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Took the guy 39 min. to replace the battery and he said he's done it "hundreds of times".

Same here. For me it was total of $261 ($165 for the battery) + ~$16tax. Since it's been ~10 years and I just now got the low voltage warning I figure I'll just pay it given the added difficulty of swapping out the battery on the 2012 models. Note it's not 11 years since soon after I got...

Like 'ucmndd' I got the Goodyear Eagle RS/A 2's two after my first set wore out in 13,701 miles primarily because they were only $110 each. However, now these are worn to 2mm on the rear (after another 13,000 miles) and replacement is $170 per tire. This time I'm going to go with Michelin --...

I ended up going with the OEM @ America Tire for a complete turnkey solution.

Crazy... I also just got quoted $1000 for replacement of 4 sensors!!!! Only three have failed but they recommended changing all 4. I have a 2013 which uses the Baolong sensor but they quoted replacement with Continental sensors and said the price was about the same but with the Continental...

This might be well known to others but I've had my Tesla 5 years and have not taken advantage yet... $450 Rebate on an Electric Vehicle With the Clean Fuel Rewards program, you may be eligible for a $450 rebate for driving a new, used or leased electric vehicle (EV). This new rebate from the...

Program was renewed... begins on July 1, 2018, and expires June 30, 2021 Unfortunately I'm serviced by SCE not LADWP so it's not available for me.

Thanks. This pointed me in the right direction. What is so bizarre about the whole thing is that the continuous load is a condition the installer may not know about. If I walk up to a NEMA 14-50 receptacle at some random location it may or may not be connected to a 50A breaker. To plug in my...

No need to be abusive. I did not state it was a continuous load. In hindsight, I should not of added a parenthetical for an example type of load. My point was that, in the scenario I created, the NEMA 14-50 receptacle installation would be approved by an inspector and could be used up to 40A...

Thanks, I forgot about FlasherZ's FAQ. Actually, I was hoping to get his take on the situation -- always appreciate his insight. Although I spent a couple of hours searching for related information I didn't find a clear answer. OK, so section 625.40/625.41 states that vehicle charging loads...

I don't know where you got your electrical training but you are wrong. There is a reason for the 40A fuse. Your situation is limited by the appliance you choose to plug in not the receptacle rating. The circuit is capable of drawing 40A for the one appliance in this example as long as there...

Does anybody know whats going on with the HPWC installation instructions? I've got an installation with a short offset conduit directly attached to a surface mount main panel. I elected to use THHN #6 AWG wire connected to a dedicated breaker (GE THQL type). Only three wires are in the 3"...

So the onboard charger design changed? I went back and looked at my original paperwork: It lists a "10 kW on-board charger". I didn't see a 40A limitation. Do you know where I can get the technical specs on it? Other than the reality I face :(, it would be nice to confirm. BTW, I also was...

So I may of made an mistake. For the last 3+ years I've been happily using the mobile connector to charge my car. It has worked well and I typically pull 40A at 237V. The car is equipped with the standard single charger. This fully charges the battery during the off-peak evening rates...

Did some research and found that the recommend Bosh ICON wiper for the front left is the 28AOE. Digging a little further is seems that the spoiler for the 28OE is designed to be used for either left or right side whereas the 28AOE spoiler is specifically designed for the air flow at the Left...

Good to know. I was thinking the Michelin's would wear better. At least you recouped cost due to the tread warranty. I don't get that.

I was just in for the battery switch replacement and was told I needed new tires. I've had the original Goodyear RS/A2's for a little over three years and 12,700 miles (40KWhr model with 245/45R19)! On prior visits, the SC did rotate my tires but it looks like the rear inner edge is wearing...

Exactly the same results with my early 40kWhr model. As you concluded, it's really not that bad so I ignore it or cycle the HVAC off then off. The noisiest item at zero speed is going to be the A/C. From the exterior mine sounds a little like an ICE. I wonder if the A/C has improved...

After 3-years of trouble free driving I just got notified to come in for a "battery switch" replacement. A-pack P/N 1020422, 40 kWh SW limited.

To be clear, I'm not trying to assign fault. Anyone can see it's not a design for practicality -- any more so than the tail wings of the 50's. In my case, after more than 2.5 years, I'm not expecting a warranty repair. I'm willing to buy a clean solution. I do emphasize it would be in...

After reading the other threads on this, I have to say I'm disappointed. For something this common I would have thought they would have fabricated a cover. 100% agree with Jerry - and this wouldn't be very expensive to do on a large scale. Certainly a lot less expensive than the many multiple...

I'm in El Segundo and went with a two-meter plan since my residential usage is already in Tier 4. That is, my MS is on a second meter with the TOU-EV-1 rate. To do this I had to swap my main panel out which I replaced with a Siemens SP2211. The electrical material cost was ~$500 + ~100...

