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  1. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    oh, and Red Bluff also was parallel with the plug on the 'normal' side
  2. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    the last one I used that was parallel to the car like this was Kettleman, and it still had the normal plug side
  3. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    this is the 26th different supercharger I've been to (thanks Teslafi for tracking these things!), and the only one I've come across that is backwards/left handed.
  4. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    it didnt, but I only left it plugged in long enough to see that it was adding charge, then moved on to try one of the destination chargers. (and instead of miles, it would have been $s for me. no free credits left here).
  5. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    this is the only supercharger I've seen where the cable/handle is backwards. from the car side, the handle is on the right instead of the left. when I went to try it out at 6am, my 6am brain was very confused. lol Melinda on Twitter also is not yet shown in the car's display as an online...
  6. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    I really doubt it. Many of the new supercharger locations are getting the bonus L2 chargers. The Hillsboro OR just permitted location (at Tanasborne) is the same. Moreno Valley (under construction) is the same also. Seems possibly to be the new norm.
  7. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    The destination chargers were in place at Washington Square before the urban Superchargers, not installed as part of it.
  8. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    anyone have a list of other Supercharger locations that also have Destination Chargers? I have heard of them doing this at some, but can't recall where any of those are (specifically wondering if any of the I-5 California stations have a this setup)
  9. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA - NE Vancouver Mall Drive

    this is a suburb, not an urban location.
  10. melindav

    Federal EV Tax Credit - Anyone get a certificate from Tesla?

    I've received copies of the 2018 Model 3 Tesla Manufactures Certifications for both the RWD and AWD/AWD+P versions of the car, attached for anyone still dealing with the IRS on a 2018 return. And also have the contact information for the agent assigned to Tesla who has offered to assist any...
  11. melindav

    Federal EV Tax Credit - Anyone get a certificate from Tesla?

    my 2018 return was audited and the IRS is asking for both the sales contract (MVPA) AND the Manufacturer's Certification. Googling, I've only seen people, or their accountant, looking for this prior to filing their return (like the OP here), but not anyone needing it for proof of the car...
  12. melindav

    Portland Metro area electrician?

    any electrician can install an outlet, there is no need to limit yourself to the small list of Tesla approved contractors. But whoever you go with, don't wait until the last minute. most in the area will have a couple week wait to get an appointment scheduled. and there is a $200 discount...
  13. melindav

    Seattle area RTA registration tax

    however, in the emails, the Model 3s only account for about 100 vehicles, and even without those, they notified of 7500 in the April 4th email. so while numbers may have been corrected as late as the 10th, they did communicate over 7500 prior to the 5th.
  14. melindav

    Supercharger - Tigard, OR

    model 3's pay for all superchargers
  15. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    I see a burgundy Bolt with WSU plates on I-5 going into Portland 3 or 4 times a week, so there is at least one Bolt in Clark Co.
  16. melindav

    Supercharger - Salem, OR

    generally, the future location tags are shown at the center of whatever city, so don't put too much into the specific spot the tag is shown.
  17. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    I wasn't specifically thinking of the pacifica/leaf/model 3, but just overall.
  18. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    interesting that the report is generated based on all registered vehicles, not specifically tied back to the tax exemptions used. I wonder if every one of those buyers actually got the $32,000 exemption. I would think most car buyers (and dealers) are not aware of the exemption on some of...
  19. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    especially since Canadian non-owner reservations from MID JUNE 2016 have been invited, and my WA first 24 hour reservation (overnight 3/31-4/1) is still waiting to be invited... :( ETA: june...
  20. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    I don't think there were that many Model 3s in WA until the last month or two though. Certainly not September/October/November when they were nearly all employee (or employee family members). Those three months add up to 207 in changes. Does Tesla even have that many Washington employees...
  21. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    wonder what the issue was with how they were recording numbers back to last september. They adjusted UP nearly 600 with these new numbers (between Sept-Feb). The red numbers on the left were the previously reported monthly numbers, running total on the right. Edit - fixed number...
  22. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    I don't disagree with your comment, but definitely give it a thumbs down if that's the thought process Tesla has :/
  23. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    so within 30 miles of seattle... from 160 miles away, those are all essentially Seattle to me ;)
  24. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    hopefully, they haven't forgotten about the rest of the state
  25. melindav

