Mountain & Southwest

I filed my taxes in February, and they say it'll be processed within 2-6 weeks. 8 weeks later, they sent a demand letter for "more documentation." Specifically: Innovative Motor Vehicle Credit - A copy of the vehicle history report (such as one available from CarFax) for used vehicle. They...

Our next Denver Tesla gathering is Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am, same location (Panera Bread at 2466 S Colorado Blvd). We had 10 Teslas (including Mac's new X!) at our first meeting in March. Looking to double that this time. Topics include: the new website, upcoming events, and how to keep...

Hello all I am close to pulling the trigger on a MS order for delivery in a couple of months. I live in Boulder, CO and travel extensively across the state pretty regularly. I was wondering if any of you with experience of Tesla driving/ownership in this area might kindly chime in on a couple...

I have a small issue to get corrected and Stuttgart is booked for nearly 3 months. The only other place in Colorado is Coach in Boulder - anyone have experience with them? Thanks.

Did anyone, with a dual motor S, drive around the Denver area on Wednesday 03/23/2016? I am curious to know how a D did in all the snow. Thanks Erik

Granted, the Tesla community isn't as tight knit as it was, but I'm hoping a PHX-area X owner is willing to meet up and show of their vehicle. I've owned my Model S for 3 years now but am on the fence about an X order. We did the blind order of our S back in 2012 and that was a big mistake, IMO...

Great weather, and great turnout. Pictures at: Scottsdale Cars Coffee - March 2016 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

So this has been tried before many times, but it seems a shame that there is no Tesla owner group in Denver. So let's try this again. Another Tesla owner, Chris Grimes, and I are planning on creating a Tesla monthly gathering on Saturday mornings in Denver. We plan on starting this on March 19...

The event was again well attended. Despite a smaller showing of Tesla's (Limited to D and Roadsters) a steady flow of people reinforced the widespread interest in all things EV. For a link to hi-res images from the event, goto: Scottsdale Cars Coffee - March 2016 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

So this has been tried before many times, but it seems a shame that there is no Tesla owner group in Denver. So let's try this again. Another Tesla owner, Chris Grimes, and I are planning on creating a Tesla monthly gathering on Saturday mornings in Denver. We plan on starting this on March 19...

Has anyone heard if the gallery in Scottsdale will be taking reservations for the Model 3? I talked to someone there and he said he didnt think they would be able to, they thought they could at first but now not sure. One of my friends said he talked to someone there and they said yes they...

I decided to sell my 2014 Pearl white Model S 85 Kw, 9K miles. We moved to a ranch and it's not a good car for that type of area.It's like new, always garaged and hand washed. $70,000 email me for pix, can't upload here for some reason. thanks, stacie [email protected]

Anyone on here lining up at Park Meadows Mall in Colorado on March 31st to put a deposit down on a Model 3? I'll be there bright and early!

Scottsdale Cars & Coffee has become the largest exotic car event in the US. March 5th, Tesla will again be the featured car with a strong Roadster and dual motor Model S showing. Tesla staff will also be on hand, in addition to the regular showing of Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and 918...

I'm using Turbotax and easily got one vehicle loaded up in form DR 0617. But I can't for the life of me figure out how to add another vehicle, or a 2nd copy of the form or anything like that. First world problems, I know. But I have two vehicles I purchased in 2015 that qualify for the credit...

Need advice! I'm in Winter Park, CO headed to Park City, UT. Leaving on Tuesday morning (or so was the plan). Planning on I-70, charging in Silverthorne, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction... etc. all the way to Park City. Unfortunately, a giant rock and landslide decided to close I-70...

April 28... is the public hearing for the Rate Case. $0.043/kWh would be $70/mo with a 8kW PV system even if you use ZERO kWh. Yes... even if you NEVER use the grid... you would owe Xcel $70/mo on average if this rate is approved. This rate is listed under Rate 59.

The Colorado Springs Tesla/EV Club will have their monthly meeting/luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 6th at 11:30 AM at Old Chicago, Northwest corner of Austin Bluffs Parkway and North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs. We have made some printed club cards which we will give out to any member wanting...

So this weekend I drove to Vegas and noticed the nav refused to route via Loop 303 in the west valley because, as best I can tell, it does not think the road is completed. Anyone else have this issue? Any thoughts on how to go about suggesting a fix to our friends in Fremont? I find the 303 so...

Location: 16940 Hwy 14 Mojave, CA 93501 http://psbweb.co.kern.ca.us/UtilityPages/Planning/StaffReports/DirectorHearings/StaffReport/2014/12-18-14%20Tesla%20Motors,%20Inc.%20by%20Black%20&%20Veatch.pdf Lots of details in the planning document - 3 superchargers/6 stalls, 200kWh battery storage...

Has anyone done this trip? Was looking for recommendations on RV parks or maybe other Tesla owners with HPWCs along that route as am looking to drive my Roadster that way soon. Am looking at Plugshare and there are a few RV parks so shouldn't be too hard. Thanks.

I've read LastNLSig's great post about how to install a Blackvue Dash Cam into a Model S. Although I'm an avid DIYer, and would have no qualms about doing something like this to one of my other vehicles, this is a rare project that I'm not interested in taking on in my brand new 85D. That post...

I thought that having a thread for tips, tricks, and destination suggestions for driving Tesla's into out beautiful mountains would make a good thread. I will start with some interesting places in SW Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Full disclosure: I helped set up the 70 Amp J-Plugs in...

Other than a Tesla service center... looking for recommendations for Denver Metro but for any other locations, feel free to give a shout out for other members' benefit.

Good day! I was in Boise yesterday and chatted with a nice guy who pulled into Best Buy at the same time as me with a red Model S. He was wearing a hat that said "Tesla Enthusiasts Group" I believe. I am curious where I would find a hat like that? Does anyone know of that group? Thanks in advance!

