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  1. pepperoni

    Any tire inflators compatible with new 16v Li-Ion battery?

    I would like to carry a tire inflator for emergency purposes. Most portable inflators that run off the 12v outlet only specify 12v 15a. The new low voltage battery in the MY is 16v, and I would hate to blow a fuse on one of these inflators when I need it most. Does anyone have a portable unit...
  2. pepperoni

    Is leaving Tesla plugged in while not charging really beneficial?

    Yes, I know this question has been asked before, but I have seen no satisfactory answers to this question. The user manual states: The most important way to preserve the high voltage Battery is to LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when you are not using it. And yes, the bold and all caps is in the...
  3. pepperoni

    208V charging?

    I recently had a 14-50 outlet installed in my garage, and noticed that my Tesla was reporting charging voltage between 207-210V, not 240V as I had expected. A 30V drop would naturally be concerning, so I did what any self respecting engineer would do and measured the phase voltage. The screen...
  4. pepperoni

    Help me decide: Model Y or Mach-E

    In late September, I placed a deposit on the the Model Y ($53,990 for Long Range, Pearl White, 19" Gemini, Black Interior) and the Mach-E ($53,100 for Premium, Extended Range, RWD, Grabber Blue). Both were originally scheduled to be delivered in April, though the MY is now showing a Feb 19 -...