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My 2023 MX installed it just fine. Our 2023 MY has been re-downloading for a week to no avail.

I find the turn indicator buttons to be fine in basic driving, but challenging in when trying to indicate a desired turn when already turning, such as in a roundabout or changing lanes coming out of a corner. Quick, which is the correct button when the buttons are one the right or on top or on...

Seems to me that someone screwed up the start time at Vpp Central.

Where in the app did you find that info? Is only a realtime display?

It would be quite interesting to see 1) how much power and energy Tesla’s vpp fed into the grid and 2) were there other peaker plants that kicked in or other suppliers that jumped in? Our home contributed 14 kWh - just a drop in the bucket...

Came home and noticed the low powerwall level (missed the vpp announcement. ) first started to check the tesla app but it appears that the app doesn't keep history of vpp events. The energy log had all the indications of a vpp event, but no event log. Or am i not looking at the right place?

You're a good man.

Actau Actually the California rebate (CVRP) is 30 months prorated, not 36

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I'm informed that Tesla does have a separate company that performs the leasing and they don’t explicitly pass it on to the customer. They may include it in their internal calculations. Appears that GM does that as well.

Commercial customers avoid the IRA restrictions (MSRP Cap, buyer income CAP, battery sourcing requirements) that apply to individuals. In most leasing cases an automaker's EV is sold to a leasing company who receives the $7500 credit and leases it to an individual. The leasing company has the...

Tesla does not show on the government’s list of makes eligible for the IRA used car incentive. There are used Teslas that meet the $25k constraint. Any insights on this? Is it just that Tesla hasn't gotten around to filing appropriate documents?

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Suddenly clear. Commercial customers avoid the IRA restrictions (MSRP Cap, buyer income CAP, battery sourcing requirements) that are applied to individuals. Individuals leasing is typically a "loophole " to avoid the IRA restrictions since the IRA allows a commercial customer to receive the...

No, but has a target: "Estimated gross annual electricity production in kilowatt-hours (kWh) from your Solar Roof in Year 1: 25,259 kWh"

We have an open problem with Tesla's solar roof after two years of operation. The contract says the following: Site & Design Assumptions for your Purchase Solar Roof system size: 21.98472 kW DC Estimated gross annual electricity production in kilowatt-hours (kWh) from your Solar Roof in Year 1...

Really cool. Have you repeated for any other days?

I did a video for NDEW on my 2014 Tesla Model S trip from Mexico to Fairbanks. My write up: Part 1 North Pole Challenge (Part 1) Part 2 An Alaska Challenge (Part 2)

You should be good with superchargers. One advantage of an RV park are the amenities. Some have pools, showers, laundry, etc. You can often overnight there at a low cost.

I mentioned purchasing Milepost. It's great to show you where most of the RV parks are, and their service. However, not all RV parks are listed. They pay a fee to be included. Nonetheless, i wouldn't make the trip without it. By the way, what's your general route? Guy Hall First EV Driver...

I just found out about a local peaker plant - Roseville State Power Augmentation Power Site (RSPAPS). It can produce 60 MW.

Does anyone have research on the size of Tesla CA VPP is in comparison to other peaker plants? Or the cost per kwh to the grid in comparison to other peaker plants. A quick check seemed to show most peaker plants were about 50MWs and up. Tesla VPP with about 3,500 homes started off at about...

First of all, i think VPP are a marvelous idea - both compensating power wall owners and providing clean peaker power to the grid during challenging periods. That aside, if i have to pull energy during an event from the grid after my batteries hit the reserve limit, am i charged at the $2 rate...

Worthwhile to get a chademo adapter. Also the Milepost if you're doing BC, Yukon or Northwest Territories

More to be shared next week.

@burnsc correct me if i'm wrong, but the program they are rolling out now is quite interesting. Most PG&E customers are familiar with the PSPS program. Planned safety power shutoffs will shut off power to a region when weather forecast situations dictate (heat, high wind, etc). In advance of...

The program they are rolling out now is quite interesting. Most PG&E customers are familiar with the PSPS program. Planned safety power shutoffs will shut off power to a region when weather forecast situations dictate (heat, high wind, etc). In advance of PSPS's, PG&E can send you an alert...

