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Hello all. I've got a 2019 Model X Performance, and I keep having problems with my stock 20" Slipstream wheels. 1.) They keep getting warped, I suspect due to the poor roads (potholes and the like) 2.) They're easy to curb 3.) The tires are noisy. etc. etc. I was thinking to go down to 19"...

Hello all, Looking for some firmware for an original roadster. Version cd4.6.3. Hoping someone here might have it.

Hello all, Couple of weeks ago I ordered a Model X from Tesla directly. I have yet to receive it, and it is currently scheduled for July delivery, but I may be able to get it as early as May. I ordered the car prior to the recent price increase. Specifications is as follows: - 2019 Model X...

Hello all. I have a salvage repaired Model S 85 from Hong Kong, that I am in the process of shipping into the UK. I will handle all the paper work of importing, taxing, and everything to make it road legal and fit for purpose. It was previously written off by the insurance company in HK due...

Hello all. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience shipping Teslas in containers by sea. Apparently an MSDS is required. I have read that Teslas do not require an MSDS, but still, one is being demanded. Anyone know where to get a copy?

Hello all. My family and I will be travelling to the US for a short holiday in November/December time. (We drive a Model S back home in Lithuania.) We will be landing in at Miami airport and need to get over to Orlando a few days later. I'm wondering if there are any companies that rent out...

I have a 2014 S 60 with 50kwh (estimated) usable capacity. Probably one or 2 of my modules has a dodgy cell in it, but even if that is the case, original capacity is only 58KWH usable? Not very much. Does the voltage of each pack differ depending on capacity? As far as I know, each module is...

So I roughly worked out that I had about 50KWH of usable capacity on my 2014 S 60. And by that I mean, when the car reports 100% full all the way down to 0%, but not including the buffer. And I think it's pretty normal for people to be able to drive quite a few KM below the 0% mark. So the 50KWH...

I have a 2014 Model S 60. I'm looking at upgrading my car, and by upgrading, I really mean upgrade the actual car that I'm driving now, rather than getting a new car. I found a couple of salvage Model X which would cost too much to repair. However, the battery packs look good. I've got my eye...

I'm doing a bit of travelling now and don't have access to an outlet that I can plug in over night. The temperatures are about -5C and I have a long journey tomorrow. I've decided to charge my car up to 95% and leave it parked outside overnight near where I am staying. I know it's not good to...

So apparently an adapter has been made to allow a US Tesla to charge from an EU super charger. Does anyone know how to make one? Pin out diagrams? Or if they are commercially available, how much and where to buy? Interestingly, it is apparently also possible to do a full conversion from US...

Hello all. I'm considering moving to the US and was wondering how easy/difficult it would be to bring my Tesla with me. I'm currently living in Europe where I have a 2014 Model S that was imported from the US (and so is US spec). Obviously I have to pay for shipping, but would I have to pay...

Hello all. I was wondering what the viability of a fuel cell (probably hydrogen) would be as a range extender. It occurred to me that for highway cruising speeds, 30KW is more than sufficient. 20KW would even be enough to be highway legal, but assuming you want to be travelling at 70mph |...

Hi everyone. The other day I was staying somewhere in a 5th floor apartment. No charging anywhere nearby so I had to throw an extension lead out the window to charge the car over night. The extension lead didn't get in anyone's way as it went over a tree that my car was parked next to. The...

Hello all. Just bought myself a brand-new set of Dunlop Sportmaxx RT tires for 222 EUR /each! My Model S is the only 'performance' car I've ever owned so my experience buying tires has typically been limited to dealing with cars like a VW Golf or Toyota Yaris. Honestly.. I don't know if I can...

Perhaps this may seem like a stupid question, and the typical response on this forum seems to be 'DONT BRING A US TESLA TO EU' or visa-versa. But this is frequently done, particularly in countries where Tesla have no presence. In Lithuania, it seems most Teslas are US imports. The charging...

