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So the poor you know also use obscene amounts of energy? (definitely not following your logic) But as to the first clause, there is no reason that Utilities should not have a new rate tier for Obscene use. If the folks in Beverly Hills want to keep their massive pools at 80 degrees all year...

Indeed. That is the intent of the new state law.

you don't need a wide net. Any licensed (and bonded) electrician can install a receptacle; it's a simple job. If you hire someone from miles away, you will pay a lot more. A local persons will also be aware of any necessary permits.

where specifically? We used a local guy in Tustin, but I can guarantee that he'd never drive to the west side of LA for a job like that.

it goes in spurts, particularly after an update. I have had no problems for months, but with the last update, it seems that once a day my car does not recognize me. A real PIA when I come out of Starbucks holding two coffees. (Make sure your phone App is 'Always On')

Agree that Tesla should get compensated somehow, but in the meantime, putting Tesla-style charge handles in Fords really tips the (Betamax-VHS) balance towards these becoming a de-facto US standard..

Yes, of course, but your "five minutes" is really not 5 minutes. My point was that you have to factor in the trip to the store to recycle the battery in addition to the time to change it as well as the space for storage. Now, you may have 'more time than money' as my dad used to say, but...

Doesn't that amount also include carting away the battery? (If you do it yourself, you still have to dispose of the old battery....)

I received a letter awhile ago that said to make an appt. (which I have not yet done since the cable looks fine)

Get the car towed to a Tesla-ceritified shop. Call your insurance company and tell them where it is. Ignore their pitch to take your car to their approved (and heavily discounted) body shop. Ask about a rental reimbursement. Don't waste your time with the other party's insurance. Make...

California is an at-fault state. California also allows you to go to any licensed repair shop in the state. California law prohibits State Farm from raising your rates when the other guy is at fault. Your insurer (State Farm?) wants you to go to their shop? Fuhghedditboutit. They...

I believe that they are only following the state law approved in 2022. https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2023/04/california-power-bills/

And warm-ish weather, say 70 degrees for the testing; feds don't test in freezing weather. in addition to your heater using extra juice, batteries aren't as efficient at 35 degrees as they are at 75 degrees. (Just basic battery chemistry.) Try that run in warmer weather and see how it goes...

disagree that such a feature would not eat Into EAP sales, as that is one of the few things in EAP that is useful.

But what you are suggesting is that Tesla has to install card readers for the (small %?) of non-Tesla drivers, i.e., Tesla Corp -- essentially Tesla customers -- need to pay more to cover the cost & maintenance of card readers that they do not need and will never use. Alternatively, if Tesla...

no question that the US Big 3 don't want to do anything that suggests Tesla's technology is better. Regardless, the Eurozone has essentially chosen CCS, and the Big 3 can streamline their operations by focusing on just that one plug for most of their markets. Elon missed this opportunity big...

Outdoor Card readers are expensive to maintain. Plenty of dust/dirt blowing around which clogs up the readers. (Think of all the dust storms in the CA Central Valley or in places like Arizona.) Card readers require frequent maintenance. Then, there's the fraud...

plug & play? 😹

All the time on trips between the BA and SoCal. Never when just driving locally. As to the OP: the constant nag to change lanes is why I stopped using NOA a long time ago. (just have EAP) It never made any sense to change lanes when I was driving the speed limit (or better) and would be...

Yup, one of the potential issues with a lease. If you had arranged the lease with a bank or leasing company, for example, you'd have the same issue: car is in the shop for repair and you have to keep making monthly payments. since you are in California, you were right to call your carrier...

Yeah, this requires critical reading skills. He said it was "not clear"...in other words they do not know (at the time of this report). (How could it be "clear" to CHP if driver assist was engaged? Only Tesla would know that.). What is so difficult to understand?

The report said no such thing. (It basically said they know nothing.). Hence my point earlier: at least Tesla's computers could definitely say whether any of the driving features were engaged and/or whether emergency-braking kicked in. (Note, emergency braking is not emergency stopping.)

