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That secret door handle that most guests in my car pull instead of using the door latch button?

Yes. For more than a decade. Though some of them might think your car is cool and want you to drive fast to show off for them. This also happens sometimes.

It should be possible to drag any menu option at any level deep to a shortcut. But you can't. But the dog mode thing is only two taps.

I did that while vacationing in the area. Seems like we used 30something percent going up and got 17ish coming back down? I made a post here about it at the time 😉

I see you've only made these two posts on the entire forum but wonder if you're still lurking around and willing to give an update. Anyone else having similar issues? I think I've diagnosed it down to the left rear wheel well, and took the wheel off to poke around. I didn't see anything out of...

Yeah that's rapidly approaching. I've been wondering if the campsite pedestals that have 15, 30, and 50 amp service are typically wired as separate circuits or if there's really only a 50 amp circuit that then has smaller breakers in the box. If they're separate back to distribution then there's...

Relying on RV campgrounds is fine for now, but the real solution is hotels providing overnight L2 charging. It's growing rapidly but it's not there yet. I'm also fine to pay for such service, just not an unreasonable amount. If it could be on par with local DCFC rates that would be fine...

You'll want to check your breaker panel for available two pole spots. And your home circuit amperage for an additional high amp internal circuit. Being able to send power from the vehicle to the home will require A LOT more equipment than just the wall connector. It will be an entirely new...

It's a shame the visualization can't be made even smaller or turned off completely.

At one point there were laws about showing cars being driven over the speed limit. I don't know if that's currently a thing. It was claimed it encouraged illegal behavior or something.

Yes. I recommend using scheduled departure so that it charges to the set value just before your regular departure time. That way it's not sitting with high % for very long each day. Also, if you have the option to charge the vehicle at work that might be a great option to keep the vehicle...

This is what I was going to try to explain but I think you've already got it! According to my power bill, I usually use around 35kWh/day (after subtracting the vehicle charging). So if I had your home power system and wanted to supplement with my car, I'd just need to maintain about 1.5kW from...

I only casually trust those lines. The mirrors tell the real story.

There have been projects for connecting an inverter to the 12v battery in a Tesla. 2kw isn't going to power a house, but it would definitely help keep your refrigerator and internet equipment powered through an extended mains outage. It's best to attach straight to the battery rather than using...

I find it easier to give myself a head start by first turning away from the spot I want to back into. Then I'm doing a forward 45 degree and a reverse 45 degree, instead of a reverse 90 degree. When I start backing up the spot is already in my rearview. Also, practice. Go to an empty parking...

6awg seems appropriate. In addition to what @DerbyDave said, it's also possible the installer didn't get all the screws tightened down appropriately. That seems to have been an issue with others' installations, and can cause resistance and heating. Could be that something is slowly burning out.

It was probably not fitted back as well after the roof was replaced. You might be able to fix it in place, but it might be better to just remove it and reinstall it. Maybe they got something on backwards or inside out?

The cable will get warm from use. Electricity flowing through metal has that effect :D How much it warms up is based on a few factors, the biggest is resistance in the wire. Bigger wires allow the electricity to move more freely and thus less resistance and less heat. This is the chart I...

I woke up in the middle of the night (old, needed to pee) and randomly looked at the Tesla app on my phone to see the car was at 100%. Went for a quick sprint in the hills. That was probably more than a year ago, though. What version of software are you running on each of your Tesla products?

If you're accustomed to the quality of a Mercedes you'll likely be let down by any Tesla. But the Model Y is a great family EV. Definitely do a couple test drives.

It seems like you've been through a lot of cars and are more concerned with experiencing different cars and talking about cars rather than having a car. I think you should buy a Corvette and talk about Corvettes with Corvette owners. Then in a couple years get a Porsche.

They also let color blind people drive, and people with low vision. They also let people who no arms, or no legs, or one eye, or reduced cognitive abilities ... But all these examples give the driver reduced ability to operate their vehicle. Why would you voluntarily take away some of your...

