Midwest & Great Lakes

A high school friend of mine just alerted me to this. I'll have multiple spies to get photos once construction is underway! Gas station to include electric charging stations - Effingham Daily News

Looking for 20 inch wheels - n Chicago 21 and potholes a bad mix, but want more performance AND good aero. Any suggestions?

Hello to all in the northern Plains: After Bonnie was able to get a HPWC installed in her hometown south of Minneapolis, she suggested that I contact hotels in the Fargo area about one or more seizing the opportunity to contact Tesla to get some HPWC at their sites for us to use while staying...

So, we're looking at adding a 60A or 100A line to our garage, and I had a few questions based on what we've been told from one contractor. The quotes we were given were: 60A line and sub-panel, with a re-wire of the garage to the new sub panel ($2600) 100A line and sub-panel, with the same...

I just picked up my P85D after taking it in for new car paint protection with Modesta P-01 A Primer and BC-05 Glass coating. I looked long and hard for a Modesta-authorized installer and came across Zeke Costello, owner/operator at MintYourCar.com, after I heard about him some where here on the...

There is no Supercharger scheduled for Des Moines in 2015. Without it, travel north/south on 35 has a gap and Omaha is on an island. I think we need an 80 amp HPWC in Des Moines! I live in Minneapolis and will be making a few trips to Omaha this year. Does anybody here have connections in...

We're looking to buy a battery from this guy, to make e-bike batteries from the cells. He has a wrecked car and here's the state of the battery: We have no idea how long the battery has been dead. 1.) is it possible that the battery has been damaged (could be months?) 2.) What is the easiest...

Friends and fans, Delivering on our promise from October, the Minnesota Renegades are once again exercising their rights of free speech and paying a visit to the great State of Michigan this Spring. We welcome all with open hearts to join us for a day of community and discovery at our second...

I was frustrated that there was no place to charge in my hometown. Not even a lone J1772 ... So planning ahead, I contacted the management team at the Holiday Inn, Owatonna last fall - I want to be able to drive my EV to Owatonna and charge each night. And guess what! They put in THREE. Two...

Starting January 1st, the time of use rates, have gone up. Our night time cost has just increased 51% to just over 8 cents/kWh from our previous 5.1c/kWh. I am in the extremely Pissed off, Reason 1, As I pay online, and don't get paper bill in the mail, I never got the notification. #2, When We...

Posted here because of specific local interest: Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars | Star Tribune crossposted to energy policy thread. Xcel proposes low-cost, off-peak rates for plug-in cars

Hello All, Just wanted to give a EARLY heads up, the SECOND Annual Wisconsin Dells Tesla Get-Together will be held on the 30th of May this year. NOT the weekend of the Automotion Car Show. That was a nasty mistake last year and will not be repeating! Also, the Sandrift Resort ( Sandrift Resort...

This is the long anticipated (by me anyway) St. Louis area supercharger. Reported by mallynb here: New Supercharger locations...Permit Sttaus | Forums | Tesla Motors "Case No. CU-2014-32. (Tesla Motors, Inc. c/o Black & Veatch) An application for a Conditional Use Permit from...

WHAT HAPPENED A FEW MONTHS AGO.... Tesla Motors opened a brand new store in Cleveland, Ohio -- specifically at: 5180 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 WHY SHOULD I CARE ??? This is a HUGE facility, at 23,000 square feet it is the LARGEST in Ohio. Their service department covers everywhere...

Stopped last night at the St Joe Supercharger around 10pm. I tried 2 different stations "no power". good thing I had enough "electrons" to make my destination. Anyone know about this?

For the third year in a row the St. Louis Tesla Enthusiasts have been invited to showcase our Teslas at the St. Louis auto show. We will be displaying 3 cars, red, white and blue. If you're in town stop by and say hi. We will be in EcoCity. STL Auto Show

So i'm thinking about taking my Model S to the NAIAS on the 23rd. Are there any 80A L2 EVSE's in town? From searching plugshare it doesn't look like it. It appears the fastest L2 charging available is 40A at the Atheneum Suite Hotel. Even at 40A I think I'd need a good 6 hours of charging to...

Does anyone around Saint Louis have the Reus sound system?

It looks as if I-80 across Nebraska has been moved back to 2016 according to the latest Tesla Supercharger map. Other than one in Omaha, it's pretty difficult to get across the state. it sure would be nice to see one in Grand Island and perhaps Ogallala.

Tesla is holding an exclusive preview event at NAIAS next Tuesday, January 13. Email invitations were sent out this morning. How many people here received an invitation and are planning to attend?

I've been taken to task for promoting my own content here previously. I won't go into how funny I found the warning - considering I've had a site much longer than this one etc. Either way won't post a direct link. Anyone interested in seeing progress of Superchargers being built in Springfield...

As many of you are already aware, Tesla recently opened up a Service Center in Lyndhurst, Ohio which is a suburb of Cleveland. Though the location isn't quite right off the freeway, it is a good spot for most folks in the area to get to, and isn't too far off the expressway for those coming...

I would like to take a trip from Omaha to Yellowstone this summer and there is a gap in SuperChargers between west SD and the Montana SCs that will get you to Yellowstone. Anyone know of anything going on with SCs in this gap? Thanks in advance...

I was looking at the revised "coming soon" and 2015 supercharging maps at the Tesla web site. It seems they would place one in the Quad Cities (Rock Island/Moline/E Moline/Davenport/Bettendorf) area, one in Des Moines, and one in Omaha. The Omaha<->Des Moines link seems reasonable at about 139...

This is a new dot that popped up on the new "END OF 2014" map that had gone undiscovered until now. The location is Hampton Inn at 1933 Roschman Avenue. The permit indicates 8 pedestals. If anyone is in the area and could scout it out, please post pictures. It should be pretty far along in...

