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Interesting idea to have a NEMA 14-50 wired adjacent to the wall connector like that. Obviously, couldn't use the 14-50 and the HPWC at the time, but does it mean you can charge a non-Tesla vehicle from the 14-50 outlet from time to time if the HPWC is not in use?

Thanks Larry for the details. Did the regional manager give any indication when a South Orlando service center may be opened? Jerome Guillen tweeted they were scouting for locations in South Orlando. Hoping Merritt Island SC and an eventual South Orlando SC will take the strain off of...

Yeah good point. I wonder if a pop-up would be the ideal camper to tow with a Tesla due to the low profile and therefore more aero perhaps.

I have a newbie question about towing a small camper trailer with a Tesla. I gather most campsites or RV parks provide hookups for electric (and also water and probably sewer). And I know people have mentioned charging their Tesla at a campsite using the 50 amp outlet provided for RVs. How do...

Interesting post from Jerome Guillen on LinkedIn. Would love to see another SC in Orlando to take the pressure off the current one in Maitland/Eatonville.

When did Tesla start towing the car to a SC for a flat? I thought Mobile Service or a Ranger or whatever would come out and do a wheel/tire swap so you could continue on your way. You would then pick up your original wheel/tire from the SC once it was repaired. Was that just for S and X?

Same experience in Orlando as OP. Car came back filthy. Doesn't help that the lot itself is filthy and full of garbage and boxes strewn everywhere. And where has all the landscaping gone? Just a bunch of beds with dirt and sand blowing everywhere. TV's inside not working. No more live...

Two year Model 3 and the 12V died a few weeks ago. Flat-bedded to Orlando SC where it sat for 3 days before they replaced it. Not sure if they were just busy with other repairs or didn't have any batteries in stock. Love the car, not so much the service. I think they are struggling with growth...

That right there. Happened to me too. Dead 12v in a 2018 Model 3. Instead of jump-starting the battery or having a ranger replace it, they towed it to the SC where it took them 3 days to replace the 12v battery. No loaners, no Uber credits, no response to calls etc. I get it, Florida is hard on...

You can do this on the Outback also, at least on my 2017. Google Subaru Outback Liftgate Memory.

Love the post, really informative. That's my Subaru! Same color outside and inside (mine is a '17). I have a Model 3 LR RWD and struggle getting the road bike in the back due to the narrow opening etc. I mean, it fits in the 3 but the Subey handles it so much better. I love the side-by-side...

Look at Form 8911 (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit)

I have a LR RWD Model 3 and a Subaru Outback (2017). Love the Outback when we first got it, still do - they are wonderful, dependable gas cars. But it's a gas car. There is no comparison. Once we got the Model 3 we quickly realized there is no going back. No hassle with charging, no hassle with...

And add me to the list also. July 2018, LR RWD. Range at 100% is 300 (90% is 270). My drop wasn't gradual, it was a step change around 15k, now 21k miles. SC says all is good. Never did see the mythical range improvement to 325 that some reported. No change in driving habits to help explain it.

Exactly. Tesla is the new norm. I've occasionally walked away from our other car with it still running, keys in, unlocked before realizing it isn't the Tesla and therefore not smart enough to realize what I want to do. Other cars are so dumb after you experience a Tesla.

Similar thing here but using the phone to set the driver profile. Setup my phone for my profile, and wife's phone for her profile. The problem is whenever she drives and puts the car is park it reverts to my setting and she has to change it manually, even if I am nowhere around. (And yes, it is...

Same here this morning along with the "Sentry mode has been disabled message". Wife has the car at the moment so will try removing the USB drive and do the power down later.

Thanks, good find. If you turned it thru 90 degress, would 2 fit in there next to each other?

Another vote for the SunJoe electric and Chemical Guys products. I use that exact model with an MTM Hydro foam cannon and all works great. Certainly the electric pressure washers have less power than gas but that makes it perfect for washings cars and more than powerful enough for other...

I thought that was the reason for the phantom braking on Autopilot. ;)

I wish mine worked that good. Should probably take it back and have them take another look. Thanks for posting.

Same here. I get a barely-visible spray from the driver's side that is useless and then a dribble from the passenger side which is only slightly better in effectiveness. I had the Orlando SC check them out and they replaced the wiper blades and a bunch of stuff and it made no difference. Most...

I got quotes for installing a HPWC from Alexander Electrical Services (407-278-1588) and Territo Electric (407-654-2767). Having met and talked to both I would happily recommend either. Lots of neighbors have used AES for regular electrical work and he's highly rated on Angies List, Yelp etc and...

My 90% has always been 279, with 100% estimated at 310. Like a lot of people here it dropped in two very noticeable steps about a month ago (after 2019.8.5). First to 274 at 90% and 305 at 100%. Then a week later it was 270 at 90% and 300 at 100%. No change in driving behavior or anything else...