As with Hawthorne, I think there is enough cause from Tesla's 2016 'future' supercharger map to speculate that Fallon will be getting one: The ones labeled in green text are current superchargers. Of the orange ones, Tonopah is known but not yet in progress, and Beatty is basically finished...

Tesla's 2016 'future' supercharger map has been updated and I think it's good enough to speculate that Hawthorne will be getting a supercharger: The ones labeled in green text are current superchargers. Of the orange ones, Tonopah is known but not yet in progress, and Beatty is basically...

Does anyone in the area have the Tesla center console? I really want to see one in the car before plunking down 6 bills. My office is in Tempe and I'd gladly buy you a cup of coffee for 10 minutes of your time. Also - I'm pretty sure the Scottsdale SC delivered a Model X last week. When I was...

I will be driving my S to the park in 2 weeks from Sedona through the Flagstaff SC. Any tips on charging in the park would be appreciated.

It's official! The Colorado Springs Supercharger Party is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 @ 1:00pm. Meet at the parking garage (215 N. Cascade) at 1:00pm. We'll have a photo taken at the charging stations, move our cars to non-charging spots and then have lunch/food in downtown COSprings. No...

We are creating a 3 minute film on "Tomorrow's car" and would like to film a Tesla. The client is an IT company and our story focuses on thought leadership & developing software for vehicles. We need footage of the Tesla being driven, the cockpit screens being navigated, and ideally the...

Nary a SC from Denver to Cheyenne -- only CHAdeMO. Any information (rumors are fine too) on plans to fix this? Loveland off I-25 would be ideal for customers and businesses in the area. It would also serve those traveling to Fort Collins and Greeley.

Our first 2016 meeting of Colorado Springs, Colorado Tesla owners is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 @ Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, 4110 N. Academy Blvd. (Austin Bluffs & Academy Blvd), for 11:30am. The restaurant phone number is 719-536-0633. I have reserved an area for 12 people (which we...

I was told yesterday at the Park Meadows store at least a few Model Xs have been delivered in Denver. Might one of the owners be willing to show their car to us patiently awaiting our Model X? Maybe you could spend an hour at Park Meadows or some place more convenient to you sometime soon?

I'm getting ready to de-camp from Napa and move down to our winter HQ in Tucson and am dieing to see/sit in a new Model X. Are there any Model X's due to be delivered in the greater Tucson area in the next couple of months? And if so, will you be my friend?:wink:

The current forecasts for New Mexico and Arizona around 12/22 are not good, for Model S driving, seems to me. Or, Model S without snowtires driving (my car has standard Michelin Primacy 19 tires). GALLUP expects 3-5 inches of snow that day. They've closed I-40 for less. If only Tesla had...

Hello! Over the past two years, I have attempted several times to start a local Tesla Enthusiast's Group, and generally have not had much success. Now, there are SO MANY Teslas in town (and our suburbs), that it seems logical to try again! For the past couple of months, several of us owners...

Hi, Moving to Las Vegas next year and was wondering if there was a formal club. Was contacted by Tesla about setting up a Tesla sanctioned club so wanted to gauge interest. Wasn't sure if one already existed.

I saw this car today in downtown Colorado Springs, but don't recognize the plate. Are you interested in meeting other COS owners?

Me, or the missus?

Tesla will be holding a drop in inspection for the voluntary seatbelt recall this Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm at the Brandi Fenton Memorial Park - River Road entrance. The park's address is 3536 E River Road Tucson, AZ 85718. The inspection should take about ten minutes to complete.

I read this today. Great news! http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2015/11/23/tesla-motors-opening-new-tempe-service-center.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2015-11-23&u=oiCE3rPiY4Sgj4E0rIi24xLK2mO&t=1448325990

I am curious if anyone has run from Gilbert, AZ to the SC in Holbrook by going through Payson, AZ instead of the I-17 to I-40 Route through Flagstaff. I see it as 175 miles (from my house) - would this be an advisable route in an 85D? Second - any issues getting from the Trinidad, CO SC to the...

https://www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/passenger-vehicle-traction-chain-laws Looks like there could be times this year when chains are required regardless of having snow tires. Am I misreading this? I wonder if that Code 16 scenario is actually one where they would have closed the road...

Has anyone had any "issues" parking in the terminal lots at Sky Harbor? And by issues I mean vandalism (like that being discussed in other threads re California). Debating whether to drive to the airport and park, as I did previously in my less-expensive ICE, or find an alternative. Thanks.

Do you guys have any leads or suggestions for Denver area short term rentals (weekly or monthly rentals - vacation rentals) that are EV friendly (i.e., have some means for charging). By Denver vicinity I mean anything from Denver proper to about 75 to 100 miles out. Mike

Stopped by the Salt Lake facility today and was delighted to learn they are now officially open. Mostly. I say "mostly" because they still can not sell new cars but they can now sell used Teslas. They hope to have around 30 of those on the lot shortly. But maybe more importantly, they...

From I-44 Superchargers in Missouri-maybe talked to the right person finally The press release at CNB to install electric car chargers at Hard Rock states: At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Cherokee Nation Businesses board of directors unanimously approved a ground lease with Tesla Motors to...

Looks like things are moving along in the US 95 corridor between Las Vegas and Reno. Today's searching came up with a Tonopah town board agenda from 10/14: http://www.tonopahnevada.com/agendas/2015/TTBAGENDA-10-14-2015.pdf Agendas and minutes are posted to the site but they haven't put up the...

A separate thread got me wondering, do any of you put winter tires on your RWD vehicles for heading into the mountains? I'm thinking specifically about heading up to Flagstaff or the Arizona Snowbowl. Would you go with winter tires or just carry chains? I imagine Snowbowl road can be...