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This is one that I'm super excited about! I traveled back and forth to SE Alabama from Colorado Springs during the holidays. I took the northern route going out (I-70 through St Louis then to Nashville) but decided to take the middle route (I-40) on the way back because of a blizzard in Kansas...

This is brilliant. A friend of mine has a condo in the Destin area and it's a bit tricky to visit for a long time since the nearest supercharger is in Crestview. Yes, they have some slower third-party chargers but those are very hit or miss and much slower than supercharging and their aren't...

Holy crap that was quick! I've been waiting nearly a year for a SC under construction near me (Hunters Creek/Orlando, Florida).

This is great news. I've been waiting on this location for a while. I actually miss visiting Buc-ees since getting the Tesla. We occasionally travel to Daytona Beach or pass it on the way to/from Jax.

When the leaked list had Dothan listed, I looked up the location. Initially, I was disappointed since it is on the opposite side of town of most of the growth and on the opposite side of where my parents and grandparents live. However, looking at how superchargers are used, it is a decent...

It will be interesting if this will actually be v4 or v3. Supercharger.info is reporting 250kW stalls, but that just could be a default.

Shocked to see this already under construction _ didn't even know this was on the list of planned/permitted sites - especially considering how long other nearby locations have been dragging on.

Well, not unless I want to take the scenic route - it's still faster to take I-75 to Griffon. But, it is good to see chargers going in everywhere. I do have some extended family in that area, so perhaps one day I'll use it.

I can't believe how fast the construction has been based on the pictures so far. I wish the Buccee's in Daytona Beach and St Augustine would kick things into gear. Stuff seems to just be baking in the sun, I'm sure some parts will need to be replaced at this point.

I wanted to report back on my trip. I have made several trips with the cargo carrier attached since I posted. I will say that v3 chargers can be problematic - I did have to basically rub up against the Tesla parking sign at one place in order to get the cable to reach, but it did (Newnan, GA...

I've been waiting on this for a while - ever since the Buccee/Tesla agreement was made public. My parents live in Newnan and I live in Orlando. I also visit Atlanta on business upon occasion. Going to Newnan can get interesting since I prefer taking Hwy 16 through Griffon. I can make it from...

This would be great for the mall, I hope this isn't a replacement for the planned one near the Loop (OBT & Osceola) - that's going on 280+ days in permit status.

Less than 100 days from a year in permit status and no updates. I hope this happens - this would be a great location. I see a permit was just added for the at/near the Florida Mall (actually better location). I hope both happen this year. Looking at the map, location looks pretty good. Probably...

Some random bag I got at AutoZone for $40. It says it is weatherproof. Not completely, but enough to get the job done.

Brilliant to see such quick action. I’m curious why some installs go so quickly while others take months or years to complete - even those just a few miles apart.

I understand why the change was made, but sometimes only using math to make decisions misses the point. Hopefully, they will reverse this decision.

Perhaps this has been asked, even several times, but I used a Rola cargo carrier with my tow hitch on a road trip recently. The carrier worked very well with only limited range loss. I used tow mode, which I assume will prevent the sensors from freaking out. The only issue was charging. Beyond...

I simply use my existing Rola cargo carrier. Seems to work fine, but superchargers are a challenge.

This should take the load off the current Sandlake location, which is only a v2 (150). It's brilliant to see all the new options around town.

This is brilliant, going to make going to the Miami area a lot easier - along with the other superchargers opening up (or planned) in South Florida.

Yeap. Pretty common for new superchargers to take a few days to update in the Nav. I'll have to take a trip to see it in person.

When you first enter going southbound (northside), it is the first left (nearly immediately upon entering) or the last turn northbound. It appears to be a new lot, or it could be recently resurfaced.

Just visited the location. Definitely appears there will only be 8 stalls - at least that is how many are currently setup. There is plenty of room for more chargers - so not sure if it will be expanded later or if they are making room for other EV networks.

I just drove from Jacksonville to Orlando (home) - which is 156 miles. I charged to 90% at a supercharger in Jax before leaving and got home with 26% remaining. I averaged more than 75 mph with the AC blasting the entire time. Fully loaded Model Y (5 passengers + luggage).

Highly recommend you test drive both and buy the one you enjoy driving the most. Most advantages/disadvantages are mostly subjective. Tesla's supercharger network is compelling for road trips. While I have encountered broken stalls, normally that information is reported in the nav system and...

Can Tesla transfer reservations? I have an extra one since I can't get a refund on the order - so I'm just keeping it around like a pet. But, I'm in Orlando, FL.

When I placed my original order, and it got pushed out to Jan 2022 (then March) - I thought - perhaps I can take advantage of the tax incentive if it passes, perhaps a newer batter tech and build up a bigger down payment. But, then I noticed some demo cars show up on existing inventory - so I...