Since Tesla has the car's computer data, I do wish Elon would appoint a team who's responsibility it is to quickly pull up the records of the car at issue and report to the police that at 4 am, [date], the Tesla Model ?, was/was not engaged in FSD or EAP or TACC. The information could then be...

you forgot a vote option: "I could buff that out". :p

Importantly, "recall" also means the manufacturer has to fix the problem at no cost to the customer. For example, if this fix requires an upgrade HW in some models for the SW to work, Tesla would have to provide upgraded computers at no charge. Sure, the term may be outdated (per Elon), but...

Recall is a gub-mint regulatory term. Webster has nothing to do with it. It just means that the manufacturer must fix your car at no charge to you. (and fix it expeditiously) Yes, Tesla will do an OTA update when it can. But what if the fix required HW3/HW4 to work correctly? Then Tesla...

did you use the heavy duty receptacle, or a cheap one from a Big Box store (which is not designed for heavy continuous use)?

Nah, I could buff that out.

Call your own auto insurance first --that's what you pay them for -- and let them go after the other parties. Under CA law they cannot raise your rates when someone else is at fault.

Why not? That's what you pay them for. That is their job -- to get your car fixed and then go after Kemper to get reimbursed. CA is an at-fault state. And under CA law, your rates cannot be raised if the other guy is at fault. CA law also allows you to take your car to any licensed...

can't address your question about solar, but just wanted to mention that Edison has a program for those that have electric medical devices. (if you haven't checked it out). Best wishes to you and your family. https://www.sce.com/residential/assistance/medical-baseline

did you try deleting the old phone first?

I'm a fan of Harris Ranch and Kettleman (many high speed chargers). Also, there is another ButtonWillow SC a few miles past where you stopped and the second one is right off of the 5, with amenities, and hard to miss. And yeah, no way you get good range doing 75+.

find a hotel with an underground garage? Go into the lobby and get a cup of coffee while the car defrosts itself.

Actually, you are the one with the enormous leap due to your own unclear wording. You asked, "Does anyone think that Elon actually believes people want endless masking..." You did not specify that you meant "people" = the entire human race.

Congrats. You are in a rare club. Be proud, feel proud. 😎

Since when is an Electrek article ever clear?

Dunno what Elon believes, but there is no question that some people do want endless masking. Heck, in my community folks were wearing masks outdoors before covid ever became a thing. It maybe a small number that believe in endless masking, but it's not zero. Some are even PH officials with...

Make that run frequently. Used to stop at Harris Ranch, but usually just stop at Kettlemen (so don't have to baby it).

Yes, California law allows you to take your car to any repair shop of your choice. Your insurance (Tesla) should take the lead to get your car repaired and go after the scofflaw for reimbursement. By state law, your insurer cannot raise your rates when the other guy is at-fault. Make sure...

Always "by end of year"

Wouldn't we also need HW 3.0+?

Nah, California will just continue raising the retail electric rates to so those folks who have an average $75 monthly bill today will soon be paying over $100+, thus continuing to encourage solar. (And the low income will receive greater subsidies.)

I guess I'll be the contrarian. What does your coop charge for a parking space? Per hour? Per Day? Per month? (How much 'revenue' will the coop lose by designating those spaces for EVs? Is the Coop fronting the costs for the permitting, the hardware and union electricians to install...

I was thinking the same thing. It's possible the Semi slowed bcos it had to.

I'm shocked, shocked....

Personally, I would pay it no mind. But, if you are concerned, why not pay Tesla to replace the other one? (I don't understand how you can insist taht they do it.) btw: why do you believe that the headlight is not as bright after a couple of years?

Say what? Do you have any evidence that the resources were "stolen"? (Hint: as long as Twitter reimburses TSLA 100% for the services of the borrowed employees, it is perfectly legal.) Do you have evidence that Twitter will not pay? (If they don't, the Tesla board members could be held...

No fobs or HomeLink, but they do get Alacantra! 😎

Just out of curiosity, did a Tesla Rep even show up to court?