New England

Just went by Tesla Watertown (I live 2 miles away) and saw 19 new Teslas waiting to be prepped. Only one had the light grey interior and only one with Lacewood. Hope I made the right choice. One month to go (or so).

So a question for those traveling from Western Mass to Eastern Mass (specifically Springfield to Boston), in a P85 I should be able to do the trip out and back without charging? Springfield to Boston is around 190 miles (or so). I routinely take the trek once a month and really like creature...

In the absence of superchargers north of Boston, I have a partially functioning HPWC (needs a new cable) that I would be willing to donate to a Montpelier VT restaurant I have frequented several times, to get a reasonable charging stop in place off of I-89. There are two Chargepoint J1772s in...

I've started a private discussion thread for New Englanders attending this year's TMC Connect event in Monterey. It's over in New England TMC - Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum

All - Started a new thread in the TMC Connect forum for planning the drive out to California! Take a look... If you're interested in joining the trip, contact information is in the thread...

We finally confirmed our Model S today. Delivery could be as soon as the end of a March but most likely April. Our first out of state (MA) trip will likely be to see the Impractical Jokers/Tenderloins at Foxwoods. Plugshare says there is a place to plug in but doesn't provide any additional...

When I arrived at the East Greenwich, RI SC, 7 out of 8 spots were ICE'd! I spoke with one ICE owner who parked inthe spot about the spots being reserved for Tesla charging needs, he was very annoyed about it, to the point of being hostile! This SC could be a big problem spot in the future when...

Unbelievable.... We just moved our offices to the old Clock Tower in Maynard (aside: there's a Black S85 there too - look forward to running into that owner, if you're on TMC, feel free to message me here). Third day parking at the new digs officially (not counting all the moving prep)...

Hi All: So Deb & Dan's big adventure entails travel from Peterborough NH to West Palm Springs FL in their new Model S -- with a stop over in Morehead City NC. Day 1: All went well. Our destination was the Darien CT SC. We probably could have made it but there -- with 2 or 3 rated miles left on...

If you haven't seen the thread, a forum member's son is trying to collect pictures of a Flat Stanley he designed at each of the Superchargers. JB Straubel sent one along from the Cross-Country trip. He's got a lot of pics so far, but NONE from the New England chargers. If you live near one or...

Just noticed that there is a Tesla service center coming soon to Dedham, MA. Anyone know where it will be located. Pretty happy about this, considering it's a much better location for me compared to Watertown. Hopefully I won't spend much time there but still a small improvement on my future...

Now that we have a SC at JFK, does anyone trust an airport location to park their beloved MS? If so where do you park? The same question applies for Boston airport. Do any of the Parking facilities have charging? In Boston I usually use Thrifty, the do not have charging. John

Hello again fellow New Englanders! With the polar vortex visiting us more frequently now, I was a little surprised by just how much the energy seems to go into heating the car on short trips. I wanted to quantify this a bit with the goal of hopefully identifying some improvements. Green car...

Hi folks. I do not currently only a Model S (my dad does though after convincing him it's the best car he can buy). So I'm curious how people in New England feel their Model S is taking the bitter cold? I commute about 30 miles to work, leave my car parked outside all day and then drive home...

If you go to Tesla Motor's super charger map Supercharger | Tesla Motors and move the slider to 2014, there is a planned site for the middle of Massachusetts. Where do you think this is? Hadley Mall, maybe?

Tesla drivers in other parts have the country; specifically California, have a more advanced super charger network and generally better climates for maximizing range per charge. I've found quite a bit of information on electricity costs for these drivers but not much information from New...

Hello all, As I begin to move forward with the process, and without divulging too much, can anyone elaborate on what they're paying and to whom with regards to auto insurance for their Model S in Massachusetts? I have Arbella right now and the agent is saying they need a VIN which doesn't sound...

Hi, folks, I'll take the results of this discussion, summarize & forward to ownership. What would you want to add/change about Model S to better fit the needs of winter driving in Boston? Here's my list, from what I imagine is relatively easy to implement to hard...

I am taking my daughter to visit several schools in Boston and the surrounding area in February and would like some hotel recommendations. We are looking to stay 2 nights and will need to charge while there. I would like to stay in a hotel with charging facilities or one near a garage with...

All - The @TesaRoadTrip 2014 - "All Superchargers Lead to DC" announcement has been made on the main Model S forum: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/25635-TeslaRoadTrip-2014-quot-All-Superchargers-Lead-to-DC-quot Aaron

Hi all! Wanted to get a little advice from the locals here -- and I know Mitch you've got experience with this so I'm hoping you'll chime in :-) At my new place in Arlington, MA (electricity provided by NSTAR), I'm getting maybe 229-232V idle and 215-222 under 40A load (brand new 6 gauge...

FYI: The monthly Science Cafe discussion in Nashua will talk about "Electric Cars: Do They Make Sense in NH?" at its Jan. 15 event in Killarney's Pub. Tesla owners arfe welcome to show up, have a brew and a sandwich, and contribute their experiences to the discussion. Details here - no...

Greenwich, CT - Merritt Parkway North/South Update! All - I finally decided to swing by the service areas on the Merritt Parkway in Greenwich, CT to check the progress... Unfortunately not much seems to be happening and the Superchargers seem to be about 50% (or more) complete. There are 4...

Leaving for a week over Xmas and noticed they have a J1772 so they can top off the car before my return (no public chargers at regular BDL parking lots). Looking for reviews and experiences ...

Great looking place, right on Rt 1 in Milford. I was the second customer there (24,000 mile service).

I've started a new social enterprise, Drive Electric RI, which may expand in the future to be become Drive Electric New England. For those of you in the area or anywhere who do facebook, it would be great to have you "Like" the page and/or add any comments...

