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Recently due to sickness, Hospice and Death, I have had to take MANY sudden unplanned trips in my Model 3 many of which required 650 miles in a day. Fortunately those parts of the trip were a non issue as there are plenty of SuperChargers. But I wonder if most real use the majority of hotels...

We have now had our Model 3 for 3 years and 55,500 miles. So, I thought I would give an update, and fortunately, it is mostly a good update. Range - One big question people have is range and how much have we lost? And you could say 3 or 8%. If you look at the graph below, we are down 3% or 9...

I have tried Joe mode and find the alarms are still VERY loud normally scaring the wife to death. Is there any hope of a super Joe mode?

My car a 1.5 with 3.0 just started to show a BSM: Isolation Warning (#19) and then later we saw a BSM: Isolation Fault 283. I checked the WiKi and could not find any details. Occasionally when very wet and humid I would get the BSM: Isolation fault with the contactors closed (#286) and a short...

I have been trying to get a PowerWall through proper channels and after months of trying the official answer for NE Tennessee is we do not install in your area. I can understand that but I also work part time for a local solar installer and they have been trying for 9 months to become a...

Own the original that launched Tesla as a company, upgraded with their latest battery technology. 2008 Used Tesla Roadster 80. 3.0. Blue. Tan. Carbon fiber hard top. Alloy Wheels. 56,500-miles. $66,400. Kingsport Tennessee

Does anyone know how to resolve the GPS: No data fault error? A search of the forums did not yield much besides the plug on the back of the VDS which I doubt is the issue as the VDS has not been touched in several years. I just returned from a 3 week trip to see this error in my 1.5 for the...

A 8% range hit with new tires - beware! I have a RWD LR with the 18" wheels AERO covers. The factory Michelin Primacy MXM4 gave great range as our watts/mile averaged about 245 for the first 33,000 miles. Then I got new tires Michelin Cross Climate + which had great ratings and the more...

I live in NE Tennessee and have been mildly trying to sell my Roadster 1.5/2.0 Roadster 1.5/3.0 for sale and a Nick from St. Louis flew out to look the car over and give it a test drive. This was his first time seeing a Roadster and they are as you might say on the tiny side :). He has some...

Did anyone receive the following? According to our records, we believe you own Roadster 5XXXXXXB881000255. We appreciate your support for Tesla and its first product. We realize that we need to improve service for Roadster – we are putting in place a dedicated channel to help you with all your...

Tesla Roadster 1.5 with 3.0 Battery for Sale $72,400 Own the original model that started the EV revolution, upgraded with the latest battery technology from Tesla. The Roadster is an all-electric sports car produced by, California based Tesla Motors, the Tesla Roadster is innovative...

does anyone know the amount of copper in a Model 3? Some detractors are saying it is 3x more (about 75 lbs) than a typical ICE car. Unfortunately I have not been able to find any details. Thank you.

C'mon Tesla you can do better. I assume most people getting a key FOB are doing so because of problem with their phone or they prefer "older" technology. The FOB came in a great box, very high class and even had two batteries. But no way to attach to a key chain and no instructions!!! So you...

For those of you who tow, I would LOVE to buy an extension charging cable so I do not have to unhook the trailer to charge. I have seen a few SuperCharger stations with a charger that could work for towing but they seen to be in the majority. A cable about 15' long would allow us to nose in...

Warning as I might be a tad biased, but I just published a new book on sustainable living, called “Driving to Net 0 – Stories of Hope for a Carbon Free Future.” The book follows fifteen different households across the country that have kicked the fossil fuel habit, or at least reduced their...

Caution do not try this at home. Now that I have that out of the way I believe I can successfully tow with my Model 3. I just took a test drive of 40 miles and all checked out. As I feared the watts/mile shot up from 230 to 400 so expect about 170 miles of range towing something substantial...

I have an iPhone and the app frequently can not connect to the car. So if I try to remote precondition the car or check the charging I seem to have a 40% success rate. I can almost always connect within an hour of walking away but it seems like the car goes into a deep sleep and the app does...

I finally had a chance to get a picture of my 2008 Roadster and our 2018 Model 3. It is really need to see how the company has progressed in 10 years. While the Roadster is great, the Model 3 is just under 1/2 the cost, has 26% more range and SuperCharging allowing this to be your main and...

I unfortunately got too close to a Jeep today. The Jeep is in good shape, I wish I could say the same for my Roadster. Looks like I will need new headlights, hood, drivers side fender and a bumper. Does anyone have any idea how to get the parts? I am also checking with Tesla but I am OK...

For the last several years the Knoxville EV Club has had a few EVs at the Knoxville News Sentinel show, Feb. 23-25, 2018. We would LOVE to have a Model 3 as we have already shown the Roadster, Model S And Model X. Nashville says they have no Model 3s to loan us. By chance is there an owner...

Own the original model that started the EV revolution, upgraded with the latest battery technology. The Roadster is an all-electric sports car produced by, California based Tesla Motors, the Tesla Roadster is innovative, efficient, and seductively beautiful; and few things, can boast all...

Tonight I had to rescue a motorist who ran out of gas on the interstate. So I had to make a stop at one of those gas stations

Here is the VDS I took my 1.5 to the drag strip and learned a few things. First is my car has lost .2 seconds in the 1/4 mile over the last 7 years. Horsepower also dropped from 241 to 235 as well. I assume this is due to battery aging and hopefully will return (plus some) with the new...

Forgive me if there is another thread, but I am amazed at the progress of destination chargers. Here in the USA we have passed 1800 locations with a destination charger. Way to go Tesla and with an adapter even Roadsters can use them :)

I have decided to try and sell my Roadster after 5 fun years. Roadster #255 for Sale Twilight Blue While the car is a blast to drive and I truly enjoy it, I am reaching a point in life where having a practical car is more important than a fun car. I have never had a performance car and I...

