Mountain & Southwest

I have a 85 Model S with 19 in tires. Tomorrow late afternoon / evening (at near daytime high temp) I will be heading out with my daughter from south Tempe to Durango, Co on our first long distance trip. First leg will be to Flagstaff (overnight, hotel is booked) and is the only one where I...

By the time I received my MS in Nov 2012, Cottonwood had made a run up Trail Ridge Road, and the pass was already closed for winter: With a high of 98° F forecast for Boulder yesterday, it seemed like the time had finally come for us to make our own belated run up the Ridge. Up top it was a...

I'm in the Denver metro area and am looking to rent a Tesla S Sedan with jump seats for a week in late August. If you have this vehicle and wouldn't mind making some money while I take great care of your beloved car of the future, then please let me know. Thank you, Jared Ewy :smile:

The idea of a short trip to Prescott for lunch has been around for about a year and came up again at Saturday's meet-up. I'm suggesting Saturday, October 25th and Thranx (who lives in Prescott) suggested Murphy's, as the lunch venue. Murphy's is housed in the former Gardner's General Store...

So I've been driving a Roadster for about a year and we bought my wife a used Model S about a month ago. The local Tesla Service center was really great in providing me with some general information about the service history of the car prior to purchasing it. I bought it from an owner in...

We are planning on stopping at the Grand Canyon on the way back from TMC Connect. Trying to decide between the 2 hour mule ride or a 50 min helicopter ride. Would love any advise anyone has on pro's/con's of either. Thanks

This is very mysterious indeed. http://www.teslamotors.com/supercharger/denver/ Anyone heard any rumors lately ? A Park Meadows store employee told me a few months ago they were "studying" the usage of the Park Meadows "temporary" charger, and looking for a location permanently. You would...

Hi all! Just seeking some advice... I am driving out to TMC Connect in a couple of weeks (from St. Louis), and on the way home will be visiting friends and family in various Southwest locales. I am pretty confident getting to Phoenix from Las Vegas, probably through the Grand Canyon/Flagstaff...

I got my MS85 a few days ago, I've had a blast driving it so far, I plan to use it for every trip possible. In that vein, I need to pick up someone at Skyharbor Terminal 4 next month, and I plan to drive my MS, however, I'm not sure I'll be able to complete the round trip without a charge...

I was just wondering, has anyone has taken their Model S to Rocky Point, Mexico on a road trip? It is about 2-3 hours south of Tucson. I was thinking the Gila Benz, AZ supercharger would be closest. I'm not so much worried about the range as I am about safety, especially in a luxury car...

At 104 members, the Arizona Tesla Motors Club is one of the largest in the U.S., but that number represents only a fraction of the estimated 500 Teslas in Arizona. We've sponsored a few meet-ups and day trips, but we've got a lot more potential for fun, socializing, road tripping, networking...

You’re Invited! Please join us at My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee for beer, wine, a light meal and TeslaTalk, perhaps with old friends or new enthusiasts. My Wine Cellar has a nice menu and a broad selection of wines and beers. It’s happening Saturday, July 12th from 2 to 4pm, during “happy...

Hey folks! I am taking delivery of my second Model S in 10 days. Only had the first one 3 days because delivery fell in the middle of a transition and I had to flip it! Questions, some of which may be addressed elsewhere, and forum links appreciated! - Charging Installation in Boulder: Anyone...

We had 27 Model S and 1 Roadster on the Mt. Evans Road Rally this past Saturday. The group of more than 60 people left Idaho Springs at 10:00 a.m. first driving 14 miles straight up hill from ~7,000 feet elevation to 10,500 feet. After a 20 minute stop for photos and more camaraderie, we drove...

Things are getting interesting here in the valley of the sun... Surprise could be in the running for $5B Tesla factory - Phoenix Business Journal

I'm looking for a co-pilot from Denver...see the post below in the main TMC Connect thread. Planning: Cross Country @TeslaRoadTrip to TMC Connect! - Page 7

Not that this matters all that much to owners here, but in case you see a few more Volts, C-Max, Fisker's, etc. in the HOV lane with a single driver, ADOT just released 1800 energy-efficient cloud plates for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The BMW i3 with REX did not make the list...

I started calling around Limon. The manager at the Arby's in Limon, Arby's in Limon, CO, confirmed that the crew started work in the Arby's parking lot there about a week ago. His expectation was that it would take about 6 weeks total to complete and be done five weeks from now. Limon, CO...

There will be an informal lunch meetup for all interested Model S and Roadster owners this coming Saturday in Lafayette. Gather at 11:30am in the north parking lot at Zamparelli's Italian Bistro, 95th and Arapahoe. If you'd like to attend please PM me with your email address and let me know how...

Supposedly this Supercharger is under construction. Does anyone live close by that can scout? I believe it's located of Exit 359 but thats a complete guess. Thanks.

A friend of mine who visits the Marine Corp air station regularly tells me that there's a Supercharger station under construction just across from the main gate at MCAS Yuma. I've asked him for photos; does anyone else know anything about this? If it's true, you have to wonder what special...

Anyone have any idea on when the formal ribbon-cutting for the Buckeye sc might take place?

I just had a new NEMA 14-50 outlet installed, but my Model X isn't here yet. :eek: I am hoping that a Model S, or roadster owner who may be in the North Orem, Utah area would be willing to test it. Please PM me if you can swing by and test it. Thanks!

Announcing the 2014 Assault on Mt. Evans Tesla Road Rally 2014, Spread the word! June 2013 was a historic day for Mt. Evans, Colorado as 29 Model S cars completed the 28.5-mile up-hill trek from Idaho Springs, CO (Elevation ~7,000 ft.) to the summit at 14,265 ft (parking lot at 14,165 ft.)...

