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    Repairing residential wall charger

    My 2018 72 amp wall unit quit working after a lightening strike to my house. I quickly ordered a new unit (not near as powerful) $500+ install. A few days ago, I read that the chargers have a built-in surge protecter. I didn't ask my electrician to check to old unit. Does anyone have any...
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    New Tesla wall charger a ripoff

    Had to replace my original wall unit (Sept'18) due to lightening strike. The new is rated at 48 amps...my old unit delivered 80 amps. I know,I should have read the specs. In my defense, it was the only unit shown and I was in a hurry. Does anyone have any after market experience with wall...
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    Lightening strikes home wall charger can it be repaired?

    A freak lightening strike to my garage knocked out all circuits. All other outlets were and brought back. Had to order a new wall unit. Anyone have any experience in restoring wall units?
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    Travel update requested: Little Rock to San Diego via Southern Rt

    Tesla Anywhere shows my SC locations via the southern route to San Diego...would appreciate any guidance regarding maintenance or bad chargers on this route. FYI, was told Tesla was awaiting final permitting for Clarksville and Ft. Smith, AR (desperately needed I-40 West locations). I called...
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    Tesla Ccs-chademo Adaptor For S

    Looking for info re:CCS-CHAdeMO adaptor availability (USA) for my S. Several Walmart Supercenters offer Electrify America charging sites in Arkansas. No SC stations on I-40 in the state, thus always looking for charging opportunities going west.
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    Range upgrade on Model S?

    My 2018 S, 100D has a capacity of 335 (charges to about 315)...Noticed new S's show 370 range wondering if Tesla might increase range via software to compensate for a lack of Supercharger locations on I-40 through Arkansas. To quote a rather (in)famous person, "I'm just saying..." Seriously...
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    Need to hear from Arkansas owners re: Sales Tax

    I was overcharged $780 on the sales tax for my S because the state calculated my charge based on the Cash Price of the vehicle rather than the Total Vehicle price. The explanation given by the State was , the "Price Adjustment," (which showed the discount) had to be worded, " Dealer Discount."...
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    Car wash for S

    My new S is due this week and I was curious: I currently use a drive-thur car wash that has a moving brush system. Any advice on such for the S (I have unlimited use)?