Same thing after getting 2019.8.5 on my LR Model 3. My 90% charge used to give me 279 consistently, but now getting 273. Was expecting extra range (100% is supposed to be 325 so expecting 290-ish at 90%). Thought it might be a bug. Can someone remind me how to re-calibrate the battery again...

This is my fave. If the wipers are on Auto and I'm constantly having to press the stalk button for an extra single wipe, that should be a clue to the software that it's no doing it's job and needs to kick it up a notch. It's a simple, elegant solution that takes simple input from the driver to...

Really? I know the original middle row seats in the X were not very versatile but I assume the folding middle row (and third row) in the newer X's provide more room than an S. But happy to be wrong on this.

Keeping our Subaru Outback for the same reason (and can't afford 2 Tesla's right now - lol). Can get the road bike in the 3 with a wheel off but not super practical. Wish it were an hatchback, like the S but smaller. I guess the Y is the vehicle that I'm best suited to.

Yes. I didn't use Rain-X but a similar glass cleaner product and the wiper chattering and jumping was terrible. Won't make that mistake again.

Similar situation here. Very fine spray on the left, dribble on the right. Not sure which is correct but assume they should be the same on each side. SC took a look, replaced the wiper blades (why?) and said it was working as expected. Screen does actually clear good with the spray/dribble combo...

Did the price jump? I tried to purchase a few weeks ago, but it was out of stock. I thought it was $35 or $40. Now it's $60???

Same here. The browser not working for me means the firmware release notes and car manual won't display either - just a blank white screen.

I have the $20 transponder located in the upper left hand corner of the windshield, next to the pillar. Works fine in my Model 3.

Same thing happened to me the first time ever a week ago (on 39.7 firmware). Wouldn't clear with a reset. Tried getting out, locking etc. Tried the wife's phone, still unable to shift into drive/reverse. We just left it and drove the other car. Later in the day it worked fine and has been fine...

Funnily enough, earlier this morning I booked my car into service in Orlando for this very same issue and a few other small items. Driver side is fine, can fit a pinky finger in the top of the passenger side one. Appointment not until Nov 9 but will see what they say. For what it's worth, the...

That's exactly it. Happened to me once and I assumed it was a bug/malfunction. It's all about where you put your hand as you open the drivers door. Second time it happened I realized what I'd done. Love the idea. Check window status from the app and close remotely.

Except the SR is listed at 32 amp (I mistakenly thought it was 40). Onboard Charger Hence, wondering what the MR will be.

What is the battery warranty on the mid-range? Same as the LR (8yr/120k, I think) or the SR (8yr,100k - doing this from memory). Also, is the charger in the MR 40 or 48 amp - which I think was the other SR/LR difference if I recall.

RWD. (VIN 32k)

Got V9 over the weekend. Pretty happy with the changes - I suppose I could gripe about the position of the Homelink and User profile icons moving further over to the right, but generally it's a cool upgrade. Web browser just gives me a blank (white) screen for all sites, as does the Release...

If you want the red, get the red. I'm also in Orlando and and we love the red. Cleans up real nice and looks fab even when dirty. The cost of red is a bit off putting now, but other than that it's well suited to Florida, IMO.

I've said it before, they need to test the auto wipers in Florida, not California. I think the interface is fine (button for single-wipe, screen controls etc) but the auto ability is what's lacking. However, they are better now (34.x) than when the car was delivered (24.x) so I appreciate...

Thanks SomeJoe7777. Appreciate the reply and the link to your other post - very informative.

Which is cheaper? Florida at $0.22 per kWh or Georgia at $0.22 per minute > 60 kW ($0.11 < 60 kW)? I guess it depends on SOC, length of time charging etc. Some math involved I'm sure.

Haha. In LA, yeah it's probably uncool. Aren't they everywhere? Here in Central Florida they are still rare and I get a lot of pointing and shocked faces from fellow Model 3 owners having come across another one on the road. So I wave and they wave back. You need to move to Florida, lol. (Before...

That was a strange (and misleading) article in InsideEVs. My insurance for the 3 with Progressive is cheaper than my 2013 Merc C class.

Yes, sort of. But gave up and used the Subaru Outback instead. The problem with the big well is that it isn't the full width of the trunk - it's in the middle, width ways. But with the front wheel still on, the handlebars are way over at the side, not in the middle so they won't fit in the well...

Yeah, I wish Tesla would test their automatic wipers in Florida instead of in the state where it almost never rains, haha. They aren't quite yet up the standards of other auto makers in that regard, but I know they'll get there eventually and the inconsistent auto-wipers are a small price to pay...

Yes, I think I noticed the same thing once. Rains a lot in Florida. Car was outside. Driver and passenger door opened without any drama. Kid opened the rear door on the driver's side and there was a gush of water from the bottom of the door, exactly as you described. Like, between the bottom of...

Quick follow-up question about Cabin Overheat Protection. I see there is an option to enable it with and without A/C. What do people generally use? I'm in Florida where it's freakishly hot and humid. Will it even work without AC, presumably just using fans? Assume using A/C costs more energy...