I've been a very unhappy camper recently after getting into an accident on Rte 2 in late October. No need to go into details here, but suffice it to say that my car had extensive front-end damage. On advice of the Watertown staff, I had my car taken to Hollis Auto Body in Ashland MA, a bit west...

Have a business trip planned next week and wondered if there should be any issue parking at a charger in central parking on a Thursday mid-morning. Do folks think I will have any issue finding an open charger? Any tricks to keep it charged while away? Am I crazy to leave the vehicle at Logan...

I've previously posted about my 240+ mile drive to the Eastern Adirondacks (near Willsboro, NY, across Lake Champlain from Burlington VT), a trip I made twice over the summer with stops for L2 charging and a leisurely meal in Montpelier. New New England Supercharger Locations - Page 4 Last...

Anyone going? My appointment is 10am Saturday. And I'll probably hang around :-) Hi fellow New Englanders! Snow is in the forecast and that means it’s about time to install your winter wheel and tire sets on your Model S and Roadsters! The Watertown Service Center invites you to our...

Auto dealers should back off their opposition to the Tesla store in Natick - Editorials - The Boston Globe

Thanksgiving morning, we (my wife and 6 year old son) set out in the new S85 (grey/tan/pano/air #18055 v5.8) for a round trip from Concord MA to Saratoga Springs NY for Thanksgiving dinner and family visit. We usually make the ICE trip by way of I-90 West and I-787/I-87 North which is fast...

We've decided on a last minute trip to see my wife's folks, leaving tomorrow and returning next Saturday … a long drive, but I've talked my wife into taking the Model S rather than the minivan. Unfortunately, I'll have to relent about food and drink in the backseat for our 6 year old daughters...

Ok technically not Boston or Charlotte but close enough :-) In about 6 hours I'll be making my way down just past Charlotte and staying the week with my parents for Thanksgiving and returning the following Saturday. I'll be documenting what I can / remember to, and tweeting on the...

Looking for feedback on the two proposed events, dates and should be combine them or keep separate

I wrote a letter to Sugarbush inquiring of any existing or planned EV charging infrastructure. I got a quick and friendly response that they have neither because the only demand they ever had was my letter! Let's create some demand. A ski resort seems like an obvious place to have a bank...

All, Joe, the owner of J&B Body Works, the official body shop for the White Plains SC has come through again. I called him regarding parkings sensors and installation of the Passport 9500ci radar detection/laser jamming systems. He put me in touch with his guy who does all their work for...

Was driving on Kisco Ave today and noticed the new Tesla Service center and walked in. Spoke to contract manager who indicated that it was opening 'within a few weeks'. Its HUGE. Probably 4 times the waiting/office space of the White Plains SC, and must be at least 10 lifts....pics below...

Hi folks, I am a huge Tesla fan (as I am sure you are as well) and I'd love to rent a Roadster or Model S for a day or weekend. Why? Because they are awesome cars and I am a total EV nut. Do you folks happen to know anyone who rents in the Boston area? Google turned up nothing :confused...

All, I recently installed the EV Package of Curb Alert for front parking sensors. Yes its just a central mount, but it works pretty well and cost $150. I literally took me 30 minutes to install, but to truly hide the wires, it required removing the nose cone, a the two plastic sections...

Given the proposed New England meet up is a bit far for us in these areas, I'm proposing a meet up over the next month or so. Would be great to organize at TeslaOwners.com given the notice/calendar/rsvp option but I've had little success in getting you all to respond :)...anyone have any date...

Hi... I'm going to drive my family down to DC for Thanksgiving. Probably depart Monday, November 25 and return Saturday, November 30 in an attempt to avoid the most heavily travelled days. I'm thinking we'll stop at the Superchargers in Darien, CT and Newark, DE. Darien, because I think...

Hi, folks, There's a panel going on here in Wellesley on November 19 at 7 p.m. at Babson College. Distinguished moderator, distinguished panelists, maybe 300-400 guests. Free admission. Follow the link in my signature for my original post with the details. My wife has asked me to display...

Just made the trip from RI to Springfield VT for an emergency work trip, now that I am up here not one Level 2 for as far as I can see. Checked the Brattleboro L2 and its still not working.:scared: Charging at a 110v outlet here at the hotel, but going to take as well all know ages to get to up...

Gentleman, With the recent announcement from Jerome at Tesla that a parking sensor retrofit most likely will not be available and given that I have now brushed my front bumper against the garage twice (see pic-thanks good for the Xpel Ultimate, $100 to remove the film and reapply to look like...

I'm headed up to L/A in June (I know, a ways off) for a college reunion. I'm hoping to take the Model S, but am not sure there will be decent charging options once I arrived. I spoke to the local Nissan dealer and he said no to overnight charging. That isn't such a big thing, as the dealer is...

A few members were not able to make the recent events we held in the Boston area and suggested getting the group together for a dinner. Figured i'd post the info on here to get the conversation rolling: Here are the details: - Location for a possible dinner (right now we believe Natick...

The House and Senate Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Licensing will hear the auto-dealer sponsored bill on Tuesday, November 19 at 1 pm in the State House. The bill S 129 filed by State Senator Marc Pacheco of Bridgewater "clarifies" the dealer licensing law by adding a sentence to...

I missed the Mt. Washington tour this summer, yet I was longing for a scenic mountain top drive. I highly recommend Mt. Greylock for those Model S owners in the CT-MA area longing to stretch their cars range on some beautiful roadways. This past Monday we seized the opportunity of good weather...

I was exchanging texts with another MS owner and realized that the upcoming weekend might be the last opportunity for a Sunday drive before winter and the holidays. Any interest in trying to get a big meetup together for this weekend? We have a lot of new owners!