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Regarding using a Tesla for backup power, most approaches involve tapping into the 12V system as opposed to ~400V: MASTER THREAD: Powering house or other things with Model 3 A typical approach is to tap into the DC-DC converter output, under the rear seat (in Model 3/Y), which is capable of...

Welcome to Tesla Motors Club! You're describing 'Vehicle-To-Grid' (V2G). Some EVs support this. Connecting directly to your Tesla's HV battery presents challenges. First, it's dangerous (wear appropriate gloves at least). And, the vehicle may detect the battery going down without seeing...

M3 wheel hub R&R happens around nine minutes into this video: Seeing a list price of $289 for the wheel hub (1044123-00-B). Not thinking that the bearing is removable/replaceable...

This product might help: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073BKL2FH I get similar discolorations on my 2023 MY metal trim pieces after a touchless car wash. The above wipes clear them away easily.

At 250Wh/kg, a typical NMC cell density, and about as good as it gets (battery-chemistry-wise), 50kWh comes to 200kg (440lb). This does not consider pack/module-level packaging overhead. Breaking such a battery up into smaller modules (say, 5kWh each) would improve portability. But no getting...

This article may help. Granted it's several years old. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15092360/2017-performance-summer-tire-test-feature/ They don't explicitly test 0-60 times though. It's unlikely that someone here has tried numerous tire models to get the answer you seek. Most...

It's on Tesla's map now: https://www.tesla.com/findus?v=2&bounds=48.04426513014648%2C-121.5469133125%2C47.58315721992824%2C-122.8652726875&zoom=11&filters=supercharger&location=18996

To keep the outside face of the wheel tire where it is relative to the body with the stock wheels, you'll need 1/4" (6mm) less offset (half of the wheel width change). So +39 instead of +45 (for example). According to here, your stock offsets are +40 front and +48 rear...

If I were to run a setup like this, I'd be looking to run as high of an AC voltage as would be accepted by the car (minus a bit for reliability). Would you happen to know what that voltage is? I've heard they work with 277VAC, so the limit could be as high as 300VAC (yielding 14.4kW).

You usually want some capacity headroom. Some inverter models struggle right at their maximum rating. Combine that with wanting to be able to power house loads during outages. 15kW was the next round number up from those you mentioned.

I've considered building something like this, as I'm currently piggy-backed onto a 30-amp circuit for a clothes dryer, which is not to code. I only have a 100-amp panel as the house was built in the '60s, so adding a 60-amp circuit for a Wall Connector, or even a 40-amp circuit for a Mobile...

My coverage complements yours well:

Contest here: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/supercharging-life-database.272396/

Well, there's this from their product description: "This is the only one which may safely be used at all Tesla chargers including Superchargers." But maybe that was written before Superchargers hit 250kW. That product's not available anyway (and hasn't been for a while, and likely won't be in...

I'll be moving to Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season tires once the Conti's my MYLR came with need to be replaced. My position is that you don't need EV-Tuned tires. Or noise-damping foam. Your priorities may differ of course...

One use case I tried out the other day (at the other Bothell Supercharger) is warming up your battery before a long drive when it's cold out. I've seen reports that the cabin can be heated from excess battery heat, so this approach could result in (marginally) longer range. Would be nice to...

I got this out of iAsk.ai with a suitably-phrased prompt: " When a vehicle is stationary for some time, TPMS sensors typically go into a sleep mode to conserve battery power. These sensors are designed to wake up and start transmitting data when the vehicle is in motion above a certain speed...

I've heard reports that a tire pressure sender can be activated by a significant change in tire pressure (along with the usual activation by the tire turning above a certain speed). I've not confirmed this myself.

Some follow-up on the Woodinville Aloha Car Wash. The last two times I went there (I go monthly), there was still a light layer of fine dirt/dust on the back of the car. The issue might go back further than two months, and I just didn't notice it before then. Possibly their spray pressure...

I'll second the Gemini wheels. Yes they are heavier than aftermarket wheels, but the latter tend not to have the aerodynamic wheel covers. And those usually help efficiency more than reducing wheel weight. The only brand I've seen with comparable aerodynamic efficiency reported is the FastEV...

I built a full-size spare for my MYLR. Haven't needed it yet (9 months, 9K miles). It's in the garage, so I just need to get home if an issue arises on the road. And I CAN bring the tire with me for long trips (haven't yet), in a plastic bag, with the obvious weight and cargo space cost, and...

Huge discussion here: MASTER THREAD: Powering house or other things with Model 3 A typical approach is to tap the DC-DC converter under the rear seat, which is capable of ~2kW (at 14VDC - 16VDC). So an inverter is required, but be careful not to trip the e-fuse when the inverter's capacitors...