60a circuit (48amp draw) is slightly faster for charging than 50a circuit (40amp draw). The downside is that any 48a wall charger must be hardwired since there appears to be no outlet available for 60a circuits (apparently 14-60 is fake news). For me, it comes down to total cost vs benefit. If I...

LOL - I was just in South Florida earlier today. I didn't realize this was open or I would have stopped. Surprised Tesla is installing so few stalls in the South Florida metro area - seems like most superchargers are full or nearly full when I visit.

Seems like all the new locations are V3 - which is good - including all the permitted and under construction ones on the FL Turnpike and around the Orlando area. Most going in are 12-16 V3 stalls. Nothing so close as a mile from a V2 charger - some appear to be about 5 miles apart. Perhaps the...

I just looked, and it appears to be 16 V3 stalls according to supercharge.info - Construction (11 days). Kissimmee - West Osceola Parkway (Crosslands) was just permitted (9 days) - which will be another 16 V3 stalls - only a couple miles off the Turnpike. Not sure if Millenia is every going to...

Yeah, I briefly looked at the Corded Mobile Connector but at $520 - I'm basically at a smart EVSE in cost - and oddly, Tesla is one of the least expensive options. Since, I might need to run a dedicated line for each outlet anyway, I might as well consider a 60a line to get the full benefit.

I live in the free state of Florida - I'm pretty sure we don't have any regulations whatsoever :P (j/k). I got three quotes from different electricians and all of them had no problems with me sharing the circuit - they just confirmed I would only plug in to one at a time. However, if I sell the...

I have an electrician scheduled to install a couple NEMA 14-50 outlets on a 50a circuit late next week. I'm considering also picking up a standard EV wall charger. Since adding a 60A line will cost an extra $1000 + plus the Tesla wall charger. I'm pretty happy with anything beyond the included...

Yeah, same here. In my nearly 30 year driving history, I have never bothered to "name" my cars. They were just a simple utility, a necessary evil of modern society and nothing more. My red Model Y is named "Ruby" - after a passed dog (a very lively red-golden retriever).

Sorry - I got 6 years (72 months) at 2.49% via Tesla preferred partner program. My credit union offers longer (up to 96 months). When I inquired in August, they were more expensive than Tesla starting at the 4 year mark. But, I just checked their website and their range is 1.79% (36 months) up...

I'm curious if anyone knows of any Tesla superchargers that have been upgraded to V3? All the activity in my local area (Orlando, FL) seems to be around building new V3 supercharger locations instead of upgrading existing ones. While we certainly need more locations, I know several that need...

You can bring your own financing. However, if you finance for more than 3 years - you'll find 2.49% to be very good. I think Tesla's preferred partner program sets a flat rate of 2.49% regardless of the length - so 2.49% for 6 years is going to be really hard to beat. My credit union offers...

I originally placed an order in late July with an estimate in October, then it moved to November, then December, then January within a few weeks. All that might be based on my specific configuration, but it seems like the 6-month is just a ballpark for simple orders (base config) - it might come...

Thoughts on NEMA 14-50 outlet + mobile charger vs wall connector. My main thought about going the NEMA route would be around possible resell of my house in the next 5 years. I'm not sure how long we will be here, but it is likely we will move as our family needs change. Considering the Tesla...

Well. No. If you don't find value in FSD at $3K, then FSD isn't for you and it would be pointless for me to attempt to convince you otherwise. For me, $3k would be an easy yes but at $10k is a no for now considering the subscription is an option.

Oh, wow! This is practically in my backyard (Hunter's Creek area). Can't wait - it will be nice to top off before hopping on the Turnpike or taking Osceola Parkway towards Disney. Thankfully nearly all the new supercharger locations appear to be V3 - nearly all Orlando area superchargers are V2.

Yeah, I was assuming new cars. Existing cars, especially if you don't even have basic AP, then FSD would be an easier sell. I'm very content with basic AP, but once city driving is finally added to FSD - then it might be worth it. New cars don't have the "enhanced autopilot" as an upgrade option...

Depends how you plan to use your car and for how long. If you do a lot of road trips, at least enough to justify having the subscription most of the time and you plan to keep your car longer than 4 years, 2 months - then the $10K can work out nicely. That $10k isn't going to be a huge percentage...

I can only speak from personal experience with Tesla so far: Charging network needs a lot of work still - and it's the best in the industry! Probably single biggest problem for EV mass adoption. Navigation excludes non-Tesla charging points - you have to use a third-party app for those...

I got several quotes that had a swing in price of about $800 - from $1450 to $2300 for the same job - which was to run a 50 amp circuit to midway down my garage wall diagonal from my panel for the first 14-50 outlet, the continue that circuit to just outside my garage for the second outlet. I...