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  1. SmartElectric

    Semi General Discussion

    Tesla is literally building a factory in Nevada to do so ... seems like cognitive dissonance to ignore that fact. I agree Tesla missed deadlines by years and years, but Cybertruck at 1000 per week run rate is a real thing, no reason to expect less of Semi as Tesla negotiates battery supply...
  2. SmartElectric

    Vehicle to PhotoVoltaic PV Inverter DC discharger available?

    If you have the money to sink into an idle Tesla, may I respectfully suggest selling one of the cars and getting powerwalls, they'd work right away and wouldn't require spending time daily to supercharge and return home ... Our F150 Lightning has power backup to home via the Ford Charge...
  3. SmartElectric

    Semi General Discussion

    Battery production capacity is massively increasing, yet Ford / GM / VW are slow walking electrification. I sense Tesla Semi program will benefit from this situation, especially in a world where California mandates emissions for large trucking. Semi has been stalled compared to other Tesla...
  4. SmartElectric

    US EPA Greenhouse Gas Phase 3 Final Regulations

    links fail, please fix links
  5. SmartElectric

    Second Semi test customer: Martin Brower

    In a world where auto makers like Ford and GM are slow walking the EV transition, the battery production capacity coming online can be scooped up by Tesla to go into products like Semi that have waited on the sidelines starved for capacity.
  6. SmartElectric

    Did you own any other brand of EV before getting a Tesla?

    2013 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. Go-Cart. Most fun to drive EV to slice through urban traffic ever made.
  7. SmartElectric

    Anyone in Hurricane country or anywhere else concerned with having both cars be electric?

    Ford Lightning Pro power onboard. 131 kWh on tap ... When you need to run your air fryer to cook what's left in the fridge you're powering off your truck after a disaster.
  8. SmartElectric

    F-150 Lightning Thoughts

    35 kWh / 100 km driving the same routes that our 2013 Model S gets 27 kWh / 100 km. Pickup truck with all the utility, comfort and power is 30% more in electricity vs a Tesla sedan ... trade off works for me. Range when towing is the issue, and I will report back, we're planning a 4 week East...
  9. SmartElectric

    F-150 Lightning Thoughts

    Bed cover, $600 CAD. Trifold hard cover. My wife said “Cybertruck comes with a built in cover, the Ford should have as well for the money” … can’t argue with her logic!
  10. SmartElectric

    F-150 Lightning Thoughts

    Truck doing truck stuff!! Love the bed ladder/step.
  12. SmartElectric

    F-150 Lightning Thoughts

    The Lightning is heavy, so when I dip into it, I get the truck settled such that some weight has shifted and then floor it. It's a bit of a fine line, I don't go from 0 to max immediately, I roll into it and then jam to the floor, get the truck seated a bit on the back tires and then use that...
  13. SmartElectric

    2013 Tesla Model S85 (Toronto, Canada) extended warranty

    Cross linking to new ad: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2013-model-s85.325014/
  14. SmartElectric

    Smart ED and CPO Tesla S85 in Toronto

    Listed car for sale, posted maintenance update. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2013-tesla-model-s85-toronto-canada-extended-warranty.112327/
  15. SmartElectric

    For sale 2013 Model S85

    Free lifetime supercharging ($15000 value over the past decade, can be transferred to new Tesla purchase) Free lifetime connectivity. 90% original capacity, 390 km. NO squeaks or rattles, maintained to remain so (see below thread). Two owner car (we've owned since 2015), garaged. Same car as...
    CA$23,000.00
  16. SmartElectric

    Available 2013 Model S85

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 2013 Model S85. Please add to the discussion here.
  17. SmartElectric

    2013 Tesla Model S85 (Toronto, Canada) extended warranty

    $23000 CAD. Looking for offers. 180,000 km. Out of warranty. FREE LIFETIME SUPERCHARGING STILL ENABLED Free lifetime connectivity. Bought a new Ford Lightning pickup. Wife wants to keep the S, but I am putting this thread back online in case someone local is interested. Ontario car, well...
  18. SmartElectric

    2013 Tesla Model S85 (Toronto, Canada) extended warranty

    Total repairs 2020 - 2024 approx $10000 Third party service (I forget, some shop in Oakville): . Rear passenger door handle repair, replaced a plastic gear part with metal. Tesla remote/driveway service: . Wind shield wiper motor/assembly. The wipes were getting more "laboured", and given...
  19. SmartElectric

    F-150 Lightning Thoughts

    Handling review. . Steering ratio is much slower than our Model S sedan, and I know this is advantageous for towing as I spent many hours towing with a 2022 Lightning last summer. In the city, roundabouts that I would slalom in the S for fun are harder to negotiate at speed, but when I do...
  20. SmartElectric

    500 mile range? LOL

    Here in Toronto, I book same week, usually next day. In 2023 we had a 10+ year major overhaul completed in two days, links on all corners, all brakes, air suspension replacement, control arms, rear drive shaft. Booked on Friday, dropped car off and it was back Tuesday. Never been happier...
  21. SmartElectric

    Any Ford Owners Receive Free NACS Adapter Yet?

