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Used this station both headed south down 20 to FarmVille this morning and tonight on the way north. - it charged for ten minutes and then stopped both this AM and PM. I re-started it and it worked fine at a peak charge rate of 78 MPH (370 Volts and 65 AMPS). Is this normal? Also what is...

Since the nearest service center is 4+ hours away, can anyone let me know if they've had good/bad experiences with local shops putting on winter wheels and/or tires. Like, is Tesla ok with it.. do all the sensors work, etc. Not necessarily looking for public recommendations just overall...

Now that the South Burlington, VT location is almost operational, I'm hoping that Tesla will turn its attention and energy towards a SC in Plattsburgh NY. I keep parsing through the TMC threads, hoping for any news regarding a Plattsburgh SC but so far the word "Plattsburgh" is usually preceded...

Received a post card in the mail yesterday with a photo of a white Tesla and the title "Luxury Electric Vehicle Research Opportunity." On the back of the card is an invitation for a survey and focus group in Reston, Virginia. The instructions state that a "small number of electric vehicle...

I was rear ended last month which meant that my 2013 P85 is now at Dorn's Body & Paint in Mechanicsville, VA. The Toyota that hit me submarined under the rear bumper, so the aluminum floor pan is what took most of the hit. If it were bumper only, it would be about a $2k repair. They also nicked...

Living near Norfolk / Virginia Beach and having had my new Model S for four weeks tomorrow (would you believe; 4000+ miles already) I have been keeping my eye on the Norfolk Supercharger which has been out of service since the unfortunate accident where one of the installing electricians was...

I used the HOV lanes on the LIE Monday. I also used the Syosset supercharger and saw a beautiful MS with an ugly green pass decal on the lower front. It seemed sacrilege! Is that decal a requirement for using HOV/Green Pass lanes or do Nassau & Suffolk police know Tesla's are fine?

I'm terrible at DIY, does anyone know any reputable shops that can install a Blackvue front/rear dashcam?

I've reconciled myself to having an ugly black NY E-ZPass external tag on my P85D (made before the new cut out in the infrared windshield) but even having the tag properly mounted (screwed in with top license plate screws and arrows pointed up), my tag will not read at the Throgs Neck Bridge...

In this article about the South Whitehall supercharger, a Tesla spokesperson mentions that they expect to break ground on superchargers in Binghamton and Tannersville. I noticed that Tannersville has a Simon Premium Outlet mall, The Crossings Premium Outlets. Since there are several Tesla...

This is the thread to discuss the Binghamton, NY Supercharger. Edit 11/02/15--The Binghamton Supercharger is open! It opened some time on 11/01/15. Edit 10/15/15--The location has been discovered, and it will be The Spot Restaurant! (Thanks, jrreno!) The Spot Restaurant 1062 Front Street...

I'm not the kind of guy that spends money on after market features, but I just had my 85D tinted and couldn't be happier. I didn't go too dark, just 50%, but it made the car look super sharp. I was having some buyer's regrets on the metallic grey, it just seemed bland after a few months. But...

The Maryland "Tesla Law" goes into effect today, October 1st. This means that Tesla can now be licensed as a dealer and have up to four locations in the state including the one in Bethesda. It might be time to be on the lookout for building permits, etc. that would indicate where Tesla...

Does anyone know of a HPWC or J1772 in/near Abingdon, VA? I took a look at Plugshare and I didn't see anything really close. I will be heading there for work in a few weeks for an overnight stay and if possible, I'd like to charge near my destination. Thanks in advance for any tips!

Anyone up for a Hudson Valley (NY) Tesla Meetup this Fall?

Who do you trust to do the inspection. I'm just outside of Phila on the north east side.

I drown down to DC for an event organized by the same group at the Embassy of Croatia for Nikola Tesla's birthday where Tesla presented the Model S and offered test rides and I'm on their mailing list. I just received news that they have organized an evening event at the Kreeger Museum in DC...

My second trip to dulles in the tesla, had a few thoughts... 1. First minor gripe on Nav. Nav to Dulles seems to want to route me to the runway. Not useful. Not sure if this is a gap between google maps and the nav system. Workaround is to just select any other address on a street near the...

I read there were a few 75amp chargers put into Rehoboth DE this summer at the north end of the boardwalk. I also remember seeing them on plugshare at some point. Taking a trip that way this weekend, and plugshare no longer shows the spots at all. Not sure what the story is, did they get shut...

After seeing the news of the opening of the Flight 93 National Memorial during the 9-11 news coverage last week, I noticed in my trip planning that the memorial's location in Shanksville, PA is only 20 miles or so from the Somerset, PA SuperCharger. This makes contemplation of a trip out to the...

Hi Based on the number of Teslas I see in my town, there are dozens of owners in this area. If anyone is interested in having an informal get together on a Saturday morning, please let me know. I'll try to put something together in the next 30 days.

For those who had a NEMA 14-50 installed, can you suggest an electrician? I am hoping you can recommend someone who did a great job for you. I live in Brooklyn. I am in a condo and I am looking to run 100ft of wires to my spot in the garage from my home meter. Thanks for your help!!

I am reconsideing my supplier options. Any advice or suggestions appreciated.

Since my end of I-81 is generally barren of fast chargers, and I know some of you make regular trips to Blacksburg, wanted to let folks know downtown Blacksburg is getting a CHAdeMO charger. It's a little ways off of I-81, but there's plenty to do in downtown Blacksburg. Ribbon-cutting on...