I also just got pointed to this thread; I'm having the same problem... only now apparent after 2.5+ years and almost 10,700 miles: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/54469-Ergonomic-issue-with-entrance-protrusions Has anyone seen a conformed piece of metal that can cover just the...

Thanks. Guess I didn't put in the right search terms. Looks like the cloth option wears much worse than the leather. I guess I could ask Tesla ... but I don't have a service contract and it has been quite a while since buying the car. Other than being a slave to style vs utility, I can't see...

After 2.5+ years and almost 10,700 miles I've been very happy with my MS. However, I just noticed damage & wear were I wouldn't have expected it. My conclusion is that it is an ergonomic design problem: there are two points in the interior finish that protrude into the entrance area...

Very cool. What's the data below in screen saver mode?

Why do you think the miles and kWhr plots are so different? I would have thought they would have the same shape. What am I missing? Also there is an unexpected difference in the integrated frequency between the two plots. The daily kWhr seems to add up to many more days!

That's news to me. Why? I mean, WA is part of the Union, Isn't it?

+1. I was hoping this would be included in 6.0.

+1 Exactly what I was thinking. I was hoping to see some new data on life cycle cost over, say, a 5 yr or 10 year span.

Thanks. I did find the signup when I got home. Apparently the mobile web page didn't include it.

Has anyone been using eVgo stations recently? Although 99.9% of my charges are at home, I came across a station that would be very useful on my trips from LA to San Diego to visit family 2-3 times a year. I went to thier web site to get information about requesting a card but there doesn't seem...

Yes. I paid the deposit 6 months or so before there was even a production line. At the time, we were told it was refundable. However, before signing the contract I did test drive and visited a store to pick options. Being tall I wanted to be sure I fit!

I believe this was rare. Mine was delivered and the specialist took the time to explain the various functions to me. In any case, they don’t deliver any more. Picking up from the service center ensures there will be someone knowledgeable about the car around.

Is there some minimum usage that is required? If I don't use an express or toll lane for a year or two, will the $40 credit still be available afterward? Someone told me that getting a transponder required using it multiple times a year (don't recall how many) or they charge you.

I noticed that later models have air vents where the front window meets the dash. It makes a big difference in circulation - I drove a loaner recently and noticed it quickly. I like the unbroken smooth look of mine but the extra vents are really an improvement (particularly in reduced noise...

Good to hear there are possibilities. I'm stuck on snow leopard for compatibility reasons and would very much like a Mac based version...

OK, so we got our cars at the same time (mine was delivered 9-May) but your mileage is more than twice mine (I just checked and have a little over 3,500 miles). With all the discussion here, I decided to do a max charge (max slider) this morning. The result is that it read 136 rated miles...

Your very welcome!

Another option - for the mac - is Chronosync. Very powerful and can be set to sync whenever the drive is detected.

My point exactly (though I suggested 136). To markb's question: since the total charge will likely say under 70% total capacity my guess is that balancing would not be an issue. On the other hand it all depends on how the individual cells are charged. I'd like to think that that balancing is...

I don't use Turbo tax and just went through this manually. The $7,500 is easy and one gets that as a direct credit after the tax amount is determined. This last point is critical as it means the Tentative Minimum Tax (TMT) or possibly Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) gyrations do not impact...

To be clear, I'm not suggesting that subsequent SW changes are the cause. It's the original implementation that I'm fingering. Recall that this had to be implemented very quickly and I don't think anyone had much time to really think it through. Reading about your experience does make me...

markb, How long have you had your car? This doesn't sound universal. Although I am concerned about a drop in charge, my 40kwh has dropped to 136 rated miles when I do a full charge -- which is very infrequent. Normally I have the slider set so it only charges to ~95 since my daily commute is...

Even if you don't owe AMT it may be difficult to qualify for this credit in the year you take delivery of the car. The Tentative Minimum Tax (TMT) is the critical parameter. Generally speaking, for those who don't fall under the AMT, the TMT will be a number that is less than the AMT threshold...

Agree 100%. I don't think it is too much to ask that they disclose what the changes are. Any lawyer worth thier pay ought to be able to construct the language so as to avoid possible land mines. Legally, I beleive they are much better off disclosing - disclosing - disclosing!

I got it with no problems either.

How hard would it be to attenuate the output power so the range is limited to a few feet? Sounds like the power in the receiver is way above threshold. In any case I definitely want one! I don't feel the need to attach it directly to the J1772 - a key chain just at the end of the cable is...

Exactly what I was thinking. In Europe, some valets park blocks away. I did entertain the thought of the valet limping along at a 15 mph limit though :) On the other hand, haveing a user selectable speed woud be the most flexible since there are situations the person you leave the keys with...

Any confirmation on this? I really would like this feature as well. I just had this happen to me. I left the car with a detailer for the day. I didn't even consider it was taken for a ride when I picked it up. Yet the evidence became clear when I was driving home ... A more general...