have to pay to charge at SC rates. Could you also charge using the 5-15 plug adapter at the relative's home? It might be...

See thread, especially Posts #2 and #18 by @howardnj 3400 Mile Road Trip in 2022 MYP I am sure if you reach out that @howardnj can answer any questions re driving from NJ to FL in a Tesla Model Y.

Try rebooting the infotainment computer. Press and hold the left and right scroll wheel on the steering wheel for ~10 seconds (do this while parked.) In the Climate Control Auto setting make sure the fan speed control is set to Med or Hi. In Auto the fan speed control operates as a speed...

Try rebooting the Infotainment computer by pressing and holding the left and right scroll wheels on the steering wheel for ~10 seconds (while parked.) Also, try unpairing and then repairing the iPhone 14. New Tesla vehicles are delivered with factory software which is not the latest release...

75 MPH in a Tesla Model Y will be 10% more efficient than driving at 80 MPH. This will provide 20+ miles of additional range to each charge. Enter your destination in the Tesla Navigation system and stop when and where the Navigation system route planner indicates a charging stop. Charge to...

240V dryer circuits are rated for 30 amps. When charging an EV the 80% rule always applies. The maximum amperage while charging on a circuit rated for 30 amps is limited to 80% of 30 amps, a maximum of 24 amps. The Tesla Mobile Connector will automatically limit the charging session to a maximum...

You should verify that the wire used on the central vacuum circuit is 12 gauge. If so you can change the receptacle to 5-20 with no issue. To be up to code the receptacle should be a GFCI receptacle (else GFCI breaker.) Driving 20 miles per day, using the 5-15 receptacle and charging at 120V/12...

You might get better results if you use Dr Color Chip or Touch Up Direct touch up paint kits. These suppliers have short how to videos that show you how to apply the product for best results.

If you are a new Tesla owner or if it has been a while since you last used the Supercharger network, before taking a road trip in your Tesla vehicle, drive to the closest Supercharger and verify that you can charge your Tesla vehicle using the Supercharger charging station. You need a valid...

No; The Wall Connector is designed to be hard wired (no plug) into a 240V circuit rated for any of 15/20/30/40/50/60 amps. The Wall Connector must be provisioned for the circuit rating, i.e. 20 amps, where it is installed. An electrician would wire the Wall Connector directly to the 2 hot leads...

Tirerack.com sells tires, wheels and wheel and tire combinations that will fit the Telsa Model Y.

You would be fine charging using one of the 5-15 receptacles for the 1st year, possibly longer. You can also lower the charging amperage using the charging settings for a 120V/15A circuit from 12A down to 8A (even down to 5A) but this probably won't be an issue as you will find that charging at...

Dial back your expectations and ask for a 40A circuit (A 40 amp circuit would enable charging at 32 amps.) This would add 10% charge to the battery per hour, approximately ~29 miles of driving range added per hour. A 30 amp circuit would charge at 24 amps and add 7% charge per hour and add ~21...

The oven and the dryer are 240V appliances that have timers and thermostats. Neither would pull the maximum amperage for an extended period. Doubtful that would cause the main breaker to trip if there was a modest 20 amp 240V EV charging circuit in use.

What is the amperage of the new 240V circuit you asked for in the quote?

Not unless this is something new * or specific to IL code. The Wall Connector has built GFCI that protects the user when plugging or unplugging the Tesla charging connector from the Tesla vehicle's charge port. The GFCI breaker would protect the user when plugging or unplugging the power plug...

Plugging in daily, at least once per day, is recommended. However, depending on how many miles you drive you may find that you can skip a day, charge 3 to 4 times per week. Your charging needs will be greater in winter, with perhaps 20% to 30% more energy used in winter. This is due to the...

You could return the Mobile Connector kit, sell it on the TMC Parts For Sale forum or keep it to use when traveling.

The 6-20 power plug is very common on entry level Level 2 EVSE rated for 3.8kW; 240V/16A. You would use the Tesla J1772 charging connector adapter that comes with every new Tesla vehicle. These EVSE cost in the same range or less than the Tesla Mobile Connector. Some of these EVSE have much...

Separate from conduit requirement, when you install the Tesla Wall Connector there is no receptacle as the Wall Connector is designed to be hard wired into the circuit.

If you purchase the Tesla Wall Connector then you won't need to use a GFCI circuit breaker (you can use the existing 20A double pole breaker).You won't need a water proof housing for the receptacle. The Wall Connector is rated for use indoor and outdoors.

You would be OK using either the 5-15 receptacle (120V, 12A when charging) or the 5-20 receptacle (120V, 16A when charging.) If you drive 20 to 30 miles per day for your commute that is all you would need. Don't let anyone sell you on needing a 240V, 50A or 60A charging circuit. (It is true that...

It appears you don't have an alternative except more frequent, extended Supercharging. In addition to the cost per kWh of using the Supercharger station, Level 2 charging at home is less expensive than Supercharging and is less stressful to the battery over time.