Got my first ticket after 60,000 miles driving Teslas last night (61 MPH in a 45). Be careful as you approach Charlottesville on 29 South the speed limit on most of Route 29 from Western Fairfax County is 55 MPH and 60 in some places until you get South of the Charlottesville Airport - two VASP...

Does anyone have any information on the next SuperCharger to open in Virginia? I'm hoping that the next one will be either in Wytheville or around Lexington.

Hi All! This year's Drive Electric Week event will be at the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Sunday Sept. 20th. We'll be there from noon-5pm so please sign up on the event page and come on by! We've got three S's registered so far and would love to get a big lineup...

Thanks folks for this wonderful forum. I have my 85D for 2 weeks now and love it. I have not driven more than 100 miles on a stretch yet. I am planning my first trip on long weekend from Bluefield, VA to Massanutten Resort, VA which is about 218 mile one way. Kindly advise me with reliable...

Hello @TeslaRoadTrip friends! We hope you have enjoyed some long road trips on the Supercharger network this summer. The team that organized @TeslaRoadTrip 2015 - "Reach the Beach" and last year’s "All Superchargers Lead to DC” are planning a get-together of Tesla owners & drivers on...

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...

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Given how much we pay in taxes on these cars (property + EV Tax), shouldn't Virginia incentivize purchasing these cars by giving us HOV access? I understand not wanting to clog the roads with hybrids, but EV's are still very rare.

I read an article stating that one of the electrical contractors died working on the SuperCharger install in Norfolk. I was under the impression that the SC was already working/open? Not sure what happened, but I read that the official opening of the SC will be delayed as a result. Man...

What is the best route to take for fastest time? Was hoping for Strasburg, VA to be open, but that doesnt look like it will be done this weekend. PLanned departure time form Newark,DE - Friday 8/21 -10-11AM A) Newark, DE - 90% or Range charge -> Glen Allen, VA 90% or Range Charge since i...

... Who do you call to get a list of approved body shops? I just need an area sanded, painted, and buffed... no actual metal work... Near the Harrisburg, PA area. thanks ..I ****ed up my trunk-lid removing an after market spoiler... - - - Updated - - - Called the Devon service Center...

Not sure there if there is already a thread on this--I looked but didn't see one. Nice to see everyone today. Here are some quick and crappy iPhone pics. EDIT: It wasn't until just now that I noticed the roof progression in this pic. Left to Right--no sunroof, sunroof closed, sunroof in...

Tonight my wife and I were headed to a Black tie event at the Tower Club in Tysons, when in route I got an alert about low tire pressure. I delivered the Misses to the event on time and quickly called my main man Carlos at the Tysons Corner SC. He got me in with five minutes notice. Just...

Google maps shows 264 miles, but we gain 2,100 feet in elevation. Has anyone made it? How many range miles did you use? Our car now maxes out at 263.

So a gigantic new premium outlet center just opened in Gloucester Township NJ. It has been under construction for several months. I had been wondering if (and hoping) that they would have charging stations there. Not for me...I'm only a few miles away, but how can such a large project which...

Hi. Here's what I'm pretty sure is an unusual request, aimed at the NJ dwellers among the forum. My wife and I live in Oregon and we got our Model S 85D (aka Lucille) about four months ago. Not surprisingly, all our friends and family are excited and full of questions. My father, who is in...

Anyone have a recommendation for a good detailer? My girl is going to need a spa day for all the exercise I've given her lately. Thanks kindly.

Short notice but I figure it never hurts to ask. I am at a conference at the Gaylord and have a couple of colleagues from overseas that would live to see aTesla. And tonight is the last night of the conference. So, if there is anyone willing to run by for a half an hour and show off your car...

I'm planning to take a road trip in a few weeks and I figured it would be nice to post about experiences with the destination charging spots around Virginia. I plan to take my camera with me to capture some pictures of the site and where the charger is. In this particular case, I'll be going...

Hi there, I am looking to get some 19" wheels powder-coated the dark gray of the Tesla 21s. Has anyone done something similar and/or know of a good place to do the powdercoating in the Northern VA area? TIA.

I have been noticing in the past few months the proliferation of dedicated 80 amp Tesla charging stations at hotels and B&Bs within "road trip" driving distance in the Washington, DC area. This weekend, we took a road trip to North Fork Mountain Inn in West Virginia that now has an 80 amp...

We took a nice drive through the back roads in the area west of Washington, DC last weekend. The loop we took crossed the Potomac River on White's Ferry and passed by three CHAdeMO stations. I created a map and wrote about some of the highlights of our "Electric Tour" if anybody is interested...

I made a deal with the owner/operator of Lake Phoenix in Rawlings, VA. I provide an HPWC; he installs it and makes it accessible to the public. To my surprise, he agreed! The HPWC is now online (40A @ 240v) and available for public use 24hrs. The HPWC is located just a few miles of I-85...

I'm heading up this weekend to ride some bicycles and I'm trying to figure out the best place to charge (no superchargers on the I-81 corridor yet). Google Maps Looks like I'm going to have to hit a campground or two on the way up and on the way back. Has anyone been to any of them along the...

fyi there is a post under the Tesla Motors forums in the NJ section that says superchargers are under construction at the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. Need NJ shore supercharger. | Forums | Tesla Motors I don't know the authenticity of this poster. Also they said 9 stalls and AFAIK none of...