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Okay, I guess the EDIT POST option times out after a while, so I'll put the remainder of the main post here. I’d like to solicit the forum’s advice on how to proceed. The way I see it, I have several options: 1) Bite the bullet and pay the Ranger fee. Now, paying $1500 for something that...

Yesterday I was greeted with the infamous "12V Battery needs service" message on my instrument cluster. I spoke with Tesla about it and, of course, they would like to send a Ranger out to replace it. However, given my remote location, this would result in the maximum ranger fee of $1500...

Yeah, it's actually quite a good deal. Have no fear, though. Tesla is making it up in other places. *cough* Model X *cough*

You guys seem to have this covered. If they were available today, I'd recommend holding off. However, since it will likely be closer to 2 (or even 3) years before the cars become widely available, I say put a reservation down if you're interested in a Model 3. Get your name in the queue and if...

I do this run several times a year. If leaving from Saskatoon, it will pretty much take one whole day. A full recharge at the Kindersley Peavy Mart is required to make the trip (so verify that it is online before setting off), with an optional top-up at the Ramada Hotel in Brooks, AB to make...

I feel the same about the recent store opening in Calgary. It's great that all the prospective owners no longer have to travel all the way to Vancouver to test drive and configure cars, but what about the current owners in the same region who are without any service options aside from the...

Since Tesla vehicles are often described as "computers on wheels", it seems like a no-brainer to update your processing hardware when you release a new model.

For some reason, this evokes images of someone being chastised by their neighbourhood HOA because their grass isn't the requisite 1.25"...

I was just going to say: are these not basically the same as the default 20" option on Model X? Maybe Tesla is just trying to synchronize their design language somewhat?

Yes, owning (or even simply being aware of Tesla) lets one really see through the BS of ICE automakers pushing something as "all-new" when it basically just has a new body kit and maybe a new UI for the stereo...

Thanks!

How did the SCH meeting go? A charger in GFW would greatly assist me in visiting my sister in St. Albans, so I'm very interested in making sure you're successful in getting a fast EVSE installed. FWIW, I'm in favor of spending the money on the booster. The extra 15% charging speed would sure...

I've been told that an 85kWh->90kWh upgrade is possible, but only on dual-motor cars. Regretfully, this disqualifies my S from consideration.

Honestly, I was hoping for more out of Model X too. I don't have kids, so the big selling features that allow easy access to the rear seats (FWD, second row airplane seats, etc) are largely irrelevant for anything other than wow-factor. I thought Tesla would take this as an opportunity to fill...

I don't doubt the development of a 100kWh battery (or even a larger one). What I DO doubt is that Tesla would make it available so soon after debuting the 90kWh packs. How long have they been around? Six months? Of course, I would be thrilled if they do. I need more range!

I'm considering installing a HPWC along the highway I travel on the way out of town in order to make that drive easier. However, this means mounting the HPWC outdoors (likely on a utility pole). I know the units are outdoor rated, but we can get some pretty serious weather here in SK...

*invokes the spirit of Crocodile Dundee* That's not a gap...THIS is a gap!

So, would it be correct to say that while Tesla spent considerable Model X development hours on the middle row (and ending up with essentially aircraft seats), the rear seats are no better designed and function about as well as something found in a typical minivan?

While we definitely need to keep pushing Tesla for some NS superchargers, the situation has improved somewhat as there are now CHAdeMO stations in Truro (as mentioned already) and in Halifax proper. Not nearly as nice as real SpC's but still much better than the single beat-up L2 station at the...

I also received a map update notification on 2/22/2016. The second since I've owned the car (May 2014)

I'm actually glad that they've raised the impact figure on the larger wheels. In my experience, the efficiency hit is much closer to the 10-15% figure than 3% (about 30Wh/km). LOL! Does anybody here actually buy their tires from Tesla? Funny you should say that. Canadian tire shop Kal...

You do a great job illustrating the promise and potential of Tesla, cattledog. However, as Tesla grows and expands as a company, I fear some of that "passion" has been lost. The Tesla experience of today (at least in my neck of the woods) is much diminished from what it was only a couple years...

I could...but what would I complain about then? :biggrin: Traveling slow on the highway is definitely one of the hardest pills to swallow about owning a Model S, but I keep repeating "One day we'll have Superchargers" to myself and that helps a bit. My buddy has a NEMA 14-50 that he lets me...

Well, you know my story. I've got >400km to the nearest charging station over hilly, rough-coated highway with no cellular coverage for the majority of that distance. Combine this with our (normally) chilly winters (stretches of -40C are not uncommon) and I'm essentially trapped until Spring...

So...other than the lack of regen from a cold battery...what exactly were people expecting to happen? Don't really have to worry about the alternator not turning over...