Finally 22 EV charging stations are on line for employees and visitors. It only took 4 1/2 years of discussions, e-mails, Tesla rides, meetings, more e-mails...... So remain persistent, it just takes a little time :) We purchase a parking pass for a modest $24/year to help defray the...

If you ever look at PlugShare there is a large hole in the center of W. Va. I have contacted Tamarack on I77 just outside Beckley and the Days Hotel just off I79 in Flatwoods. Both seem open to the Tesla destination charger program and it looks like the Days Inn is slowly moving in that...

Two people in our area received a new Model S and in both cases a kid dropped off the car handed over the FOB and begged off any questions claiming not to know anything about the car. Is this common as both buyers had no EV experience and one had great difficulty getting his car started? I...

Calling all W Va. owners and passers by. Please contact Tamarack (manager James Browder) as I believe that would be a great place for a couple of Tesla destination chargers and Tesla has given a tentative OK to the location. The manager seemed open but I assume if 4-5 of us contact them it...

Has anyone tried this? It appears the service manual is available on line. Welcome | Tesla Service

Has anyone had a drop in STD range or their CAC after range charging? I do a range charge about once a month and never have noticed a drop in the past. But this summer I needed maximum range a few times and afterward I had a drop in range of about 2 miles. Maybe it is random chance or...

First I get my Tesla Roadster, then I got a battery operated lawn mower, and now a battery operated chain saw. So who need gas??? By the way the Chain Saw is a Kobalt and does a good job.

This weekend I am participating in Log34 "Lotus Owners Group" who is meeting 100 miles south of me in Asheville NC. More than 120 Lotus cars have shown up and with my Roadster being half Lotus they were happy to have me along. I was not sure of the reception I would receive, and pleasantly...

The last few days when I unplug the Roadster it is showing red not green, which normally means a problem but all appears well as I am at a full charge. When charging it shows a blinking red, again I would expect green. Then instead of the Blue waiting to charge I am seeing purple (blue and...

Just saw an interesting piece on FOX news from O'Reilly about Tesla. Bill OReilly: Don’t hate Tesla Motors just because environmentalists are dumb | The Raw Story I never expected an endorsement from FOX or O'Reilly so maybe, just maybe we might be turning a corner. PS Not that I am...

I am hoping to drive my Roadster to a reunion to be held at South Park. Does anyone know of a hotel nearby with charging? I have not been able to find even a fair option on Plug Share. We will be headed from the south so anything between Washington PA and Pittsburgh I can make work. Thank you.

I received an invitation to bring the Roadster to the Bristol Speedway Charities. There were many high dollar cars there with several Lamborghini's, Ferrari's, Lotus, Austin Martin and even a few Bentley's for test drives. I almost felt under dressed in my 1.5. I received a lot of positive...

As many others have done my solar system is now on line. We have a 7.1 KW system that provides most of the power for the house and the car. The system has so far provided more power than I have used in the house and car. But it has only been 10 days and this is probably the best time of the...

My 2008 1.5 battery has always been a bit on the low side with about 177 miles on a standard charge and a CAC of 144. Since having the car I average about one range charge per month and have run the same tire (brand) for the past 16,000 miles. Then this summer my range crept up to 180 miles...

It seems like the JVC unit is going south in my Roadster. The bluetooth and the iPod interface are not working and now the screen appears to have lost one of the primary colors so now everything has a purplish tint. It seems like Tesla has withdrawn the Duble Din Upgrade. Has anyone done...

Does anyone have any insight into Roadster #34 that is wrecked and up on a salvage auction...

Just returned from a 1200 mile trip across Tennessee to EVCCON (Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention) of EVTV fame. The Roadster did great getting me there and back and did wonderful on track day. We had a 1/8 drag strip and autocross set up. I did about 40 runs down the 1/8 mile and was...

To help get the word out about National Plug-In day this Sept 28th we put my Roadster, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt and a Model S in Kingsport's Funfest parade. Hopefully all you Model S owners can help this year by bringing your car to show at your local plug-in day event. National Plug In Day

Test your 120V charging cord on occasion. My plug end went bad. While not used often I do you the 120V cord often at a hotel/B&B. The last 4 times I used it I came back to the car to find the charging stopped about an hour into the charge and thus I missed out on a good 9+ hours of charge...

I have the Tesla J-1772 in excellent condition for sale for $600, shipping included. Please PM or even respond to this post if interested. A weekend with Henry Sharp has me wanting to upgrade to his verson of the connector and I do not need two. Thank you

I have built a little J1772 to NEMA 14-50 adapter box so if I am ICED I have the cord length to still plug in with my UMC. I simulate the pilot signal with a diode going through a 2.73K resistor and then a switch with a 1.3K resistor to show the car is connected. The box works on the Nissan...

There seems to be a lot of hype about what TESLIVE may be but does anyone know? If it is a conference then would not people need details to plan on coming? If it is just a WebEX then it may not be a big deal.

Has anyone else experienced these errors? It sounds like I have a sheet going bad. Just as my warranty on my 1.5 expired my car died several times this morning. Fortunately traffic was light and I was able to make it to a charging station and after a full charge I was able to make it the...

I got to participate in Engineer's week again and our team's focus was on energy efficiency. So the Roadster fit right in and was a hit with the kids. They were so receptive to the new technology so it was a good day and a good way to get the word out that there is a bright clean future.

Tennessee is pulling together an "Alternative Fuled Vehicle Roadshow" this March and would love to have some Tesla cars. My Roadster and I will be at the Kingsport stop and possibly Knoxville but there is no-way I can make Nashville or Memphis. If you can possibly help please contact: > Joy...