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Hey, folks, I set my scheduled start time for charging to 12:00 AM in order to take advantage of off-peak rates. I leave my Model 3 plugged in at all times. I also set a calendar reminder on my phone to remember to stop charging at 8:00 AM (I charge at 120V, so don't always get a full charge...

OK, I promise that this is not another "Why can't I get the rated range on my Model 3?" question. I'm just trying to figure out how the EPA rated range matches up with the EPA's MPGe and kWh/mile ratings Looking at the EPA ratings on fueleconomy.gov for the Model 3 AWD, Performance and Standard...

So this is a head-scratcher. We have two cars insured by Liberty Mutual currently: a 2005 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and a 2018 Model 3 Performance. I checked the policy details last week and I saw that the Highlander qualifies for the "alternative fuel" discount which the Model 3 does not. I...

Hey, folks, I'm a long time member and occasional contributor to the forums, I also write for CleanTechnica about Tesla and other clean power issues. Here's a link to some of my work on CleanTechnica: Chris Boylan, Author at CleanTechnica At the moment, I'm working on a couple of articles...

Hey, folks, I'm having an issue with AutoPilot on my Model 3, have brought it into the shop, and the technician there says that this is "normal behavior" so I wanted to check in with a few other owners before making this into something bigger. The behavior in question is that when I'm in AP...

Hey, folks, I was driving my Model 3 Performance (P-) this weekend, hit a black ice patch on a corner (very slowly) and fishtailed out a bit. It was a little unsettling as this is just a hint of what real winter weather will be like. So now I'm on the fence between getting an Ultra High...

Came up to my parents' cabin with my Model 3 (first road trip!). I was hoping to charge the car using a standard 110V outlet and the Tesla provided UMC (universal mobile charger). When I plug in the UMC, the TESLA letters light up green, but when i plug the UMC into the car, I hear some clicking...

OK, so I know that the referral program is currently only for Model S, Model X and the storage and solar products, but as a new Model 3 owner, am I eligible for the referral program? I didn't get any details about that in my welcome e-mail except a note saying to "check the app." But there's...

So I got my invitation to configure last Thursday night, confirmed Friday morning and see a VIN in my account profile today (6 days after confirming my order). That seems fast. Is that fast? The VIN is in the 73XX range - earlier than most of the ones I've seen lately - so I'm wondering if...

Thought I would share this one as I had a little fun with it. :) 5 Reasons Tesla Model X Is Best Car For Zombie Apocalypse

I hate to even mention this article as it's just another hit piece on Tesla (and I won't link to it), but one of the Seeking Alpha bears recently claimed to have successfully reserved 20 Model 3s, just by filling out the form multiple times. And he claims that this throws into question the whole...

OK, I know I'm going out on a limb here, but I have a genuine concern that the Model X is going to be too large for our driveway and tight parking spot in NYC. We're in an attached house in Astoria, with neighbors on both sides and a really tight fit down the driveway and around a corner into...

I've got a confirmed Model X order and wondering whether it matters where I take delivery. I'm in NYC (Astoria, Queens) and I selected the Westchester store for delivery but I could just as easily go to Syosset (Long Island). Seems like the Syosset store is getting more early Model X action and...

I guess now we know the reason for (at least part of) the delay... Tesla sues German auto parts maker over "falcon wing" Model X doors - MarketWatch Oh, Eds, where have you gone?

I had posted this in one of the owners' threads but wanted to open it up a bit in case other Sig owners care to chime in. I confirmed my X a few weeks ago, but am curious how comfortable the second and third row seats are for long trips. Since the middle row seats do not recline (the angle of...

Hey, folks, With some of the odd questions I've seen and misinformation floating around, I decided to write up a Model X Buyer's Guide. It's basically just a high level view of Model X prices and options with a link to the video walkthrough of the design studio. If you have any feedback on it...

So the last detail we haven't quite decided yet is wood accent. Has anyone actually seen the figured ash? If so, got pics? This is what it looks like in the Design Studio (top pic is figured ash, bottom is matte obeche, both just slightly lightened), but I was hoping for some real pics if...

Hey, folks, Since I'm hoping not to have access to the Model X Design Studio for too much longer, I decided to do a design studio walkthrough video, showing pricing and all the options. It's a long video (40 minutes!) as I go into some detail about the various options and provide some...

So, I need 20-inch wheels on the X as I live in New York City (the roads would not be kind to 22-inch wheels). But I like the idea of black wheels so I may have the stock wheels powder-coated. For fun, I messed around in Photoshop to see what this would look like. It's not perfect but it's not...

Not sure if this was always in the design studio since I just got access to it, but if you select the 5-seat configuration (even with the P90D), you get the "available mid 2016" note as well. I'm probably going with a regular 90D and 7 seats so this doesn't specifically affect me, but thought...

Since there isn't much else to talk about right now, I thought it would be an interesting exercise to predict and discuss the Model X range and battery capacity degradation over time. Given the fairly extensive research done on the Model S, and the average mileage driven for personal cars, we...

Mine is still rolled up in aluminum. Mark Z's is already past this and into the paint shop. But maybe you can spot yours?

Hey, folks, Way back when the D and autopilot were first shown (October, 2014, I think?), Tesla talked about how the car would one day be able to pull itself out of your garage and meet you at the front door. I'm assuming the 7.0 update with auto-pilot and self-parking isn't there yet, right...

Tesla Motors-Delivery Orientation Specialist "We are currently looking to hire 8 part time Delivery Orientation Specialist. All interested please send your resumes alone with 3 bullet point as to why you would like to work for Tesla" Sounds like they're getting ready to ramp up production...

Not sure if there's a thread on this yet (didn't see one), but my Uber driver this morning was a Tesla employee and he told me he believes the 901 Pace facility (where the reveal party was) is going to be dedicated to seat manufacturing in-house for S, X and beyond. Has that been confirmed or...

I posted replies to two entirely separate messages within one thread and the forum seems to have consolidated them into one post: Model X questions at the June 2015 Shareholders Meeting - Page 3 Is this normal behavior? I tried editing the post and redoing it but every time I tried to reply to...

Not sure if everyone saw this but the 8-State ZEV initiative (to put 3.3 million zero emission vehicles on the road by 2025) is officially underway: 8 state alliance releases plan to put 3.3 million zero emission vehicles on the road States set ambitious target for zero emission vehicle sales...

As I wait for any news on the Model X (RSN 4787), I was curious to see if there are any good trip planning apps that specifically allow you to plan a trip based on availability of Tesla Super Chargers along the route. Ideally it would fall back to other charging stations and also list hotels...

Just had a random thought the other day and was curious as to whether anyone (Tesla or aftermarket) have or are working on a portable emergency battery boost module for the Model S. I keep an empty gas can in the back of my ICE car for piece of mind though I have never had to use it. Would a...