New England

The new Hooksett NH service areas are being dedicated on Tuesday, March 17 at 11am. New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan will be there, as well as some Tesla VIPs. The event will be at the NORTHBOUND service area, so those approaching from the north will need to exit just before the toll...

My 85D is in transit. I intend to use my Tesla as an every day driver (90 miles/day). I've had paint blasted off the front of my cars in the past due to salt, sand, etc. on the highway. I'm looking to wrap my car with XPEL, 3M, etc. (I haven't decided on front or full wrap.) Anybody have...

I heard this on WBZ this morning. NH and the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition are announcing the availability of rebates to support EVSE installation in NH. Yes, it's only $49,000, but it's a start. NHDES Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Rebates | Press Release 2015 | Media...

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To all CT residents or those who have friends and family in CT, please reach out to your representative about House Bill 6682. This bill is the first step to allowing Tesla to get a dealers license and sell directly to customers. The vote will be taking place within the next couple of weeks...

I was looking for something else and came across this interesting paragraph in a local paper, The Forecaster: Any volunteers to dig out comparable numbers for the other New England states?

I just moved to MA from CA, and this is the first month I have a "full bill" for electricity and gas, and it seems insanely high. Our heating is gas and we didn't need heat in California, so it's hard for me to "ballpark" how much we are using, but it was 70 therms this month ($100). Our...

Hi guys, I live in NH and had an appoint with JP sons rec by Tesla. They came late and didn't have any 3awc or circuit breakers and then went shopping and never called back on their own. They wanted to use Al. Please let me know who did you install it with, I would really appreciate your help...

Just a quick shout out to you all regarding exterior body wrap installers here in CT... Do you have a firm that you can reccomend? I know of two that I have heard good things about. Automobile is a very short drive from the Milford, CT Service Center.... Automobilia Auto Salon | Detailing...

We have a Model S on order that will go into production soon. The one thing I am still on the fence about is the sound system. Many say the upgrade is only bass-related and not worth the price, but as someone who hugely appreciates good sound I would feel a lot better if I could hear the...

Since this is the New England thread why not. What an AMAZING GAME! What else can you say but WOW!

I just noticed that there is a grey "Opening Soon" marker on the "today" SC map in the West Lebanon, NH/WRJ, VT area. Is this new? I don't recall seeing it before. Here's a direct link to the map jpg (you can expand it to full size for a better view of New England)...

I was wondering if I should post about this, but the more I thought of it and shared with my friends, the more I wanted to share with the community and share my experience about the handling of the Tesla during crazy weather conditions. Before I begin, I should say that I wasn't expecting to...

A bill (#198) has been proposed by a local Senator who himself has ordered a Tesla, to allow Tesla to sell directly to its customers. Though the title/intent of the bill doesn't name Tesla specifically, but we all know what they are talking about. The hearing is to be held by the...

Hi guys, Just got my VIN (P85D) and currently shopping for auto. Now we have allstate but they want to charge us a ton of money, time to cancel. Could you please comment on who your carrier is? Thanks!

All, The event from 2013 was such a great time that I am thinking of hosting the event this year. Would there be any interest in dong a private Tesla only Mt. Washington climb this year? Here's the thread from 2013: Mt. Washington Auto Road in a Tesla? and the video: 15 Tesla Model...

EPA Clean Power Progress in Granite State Under Threat / Public News Service NJ already pulled out. This is relevant because the reinvestment of RGGI proceeds has helped fund lower emissions activity, such as the $2,500 ZEV credits in MA's MOR-EV program. In NH's case, they are not among...

Boston metro owners, does anyone know a good place/way to wash/rinse the salt off your car during the winter? Unfortunately I live in a condo-complex where my garage does not have a water faucet OR a drain. I own "no rinse" car wash for the car for this reason, but I would just mar the s***...

Town of Plymouth MA to get 6 additional dual CT4000 ChargePoint units. http://plymouth.wickedlocal.com/article/20150115/NEWS/150117857 Most of units will be 30Amps @ 240 V 22 miles per hour (Tesla Model S) A couple will be 30Amps @ 208 V 18 miles per hour (Tesla Model S) I...

I just moved from CA where I had insurance written directly through AAA at $1400 a year. I'm finding insurance on this car is much more challenging in MA. Surprised to see State Farm, Nationwide, and The Hartford all do not write in MA. Funny, when I was in CA everyone said: "oh CA is one of...

The Globe has never had a review of the Model S and it is well known that their automobile writers are not EV advocates. Today's review of the Jaguar XF by Bill Griffith is typical. In their list of cars to "Also Consider" are: Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac GTS, Hyundai Genesis, Infinity...

(LMB spouse) Per @EdA (LMB was also at this meeting) the Dedham Board of Selectman tonight approved a Tesla dealership license and service center at 840 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA. This is the site of the old Owen Lincoln dealership. It is less than a mile off I-95 a.k.a. MA Route 128 and...

I scraped the outside of my rear wheel well packing into a spot next to a cement wall. I got Hollis as a recommended place to have it repaired, but Ashland is a hike. Anyone have any positive experience with a body shop closer to Boston? Thanks!

Anybody know if Tesla intends to build a supercharging station in Burlington VT?

Where are people taking their cars to get their inspection sticker? I'm hesitant to take the car to my local station for fear they'll have no idea what to do with the car. Anyone have any recommendations on places that have at least seen a Tesla cross their path? I know the Gas Station down...