Active noise canceling in vehicles mostly cancels out consistent droning noising such as engine or tire noises. Things like horns and sirens are largely not blocked. Using headphones to play loud music ... ahem ... will have a much greater affect on blocking traffic awareness noises. It's...

I have a dometic that we bought when we lived on a boat. It survived 3 years at sea and now makes occasional trips to the grocery store and "tailgating". It's been fine. I'm sure other options are less expensive and better 🤔😉

I'd take the rack off and see if the noise goes away.

Please don't drive with headphones on.

You don't even need to press buttons in the car - just press the button on the cable handle and when it unlatches you can remove it. Supercharging is profoundly easier than pumping gas. Just ... takes longer 😜

I'm not familiar with that model year - but if they support key cards and you didn't receive one I highly recommend going into the key menus and deleting any key cards that are in there.

I'm not sure cabin overhead protection is going to do much for focused sunlight. Scientifically, I'd change nothing but add a timelapse camera in the cabin that is pointed at the windshield and dash and takes a picture every 10 seconds or so. See if you can catch it in action. Then you have...

Well now that all depends on the route you take!

Looks an awful lot like the Sun is being focused onto those spots. I'm guessing you park outside during the day with the car facing south?

Soonish could be a year in my time frames :D

My 2020 Model Y (LR AWD) is rapidly nearing 100,000 miles. My wife wants to replace it soonish. Her first choice is a new Model Y. I like everything about newer Model Ys except lack of proximity sensors. I'm not a fan of the Highland Model 3's lack of stalks, etc, and I'm pretty sure she won't...

There's actually many types of Superchargers, but all Tesla vehicles in North America can use all Tesla Superchargers in North America (unless they have physical restrictions, like a gate). Your vehicle shouldn't automatically route you to a Supercharger that you can't use. Though it may be...

Have they had the opportunity to experience riding in an electric vehicle? A Tesla specifically? Ask them to explain why they dislike them, where they got their information from, and what would need to change in order for them to not have a negative opinion. My guess is their information is...

Man that was an emotional rollercoaster to read. Welcome to the forum.

Test drive is the key. The longer the better, obviously. To the point of rent one if you can. Turo might be an option for that. I'm just so happy there are more feasible options these days for electric vehicles in North America. It wasn't that long ago that the only realistic option was a...

It was never that high to begin with. That number is quite peculiar.

The onboard charger is 48 amps, so depending on your voltage the max should be 11.5kw. The max for the J1772 AC charging standard is 19.2kw, if the vehicle has an 80 amp charger onboard. Unless you're not in north america. Then I don't know 😄

Sounds like a dead 12v battery to me. How long has it been drip charging? I'd just replace it.

I recently used a hitch extender on my Rivian for the same reason. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Buyers-Products-2-In-Hitch-Receiver-Extension-for-Spare-Tire-Clearance-and-Increased-Vehicle-Trailer-Clearance/5013220567

Shame we can't see the driver. What did they have to say for themselves? Anything more than "I didn't see you" ?

Tesla mobile connector https://shop.tesla.com/product/mobile-connector If you want higher output and are willing to spend the money for installation ... https://shop.tesla.com/product/wall-connector Honestly the Tesla EVSEs are top in class and remarkably affordable.

I think the mentality is that most people here already own a Tesla; they aren't looking for a Tesla.

That seems like excessive degradation on the battery, but what do I know ... I bought a 2019 M3 standard range used and was displeased to discover it didn't come with auto pilot or traffic aware cruise control. It didn't impact our infrequent use of the vehicle, but you definitely want to...

Neither was I.

Free supercharging is pretty rare.

Totally fine to use in mild weather. The wall plug can also be used if it's in an enclosed weatherproof outlet cover. Two years ago I used an extension cord (TELL NOONE) at an Airbnb and just piled the connectors under the vehicle for rain protection. Worked fine.