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  1. CowherPower

    Wonder why 2021.4.21.3 is going out

    Just got 2021.4.21.3 today on my vision-only Model Y. Maybe it's just me, but it seems like the auto-windshield wipers are less aggressive now (and I think that's good). My wipers used to trigger and barely a hint of rain. When driving tonight, it wasn't nearly that sensitive. In fact, there...
  2. CowherPower

    Tesla EV Tax Credits coming back?

    Thought this was worth sharing - this article seems to do a decent job of explaining the various bills that have been introduced regarding EV tax credits... How does a $12,500 tax credit for a new EV sound? Or $2,500 for a used one?
  3. CowherPower

    Range efficiency: Spec vs Reality

    Oh I have no problem resetting the invotainment system, but I figured the soft reboot of the car that I did (Controls/Safety/Power Off) already did that (and more). But I can try rebooting just the screen to see if that does anything. The thing that I was reluctant to try was the hard reset...
  4. CowherPower

    Range efficiency: Spec vs Reality

    Ok, I'm throwing in the towel and submitting a service request to have them try and figure out why the fan under my 2021 Model Y's hood runs almost constantly. I've been pulling out my hair all day (and I don't have that much to begin with) running various tests to see if any combination of...
  5. CowherPower

    Range efficiency: Spec vs Reality

    Thanks. Great idea, but sadly power cycling the car (Controls/Safety/Power Off) didn't seem to solve the problem. The fan keeps kicking back on for some reason. Opening/closing the door stops it for a while, but if I come back 10 minutes later, the fan is back on. Kind of driving me crazy...
  6. CowherPower

    Range efficiency: Spec vs Reality

    Nope, I'm not using any kind of monitoring app (unless you count the regular Android Tesla app which always shows up in my notifications as "Connected"). Tonight I went out to the garage four times and the fan under the hood was running every time. The temperature outside was only 78 degrees...
  7. CowherPower

    Range efficiency: Spec vs Reality

    I'm seeing even worse on my 2021 Model Y (around 70% range compared to what the car predicted). I know there are a ton of variables and that you need to have a perfect situation to get anywhere close to the expected range, but 70% seems crazy low to me. The weather is warm outside (low 90s)...
  8. CowherPower

    Sentry mode not recording events

    I installed 2021.4.18.10 on my Model Y today and I am now finally able to get Sentry mode to work! I purchased the car about 2 weeks ago (with 2021.4.18.2) and had been doing everything under the sun to try to get it to trigger without any luck. After today's software upgrade I've been able to...
  9. CowherPower

    2021.4.18.10 release notes

    I'm very pleased to report that (at least for me), Sentry mode is now working. I purchased my Model Y about 2 weeks ago (with software version 2021.4.18.2) and spent days trying to get Sentry to trigger with absolutely no luck. After installing 2021.4.18.10 today, I've been able to trigger it...
  10. CowherPower

    2021.4.18.10 release notes

    Argh, I was really hoping that was fixed in this update. I'm installing it now and will report back if I happen to notice Sentry mode working again.
  11. CowherPower

    Tesla EV Tax Credits coming back?

    Personally I think it's way too risky to rent a car on the expectation that something will pass in your favor in the near term. Betting on action by Congress is fool's gold. While I do believe some sort of bill will pass by the end of the year to re-activate a tax credit on a Tesla purchase...
  12. CowherPower

    My delivery date is finally here! Why am I so nervous?

    I'm happy to report that the car checks out great (so far). I spent a good 2 hours looking it over with the assistance of a few checklists that I found online. Other than the drivers-side door needing a little extra muscle to close, everything seems fine so far. I'm still under 100 miles, so...
  13. CowherPower

    My delivery date is finally here! Why am I so nervous?

    Well, they delivered the car before 11am this morning, so that was pretty sweet. I don't have a home charger yet, so I just used the adapter and plugged into a regular outlet. It's charging, so hopefully that's a good sign. I'll have to take it to a Supercharger station to really test out...
  14. CowherPower

    My delivery date is finally here! Why am I so nervous?

    It seems like forever since I first test-drove a Tesla Model 3 and Y back in early April and then placed an order for a Model Y on 3/24, but my delivery day is finally here! I tried very hard to avoid this, but Tesla is insisting on a home delivery of my car even though I only live 15 miles...
  15. CowherPower

    Poll - Are you waiting for the infrastructure bill before ordering?

    Ok guys, I don't think I can hold out much longer. I put my order in for a Model Y on April 24th and was hoping that there would be more clarity by now about whether or not we can expect a tax rebate to go back into effect sometime soon (and if it would be retroactive from the signing date)...
  16. CowherPower

    Poll - Are you waiting for the infrastructure bill before ordering?

    I think this is the part of the Clean Energy for America Act that is giving people (myself included) hope that the $7,500 tax rebate will be restored for Tesla for cars sold after 5/24/2021...
  17. CowherPower

    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    Excellent point - I stand corrected. But perhaps they see the writing on the wall in that Elon will soon remove radar from all models. I know that's been his plan for quite some time, but I'm just not sure I agree with it. I just can't see how cameras alone will be superior to cameras+radar...
  18. CowherPower

    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    I totally agree with the above. But the only thing that would make Elon reconsider this decision to drop radar is if consumers really push back and sales drop. Well, Tesla's stock dropped over 5% today, and at least according to this story, part of that could be due to their radar decision...
  19. CowherPower

    Poll - Are you waiting for the infrastructure bill before ordering?

    This is what I'm banking on and hoping comes true! I just got notice that my Tesla Model Y is on a truck heading from California to Virginia and now I need to make a decision on if I should pull the trigger on the purchase. If there's even a 25% chance that this bill passes this year and gives...
  20. CowherPower

    Tesla EV Tax Credits coming back?

    Here's an interesting article which speculates about when the $12.5k EV credits might be passed. While I would love to wait for a huge EV credit to come around soon on the Tesla Model Y that I have on order, I have no faith that this will happen anytime soon. This part of the article makes it...
  21. CowherPower

    Radar deleted on all new Model Y and Model 3. Is FSD worth it?

    I ordered a MY in April and have been anxiously awaiting my delivery date, but this news has given me significant pause, and now I'm considering cancelling my order. Unless they have years of data to back their claim, you'll never get me to believe that a vision-based system will outperform a...
  22. CowherPower

    Poll - Are you waiting for the infrastructure bill before ordering?

    Man, I'd really love to have an idea of when Green act or Infrastructure bill will pass. Given the tendency of the wheels of government to grind slowly, I'd be surprised if anything happens before the end of the year. I am ready to order a Model Y today, but I worry that I'm going to feel like...