    Update: Realised A2Z also has a Tesla to J1772 adaptor bundle, so I contacted them and they billed me the difference plus 25% discount to add that to my existing order in progress, great customer service!
  23. SmartElectric

    Any Ford Owners Receive Free NACS Adapter Yet?

    I've ordered both the Ford adaptor and third party A2Z adaptor. Which ever one comes first, great, the other I can sell to non-Ford customers who don't get a free adaptor. A2Z on the order acceptance email said there was a significant volume of orders and no estimate. Ford had similar language...
  24. SmartElectric

    Anyone in Hurricane country or anywhere else concerned with having both cars be electric?

    Our F150 Lightning has 131 kWh of storage and is charged to 90% daily. The 240V 30A and 120V 20A outlets on the truck can easily power our kitchen devices (air fryer, induction cooktop, etc) and otherwise get us by. I also have a small 10 kWh home battery and solar.
  25. SmartElectric

    Lightning vs CyberTruck feature spreadsheet

    Visibility. 360 degree camera feature and external lighting (mirrors, roof, tailgate, ...) make navigating tight spaces tonight in a white-out level snow storm possible. The "cut out" in the front door window area is something I wouldn't have thought of much until I needed to navigate a narrow...
  26. SmartElectric

    500 mile range? LOL

    Topic of RANGE. I have a feeling range is going to suffer now that I took delivery today of my Lightning and floored it. Yeesh. Brisk. And this in a torrential rain. No drama, all thrust. Impressive beast of a truck.
  27. SmartElectric

    500 mile range? LOL

    Frunk access is more important than the slight distance difference to the front/side charge port on the Lightning. Mega-power-frunk!! :-)
  28. SmartElectric

    Lightning vs CyberTruck feature spreadsheet

    Regarding steer by wire, it's perhaps not the advantage you might think when towing or otherwise negotiating close spaces at low speeds. Specifically, when towing, the slower rack of the Lightning made highway speed lane changes and curve negotiation predictable.
  29. SmartElectric

    Lightning vs CyberTruck feature spreadsheet

    For me, hands free without nags reduces stress considerably, making the 8+ hours I drove on the major 401 highway in Ontario Canada last year a relaxing experience. Plus the cabin is sooo quiet on the Lightning.
  30. SmartElectric

    500 mile range? LOL

    Southern Ontario Canada. Separate dealers all competing with each other. Ford corporate is giving $10K to get the 2023's off lots to make room for 2024 model year which had a stop production for many weeks, so the 2023 discounts are happening now instead of 3 months ago. Dealers are then...
  31. SmartElectric

    Lightning vs CyberTruck feature spreadsheet

    For fun, I copied and updated the sheet for the reality of 2024 in Canada. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QuvNp33lfDpFaos_i2Um18H3XezIV8yRle-r51yS4OY/edit?usp=sharing Lightning wins hands down, but Cybertruck is a great product that will eventually be delivered in Canada. Have hand on...
  32. SmartElectric

    Ford says owners can start using superchargers today (Feb 29)

    Here in Ontario Canada, the vast majority of supercharger sites in urban areas are V2. V3 roll out has been to fill in highway routes. When I added the Ford Lightning to our Tesla app, the site list shows a few 50 km to 100 km away, whereas when I select for our Model S, there are a dozen...
  34. SmartElectric

    500 mile range? LOL

    I recently did a towing capability (range, lbs) per dollar comparison of my options here in Canada (limited Rivian, Cybertruck or Chevy options). Spec'd a Model Y, Model X and Ford Lightning. Sat in a Cybertruck. Positive on the exterior (except for the hands prints and plastic trim that...
  35. SmartElectric

    Out of Spec doing a Cybertruck vs. R1T vs. Lightning vs. Silverado EV cross country race. Who wins?

    The charge curve of 150 kW deep into the pack SOC is interesting, and unique, whereas every other truck had high peaks and then dropped rapidly throughout the charge. It's clear the Lightning is the slowest on long road trips. But the price for comfort/storage/performance is compelling if...
  36. SmartElectric

    Out of Spec doing a Cybertruck vs. R1T vs. Lightning vs. Silverado EV cross country race. Who wins?