Is this a second, separate Vancouver store, or is the current one on Robson just changing location?

I run kind of a hybrid setup on my P85+. All four tires are identical but I can't rotate them because I still run the OEM staggered wheels. This wasn't really a choice for me. The car goes through rear tires every 8 to 10 thousand kilometers and the availability of tires in the 265mm width is...

Very relieved to hear that you were only the one who posted the article, Kevin, rather than its subject. :biggrin: The MB Tesla community is microscopic compared to most other areas and I was quite worried for you.

I think he reacted quite reasonably to a pair of dozy prats wandering into his lane. That there was limited danger or possibility of an accident is entirely beside the point. His yell was likely one of the frustrated "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON???" kind (where you question the state of the...

Steve is generally a great advocate for Tesla, and EVs in general. Two things he said triggered my BS alarm though (I try to be as objective as I can :biggrin:) 1) I find it very hard to believe that the FIRST Model S off the line has needed no warranty repair and/or maintenance. Steve kind...

One of my favorite things about Model S is that its power is usable (bordering on practical). Sure, they run out of steam after achieving about 100mph and are eventually overtaken, but how often does that actually happen from day to day? I mean, the Bugatti Veyron had an incredible top-end, but...

As time goes on, the more and more I'm starting to think that LEVEL 2 charging is insufficient for my area (Saskatchewan, Canada). The distances between locations are too large and the charging too slow. Even with a Model S, I end up spending a large amount of time at my destination tied to my...

Apparently Tesla, in their infinite generosity, has capped the Ranger service fee for rural SK and MB customers at a mere $1500. :rolleyes:

Kevin makes it quite clear in his title sequence that "World's Greatest" is his chosen title for his review series. The best way to discover this is to actually watch the videos. :wink:

We need bigger packs, not smaller ones! I'm curious as to why Tesla wouldn't offer something like a "double-stack" battery option for the X. This would raise capacity to more than 150kWh. Sure, having a double battery pack would raise the vehicle height a bit, but that shouldn't be much of an...

If Model X does indeed only have the capability for a single 48A charger then Tesla needs to really step up their game on Supercharger construction. Downplaying the need for faster AC charging in lieu of Supercharging is all well and good, but there are still huge areas with no Supercharger...

Did he just give up there at the end? I know ICEs drop back when they shift, but that seemed a but much.

No sympathy from me. Seriously, who takes their all-seasons to the strip?! :wink:

This bug seems to have been translated over to the new version of the Android app. I got a double "Software Update Available" notification the day after installing the app but no update was waiting for me out in the car the next day. :crying: I've had this issue from day one. Android app...

I second this one. Show all those Supercharger-using trust fund kids how the other half lives. :wink: Have you tried out the CHAdeMO at RRC yet?

I was aware of this. For me, Range Mode seems to really mess with the HVAC (either fogging up the windows or just making the cabin seem overly drafty and humid) so I never use it. Thanks for the reminder, though. As I mentioned in my post, the ambient temp was only about 8C; hardly the...

What the *$#, Tesla! You increase the battery size but decrease the charging rate?! Three years of delays, a much larger body, and they couldn't leave a space in Model X for a second charger?! Long charging times have to be the biggest criticism of EVs today and you guys just took a big step...

Given some of the crazy misunderstandings perpetrated by the ICE-centric media since the release of Model S in 2012, I'm almost certain they are referring to the "Ludicrous Mode" toggle when they talk about "launch control". They're trying to translate the uniqueness of an electric car into...

Consumer Reports seems to recognize that focusing on Tesla is an easy way to boost their traffic. The momentum generated by their last Tesla-centric article is starting to wane, so they were tasked with creating a new one. And the only thing readers enjoy more than an old-fashioned success...

I've always been under the impression that when you use the mobile app to precondition the car in cool weather it will also trigger the battery heater if you're plugged in. However, today I warmed the car for a full 30 minutes but still had limited regen for about 30km. The ambient temp was...

Yes! For some reason, they seem to have decided to fill the option spaces on either side of the instrument cluster with mandatory information like the clock and power meters! So in FW7.0, the side slots are essentially gone. How this made it through usability testing is anybody's guess.

...whose parents clearly neglected to teach them basic courtesies, like sharing. :rolleyes:

Most people seem to have a short memory when it comes to politics. Last time the Libs were in power, they were practically run out of town on a rail due to their various scandals and rampant spending. Even the Cons looked good in comparison. :rolleyes: The new administration shares many of...

A very nice review, seemingly without an agenda for a change. The only thing that raised my hackles a bit was the obligatory discussion of range in the Tesla segment. Drive.com.au handled it in a fair manner, but why the need to even bring it up? I'm sure the range of many performance cars is...

*insert obligatory "When is Apple going to buy Tesla?" comment here*