Wichita, KS http://www.kansas.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/carrie-rengers/article4553953.html Applebee's 4760 South Broadway Street, Wichita, KS 67216 (corner of 47th St.) (316) 522-5525 Status: Construction Stalls: 8 to start, 10 eventually. Superchargers

Last year I got an edible arrangements basket for everyone at the service center in St. Louis. I'm planning on doing the same this year, but thought I would see if anyone else wanted to go in on the basket with me. If you would like to contribute $5 or $10 let me know and I will PM you my...

Saw that a local newspaper is reporting that a supercharger was installed at Crystal Mountain in Traverse City. I'm honestly not sure if it is a supercharger or HPWC --the article included no pictures--but if any locals re in the area and want to check it out that would be awesome. Crystal...

Just a centralized new thread discussion for Minnesota Superchargers. Worthington on is competed. Albert Lea is known as a site but not much for information yet. Let's us this thread to track the rest.

% *UPDATE: The reporter has finished her story, so no longer needs drivers to contact her. See her thank-you to the EV-community on the evdl.org URL below % [Original post] A newswire I came across Metro-east news from Belleville, IL | Belleville News-Democrat Talk to reporter about your...

I will be making my first supercharger road trip next tuesday. I am going from Harrison Ohio (far west side of Cincinnati) to Chicago. I will definitely need the Lafayette supercharger, but besides that I have a few options. If anyone who has either made this trip before, or is familiar with...

Looks like Tesla has found a way for folks in Michigan to test out a Model S. The event is in Windsor right across the river from Detroit. In case anyone is interested here is the info: Experience Model S in Windsor Join Us Saturday, November 15th – Sunday, November 16th at Waterfront Hotel...

any suggestions that cover the model s in the state of michigan? im having trouble finding anything under 200$ a month

Picture on Instagram News article Country Club Plaza - Country Club Hills, IL Credit goes to Calvin.K for the discovery. After some more digging, I found an article on the charger. It will have 8 charging bays, it will be located at the Country Club Plaza, and began construction in...

Next week, we are installing two Tesla High Capacity charging connectors at Crystal Mountain Resort Crystal Mountain | Michigan Ski, Golf Spa Resort near Traverse City, MI.

Northeast Ohio's first electric car company Tesla Motors coming to Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, Ohio — Tesla Motors, an electric car company specializing in custom-made vehicles, is moving into the former Infiniti dealership on Mayfield Road. Infiniti moved out in June, and Silicon...

Friends and fans, Tesla owners from neighboring states are exercising their right of free speech and talking with Iowans about the Tesla Model S with a club rally. Fueled only by their passion, these owners are opening up their doors and letting you hop inside their own Tesla Model S...

We stayed overnight at Murdo last week. We stayed at the Range Country Hotel, which is where the Supercharger is. Cost us around $89 bucks. Nice hotel. Nice people. The guy at the desk said they see a few Teslas a day there. Good breakfast in the morning. The whole town shuts down around...

Visited the La Crosse, WI, Supercharger last week. A little bit of a drive off the highway located in what appears to be an office park. There were some restaurants nearby, one under construction, and a Home Depot close by if you wanted to squeeze some home improvement shopping in.

As a native Michigander, I've been considering moving back there (Harbor Springs area). Up to now, I've focused mainly on charging and the SuperCharger infrastructure so I haven't been too concerned -- the 2014/2015 plans look adequate. Now that I've had a chance to read how restrictive...

Was speaking with Hunter at the St. Louis Sales department today on an unrelated matter when he enthusiastically mentioned to me that he'd been speaking with the person in charge of locating Superchargers and had suggested Rolla, MO as a location on I-44. I told him that while Rolla was a fair...

Come on out and join us for one last road trip before the weather turns. We will meet at the Starbucks at Boone's Crossing in Chesterfield. From there were will enjoy a scenic drive down Hwy 94 to one of the areas wineries, where we can sit, sip, and chat Tesla. Please plan on arriving 15...

Wondering if anyone has heard anything on the Mall expansion and Tesla. Back when the service center opened I remember them stating they were working on an 'official' Tesla gallery store for the Mall of America that was suppose to happen by Dec 2014. Obviously that didn't happen for whatever...

I've been in touch with EV Iowa and we have an EV Ride/Drive event planned for Oct. 18th in Iowa City at a local mall. Details to be posted shortly, but WE NEED TESLAS THERE!! Please pm me if you are able to attend and I will put you in contact with the event organizer.

Installation Program Manager - Supercharger Midwest Region Careers | Tesla Motors Maybe this is why we haven't seen many new Superchargers lately?

In Illinois, can one qualify for the incentive (as I read it, 1/2 the cost) with a simple 14-50 outlet? Or does there need to be an EVSE installed? It would be in a private indoor parking garage, so no possibility that the 14-50 would be 'misused' for an RV. Unfortunately, depending on...

I was surprised to see nothing about this here. Iowa, what happened? Iowa Dealers attack Tesla in Iowa.

I will be coming through KC on 9-19-2014. I have several standard chargers picked out, however i am already about 2 hours behind schedule and most j1772 only charge at 20mph. Does anyone have an available 14-50 or hpwc I could use. I am projected to be in KC about 9:30pm and would need about...

As the title says, I am attempting to source the Dells Speedway for one or two hours. First off, I'd like to do one of my famous videos, running my 60 at top speed for it's entire battery pack. Sort of like Autobon style driving... And thought others might like to give the MS a whirl (Legally)...

Long story that'd I'd rather not get into but how much is personal property tax in Missouri for a Model S 85kwh ($94,000)? Iowa is $1,000 to register (equivalent of personal property tax). Considering a move to Missouri depending on cost. Unable to find the tax rate though.