Maine currently has three HPWCs under Tesla's destination charging program: The Beachmere in Ogunquit and, in Kennebunkport, both the Nonantum Resort and the Yachtsman. It would be great if this program were expanded eastward and northward. For example, the Samoset in Rockport and the Bayview in...

Maine is so much smaller than any other states in which I've lived that I've started writing to government officials about things I care about, including EVs. Surprisingly one gets real answers back. Here are two:

Image rendered by Vermont Tesla owner, Matt Strauss

Just checked in at Long Trail House. The parking garage has about 3-4 120volt plugs scattered around the garage. Traded in the S85 ,waiting for the S85D so we took the Volt. For folks with roof racks, you can secure your UMC or level 1 charger by using the Ski/Snowboard attachments with...

Today, I attended the dedication of two new Tesla HPWC's at West Hill House in Warren, Vermont. This beautiful inn is located less than a mile from the base lodge at Sugarbush Ski Resort. Guests at the inn can charge their cars while they're on the slopes. There's a shuttle to get you to and...

I'm thinking about bagging my model X reservation and getting an 85D so am considering options. From what I can see looking at PlugShare and Chargepoint, the number of HPWC or 70A J1772's in New England and Eastern Canada that aren't also near (or at) Superchargers, CHAdeMo and/or SAE Combo...

Recently moved to the Boston area. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on where to take the car to have winter tires installed? I already have the tires, and I just want them to replace the tires on my 19s, keeping the TPMS in tact. Anyone had any good experiences with any specific...

(LMB spouse) I have it on good authority that construction has started on a Supercharger in Brattleboro, Vermont. The address is: Price Chopper Plaza, 499 Canal St. Could someone local investigate and post photos so BlueShift can add this to supercharge.info? Thanks.

I am organizing a get together at the West Hartford SC at 10am. I know it's not live yet, but by the time it is, the average temperature outside will probably be 15 degs. So I am trying to take advantage of the last days of decent weather. I will have some DD coffee and donuts on hand. Stop...

I'm going!

I've received an update from the MA DOER on the upcoming deployment of DCQC across the state. Follow the link in this email to the first RFP for applications for up to $50k reimbursement for QC installs. There's a lot of red tape and hoops to jump, but if you know of a firm or municipality that...

A warning to fellow New England owners... I think the Watertown Service Center must take the car a local, full-contact car wash (despite the fact that Tesla's own manual says touchless-only). Shortly after my last service (a warranty issue, no less), my car came back covered in fine swirling...

I just moved to Cambridge from the SF Bay Area and I'm still trying to find a stable location to charge. I'm staying with a good friend whose building does not have accessible plugs. So until I find a home here, I'm a bit "on the street" when it comes to charging. I'm a bit surprised how...

Looking for recommendations for window tinting in the Manchester/Concord area before I start scouring the internet. I'm not interested in going to MA, and the only other recommendation I saw here was Nashua, which is pretty much MA.

Fun day! We talked non-stop from when we arrived (before the "doors" opened) until the downpour just before closing time. Washing my car caused the downpour, I'm sure... /Ed

First posting, typically I am on Tesla Motors message board. A group of us CT owners are getting together for a scenic drive starting at Mill Pond Park in New Canaan and heading to Bear Mountain Park in NY. It is about a 50 mile drive, one way. We will be meeting at 1 pm, I will have written...

I got an email from my retail electric provider last week saying they were looking out for me and offering me a 24 month deal when my contract expires in December. And I will only be looking at a 44% increase in energy cost! Going form $0.0789/KWh to $0.1139/KWh. Yeah for me! But the lowly...

Hi All: I have an apartment in Boston across from the Boston Commons parking garage. Needless to say it's very convenient to park and charge the car there. Although lately its getting harder and harder to find a free pod to charge at. But everyone there using the pods have been great EV...

I am moving from CA to MA and taking my white MS that has full opticoat and Xpel over the entire front of the car. I will be looking for another detailer out there to take care of it in the same way, and in particular I am thinking of having the rest of the car Xpel'ed given your crappy weather...

Public hearing October 1st at 7:00 p.m. The town of West Springfield, MA has received a special permit request to install Superchargers behind the Panera at Riverdale Shops. Map Link The special permit request is going before the Planning Board on Wednesday, Oct. 1 with a public hearing...

This is a call to arms for owners and electric car proponents in CT. Let's get Tesla's in front of the young progressive minds at UCONN. Until the law is changed, Tesla can't bring their own vehicles, and the young minds at UCONN will be uninspired by more Leaf's, Kia Soles, and BMW I3s (or...

See New New England Supercharger Locations - Page 43 and http://www.westhartford.org/living_here/meetings_and_agendas/docs/Item_28___Administrative_Amendment___Tesla___re_1445_New_Britain_Ave.pdf. The second link has nice renderings from Black and Veatch of what's coming. West Hartford, CT has...

Hi, all! For the sake of completion, I thought we should have a thread for the NDEW events in Massachusetts. Here's what's currently (heh) listed online: Wellesley - Thursday, September 18, 2014, 1:30pm - ? (No Model S registered as of 9/12 noon) Plymouth - Saturday, September 20, 2014...

The possibility of superchargers at the redeveloped Hooksett NH I93 rest areas (north and south bound sides) has been discussed over here. I think it is time to start this thread, despite no 'dot' on Tesla's map. The site plans of the two rest areas appear to show both the transformer...

After typical Tesla time with my landscaper who came over to plan out some work, I offered a quick test drive around the block. I asked my typical two questions, nothing to drink and a valid driver's license with no restrictions. I sat behind the driver and his coworker was in the passenger...