I noticed it too, couldn't figure out why.

The IRA restores the 30% tax credit for an EVSE and it's cost of installation up to a maximum credit of $1000 (businesses can claim a larger amount) Originally this credit ended last year but has now been extended for installations through 2022 and is retroactive from the beginning of the year...

Just a heads up for those interested.. Summary of California’s Updated Building Codes for EV Infrastructure in new construction (effective 1/1/23) Hotels, Motels, Apartments, Condos with 20 or more units: 40% of parking spaces (10% EV Capable, 25% EV Ready, 5% have EVSEs) Hotels, Motels...

I had a home service appointment today and got busy and missed Omar, the tech's, message that he would be here in 10 minutes. I noticed it an hour later. No doorbell, no call. Just fixed and disappeared. How can anyone not like this kind of service?

You are absolutely correct. We've observed an under reported health condition: Gas Range Anxiety (GNR). It is predictable and common in owners of PHEVs. Once they notice their car displays electric miles in comparison to gas miles, drivers become obsessed with avoiding use of the gas engine...

I've been "preparing for a grid event" since yesterday mid-day.

That was confirmed to me today by a PG&E solar rep on phone. The big surprise to me, and why I had such a challenge understanding the true-up, is that during the true up ALL peak, off peak and partial peak buckets are treated the same. There is no incentive by NEW2 to over produce during...

I now have 7 months of PG&E bills showing usage for On Peak, Part Peak and Off Peak. Using Tesla's Advanced setting in the app's customization setting and as expected tesla shifted grid load away from Peak and Part Peak, leaving most pull from the grid during off peak. After 7 months (3 winter...

I did a video for NDEW on my 2014 Tesla Model S trip from Mexico to Fairbanks. My write up: Part 1 North Pole Challenge (Part 1) Part 2 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NTVCh91iPhJ_pEmM4rwVDgapkJ6ZSZweD-OjFl5LUkE

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I used the term "tab" loosely. When looking at one of my teslas I swipe left and get the second Tesla. Normally when I swipe again I would get my solar/power/grid/home screen. Not any more. That display is no longer accessible on my phone with the 3.x version. It's on my wife's phone with...

All Tesla gear. Solar glass roof. The inverters are a third-party but installed by Tesla.

My wife updated her phone to app version 4.00. I have not updated my phone app since I like the combo graphs. However, today, my app stopped showing the solar / powerwall "tab". Rebooting the phone didn't help. Any one else see this? Any suggestions? or am I forced to go to the 4.0 version?

We have a 21KW solar roof and 3 PWs. Lost power a couple hours ago and recently noticed the PWs are not being charged by our solar generation which the app reports at 0. The PWs are at 87%. Given it's mid day, I expected the sun to be charging up our PWs or supplying the house which is only...

Not really. About 90% of pge power is non-carbon.

I'd love to see a significant raise in n.g. rates. We need incentives to shift away from from n.g. Might be a surprise to know that PG&E supported a decision in Sacramento to change building codes for new construction to NOT allow n.g.. New buildings will be electric only.

I would expect that was load shifting and would expect more load shifting in the future. Given that solar and wind are getting cheaper and wildfire issues have dramatically increased i would be surprised transmission/ distribution rates didn't increase faster than generation.

I now have 5 months of PG&E bills showing usage for On Peak, Part Peak and Off Peak. Using Tesla's Advanced setting in the app's customization setting and as expected tesla shifted grid load away from Peak and Part Peak, leaving most pull from the grid during off peak. After 5 months (3...

Nope, this would still be a (multi-)year discussion with the cpuc. Local pilots would likely be needed.

Thanks all. Suddenly occurred to me that this is a very testable question. Kill the incoming power and see what happens. Most likely will confirm the prior posts.

Does Tesla's "Vehicle Charging During Power Outage" capability work for Tesla vehicles using a generic EVSE (with adapter) or will it only using the Tesla Wall charger?

The questions and concerns raised by all are good and these are generally addressed in detailed analysis and lengthy processes such as found in the CPUC dockets. That would include numerous experts, use cases, NGOs, debates and discussions. Tesla's style is to think big, move fast, try out...

Well said