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With the release of the 100D models, I'm finally ready to order the Model X I reserved back in 2013(!) However, since Tesla has no facilities (stores, service centers) in the province of SK, they do not offer direct leasing, leaving me to try and work something out with the Calgary store...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I was watching a car show recently where they discussed all the design changes made to vehicles in the last few years in an effort to increase aerodynamics and they talked about how the spokes on a rim are designed to direct air past the car while spinning. This got me thinking about the wheels...

I know that rotating the tires on a P85+ is not usually possible due to the combination of directional tires and staggered wheels. However, my rear tires (265/35R21 Michelins) are done and I plan on replacing them in the spring with Pilot Supersports (245/35R21). This would effectively return...

Day: September 20, 2014 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park 55 Pavilion Crescent Winnipeg, MB The Manitoba Electric Vehicle Association (MEVA) invites you to Assiniboine Park to see our electric vehicles. We will have more than 30...

While I was in Calgary recently, I had OptiCoat Pro applied to my P85+. It was handled with due care and professionalism by Carlos Baca of DetailingBliss. The process took 2 days as the car was done from top to bottom. OptiCoat was even applied to the wheels and glass (with OptiGlass) but...

I recently returned from a roadtrip out to British Columbia. Throughout the trip, my Model S adjusted to the various time zones flawlessly. Until I got home to Saskatchewan, that is. I've been home for 6 and a half days now (let's say a week) and the time is still out by an hour! I've reset...

Came across this tonight. Engadget UK | What it's like to drive a Tesla Model S It's fairly short in length but overwhelmingly positive and quite funny. A snippet: As is typical, wade into the quagmire of comments at your own risk.

Just wanted to let everyone know that my Model S (and its handsome driver :wink:) were the subject of a small article in our local newspaper this morning. Overall, a very EV-positive article with no spin. A nice change from some of the larger news outlets. Enjoy!

Greetings all, I was just wondering about the most efficient way to charge on a roadtrip. Assuming your route has sufficient charging infrastructure with many equally-fast charging options (level 2), is it more efficient (ie: minimizing time spent) to charge frequently for short periods at...

So, I was just perusing the ratings for the Model S over at CR.org because I was bored, and I came across something a bit disturbing in the reliability section. Notice the car gets a pretty much perfect score for 2012, before tumbling a bit in 2013 (significantly in some categories, like...

For simplicity, I put this thread in the Canada section since pretty much the whole country, with the arguable exception of BC, sees REAL winter conditions. However, comments from the northern US and Norway are also welcome. Model S was designed and built in California. So, unsurprisingly...

Dude! Do you have your own UAV or something?

Firmware version 5.8.4 introduced a new feature where the car will automatically back off the charge current by about 25% if it detects a problem with the circuit (exact criteria for current reduction are unknown at this time). This is presumably a reactionary addition in response to the recent...

I've got an interesting problem for any road trips I may take in my future Model S. Not sure why this never occurred to me until now. I guess I assumed that I was fine since I was below both RATED and IDEAL range limits. Anyway, there are exactly two roads out of the town where I live; One...

As I'll be getting a Performance Plus car in a few months, I'm curious about the following in the FW5.8 Release Notes: I remember this being mentioned with some curiosity (and a bit of confusion) when the TPMS reset feature first appeared, but don't recall any details since. Have any fellow...

There have been some changes to the design studio recently so I thought we could document them, and any future ones, in this thread (or merge it with an existing thread, if one exists). Most are probably aware that the HPWC and Twin Chargers have been unbundled in the Canadian DS, but remain...

Everybody knows that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires that are standard on a P85+ are not long-lasting tires (especially if you have alignment issues). So, when the time comes to get a new set of rubber, what are people going with? There aren't many choices for the P85+, especially in the...

I've heard now from several sources that the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires that come on the performance plus package may not perform all that well in wet conditions. Reports have ranged from "a little squirrely" to "totally unstable". Several P85+ owners here on the forum seem to be located...

Hi everyone! I've pretty much decided to upgrade my order to a P85+, but I want to drive one in that config before pulling the trigger. Does anybody know if the test drive cars in either the Toronto or Vancouver stores are P85+? I'm going to fly in, test the car, see the options in person (a...

What are the actual steps one goes through when ordering Model S? I have a pretty good idea from reading related threads here on the forum, but it would be nice to have it all laid out in a concise summary. 1) Place Order Deposit/Reservation on teslamotors.com - Put down refundable deposit...

Just for something to do I clicked on the ORDER button today. :cool: On the next screen you are given the option to set a Delivery Preference period. How does this work? Presumably, Tesla will delay production of your vehicle until the desired time frame. Do they usually honor this request...

Does anybody know if the 110V plugs found in most airport parking structures are enough to stave off vampire losses (currently high on FW4.5 but reasonably low on FW5.0)? I don't know about the USA, but here in Canada the plugs at airports do not provide continuous power, they are on a timer...

When I get my Model S in the Spring, I plan to take my holidays and drive across the country (Canada), culminating with my friend's wedding in Nova Scotia. I've already got a rough draft of my route and have selected EV-friendly hotels with on-site charging to spend each night. Something got...

I plan to travel a lot in my Model S when it arrives (the first summer already has nearly 10,000km earmarked :love:) and much of that will be highway travel. Perhaps I'm simply impatient, but I cannot stand traveling in convoys (many cars following close behind a slow-moving one to form a...

If I recall correctly, Tesla offers new owners two delivery options: a) Factory pickup (possibly with vehicle operation orientation and/or factory tour) b) Home delivery - car is delivered to your door or a location of your choosing (for some unknown cost) For us Canadians, the factory...

The Model S is a rather large vehicle. All of the cars I've owned in the past have been on the smaller side (for example, Model S is 31" longer and 10" wider than my current vehicle). This got me thinking about issues that may arise due to its size (parking, maneuvering in tight spaces, etc)...

Hi everyone. From the looks of the Model X prototype/beta, the charging port seems to be in the same location as on Model S (driver's tail light). Has there been any confirmation of this one way or another? I'm getting my garage re-wired for two EV slots (one Model S, one Model X) and it...

Since I live 1000+ miles from the nearest Tesla store/service center, how my vehicle will get service when it is required is one of the biggest questions I face as a potential Tesla owner. My only reasonable option will be Ranger service. I was just curious as to the experience people have had...

I attempted to place a reservation for a Model X this morning only to be greeted with the message "Your payment could not be processed. Please try again or select another method." This was rather strange since I had made a payment for the entire reservation amount to my credit card company...

I was just wondering what the Canadian "tax" (ie: Take the US price and add "X" percent) is on the various Tesla Service Plans? The Tesla Canadian service website lists them to be the same as the US: $650 at time of inspection + $100 per Ranger visit $2000 prepaid + $100 per Ranger visit...

I live in rural Canada. The closest "major" center is around 400km away. A Model S with the 85kW battery should make it without issue. However, once there I'd find myself in need of a charge and without options. There are no public charging stations for thousands of kilometers, nor are...