Hawaii

I had the opportunity to check on the Supercharger in Woodburn, OR, near the Woodburn Premium Outlet mall. It was cool to see. It is in the great location, near the Starbucks and Arby's. This is what we need in Hawaii.

A new thread to track the progress of rollouts over here in da islands. Last night I was upgraded to v5.8.4 (1.49.57) which notes that the car will now reduce charge current if it detects voltage fluctuations. It says that it may reduce the charging load by 25%. So, if you plug in to a 40...

I was wondering if anyone has had any aftermarket parking sensors installed? What did you have done? What about Curb Alert?

Bought an Accident Camera and am trying it out in my Honda CR-V [2011] before the MS shows up. Find that it interferes with the TPMS [Tire Pressure Monitoring System] in that the yellow warning light comes on when the camera is activated, goes off when the camera is turned off. Any chance this...

Hi Folks, I've been in contact with the organizer of the annual Oahu Car Clubs' Toys for Tots Car Show (Honolulu), and they would love to have the Tesla Hawaii club represented this Sunday. The more Tesla's, the merrier they said--so here ye here ye, come one, come all Model S & Roadster...

I thought I'd start a thread on this since there has been news about a third fire. After reading the stories of what happens, it makes me wonder if it could happen in Hawaii. We don't have the best roads and debris is common. However, the most important thing I have learned from the stories...

Got tired of waiting for OTA update. Stopped by the SC yesterday and they hooked me up.

My MS got some minor damage to the right rear door and fender when someone backed into it in a parking lot.

I know its kinda last minute (I just found out my self) but if any one is interested might be nice to have some Tesla Model S there. We can meet at pearl city Starbucks the one with Walmart and drive over as a group or meet at Wendy's Kapolei. Meeting time for Pearl city Starbucks 5pm and plan...

Would anyone happen to have a spare Better Place FOB that they would be willing to part with? I'd be more than happy to buy it. Someof the chargers that are in the areas i frequent most are BP chargers and i can't charge without the FOB. Thanks in advance.

MEET-UP DETAILS Sunday, Sept 29th @ 3:00 Where: Ward Center - Parking garage next to TJ Maxx - At or near charging stations Drive: Tentative plan - Out to Maunalua Bay for pics then on to Kailua - parking garage near Longs/Macys. We can firm up the plans when we meet. Please reply if you're...

I wanted to start this thread to see if we can see if we can convince the management to open a showroom here in Hawaii. Then people here can test drive a MS or MX.

while looking for parking near an upcoming event it struck me that there is no information on EV only parking spaces (not EV charging spaces) to be in compliance with HI State law there should be hundreds, shouldn't there be?:confused: Of course Honolulu C&C parking lots, but what about places...

Hi All, The episode of Island Driver TV (OC16) that was filmed during our Kakaako meetup aired yesterday (Sat 09/14), and should be showing throughout this week. Focus on the Tesla at the beginning of the episode. Scheduling info here: http://www.oc16.tv/shows

Given our geographic isolation and excessive shipping costs for many things, I thought I'd start a thread where we can have a venue to announce intended purchases of accessories etc. and offer each other the opportunity to join-in for a potential savings in shipping and time. To kick it off...

Back in HI again. Visiting Big Island and then Kaua'i. While driving my rental ICE down Saddle Road (opened yesterday) I wondered if anyone has driven a MS across the Big Island or up Mauna Kea. I couldn't help but think about the trip up and the regen down. I have separation anxiety and check...

Some of us have expressed interest in having an Oahu Plug In America event. National Plug in Day weekend is Sept 28th & 29th. The Big Island EV Association has scheduled events for both days. Am looking for feedback on who's interested. For those interested, please provide input on: - which...

Here's the summary of data reported on the main Battery and Charging forum. looks like I'm the only one from Hawaii reporting (also the only 60Kw w/21" wheels reporting). I think Jeff reports a summary at the end of each month. My wife's conservative driving is probably skewing our data to the...

After the SC picked up my loaner P85 I began to notice the lack of acceleration that my own S85 had. When I first got it I marveled at its acceleration, what had happened to dull my dream. I got a call from my doctor as I was posting in another thread. I explained my symptoms: a hoarse...

Wanted to start a thread for sharing our service center experiences. I've had my car into the service center several times for odds and ends since picking it up May 3. Each time I have been exceedingly impressed with the entire experience. The staff is wonderfully friendly, helpful and...

People often ask how many Tesla Model S there are in Hawaii. I think the last count was around 120 per the service center a couple weeks ago. Figured if anyone has an update, they can post it here. This PBN article says 94 Teslas were registered in the first half of the year...

New Subject, Spare 19" Wheel and Tire Does anyone have spare 19" standard wheels and tires that they are trying to sell? Anyone planning on buying other 19's, 21's or after market wheels and are going to have original 19's? There a thread on TM forum that is a nightmare where a owner had to...

Howzit! With football season starting, I was wondering what parking is like for EV's at Aloha Stadium? I read that they have a couple of charging stations, but do they honor the "free EV" state policy, and do they have EV specific spaces? I couldn't find any specific information on that. I...

The answer to free parking... Dale, Thank you so very much for bringing this matter to our attention and for your patience in waiting for a response. The Attorney General’s office has determined that while the language of the statute is not as clear as it could be, it noted that several...

I created a new group for Hawaii owners over here: Hawaii Owners Group The advantage of the group function is that you can post arrangements for meet-ups etc without it being public to group non-members. This works well if you have meet-ups at private residences or want to publish contact...

