Are you in PA, and have you been able to order yet?

[ArcAngel]

A Tesla can charge with ChaDeMo but you need to buy an adapter. The others around are usually J1772, which the Model 3 will come with an adapter for. You'd need quite a few hours at that rate but no reason you could not plan to use the one at Acme or IKEA. You'd just have to plan around it, as you'd likely have to be there for many hours, depending on how often you charge. My advice would be to get a charger installed at work or somewhere you already go for hours. Tesla just introduced a work place destination charging program that may help. I personally (with one other) convinced a restaurant near my in-laws' to become a destination charging location so that there would be a way to charge near their house. It's doable but not nearly as convenient to have an EV that you can't either charge at work or home. But once there is a Philly super charger location, this will go away as you could go there for an hour or less, once or twice a week. (And pay fair rates to boot!)



Yes, I took delivery 2/12 of my Model 3 at Devon, and 12/4/14 of our Model S in Devon.

Re: Inspections, yes it's a huge pain in the butt. A fellow new Model 3 owner took hers to get inspected right away whereas my little bro who works at a place that does inspections told me I could not until I got my registration. Once I did I took it to him.

For inspections, you can go right from Devon to Great Valley Auto in Malvern (about 6 miles west of Devon) to get an inspection sticker on your new M3 or MS. I have John Zampino, the owner there, trained on Tesla for the past three years for inspections. He understands a new one needs no review and even annual inspections are just mostly for brake pads and tire tread. You can contact him at 610-644-1548 before you go over, but it's a simple process of showing up, he looks the car over, you pay the $36 and then he puts on the sticker. I went right from the delivery to him and it was done in minutes. Painless.

 

[Phillyasian]

Thanks for the info. My husband and I have decided to install a Tesla charger in front of our row house without the guarantee of an available parking spot. The good thing is our immediate neighbor to the right has a garage and driveway so in a pinch if we need a quick charge up and the space isn't available we can TEMPORARILY park in front of his driveway and charge up a bit while sitting in the car (hopefully PPA will be cooperative) . We already have an appointment with an electrician to come spec out the job. Coincidentally we were planning to replace all of our sidewalks this spring so we will work this into our spring home improvement work! I also just found out that my parents will generously contribute money towards our new car, so that will go towards the charging station! My dad was contemplating on getting a MX but looks like he will settle on the new Lexus sedan. Damm, it would have been perfect to charge up at their house when I go visit them! Luckily there's a Tesla Service Center right by their house on Long Island.

An update from this EV Newbie.
Just met with a Tesla approved and recommended Electrician who recommended in my specific case(non-reserved street parking in front of my house) to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet that will be enclosed in a lockbox. The guy was really nice and knowledgeable. Professional attitude who confirmed appointments multiple times (Why is that so hard for some?). I had automatically assumed we would be installed a Tesla charger and was concerned about vandalism and I think this will be the best solution.

 

[Xenius]

Awesome to hear, if it doesn't work out I have an electrician I used for our house in Havertown, I will use him until he retires, great guy.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

3 weeks to the day, GOT A VIN! Also did some wiring! I'll add a shelf or support for the UMC soon.

 

[Tivorocks]

Has anyone from western PA taken delivery yet? I received the invite to configure this week, but would like some eyes on first

 

[ezevphl]

An update from this EV Newbie.
Just met with a Tesla approved and recommended Electrician who recommended in my specific case(non-reserved street parking in front of my house) to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet that will be enclosed in a lockbox. The guy was really nice and knowledgeable. Professional attitude who confirmed appointments multiple times (Why is that so hard for some?). I had automatically assumed we would be installed a Tesla charger and was concerned about vandalism and I think this will be the best solution.

Do you have one of the EVPS spots or are you looking to just set up a charger?
I have one of the spots and had someone run a cable to the curb for my current PHEV.

 

[Phillyasian]

Do you have one of the EVPS spots or are you looking to just set up a charger?
I have one of the spots and had someone run a cable to the curb for my current PHEV.

I do not have an EVPS in front of my house, just regular street parking. I decided that I will still pay for installing a NEMA outlet at the curbside in front of my house despite not having a guaranteed/reserved spot for my car so that I have the ability to charge the car when i'm home. I'm retired and don't use the car every day so I have the ability to move the car whenever the spot in front of my house becomes available.

 

[ezevphl]

I do not have an EVPS in front of my house, just regular street parking. I decided that I will still pay for installing a NEMA outlet at the curbside in front of my house despite not having a guaranteed/reserved spot for my car so that I have the ability to charge the car when i'm home. I'm retired and don't use the car every day so I have the ability to move the car whenever the spot in front of my house becomes available.

All the EVPS owners are in Philly are in a facebook group, if you message me directly I can add you. A good portion of us are reservation holders and I'm sure we can recommend plenty of electricians that have done this already. Some tend to increase their prices quite a bit when they hear 'Tesla', so we've found it helpful to just talk about EVs.

