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Due to the low center gravity that is inherent in Teslas (with the battery pack being close to the ground), I wonder how often we will see this once the Semi has been rolled out. Also, what could be done (practically) to avoid the trailer from being the culprit in the future? Put an extended...

In the earnings call, it was stated that "The company is also focused on lowering Supercharging time, and rolling out strategies like encouraging owners to charge their vehicles in off-peak hours." I'm assuming this means a lower rate for off-peak charging (possible free SuC in the dead of...

https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf;jsessionid=4F581D1A4E5574EF0E3AE157B3810853.wapp1nB?docId=WO2021158808&tab=PCTDESCRIPTION This could lead to some interesting developments, both inside and outside the CyberTruck. One example: Section 0038. Using the solution to provide a...

It's amazing to me that, in the aftermath of Battery Day, no one has really focused on the charging implications of the new cell design. The chart presented, if accurate, would indicate that the 4680 cells should take almost no time to fully charge. If that is the case, the bottleneck will...

Please Elon, don't put the retractable door handles (like the Model S) on the CyberTruck! I've gone through 2 of them already on my S and, while they are cool, they are not all that practical and seem prone to breaking. I would be OK with the option to have the driver door self present without...

This is just a placeholder to coincide with the "future" SuC in Williamsburg. I'm going to dig around and see if I can find more information. I, for one, am a bit surprised that one was built in Newport News before Williamsburg (due to the amount of tourism in/around Williamsburg). There are...

Looks like Sheetz on Peters Creek Rd is also putting in 4 x chargers. The building permit #CACC19-0024 can be found on the site: eTRAKiT 50kw sounds low for a SuperCharger though, doesn't it?

There is an excellent chance that Sheetz is putting in a Supercharger location at their Route 29 South store (near Wendy's). I stopped by this morning to grab some coffee and noticed that they had most of the side parking lot roped off for construction and when I asked the cashier if they were...

I just noticed that the thread about the SuC in Salem, VA disappeared. If anyone has any recent updates, that would be fantastic. The SuC will be located @ 1340 West Main Street @ Sheetz.

Before reserving a Model Y, I would want to see the overall dimensions, including ground clearance. I do some light off-roading with our current SUV and would like to have at least the same amount of clearance to avoid getting stuck. The photos I've seen so far do not make me think that there...

Is anyone interested in a early afternoon meeting up at ProReNata Brewery (Home - Pro Re Nata Farm Brewery) in Crozet, VA one day during the week of Christmas? I am not traveling for the holiday, but will be taking the week off and, weather permitting, I wouldn't mind going for a hike and a...

Tesla releases 40% cheaper next-gen mobile connector for Model 3, S, and X Glad to see efficiencies of scale paying off ;)

Tesla to deploy ‘100 Destination chargers’ in deal with Norfolk in Virginia

Hello everyone, here are a few pictures from the event at Pro Re Nata in Crozet, VA this past Sunday. I was only able to stay for a little bit to see the event get started, but there was a good turnout of a mix of full EVs and hybrid plug-ins. The owner at PRN was very accommodating and with...

I read a news article this morning and noticed the mention of "super-charging stations": New Tru by Hilton hotel coming to Campbell Co., creating 20 jobs. I've emailed both contacts listed on the story to see if they are planning to put in EV chargers (or possible SuCs?) at the site. I'll post...

Does anyone have any information about the Bristol Supercharger that recently popped up on the map?

Hello everyone, I have been working with a business owner in Altavista, VA (about halfway between Lynchburg and Danville on Route 29) to establish a destination charging spot in the area and he is about to have 3 Tesla chargers and a universal charger installed at his business. The business is...

Does anyone know what criteria must be met before Tesla considers a site (that has been submitted via their website (Destination Charging) for a destination charger location OR how long we should expect to wait before hearing about a site submission request? I have a friend who owns a business...

Does anyone know if there's a way for an owner to determine how many miles an AP enabled Model S has driven with AP activated?

Hello all! I've researched a bit and can't find a way to force the nav to treat my trip as "one-way" to a destination. Inevitably, I get re-routed to an out-of-the-way SuperCharger because the car thinks I need enough charge for a round trip journey. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Hello all! I'm working to get a local business in my old hometown to join the Destination Charging program. The business, historically a minute market, has expanded and has added a craft brewery taproot and has quite a good food menu to offer. The unique and, in my opinion, most appealing...

Here's a shot from yesterday at one of the SCs where they had a few of the Model Xs being prepped for delivery. I must say, in person, I really like the look (even though I'm not a huge fan of the Pearl color).

I'll be out in the Wintergreen/Afton/Crozet area on Saturday with a group celebrating a buddy's birthday. We are planning to hit (mainly) breweries (Devil's Backbone, Wild Wolf, Blue Mt. and a few others). If anyone is in the area and wants to catch up, PM me.

One realization that gave me pause before committing to the purchase of my Tesla is the fact that I'm almost halfway between 2 of the current Service Centers (Raleigh, NC (146 miles) and Tyson's Corner, VA (182 miles). When I created my order, I was under the assumption (a false one, perhaps?)...

Does anyone know of a HPWC or J1772 in/near Abingdon, VA? I took a look at Plugshare and I didn't see anything really close. I will be heading there for work in a few weeks for an overnight stay and if possible, I'd like to charge near my destination. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Does anyone have any information on the next SuperCharger to open in Virginia? I'm hoping that the next one will be either in Wytheville or around Lexington.

I read an article stating that one of the electrical contractors died working on the SuperCharger install in Norfolk. I was under the impression that the SC was already working/open? Not sure what happened, but I read that the official opening of the SC will be delayed as a result. Man...

I'm planning to take a road trip in a few weeks and I figured it would be nice to post about experiences with the destination charging spots around Virginia. I plan to take my camera with me to capture some pictures of the site and where the charger is. In this particular case, I'll be going...

I thought it would make sense to make a new thread to track any news/rumors of SuperChargers being planned/built along I-81 in the western part of Virginia (the thread for SuperChargers in Virginia is getting pretty long and covers the whole state). I know there was some video taken at the TyCo...

Has anyone else seen this (or know how to resolve it)? I had a HPWC installed the other day and during the install we followed the directions to perform a self test and everything looked good. Today, a few local Model S owners graciously came by the house to try it out. When we plugged in the...

Hello all, I'm about to take ownership of an S85D (hopefully at the end of this month) and I want to get opinions on how best to charge the car in order to best avoid battery degradation. My job is such that I typically know when I need to travel (usually the prior day, so I can charge...

After reading this article, what are your thoughts on the potential impact of this technology (if proven viable) on EV adoption / range anxiety? Goodyears new concept tires can help power your electric car | The Verge

Just curious: Has anyone seen a significant increase/decrease in the cost of car insurance (over owning a ICE vehicle) since purchasing a Model S?