    The road trip videos I watched and the F150 Lightning forum posts I read convinced me to rent a Lightning last summer and tow a 7500 lb trailer around Prince Edward County Ontario Canada (home of "Sandbanks" provincial park, a gem!) for a week. That experience completely matched what I watched...
  37. SmartElectric

    Ford CEO highlights difficulties with charging in F-150 Lightning

  38. SmartElectric

    Ford CEO highlights difficulties with charging in F-150 Lightning

  39. SmartElectric

    Ford CEO highlights difficulties with charging in F-150 Lightning

    Jim Farley is the reason I bought a F150 Lightning this week! Supercharger access is crucial in Canada for road trips, our CCS infrastructure is terrible (have two CCS cars and one Tesla).
  40. SmartElectric

    F-150 Lightning Thoughts

    Ford and it's dealers are aggressively discounting 2023 Lightning trucks. I take delivery of a 2023 Anti-matter blue Lariat extended range this week. $21000 CAD discount for $93000 all in (taxes, fees, license). $140/mo insurance. For comparison, our 2013 Model S was $104K, and while it is...
  41. SmartElectric

    Supercharger - Markham, ON - Highway 7 #3

    3997 Highway 7, Markham, ON is an excellent location. 3 minutes off Highway 407 toll road. Whole foods. Panera bread. and of course FIVE GUYS burgers and fries...
  42. SmartElectric

    Engine Braking with Full Battery?

    FYI regarding Tesla's strategy for regenerative braking at 100% state of charge (SOC = reported on dash). Our 2013 Model S had zero/no regenerative braking when charged full UNTIL a firmware update in 2021 lowered the maximum range, ie, reduced available kWh of capacity at 100% reported SOC...
  43. SmartElectric

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    This is not even remotely true in Ontario Canada. I've owned 5 (!) EV's and all retained value better than any of the 10 gas cars I've owned. And against your point, our 2013 Tesla has retained value well, but NOT any better than our non-Tesla EV's, in fact the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV is worth...
  45. SmartElectric

    How to tell if your Tesla has Transferable FUSC

    Nice! Our 2013 Model S does indeed have SC01 coding on the details page. I expected this since we bought the car used in 2015 from Tesla and the FUSC transferred then from original owner...
  46. SmartElectric

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Cummins knows electrification (even hybrid) is the way. News from this week :Cummins finalizes Meritor acquisition Tesla Semi and other EV only trucks will be competing with hybrids on total cost of ownership over the next decade, beyond that, EV only will surely dominate. But clearly...
  47. SmartElectric

    How many will look into the F-150 Lightning?

    ^ Since no one here is interested in a new gas F150, not sure why you posted about gas order banks open?
  48. SmartElectric

    Nuclear power

    I agree, and posted that. My point was clear, new nuclear and more gas wasn't a requirement to fill the power production gap.
  49. SmartElectric

    How many will look into the F-150 Lightning?

    Road trip charging is a big deal for some number of owners. We've owned a 2018 Ioniq with CCS and only DC charged it once to test it out! Whereas our Tesla S has been supercharged hundreds of times. One of these cars is exclusively driven in the city. The Lightning was my reservation to...
  50. SmartElectric

    How many will look into the F-150 Lightning?

    Ford Lightning scores 270 miles at 70 mph.
  51. SmartElectric

    Nuclear power

    1. "You", no I didn't vote for him and certainly never for a conservative government which denies climate change. 2. No, new nuclear and gas wouldn't have been the only options to fill the power gap, Quebec has surplus electricity to export that Ontario currently uses in a limited way (500 MW...
  52. SmartElectric

    Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion

    There is one positive for Africa, by lagging those that participated in the industrial revolution, they skipped over (or had a limited deployment of) technologies such as wired communications, biofuel (corn ethanol), health insurance schemes and the mini-mall. Distributed solar is cheaper than...
  53. SmartElectric

    How many will look into the F-150 Lightning?

    Congratulations! Interesting that you choose towing package and SR battery combination, I myself am pondering the ER vs SR upgrade with tow package. Q : You picked "tow tech" package, and on Ford Configurator in Canada picking this package removes the Co-Pilot "active" lane centering package...
  54. SmartElectric

    Supercharging Speeds: Who, what, where, why, and when

    Correct. A-pack, the original battery specification for the Model S early production. Limited to 90 kW maximum supercharging rate, and kW = 120-SOC% charge curve. Tesla improved the maximum and charge curve starting with the B spec packs later in 2013, and interestingly, when Tesla...
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