Supposedly, this product is that: https://www.evseadapters.com/products/tesla-extension-cord/ But only the 14-foot model, and the pull-down only shows the 20-foot model.

Can those center caps be removed without taking the wheel off? I like to be able to switch between running the Gemini covers on and off (freeway versus around town). The center caps are in the way of the wheel covers, so they need to be removed before the wheel covers can be put on. I see the...

The second question is simple arithmetic (and an efficiency assumption). 220V times 400A is 88kW. Assuming ~10% power conversion losses, supercharging at ~80kW would use all 400 amps of your incoming service. You can scale down from there to answer 'how many amps' for lower charging rates...

There are 'portable' battery-powered DC fast chargers too: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/10/05/sparkcharge-introduces-the-roadie-v3-a-larger-more-capable-portable-fast-charging-solution/ They claim charge rates up to 90kW for the high-end model. But no NACS connector (yet), so an adapter...

My understanding is that up to 29" diameter tires fit on the Y (255/50R19). That's one inch more than stock, so you'll gain half an inch of ground clearance. Could come in handy for the next 'clearance issue'. Another thought is this much tougher skid plate: "Smash Me" Tesla Front Skid Plate...

I can't confirm that it will fit, but Tire Rack did give me back several matches for that tire size. OD is same as stock (28.0"), but that extra 30mm of maximum section width is a good question. That probably equates to ~10mm wider at the tread per side. Given that I hear people running up to...

I think any 255mm-wide-nominal tire on stock wheels will suffer from the 'not wide enough to protect the stock rim' problem. If you move to 285/40R19, you'll gain 15mm more sidewall width on each side of the wheel and keep the stock diameter. But you'll lose some range due to about 1kg more...

I don't see Bridgestone Potenza Sport on your list. According to Tire Rack, they have a rating of 8.9 for wet performance, which is the highest rating for wet performance of the nine Max-Performance Summer tires that TR says fit my 2023 Model Y LR (with 19" wheels). Second best is Michelin...

supercharge.info says 300 days since construction started.

According to supercharge.info there are (will be) twelve 250kW stalls.

I've also found some screws holding the front cover under the car to be somewhat loose. And I've noted small rocks in the area above that cover. Bumping the bottom of the cover with my hand will make the rocks audibly 'rattle'. Seems like they work themselves out though, as the rattling is...

Looks like Gjeebs did that: (but not Chill Mode)

Note that I'm still on the stock Continental tires. Stickier tires will show off the difference better. And that slight bend likely ate up some acceleration. Also, the ambient temperature was considerably less for the bottom run (October versus June for top run). Lastly, there was likely some...

I got this working by installing the latest version of the App. Seems I was back a few versions, and they've made changes around what I was trying to do. AB successfully installed! Thanks for everyone's help.

I'm the primary. The other driver is secondary, and it shows up on their phone. I think either my phone is flakey or the app install needs to be redone.

Okay, I just tried on the other driver's phone/app and it's there. So the issue is either my phone or the app installation. Thanks for everyone's help!

Thanks for checking, and the suggestions, @MacO512. At least I know what it should look like in the App now. I'll try it on another device soon. I'm also considering a re-install of the App. It seems to sometimes hang right at that screen, such that the back-arrow doesn't respond. Given...

I just backed off as much Zoom on my phone as I could find. Did not know any was turned on (came that way I guess). Still no Software Upgrades at the same menu level as Accessories. Try as I might to scroll either up or down, only Accessories shows up:

No luck finding Software Upgrades under Upgrades in the App when both car and phone are on the same WiFi network. One thing that may be clouding things is that I did just buy a month of Premium Connectivity, but I've yet to see the charge for that show up in any Payment Method I have on file...

Thanks for the thoughts, suggestions, and data points, @MacO512 . It's my MYLR, just over three months in. I could certainly wait to engage AB. One thing that's odd about my phone (besides how slow it is) is that sometimes there are options just off the bottom of the screen, that the App...

I see ...990 for the motor. Bummer on that front.

Thanks @Nenarek. But no joy yet. I just have Upgrades, and under that is just Accessories: Maybe my App needs updating? But I think I've seen it there before. And usually it tells me when I need to update the App. I've seen another source that says the car needs to be connected to...

I've looked in the Tesla App. Can only see Accessories. Scanned through those and did not see AB. They seem to populate slowly though, so maybe I just didn't wait long enough? Inside the car the only Upgrade it shows me is a month of FSD. I recently bought one month of Premium Connectivity...

Good Question. Another would be why they needed three instances to do the reverse engineering. Maybe in case the broke one or two in the process?