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  1. flankspeed8

    Purchasing a Model S from local dealer...what are they selling?

    Greetings- I saw that an area dealer is advertising a "2014 Model S Performance" listed at $61999.00. Here is the listing: Cars.com It is rare to find a Tesla on a dealer lot, let alone a Ford dealer. I went by to test drive today expecting a P85 but the badging did not indicate the P nor...
  2. flankspeed8

    Model 3 Reservation Day - March 31st- Minneapolis/Eden Prairie, MN Tesla store

    I have never visited a Tesla store before so this will be my first visit. Can't wait to place two reservations for the M3 (one for Iowa friend) and am wondering if anyone who visits this store frequently has any insight into the stores plans for the 31st? Does anyone really think that there...
  3. flankspeed8

    Model 3 and auto insurance

    The S and X threads contain numerous discussions about difficulty or high expense insuring these vehicles as well as repair problems. One of the issues is with new vehicles as insurers do not have a good track record to gauge the risk. In my opinion, if the Model 3 is going to be truly mass...
  4. flankspeed8

    new Nissan EV with range extender in development

    Nissan Will Introduce An EV With Range Extender Next Year Had not seen this posted yet. Interesting development and I understand their rationale.
  5. flankspeed8

    Xcel finally offers an EV rate

    Posted here because of specific local interest: Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars | Star Tribune crossposted to energy policy thread. Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars
  6. flankspeed8

    Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars

    This appears to be a first for our local utility Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars | Star Tribune "The utility asked state regulators Friday to approve a new rate for overnight home charging of electric cars at a 43 percent discount to standard residential service. The...
  7. flankspeed8

    Is Tesla the most American car company ever?

    edit: Perhaps not ever, but in modern times? I have been binge watching all of the Mega Factory, How its Made, etc documentaries on YouTube and am fascinated by the logistics of Tesla. From what I could tell from the documentary, the motors and batteries are both made (assembled?) in Fremont...
  8. flankspeed8

    Near and long term pricing trends

    Greetings. I am a current Volt (2014) driver and have already made the decision that my next car will be a Tesla. Before I bought the Volt, a friend was almost begging me to buy a Tesla but I did not even consider that. In hindsight, I wish I would have. I flip cars pretty frequently...