Aloha, dsmith asked me to stop by and update several thread titles as there was some conversations getting derailed by other forum members who didn't realize they we're on an island thread. I went through the entire thread list so that should be complete now. If you all try to remember to add...

Hi All, Passing along the following info from Robert, the authorized Xpel dealer for Hawaii. The prices below are for Xpel Ultimate (the self healing one). He also mentioned he's only bringing in Xpel Extreme on special order for now. As inferred below, he's setup "shop" in Kapolei, but...

I thought I would share some of the things being listed on the Tesla store. Can't wait until they get the 2nd row cup holders. http://shop.teslamotors.com/collections/model-s/products/2nd-row-cupholder

Anyone have the link to the version of the remote app that works on a PC? I have it at work, but have searched high and low and can't seem to find it. Mahalo

Owner of the company I work for flies in for the afternoon on his way back to L.A. Made sure to put myself in a position to take him to the airport. He's gonna order an MS now :biggrin:

Hoping you all have your Teslas nestled comfortably in their garages, waiting out the tropical storm. I had quite a few driving errands at work today and wanted to monitor the progression of Flossie as she marches up the island chain from the Big Island towards Oahu and Kauai. I am using a...

I drove a 2010 Prius. I got the MS because my daughter will be learning to drive soon so she will need a car.

Thank you all for attending the first meet up at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park. 15 MS came. Let's post the photos here. - - - Updated - - - Here are more photos.

Big Island EV Association Plug In America Event. Please join us Sunday September 29, at Kona Commons, 10:00AM-2:00PM for National Plug In America Day! We are hosting this year's local event, bring your EV and join in the Fun, or if just curious, come and find out more about all that we are...

My headlights regularly stay on during the day when I am in direct sunlight after I emerge from a shaded location. I don't know if the sensor is simply not sensitive enough. I end up manually turning them off at least once a day. As for Bluetooth, my car does not connect to my phone at least...

Just wondering, have any of you gone on a factory tour before/after taking delivery of your car in Hawaii? I will be in San Jose for the next week and reached out to my Delivery Specialist Ciaran to see if I could join in on a tour or at least visit the factory. Do you folks think they would let me?

Figured I'd start a new thread just for Tesla sightings... Saw a grey one a couple days ago on School St turning onto the Pali around 6'ish after work. EV 2802. I waved but wasn't sure if he saw me. Was so excited to see another Tesla while driving mine!

Lots of folks have used the term "old" to describe themselves, so I have become curious about the average age of Model S owners. I suspect the average age may be slightly higher in Hawaii than on the mainland because of our higher cost of living and lower earning potential. Anyone willing to...

Hi, I don't have a Model S ordered yet, but am very interested. I have been trying to decide which options are considered necessary and which are not. Have been reading the problems with the pano roof, but it seems that everyone has one. I rarely open the sunroofs on my cars and so are...

I just talked with my DS today and he told me the Tesla financing program and resale guarantee is now available to Hawaii buyers. Financing is arranged through Technology Credit Union, not Wells Fargo/US Bank. Not sure why the difference, but I'm just glad we're finally getting the same...

I recently spotted a Kokua Line article on vehicle claims and thought it worth mentioning here. Just in case… Gosh, I hope no one needs this. But part of thinking about such a situation is also prevention. What happens if I encounter damage to my car while on state property such as the roads...

Fun and Interesting Tesla stories from Hawaii. Surely there are a lot of stories to share... Thanks, its a great idea, nanimac

I have 7 more days to decide and would appreciate the input from our local group. I realize that this has been discussed before, but curious as to whether any of you have had any thoughts after having the car awhile. I anticipate that I will be a low mileage driver, 5,000-6,000 miles per year...

Anyone have a recommendation for good tinting vendor? I know a couple of people mentioned pro tint. In researching online, tint pro in Kakaako has received positive reviews. I really need the back window tinted because my kids roast when they sit back there in the middle of the day.

I'm in Maui on vacation. I love Maui. But I had to rent an ICE car. We're doing the Hana drive in a few days and I have mixed feelings about it! Just thought I would share. :)

Suggestions? I was disappointed today that horizon refused to ship my Roadster due to lack of sufficient ground clearance. Clearly other Roadsters (and other low sports cars) have previously made it there. Any suggestions? Matson also quotes a required 6inch ground clearance. We measured...

Single-occupant HOV access Free parking at HNL (a 24 hour limit) Free State + County parking facility use [including: Municipal lots, Blaisdell parking] -- 24 hour limit Free metered parking, with a 2.5 hour limit or maximum time limit of meter if greater than 2.5 hours ** By law, parking lots...

First Hawaii Tesla Meet Up - Sunday 7/28/13 Ok...there seems to be a lot of us now so I'll take the initiative and try to plan a meetup. It's been great meeting forum members at the service center and I'm sure we all have great experiences to share. Here's my initial thoughts on a meetup...

Maybe we could use a single thread to "stack" URL's web site links to various Tesla or EV Related sites? Let me get it started: Web Stuff: Tesla Hawaii Club - HI Owners and Enthusiasts Tesla Hawaii Club - Tesla HAWAII Club Teslapage.com Portal - Provides GPS based local EV Charger list...

This is a discussion from our Hawaii Tesla Owners thread from the April timeframe. I thought that with so many people recently getting their cars, it might be useful to get it back out in the sun separately now that we can easily add a thread. Even if its not useful, it couldn't hurt. If it...