Midwest & Great Lakes

I saw this X on 161 and Maple Canyon on Saturday. The tags were registered on the 26th. Anyone else see a X in the CO?

We are planning to build a house with a solar panel. Wondering what your experience is in terms of cost and return on investment. Any recommendation?

... hey Joel, I figure that was you yesterday in that gorgeous red X I was the white model S going the other direction. Congratulations on having a real head-turner.

Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone knew about the charging stations they have at the St. Louis Zoo. We are driving down from Chicago and then hitting the zoo up then going to Paducah, KY afterwards. How fast of a charging were you able to get? and also is it on a network like chargepoint or...

Has anyone used the destination chargers in the Millennium Lakeside Garage at Millennium Park in Chicago? I am going to be staying at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in a few weeks and there is no charging at the hotel. I was thinking about parking in the Millennium garage. Is it walking...

Could someone give me a detailed process from ordering to having the car in your possession fully registered/plated in Michigan. I am thinking about a model 3 and so I'm trying to get my mind around everything involved in the purchase. Thanks in advance

A few us more friendly owners have been getting together for lunch at sporadically regular intervals. If you live in the area, or even if you are just passing through, we'd like to extend the invitation to include you. In addition to food, there is also a fair bit of knowledge we could learn...

Western/Central New Yorkers, with no Service Center near, what are you doing for NY State Inspection? Just take it to any shop and hope they don't get confused by systems they have to inspect which simply aren't there (exhaust) and hope they don't break anything?

Are any of you campaigning for a Supercharger in this area? Best I can tell, there are no destination chargers, either. Please update me if I am wrong. I had sent two request emails to the CopperLeaf in Appleton and never even got a response. I am from Florida, but want to travel up there...

With March 31st fast approaching, it's a good time consolidate information and to plan a Meetup for folks planning to reserve a Model 3 at Keystone Crossing Reservation Information Location: 8702 Keystone Crossing #111b, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Start time: March 31st, regular business hours...

For those of you who don’t know me, I am Liz Gattra, one of the co-organizers of the St. Louis Tesla Enthusiasts. I am assisting a group of MBA students at SLU with their MBA project. Their project is to create a case study to show the advantages of installing destination charging at hotels...

Tesla needs your help on this one. As you all know, GM is pushing a bill (HB1254) through the state legislature to stop Tesla from continuing to lawfully sell cars in the state. Hopefully a lot of you have contacted your local representative - but I can't stress enough the power of 'in person'...

Is anyone planning on going to the store on the 31st?

I have never visited a Tesla store before so this will be my first visit. Can't wait to place two reservations for the M3 (one for Iowa friend) and am wondering if anyone who visits this store frequently has any insight into the stores plans for the 31st? Does anyone really think that there...

Was wondering if anyone that has a Model X in the Chicago Area would be interested in doing a Meet-Up for other Tesla owners or fans can get a closer look at one?

I am going to Highland Park the evening of the 30th and staying overnight somewhere. 3 good hotels within 2miles. Wondering if anyone would like to do a mini meet up, get a group rate at a hotel, do a dinner together etc.? Jump on this thread or PM me if interested?

In case you did not receive the email -- see below. Any thought/interest about the value of a Tesla meetup in front of the Capitol next Thursday? Tesla Owners and Enthusiasts: We need your help. Yesterday, the Indiana Senate Committee on Commerce & Technology held a hearing on a bill that...

Hey everyone, I live in St. Louis and am having a wedding in St. Charles on Main Street (Old Stone Chapel is our venue). I have been a huge Tesla admirer for years. If I had the money for a luxury car, it would without a doubt be spent on a Tesla. I've watched hours and hours of YouTube videos...

From New Peru, IL Supercharger, it looks like Tesla and the Hy-Vee have agreement from the town for an 8-Stall Supercharger in Peru, IL. See http://newstrib.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=49398 for references to location and use approval at Google Maps: 1651 Midtown Rd...

Any members in driving range of Springfield, MO have their Model X yet? My wife is having some second thoughts (we've confirmed our order for a non-P 90) and is really wanting to look at one. If you are or know of someone not in this group who is an owner that might be willing to meet with us...

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2015-2016/billintroduced/House/pdf/2016-HIB-5312.pdf Michigan Legislature - House Bill 5312 (2016) Miller Bill Would Allow Tesla To Operate In The State A bill introduced Wednesday by Rep. Aaron Miller would allow Tesla Motors to sell its...

just FYI -- Kansas City now has a new Tesla store at the plaza. The old location near the baseball stadium I think is now just a service center. Store front is nice and should get a lot of visibility, though parking at the plaza is not so great; I'll miss the easy access and parking of the...

Rolla, MO has a blue dot on supercharge.info Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 1705 Martin Spring Dr, Rolla, MO See I-44 Superchargers in Missouri-maybe talked to the right person finally - Page 2 for background. Keep you eyes on this site. The actual construction usually starts shortly after a permit is...

LANSING, Mich. -- A recent University of Michigan graduate who aspires to work in politics is single-handedly launching a ballot petition drive to allow automakers to sell new vehicles directly to Michigan consumers. Mick Yuille, 22, knows he has a hurdle to climb: He has until June 1 to...

Headed to downtown Indianapolis this weekend. Was looking on plugshare for local chargers. I was amazed to find so many chargers. It appears most of them are owned by a company called blue-indy. They rent out electric cars and charge by the minute. I was wondering if anyone has information about...

How best can I purchase a Tesla. Buy in Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City or Chicago? With the ban in Iowa to purchase, are there issues with registering the car in Iowa and getting plates? Does someone live there and can share their experience? I'll probably be in Dallas County (Urbandale...