Looks like our wish came true. It's in the coming soon tab. We can now drive more recklessly to sin city :smile: Supercharger | Tesla Motors

I have had a Roadster for three years and will never get rid of it. We are going to get our MS this year but face a question that AZ owners may help with. We are moving to Sedona late this year or early next year. Do I buy and register in MD then transfer to AZ...... or wait and buy and...

We are looking to order and hesitant on the Pano roof n AZ. Is it too hot? I find the tinted sunroof on my Infinity lets in too much heat. What's the Tesla roof like? thanks steve

It is now clear that a bill allowing direct sales of Teslas in Arizona is officially dead in the state legislature for this year with TM vowing to have it reconsidered next year. Here are a few thoughts for next year: 1) The combined power of the Arizona Automobile Dealers Association...

Does anyone know the type of chargers and available hours for chargers at: Tesla service center in Scottsdale Tesla showroom in Scottsdale

I received an email from Rolf Lohr of Tesla Owners US regarding this EV rally that is taking place on April 27th, 2014. 3rd 100 electric Miles | tesla owners. us | Rolf Lohr Has anyone else gone to this in the past, and is anyone else here planning to go? It sounds like fun. The above link...

I do a trip from Tucson, AZ to Carlsbad, CA occasionally. Until the Gila Bend, AZ Supercharger opens this is what I am faced with. Also the El Centro, CA Supercharger would make the trip easier. The question is would you attempt this in a S85. Tucson, AZ (my location) to Yuma, AZ...

Cruising up to most of the ski mountains and back in a day are no biggie with the supercharger at Silverthorne. Last year i went to Winter Park for the weekend and was abke to trickle charge at the hotel to make even a mid winter blizzard easy peasey to traverse from Fort Collins to WP and back...

I'm trying to schedule a surprise birthday trip for my wife to Sedona from Vegas. I know there are superchargers at Kingman and Flagstaff, but I am having a little trouble locating a hotel in Sedona that EV friendly. Has anyone had any experience of knowledge of what's available for reasonable...

Supercharger is off of exit 109 right by the car wash, near the Chevron. Pedestals are installed but no wands and no cabinets feeding them.

I am planning to drive from Seattle to TMC Connect at Monterey. After that, I am thinking of driving to Las Vegas and then to Zion National Park. It looks like there aren't any Superchargers that serves the route between Las Vegas to Zion. The "coming soon" map at Tesla Motors show 2-3...

Supercharger is located at the Holladay Inn Express. 20 W 1400 N Richfield, UT 84701

Does anyone know if one of the rental companies rents the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt? I find stories from 2 years about about Enterprise and Hertz offering them in Phoenix but when I call they can't find them. They must have gotten rid of them but thought someone might know of an EV rental in...

Haven't seen this mentioned elsewhere in TMC, but in Tucson, AZ the Tucson Medical Center has adopted a "mega-raffle" approach to fundraising. I mention this because over the past week the local TV stations, during the NCAA's and the Bay Hill Golf Tournament, have featured an ad for this...

I'm genuinely curious and hoping someone could shed some light on this subject. With the opening of the Las Vegas Supercharger, has Tesla's strategy for Superchargers changed? The Tesla Supercharger page on the Tesla website still explicitly says that Superchargers are for road trips ("ROAD...

In Utah, the Clean Fuel Decal and Permit allow the vehicle to be operated by a single occupant in the Express Lanes (HOV – High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes). The initial 6,000 decal allocation has now been used up. Theoretically the Utah Department of Transportation can the cap. As ofMarch 21...

AZ residents, show your support! Arizona bill would allow Tesla to skip dealers - http://finance.yahoo.com/news/arizona-bill-allow-tesla-skip-211949014.html

Hello all, I'm relocating from Scottsdale to Denver in the near future. I plan to rent for at least my first 12 months in the area. Is anyone aware of any EV-charging friendly condos/apartments in the area? I'm looking to live somewhat close to downtown. A few complexes offer an "electric...

The Nephi, UT supercharger will be off exit 222. Omniflux is the source of the info but couldn't post links. 2100 S Main St, Nephi, UT https://maps.google.com/maps?t=h&ll=39.6783968,-111.8407035&spn=0.0011691,0.0020254&q=39°40'41.1%22N+111°50'27.5%22W&cid=0x0&output=classic&dg=ntvb

A new red dot appeared on the TM website with "Coming Soon" status for a Supercharger at or near the junction of I-17 and AZ-69. Kinda hard to tell if its Cordes Junction or Verde Valley, but Cordes is probably more likely due to its position midway between Phoenix and Flagstaff. This location...

The dot is back for Primm, NV, on the Coming Soon map. I have been monitoring building permits for quite some time and haven't seen anything, but definitely will keep an ear to the ground.

Is anyone in CO (or anyone from out of state) going to be attending this years hillclimb event? Would anyone be interested in meeting up for Fan Fest and possibly do a group photo shoot? More info on the event: http://www.ppihc.com/ Let me know if you're going and I'll start a roll call! Tim

All - I've started a new thread in the TMC Connect forum to plan the trip out to the west coast. Please take a look... If you're interested in joining in, there's contact information in the thread...

I'm a TV & newspaper reporter in Salt Lake City. I plan to be passing through the Four Corners area in mid-March and I'd like to do a story about the Tesla charging station in Blanding, Utah. It would be a way of showing the expanding network across the country. To do the story, though, I need...

Can anyone recommend a good car wash in Phoenix? Is Danny's any good? Danny's Full Service Automatic & Hand Car Wash - Phoenix, AZ |

I searched but I didn't find any result matching this, so I thought I would try starting my first thread. (If this thread belongs somewhere else, please let me know) Tesla will have a Test Drive event this weekend in Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City | Tesla Motors) and on Monday in Park City...