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OK thanks, guys. Looks like I remember incorrectly about my L2 charging at home!

Sorry guys, I meant to say "Above 90%"!

I notice my brother's 2024 Model Y tapers the charging amperage when above 90%. Is that normal? IIRC my Model S seems to maintain 48 amps all the way to 100%.

A couple of improvements (in the past seven years) come to mind. First, my car is heated with a heat pump instead of resistance heating. Here in Massachusetts and Maine, that makes a difference. Second, Tesla's electric motors have become more efficient. There have probably been other...

All of your driving with your new car has been in the winter. Give it a full year. My 2023 MSLR has a measurably longer range than my 2020 MSLR.

Thank you! I just switched my Eversource (East) supplier to TownSquare at 10½¢/kWh. My Constellation promo had expired months ago, and I was paying nearly 23¢ for supply. Overall still crazy high compared to what my brothers pay in Texas and Oregon.

I recently rented a Model Y from Hertz, and I heard (and felt) a similar "clunk" noise. It sounded like it was coming from the battery or chassis; I even heard it once while supercharging. I have never heard or felt anything like that from my S or X. It was disconcerting, but didn't seem to...

The short answer is no. Your supercharging transfer is for that particular new car.

No. But I often drive without my hearing aids.

Took delivery on Saturday morning the 25th in Dedham, MA. The car was outside on the Supercharger, and they told me to go sit in it and check it out. I found one minor paint issue near the left rear wheel well, and no other defects interior or exterior. Overall a quick and satisfactory...

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Cheap compared to my DB9

Yes, I have to think you're OK. You ordered well before the deadline!

This is a problem with all user forums. People who find issues are much more likely to post than people with no problems. So a certain number of complaints basically tells you nothing about the quality of the fleet.

Less hypothetical now: Ordered Oct. 4, just got my VIN today. Confirmed a 2023 car. Delivery window now Nov. 25 - Dec. 2

Whew, that was close! ;)

Oh no, that's just what I ordered! Does it have a steering wheel too? Given my FUSC transfer, I won't be able to turn it down!

Exactly 73%. Good luck!

Config? Model S Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive Ultra Red 19" Tempest Wheels Cream Premium Interior with Walnut Décor Steering Wheel Autopilot

Congrats! Also interesting: I ordered my MSLR the day after you (on Oct 4), and my EDD just got pushed back to Nov 15-Dec 6.

Respectfully disagree. I currently have "Free Unlimited Supercharging" on my 2020 MSLR. It is code SC05, so it does not transfer.

Interesting. So what is the difference, I wonder? Perhaps those of us with free (but not unlimited) supercharging can only use it as intended by Tesla, i.e. on trips?

Update: the first KBB dealer that I went to confirmed the KBB soft offer of $40,650. Based in part on that, I re-ordered a new MSLR. Turns out that my decision to cancel may have been serendipitous, since Tesla came back with a new trade-in offer of $37,100. This was with the same pictures of...

No need for title or registration. They just need to see both the new car and the old car are in the same account.

Sure...

I have an MSLR on order, from Oct. 4. My EDD just got pushed back to Nov 4 - Nov 25.

I called the sales office in Natick and spoke to a very helpful guy. He was aware of the program but had not processed a request for it yet. After he conferred with a colleague and figured out I was eligible, he emailed me the transfer agreement in pdf form. I quickly signed and returned it...

I ordered my MSLR on Oct. 4, and while my delivery dates are Oct. 24-Nov. 18, I don't have a VIN yet. I have a trade-in offer from Tesla on my 2020 MS which I probably won't accept. It has SC05 free supercharging. Do I qualify to transfer my free supercharging to the new MS? Yesterday, I...

I like the word unsafer, and plan to use it in the future. Not sure when I'll be able to slip salvage haters into the conversation, but I'm going to remember it!

Best advice ever. Before I retired, I had a rule to postpone decisions when I was emotional. Still applies!

Excellent questions. I don't like selling to private parties, so I'd prefer the KBB/dealer route even if it's less money. The other answers are little or no emotional damage.

I took my car to Carmax and a local KBB-affiliated dealer. Carmax said $39,000 and the local dealer honored the KBB quote of $40,650. After taking into account lost sales-tax savings, KBB is still over $6,000 better than Tesla. The Tesla guy said today that if I re-ordered, they'd credit me...

You should check me on this, but I recall a physics teacher at my alma mater telling us that engines convert heat to mechanical energy. Therefore, cars with pistons have engines, but electric cars actually don't: they have motors.

Wait, what? That's a shocking revelation!

Wow, glad you mentioned that. I just went to their website:

About two weeks. I placed the order in the showroom when the sales rep showed me the initial trade-in indication.

Back in late 2019, I traded in my 2016 Model X on this Model S, and had a positive experience with Tesla's trade-in process. They gave me a reasonable offer from the get-go and honored it throughout the purchase.

Good advice on a private sale or local dealer. I'm reluctant to sell to a private party because I'd rather not have people coming to my house. No FSD on this car. I actually don't mind a "lowball" trade-in offer: Tesla is running a business after all. I just wish they had come in with their...

I recently decided to get the new red MSLR, and trade in my Dec. 2019 (2020) MSLR with free lifetime supercharging. Love that new color. Based on a trade-in indication of $43,000 I placed the order. The final trade-in offer came in at $31,000. I canceled the order and ate the $250. The only...

I heard that Tesla was being aggressive in buying back their Lifetime-Free-Supercharging Model S cars. So I looked into trading in my 2020 S LR (25k miles) for a new one. I figured 6 years of free supercharging is the same as lifetime for me, since I don't keep cars that long anyway. Since I...

How about now, Zin? ;) Anything?

Nice lookin' Plaid S you got there, Tdreamer!

Somesville's gas station (On the Run) would indeed be a good location. If you're in a pinch, the Seal Cove Auto Museum has a couple of Level 2 chargers outside, as does that motel in Seawall, right near the park.

I didn't look too closely, but all stalls seemed to be fenced off when I went by this afternoon. Weird.

It's live. I stopped by just for few minutes at 9:00 this evening. Got about 130KW as the only guy there.

I think Ellsworth is a much more logical place to put a supercharger.

I noticed some activity this morning: work on the supercharger cabinets.

Just to follow up, a technician sent a remote key reset command early this afternoon. That fixed the problem, so I canceled tomorrow's service appointment.

I just did as you suggested, thanks: I have an appointment scheduled for Tuesday the 27th, but I hope they can take care of it remotely.