Does anyone know if Tesla plans on opening a Showroom or Service Center in Wisconsin? I live in Milwaukee and don't like the idea of having to drive down to Illinois for service or repair. Or do the rangers do everything you need?

I saw one downtown this evening. I was under the impression that the EL plates were for fully electric cars. Is this not the case or are there fully electric versions of the i3?

I posted a general introduction thread in the general section, but I haven't gotten replies to some of my questions that are more specific to life with a Model S in Minnesota. Thus, I'm starting a thread here to ask some of the questions that I have not been able to find an answer to. The first...

Does anyone live in Royal Oak area willing and able to meet to talk about pros/cons, insurance, picking it up and all other aspects that I am missing to ask of ownership? In addition to looking to order Model 3, we are considering building a garage this summer and want to be sure we get the...

I live in St. Louis and frequently travel to north Florida. Usually we fly, but this March, we'll probably drive in our 70D. Assuming that the mythical Paducah / Sikeston supercharger doesn't materialize by then, I'm trying to figure out how to get there. On the way down, we usually drive a...

Yup. It happened. Driver's side quarter panel. Nice sharp dent near the charge port... A handful of small dings in the quarter panel... and a large subtle depression of the entire quarter panel. I want to see if this can be repaired in this fashion. Hard to notice with the dark blue... But I...

The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission" or "FTC") will host a one-day workshop exploring competition and related issues in the context of state regulation of motor vehicle distribution and how these regulations affect businesses and consumers. Specific topics for discussion will include: the...

When I got my 85D a month ago, I like many owners inspect the car briefly then drive it off the lot. A month later, I then took it to CMG detailing for Opticoat. The owner, Yoosof has done several Teslas, and noted that the paint quality has definitely improved since 2013. However, he noted...

Does anyone know details about the newly installed Tesla chargers at the IND airport? It's nice to not have to use the adaptor, but when I checked my app to see what it was charging at, I was chugging along at 12 mi/hr, 239V, 16/16A. About the same speed as the other units. I thought these...

Hi all, I've been a huge fan of Tesla, their cars, and what they stand for since the Roadster days. My mother has had a Model S 85 for about a year, which I've put at least 1000 miles on, and that hasn't helped with the inevitable falling in love with the MS. I'm now closer than ever to...

I-44 Between OKC and I-70 East Charging Plan?Need advice as to how to travel in my P85D in stretch on I-44 from OKC supercharger and I-70 East with nearest next Supercharger on route Effington. I am going on a longer trip, but this stretch of I-44 that connects I-40 with I-70 is a gap in the...

I'm going aftermarket for winter wheels and tires, and need a shop that is familiar with the Model S for wheel and tire swaps, balancing, etc, ideally somewhere on the Chicago North Shore. There is one that Tesla service recommended - DR Auto Works, but they will only do work with wheels/tires...

I have written in this part of the forum before about my (difficult) adventures in driving from Omaha to KC and back because of the distance between SupCs if the conditions are anything but ideal. I cannot make it without, previously, L2 (so slow) charging. So... I ordered a CHAdeMO adapter...

I'm configuring an X. Does anyone in the Madison area have a titanium S or X? I would like to see the color in real life. thanks. rf

Illinois “Anti-ICEing” Law Signed I wish we could call in tips for a share of the fine... The best part is this: So in Chicago that's like a $200 something tow and impound fee... :biggrin:

... for those of us that have to make the pilgrimage to the gas station for our snowblowers. I feel traumatized. I've never felt as conspicuous in my Tesla as I did going to a gas station and pulling up to a pump. The stench of dead dinosaur on my hands, the fear of overfilling the can and...

Des Moines, IA needs a Destination Charger and over the past two years I have personally contacted every major hotel brand in the area. My last contact, about a month ago, was the Holiday Inn in West Des Moines. Today the GM called me to say that they were very interested and had immediately...

Planning a Christmas trip from the Toronto area to the Chicago area, but with Ann Arbor now open I'm considering the route across I-94. I use to go from Comber, Ontario to Angola, IN then across I-90. Also, I've only done these trips in summer. I'll have a full car, including my 87 year old...

Our registration stickers expire 12/31 and the state is not mailing renewal notices. Either sign up for email notices or go to a local Secretary of State office. State Budget Impasse Reaches New Low: Illinois Is Too Broke for Stamps - Lincoln Square - DNAinfo.com Chicago

I know various Midwest threads have discussed this topic, but I would like to centralize the conversation. I'm conducting a poll, and would like feedback on the preferred location for the North East Michigan Super Charger: Saginaw or Bay City. Theoretically speaking :wink:, if the locations...

Anyone in Michigan have service recently? Reading about the long wait times gives me service anxiety even though I haven't needed any service. Also, When I first got my car they came out to my house to fix a minor issue with the door mirror. Have they done away with service at your location?

I have made the trip from Omaha to Kansas City a couple times now. I have made it to the SupC in KC (Independence, MO) with about 10 miles left both times. But I have had problems coming back both times, and both had inclement weather as a part of the problem, as well as me still thinking like...

I live in the Chicago suburbs and have three neighbors with a Tesla Model S plus myself (and a Model X on order) who have students in college west of Chicago in the Quad Cities, Iowa City and Des Moines. Unless we are doing an overnight, it's not realistic to take our Tesla's to visit our...

Planned on swapping out my OEM/Goodyears with my Rial/Xi3 next weekend after I got back from Florida. Man, was it a slip and slide fest today!