Midwest & Great Lakes

The superchargers in Sidney located at the Best Western have been built. I'm unsure if they are operational yet but this comes from a co-worker who spotted them. I may go out there later this week to take a picture of them but with that information it looks like they should be opening quite...

Last night, 4/28/17, we were parked in downtown Springfield Missouri. When we got back to the car, someone had stolen the nose cone! Has anyone ever had something like this happen???

I am curious about how the Model S handles the snow in the upper midwest. I am in Minnesota, and while winters don't seem to see as much snow as years past, there are still a couple of good snowfalls each winter. I am a Model 3 reservation holder, and I planned on going with the D version to...

The City of Rolling Meadows IL Plan Commission meeting of April 4th 2017 included this on the agenda: The location is here, at the north end of the Meijer parking lot, 1301 Meijer Drive.

I am seriously considering a Reus installation. Wondering if anyone has one near the Milwaukee Chicago area and wouldn't mind demoing it. Also if anyone is interested in doing a group Buy in the near future.

I have a 2015 Model S 85D and I'm paying $995 for 6 months through Geico. I don't have any tickets or anything and neither does my wife. How does this compare with other Insurance carriers you might be using?

Any one know of anyplace I might charge near the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City? Thanks...

I'm driving to from Minneapolis to Milwaukee for the NCAA tourney tomorrow and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to park and charge near the Bradley Center. I won't be staying the night so the Tesla chargers at the hotels probably won't work.

Today we stopped by and charged at the Pleasant Prairie SC on the way home. It was a very pleasant experience, and I thought this SC location deserves its own dedicated thread. It's located off I-41/94 at the Pleasant Prairie outlet mall. The SCs are physically across from the Double Tree hotel...

My parents in Lincoln, NE are very kindly upgrading their electrical so I can charge my Tesla when I drive in from Chicago to visit. (Loving the new superchargers along I-80.) They haven't had much luck finding an electrician who's done anything like this - can anyone recommend a good...

Meijer 3955 US-31 Traverse City, Michigan 49684 If anyone is in the area, please check the status.

Indiana residents: If you oppose this bill please let your state senator and state representative know. More details here: Should Utilities be allowed to collect money from 'self consumption' Senate Bill 309 - Distributed generation GSP Find your Legislator - Indiana General Assembly...

Has this been posted yet? HB 1592 summary as follows: Automobile sales requirements. Provides that a manufacturer may engage in sales directly to the public only if the manufacturer meets certain requirements. Provides that a manufacturer can no longer engage in sales directly to the public...

I thought we might as well start a thread considering there are no plans between Omaha or Lincoln and Independence for a Supercharger. We use it regularly when going through Independence. Anyone ever have the issue of the station being ICE'd? It happened to us today at late last year. They...

For years now I've been a Tesla owner, and sort of a staple at the local gatherings, and Tesla store. I'll admit I might spend an unhealthy amount of time at the local service center, being that I don't actually work there. But it is so fun!! Love to talk to other owners, and spread the Tesla...

It's really hard to tell on the 2017 map where they are forecasting. There is one listed in central Missouri that is between Columbia, Rolla and Springfield but it doesn't appear to be in Jefferson City (the pin appears to be west of that). Does anyone know where that one is going to be? Lake...

When I look at the Tesla Supercharger map and flip between current chargers and 2017 chargers a new icon pops up between highland park and Country Club hills. Looks like it might be near Downtown Chicago. Does anyone know where i can get more details on where this location is?

Just doing some pre-planning for the Sound of Silence rally. I know the Nebraska route is currently in-process. I expect it'll be done before May, though, and I was looking to use it on the way out but am looking at my stop-overs. I was wondering if anyone has made Ogallala to Lusk in one leg...

traveling via Model S from Mass to Madison, WI. Question is....traveling out to my Rushmore and crazy horse would take over 11 hours one way including SC stops. Would it be worth it to drive out there then back? Any sites on way be worth seeing? Anybody make this trip? I have heard mt...

I see that the 2017 SC plan shows Chicago getting a real supercharger location (based on the gif that I see posted). Tesla unveils its 2017 Supercharger network expansion plans Given the high number of condo/public garage useage downtown, I welcome this happening. The Grand Ave location is...

Heading down to Nashville. I've typically gone through Chicago and charged at Country Club. Thinking about taking the slightly longer route through Peru, Normal, and Champaign to Indianapolis instead. I'd think that time wise it'd be as fast or faster even though more miles and also less...

This one just popped up on Tesla's website. Can anybody nearby get some photos? 8 Stalls at Bonecutter Hollow (bakery) 6200 State Route 95, Mt. Gilead, Ohio www.teslamotors.com/mtgileadsupercharger

My family is considering a move to Grand Rapids to be closer to family, and I know due to the dealership issues in Michigan Tesla doesn't have any service centers. I was curious what other owners are currently doing to get the car serviced etc. Drive your car to out of state service centers...

A few months ago there were several reported stories about Tesla buying a building in Chesterfield to open a real showroom / service center. Nothing at all in the news since then that I can see. Does anybody know the timeline for this new facility?

Looking on the "future" 2016 supercharger map on tesla.com, I see one that looks like it will be around the Metropolis IL area. Anybody know where this is or when it will be opening?

We live in northern lower Michigan where there are lots of deer. Here is what I sent to the Tesla service center in response to their request for service needs. "Check brakes…tighten up as required. Believe it or not, I have hit two deer with my Tesla but both times was able to stop on a...