    WA Supercharging now $0.25/kWh

    Virginia was increased to .21 from .13
  26. melindav

    WA Supercharging now $0.25/kWh

    often landlords with centers like FM has, will submeter each tenant and include their utility cost in their rent. So having it set up thru Fred Meyer doesn't surprise me. on the Demand Rate, which I've seen some others suggest is why the rate is 3x the residential rate, I understand the...
  27. melindav

    WA Supercharging now $0.25/kWh

    here's a couple charts I tossed together to compare increases across the country (for states that's fee is per minute, this is using the higher rate fee)
  28. melindav

    WA Supercharging now $0.25/kWh

    elec prices are not increasing, at least not anything significant, and certainly not 2x, so that is crazy! We have some of the most stable / non-inflating prices and don't see anything changing on the utility side of things.
  29. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    it's not your tax return, its your tax liability. Look at your 2017 return's line 47. If it is at least what you expect the credit will be when you take delivery (7500/3750/1875), you will get that amount credited. If it's less than that, you will get up to your tax liability credited.
  30. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    I previously reached out to Jon McNeil (since moved on from Tesla) but his response essentially was "the state will deal with it".
  31. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    did you ask her why she signed onto the "Do Not Pass" report recommendation?
  32. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    video from this morning's Senate Transportation committee hearing spoiler... there were not enough votes to recommend it due to opposition of it being funded from the Mutimodal Transportation Account (that also funds transit, bike and pedestrian programs)
  33. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    if the 7,500 is registered in April, it would be reported in May and the exemption will remain thru May and June.
  34. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    Appears the HB2653 made a little progress yesterday and cleared the House finance committee "Committee relieved of further consideration, Referred to Rules 2 Review" so should next go back to the House floor for a 2nd reading, possibly amended at that time.
  35. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    update thru January... 6,766. lets hope that bill to extend it to 2021 without a cap comes thru!
  36. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA

    in buildings (coming from an architecture standpoint), the switchgear is essentially the distribution point where the power enters [the structure], where the utility installs the meters, has master breakers and sends lines out to multiple breaker panels. totally over simplification, but in...
  37. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    It is written for “base” msrp. That is $35k. Besides, even optioned, if you are patient, you will be able to get one under $42,500
  38. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    I believe @iwannam3's original point was more people would have rushed into buying in December when the Fed credit was uncertain (to lock in the $7500 credit), so the sales over the next couple months may be lower than the past average - stretching the WA credit a bit longer (lets hope this new...
  39. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    having a Feb-April delivery estimate (currently at least...) and expecting that means late May at the earliest, I've already essentially come to terms with the exemption not being available to me. If it is still available, I likely will add FSD and the sales tax savings will cover most of it's...
  40. melindav

    The 3 is here!

    What's your plan for the rear window? tint the entire piece of glass, or stop at the factory tint? also, your image is not showing up. is it set to public on google?
  41. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    for those in Seattle, the FORTH meeting this month (thurs 18th at 4p) is discussing EV incentives event link
  42. melindav

    WA state registration fees for Model 3

    it's every year as part of your tags. it's supposed to be the equivalent of what the state loses by you not paying to maintain roads via gas tax.
  43. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    Gov. Inslee's State of the State address was this afternoon and of the 30 minute address, nearly half was on the importance of addressing climate change and lowering emissions to protect the state. I would encourage you all to contact your state representatives, particularly those on the...
  44. melindav

    Dash Cams (2 channel)

    the podcast Tesla Daily recently had a guest from MIT that is working with Tesla and some other manufacturers on their autonomous vehicles and he mentioned they have a Model 3 that they tore down and there is no OBDII
  45. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA

    I take offense at that! that is the part of the lot I always park in (maybe because no one else is willing to park at the end of the lot and walk....)
  46. melindav

    No Metallic Black for 3?

    correct. you have the Solid Black (not flat) or the Midnight Silver Metallic, but not Obsidian Black.
  47. melindav

    Will you sell your new Model 3 for a profit?

    Credit, not “rebate”.
  48. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA

    actually the local rate is $0.08 (residential), likely less for commercial. So Blink's $0.49 is at least 6x the elec cost.
  49. melindav

    WA State EV Sales Tax Exemption Updated

    so all those 'wanting' to buy a Bolt (that is a thing, right?) can sit and think about it for 3 or 4 months before they jump on buying one ;)
  50. melindav

    Supercharger - Vancouver, WA

    FWIW, when i shop here, i have always parked in this little section of the parking lot - mostly because it's away from everyone else most of the time.