Also there is a hearing comping up in city council in 10 days.
City Council's Committee on Streets and Services is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, April 9, at 1:00 p.m. in Room 400, City Hall.
The agenda includes Councilmen Oh’s and Squilla’s Ordinance #180218, “An Ordinance amending Section 12-1131 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Electric Vehicle Parking," to provide for the discontinued approval of new Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces and the expiration of such existing spaces, all under certain terms and conditions.”

Part of their plan to wind down the program is to force the removal of curbside chargers once there is no official EV parking spot. Although you never had a spot, if they decide against allowing curbside outlets you may not be able to get one.

I specifically discussed this with city officials in person, since mine is not a built in charger, but a curbside outlet on a post on my property.

You might be in a unique position to speak up, since you are willing to have the outlet installed even without a guaranteed spot.

 

[FlyinLow]

Has anyone from western PA taken delivery yet? I received the invite to configure this week, but would like some eyes on first

Yes! At the Wexford Service Center near Pittsburgh, PA there are multiple Model 3s being delivered weekly. A very generous M3 owner allowed his car to be viewed at the last meet and greet they had mid-February. Lots of people sat in the car, opened all the doors, trunk, frunk.

If you stop by the Wexford SC you'll likely be able to look at multiple M3s through the glass being prepped for delivery. Occasionally there is one or two in the back parking lot that are getting a warranty fix done.

 

[M falcon]

I’ll be picking up my model 3 from Pittsburgh soon. It’s 90 miles from home. Will it be ok to drive it back without an inspection sticker. I was thinking of asking my local garage to do it

 

[FlyinLow]

I’ll be picking up my model 3 from Pittsburgh soon. It’s 90 miles from home. Will it be ok to drive it back without an inspection sticker. I was thinking of asking my local garage to do it

Likely the PA inspection and registration will be complete when you arrive to take delivery. It is worth calling them to verify. The Firestone a few miles down the road inspects all the new Teslas. I went there on the recommendation of other local Tesla owners and they did fantastic work putting on my new tires and inspecting my 14 MS 85.

Bottom line: I would let the Wexford Service Center take care of your state inspection before delivery.

 

[pakman00]

The Firestone a few miles down the road inspects all the new Teslas. I went there on the recommendation of other local Tesla owners and they did fantastic work putting on my new tires and inspecting my 14 MS 85.

Thanks for that info. Is that the Firestone heading North up towards Cranberry or heading South past the Wexford Wholefoods? We have our 1st year annual inspection coming up in this summer, so nice to know of any local shops in the area that are familiar with Teslas.

 

[FlyinLow]

heading North up towards Cranberry

Heading North. The Cranberry Firestone. Stop by to see them to just check in, meet the people and look at the Tesla’s lined up in the side parking lot. :0)

 

[colettimj]

F5 time folks. Just got invited to configure. As per my signature, non-owner, line waiter KoP around 11:30AM

 

[IslandGirl]

F5 time folks. Just got invited to configure. As per my signature, non-owner, line waiter KoP around 11:30AM

Congrats!

After I ordered in Devon I went over to KOP around 11 to look at the line. Since, I had already ordered they let me in the store and I was able to get the free poster they we're giving out.

Did you configure or are you waiting to do so?

 

[colettimj]

Congrats!

After I ordered in Devon I went over to KOP around 11 to look at the line. Since, I had already ordered they let me in the store and I was able to get the free poster they we're giving out.

Did you configure or are you waiting to do so?

Family config party tonight

 

[HopeToGolf]

I am not in PA but I ordered there and plan to take delivery in Devon.

I checked my account today and was able to configure.....

Non owner reserved in King of Prussia, PA on 3/31/16 at roughly 12/1 PM. Line waiter.

Midnight Silver, ‘19s, Enhanced Auto-Pilot, PUP

 

[HopeToGolf]

I am not in PA but I ordered there and plan to take delivery in Devon.

I checked my account today and was able to configure.....

Non owner reserved in King of Prussia, PA on 3/31/16 at roughly 12/1 PM. Line waiter.

Midnight Silver, ‘19s, Enhanced Auto-Pilot, PUP

Figured I would update....checked my account today and I have a VIN (17XXX).

 

[IslandGirl]

Figured I would update....checked my account today and I have a VIN (17XXX).

That's awesome!

Congratulations!!

 

[M falcon]

Likely the PA inspection and registration will be complete when you arrive to take delivery. It is worth calling them to verify. The Firestone a few miles down the road inspects all the new Teslas. I went there on the recommendation of other local Tesla owners and they did fantastic work putting on my new tires and inspecting my 14 MS 85.

Bottom line: I would let the Wexford Service Center take care of your state inspection before delivery.

Actually was notified by my delivery specialist at Pittsburgh SC, that they do not do state inspections so will need to take it elsewhere to get inspected.