It seems to be fairly common knowledge that if you want to keep your battery in good condition, the key is to keep the state of charge at a fairly modest level, and avoid regularly charging above 80-90% or allowing it to drop below 10 - 20%. But what about rate of charge/discharge? How does how...

My 2014 Model S is still technically under warranty in the US, but since I am living and driving it in Lithuania, I practically cannot claim on it. Are there any reliable stats on the reliability of batteries and drive units? Or perhaps there are certain factors that affect both? i.e. fast...

Ive been driving my 2014 Model S 60 for a little over a month now and haven't really noticed this until recently. I don't drive particularly aggressively and the regenerative brakes have been more than adequate for 99% of my daily needs, only using the traditional brakes to completely stop...

Got back home last night with around 6km rated range remaining on my 2014 Model S 60. That's around 2% charge. My car stopped charging at 98% (not sure why it wont go to 100%), and it reports exactly 50kwh of additional charge. This suggest that 100% would be around 52kwh. I know there is some...

I wanted to share my experience with 'long distance' driving and saving energy. My office is around 100km away from where I live and I visit that office around 2-3 times per week. My 2014 S 60 has around 250km of rated range at 90% (it's Winter and well below freezing!) so I have enough range...

Hello all. Anyone have any solution for increasing range for long distance travel? Realistically, I can't use my Model S for any proper long distance travel as there are few charging options in my region. Of course there is always the option to slow charge from a wall socket, but I don't...

Would it not technically be possible to get more power from a 400v AC supply? Rather than just 240v, with a 3-phase outlet, you could use 2 live/hot terminals to get 400v. I charge at 32 amps on 240v so thats about 7kw. But 400v could yield 12.8kw. Or do you double the amperage because both...

Arrived home last night to find someone parked next to the 32amp outlet I normally use to charge my car. No worries, there are plenty of wall sockets around and I have a 25meter extension lead I used to charge a rate of around 2.2kw. Ran the cable, plugged in, and started charging fine. My...

Has anyone ever imported a US car into Europe and replaced the charger with an EU (Type2/Mennekes) one?

Does anyone know if you are actually able to buy an 85kwh batter and put it into a Model S 60 and then gaining the added range? I'm not all that bothered about the added performance, but the extra 25kwh (125km + of added range) sounds nice.

I have a 2014 Model S 60, purchased just before Christmas when temperatures for the following week was hovering at around 0C. At that time, my 90% was around 255-265. It has since been getting colder, with yesterday hitting -15C, and my 90% was just 250. Today and over the next few days the...

Hello all. I have a 2014 Model S 60, imported from the US and using in Lithuania. I can display battery status either as a percentage, rated, or ideal. I did a 100% charge today, and I'm getting a rated range of 285km / 177m. This is my 2nd time charging to full, and prior to charging to...

I have a Model S 60. Today I was driving back home, starting with a around 205km (rated) range. My journey was only 140km and I figured I had plenty of range. After 120km of fast driving in rainy 5 degree (celcius) weather, we arrived in our city (20km from home) with around 70km of range left...

Hello all, I'm trying to find some clear information on how much power (typically) a Tesla Model S requires to travel at given speeds. I realise that there are other factors that affect the power consumption, such as hills, outside temperature and climate control. Still, I'm looking for...

Hello all. I recently purchased a 2014 Tesla Model S 60. When I set the range display to 'ideal' rather than 'rated', at 50% charge, it shows I have a range of around 163km, suggesting a full range of 326km. On Tesla's website, the S 60 is supposed to have 338km of range. Does that mean my car...

I have a US Spec Tesla Model S. There are no SuperChargers in Lithuania, and the majority of chargers that ARE available are Mennekes/Type 2. I believe European Spec Teslas all support Mennekes/Type 2 by default. But since mine is from the US, I specifically need an adapter. Does anyone know...

Hello all. I recently purchased a Tesla Model S 60 in Lithuania, imported from the US. I have a whole bunch of charging cables and adapters but mostly are US specific and not very useful here in Lithuania. I am able to charge using a standard Euro outlet at around 12a@220v, but this only...