I am creating this thread to encourage the existence of a Grand Island, Nebraska supercharger. There have been rumors of plans, the existence of a Ruby Tuesday seems to indicate a possible location, but nobody has tracked down anything yet. Good luck, Nebraskans and travelers of I-80!

Hi all, my family and I are awaiting our very own, first Tesla- the Model X 90D :-) Our first order of business once receiving the car will be to take a road trip from FL to Lincolnwood / Skokie, IL to visit family. Being a first time EV owner, I'm slightly apprehensive of where I'll be able...

Superchargers crates sitting next to NE Barn And Grill. This is great for the I-80.

There's a post on Google+ indicating that there's a mostly built supercharger in Ogallala, NE. Can anybody here confirm? The posted picture makes it look like it is close to the McDonald's, whose address is likely 301 Stagecoach Trail.

In the Minnesota Future Location discussion thread, @Evbwcaer posted evidence of a possible Supercharger at Clearwater Travel Plaza. https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/posts/1802145/ The post includes a link to a permit that mentions Tesla: Permit Given the limited possibilities, and the...

Just wondering what you all think about the gap between the new West Des Moines supercharger, and the Independence, MO location. It's 194 miles between the two which makes it quite a stretch for lower capacity models especially in cold weather. Without there being any big cities between, do you...

I am going to pick up my Tesla this weekend. I am driving my up to Chicago in a gas vehicle & coming back in my new (to me, it is a 2014 CPO) Tesla. I am really excited but wondering about charging on the way back. My car is a 60. I know there will be a couple superchargers on the way back to...

Some thoughts about the restrictions on Tesla from selling vehicles direct in Michigan. Dealerships say Tesla should have to play by the same rules, but are the rules unconstitutional?

I've started a FB owners group for people in Central IL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253816708348375/

Hi everyone, I am happy to say I am new to the group! I purchased a CPO and will be picking it up soon. Has anyone been able to use this tax credit or know more about it? I was planning on having my neighbor, who is an electrician, install a NEMA 14-50 in my garage but I found this credit...

Supercharge.info shows a new Supercharger in North Aurora, IL. There's an existing site in Aurora (opened in February 2014). This one's closer to I-88. So, a better location and a better deal? North Aurora, IL Interstates: I-88 US Numbered Highways (<= 5mi) I-88 From: Start (I-80, Moline...

For the St. Louis folks, I had an interesting experience yesterday while at the St. Louis supercharger. I pulled into 1B. Another car pulled into 1A shortly after me (like less than a minute after me). There was also a car on 2B. 3A was empty (note: there is no 3B at the St. Louis station)...

In tinkering with ev trip planner one of my main drives of i29 is rather dicey on an S60 between charges. Specifically KC-Sioux Falls, SD. The sc in Council Bluffs may be doable on a warm day driving at/below speeds but I was wondering if any news of sc's in Sioux City or Sioux Falls, for that...

Tesla Model X P90D We were in St. Louis shooting our XPEL Dealer Spotlight with one of our local installers, Clear Auto Bra, and we decided to stay a bit longer and keep the cameras rolling. We shot quite a few installation videos, one of them being this beautiful Tesla Model X P90D. They...

Tesla filed a constitutional challenge this morning in the Western District of Michigan.

The Indianapolis Business Journal reports the the Indiana House Committee on Roads and Teansportation will be discussing the draft report of the summer study on forbidding direct sales of automobiles in Indiana. Tesla to open first Indy service center | 2016-09-15 | Indianapolis Business...

WSJ reported tonight the Michigan Secretary of State rejected Tesla's application to open a dealership (sales and service center). It said this was expected based on the recent law and Tesla may have filed the application to set up the basis for a lawsuit. I guess GM doesn't think the Bolt can...

I've done the Texas <-> Michigan trip in my pre-AP P85 a few times now, and turning this corner has presented an issue every time in that I cannot seem to make it without charging at Topeka although the onboard trip planner and EVTripPlanner both seem to think that it's possible (with range...

As a registered club, Tesla Motors has made an official notice recognizing our club's grand opening event this Tuesday at the Oakdale, MN Hy-Vee. The event is also listed for National Drive Electric Week, and other EV owners will enthusiastically be present and is open to the public. Hy-Vee...

I would be super grateful to anyone who would check an inventory car I reserved in the area. In return besides my undying gratitude, I would be happy to use his or her referral code in the purchase. Please PM me/use the conversations feature if willing. Thank You, Michael

Hi Tesla owners. We will be celebrating National Drive Electric Week on September 15th at the Valley Junction Farmers Market in West Des Moines from 4:00 till 8:00 PM. EV owners and dealers will be bringing their cars to display and speak to the public. Since Tesla cannot sell cars in Iowa...

Anyone in the 417 area code/Springfield, MO area interested in showing support for Tesla and or taking a ride in the newest Model S and Model X (a P90DL), please come out tonight at the Hilton Garden Inn b/w 7p-10p. Free food and drinks. Would love to have a huge turnout to show Tesla that...

I'll be staying along Lake Erie between Vermilion & Beulah Beach the after Labor Day. The hotel / cottage we are staying at doesn't have any high amp outlets available and looking at plugshare.com there's really no convenient options. For now my plan is to charge via wall outlet and possibly...

If you own a Model X and live in the Des Moines area, boy would I like to talk to you. I'm helping set up an event for Drive Electric Week, in West Des Moines at the Valley Junction Farmer's Market on September 15th. We've reached out to the KC Tesla store and they can't "officially" help us...