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New England Model S Deliveries
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dsmith2189
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Sounds like several Cars are about to land. Just great.
Over 1000 miles logged in 2 weeks here. All good.
I just realized I never had my car inspected. Just forgot. Hope it makes it past the smog test.
Over 1000 miles logged in 2 weeks here. All good.
I just realized I never had my car inspected. Just forgot. Hope it makes it past the smog test.
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Mine was reported as in NJ yesterday by a Tesla delivery specialist so maybe we're all on the same truck? I'll update the thread when I get "the call" - please do the same if anyone in the Boston area gets their call in the next few days. I got my EV plates at the RMV last week and my insurance is ready to go. 240V outlet gets installed on Jan 9 but I can use the one at work for now.
The RMV was a little confused and had to call the Mass Dept of Transport to make sure the price I had on my paperwork from Tesla was at least as high as the fair market value (not in their system). They didn't trust the bill of sale or That took about 20 mins of on hold and 1 min of conversation to resolve. The tax check paid to the RMV was 6.5% of new and appears on my registration under payments. So now any police officer looking at the registration can work out the cost of the car. I'm sure that will only make them even happier to give me a ticket should the occasion arise!
The RMV was a little confused and had to call the Mass Dept of Transport to make sure the price I had on my paperwork from Tesla was at least as high as the fair market value (not in their system). They didn't trust the bill of sale or That took about 20 mins of on hold and 1 min of conversation to resolve. The tax check paid to the RMV was 6.5% of new and appears on my registration under payments. So now any police officer looking at the registration can work out the cost of the car. I'm sure that will only make them even happier to give me a ticket should the occasion arise!
Mine was reported as in NJ yesterday by a Tesla delivery specialist so maybe we're all on the same truck? I'll update the thread when I get "the call" - please do the same if anyone in the Boston area gets their call in the next few days. I got my EV plates at the RMV last week and my insurance is ready to go. 240V outlet gets installed on Jan 9 but I can use the one at work for now.
The RMV was a little confused and had to call the Mass Dept of Transport to make sure the price I had on my paperwork from Tesla was at least as high as the fair market value (not in their system). They didn't trust the bill of sale or That took about 20 mins of on hold and 1 min of conversation to resolve. The tax check paid to the RMV was 6.5% of new and appears on my registration under payments. So now any police officer looking at the registration can work out the cost of the car. I'm sure that will only make them even happier to give me a ticket should the occasion arise!
I shall keep you informed...
Hoping to go to the RMV tomorrow...
RMV: RMV in Leominster was easy. Went there to avoid the crowds. Took 20 min. Woman was great. Gave me EV plates. All good.
Winter Charging (outside):
Need to reiterate importance of a NEMA-1450 or similar to charge if outside in cold winter. Off an outdoor regular plug this weekend I drew just 12A and over 15 hours added only about six ( yes, 6) miles range; the 12A were just enough to keep the battery warm and to keep the car from losing range. To be clear, if I'd not plugged in at all I wold have lost range as the car sat overnight and kept the battery warm, and would have lost range with a high kW/mile usage during the first 20 miles or so. By plugging in, I started with a warm/efficient battery and made it easily across New Hampshire, Valley to Valley, 84 miles on a 100 mile charge. No problem. With my NEMA 1450 (40 A) inside at home and outside away in NH, the car charges beautifully, even at temps below zero last night. Bottom line: I would never rely on a regular plug to charge the car in cold winter, as it may help preserve existing range/charge, but may not truly add significant range. This, to date, is the only disappointment I have had. Will hit 1,200 miles today.
Winter Charging (outside):
Need to reiterate importance of a NEMA-1450 or similar to charge if outside in cold winter. Off an outdoor regular plug this weekend I drew just 12A and over 15 hours added only about six ( yes, 6) miles range; the 12A were just enough to keep the battery warm and to keep the car from losing range. To be clear, if I'd not plugged in at all I wold have lost range as the car sat overnight and kept the battery warm, and would have lost range with a high kW/mile usage during the first 20 miles or so. By plugging in, I started with a warm/efficient battery and made it easily across New Hampshire, Valley to Valley, 84 miles on a 100 mile charge. No problem. With my NEMA 1450 (40 A) inside at home and outside away in NH, the car charges beautifully, even at temps below zero last night. Bottom line: I would never rely on a regular plug to charge the car in cold winter, as it may help preserve existing range/charge, but may not truly add significant range. This, to date, is the only disappointment I have had. Will hit 1,200 miles today.
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I saw your other post that said you had only 3 miles left when you got home. Wow, talk about range anxiety! I wonder how long before Tesla at least acknowledges the impact on the battery when it is cold and perhaps publishes information on the impact at varying temperatures. As your post here states the impact to the battery in cold temperatures appears to be one of the very few disappointments to an other wise fantastic car.
Wish I was kidding - but see caveats below the picture, please:
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Caveat 1: I was charging with a LONG extension cord - at least 50 feet and I think it might be 80 feet.
Caveat 2: I did not do a max range charge that day before when leaving for this trip-within-a-trip, I know not why - ICE Coma?
Caveat 3: Per Robert.Boston and the suggestions of others, I today preheated the battery see below) and got GREAT range after juicing up with my outdoor New Hampshire NEMA 14-50. 240 miles (combined real and my estimate) with the stereo and heat on "Walmart Consumer" Mode.
Preheating battery: several ways to do this - open door and leave key in car with door slightly open, or time completion of charge to coincide with the time you are leaving, OR simply be sure the car has been charging up until the time you leave (whenever charging, the battery is being kept warm). last night I charged to standard range then, about 90 min before leaving, set the chrge to max range, and charged at about 15-20A (dialed down to Amperage). Worked great.
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New Pics - Road Trip
Just Posted Road trip Pics Here - Enjoy:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/10246-Owners-delivery-stories-photos-and-first-impressions/page50?p=244665&viewfull=1#post244665
Just Posted Road trip Pics Here - Enjoy:
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/10246-Owners-delivery-stories-photos-and-first-impressions/page50?p=244665&viewfull=1#post244665
Still working out the full details but I want the full hood, front and sides - including the strip between the windshield and the sunroof.
Jeff at Wheel Dynamix (Wheel DynamiX, Inc.) is my man. (He was at the Model S coming out party at my house a few months ago)
Note: I am still waiting for my car. It is being delivered right to his shop...
Hi - I'm a newbie to this thread... I have a reservation in for a Model S, but wanted to try to see one that is actually running/driving before "finalizing" my order. The closest place to get a test drive (until the Gallery in Natick gets is dealership license) is still in NY. I know it is a bit unusual, but if anyone who has taken delivery of a Model S wanted to show it off, I would love to see it and get your impressions of it. Thanks for considering it.
Fred, there are a bunch around (Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Weston [not on the forum], Concord [2], etc.).
Mine should be here next week (in Natick)
I was in Needham this morning sorting out my car insurance for if/when my (&^%$$ car gets here.
Fred,
welcome aboard. would love to show you my model S and, as ED said, there are lots of owners around the boston area willing as well. ED, when your car finally arrives we should reconvene the massachusetts tesla club to show off our new toys. i imagine the anticipation is killing you.
dennis
welcome aboard. would love to show you my model S and, as ED said, there are lots of owners around the boston area willing as well. ED, when your car finally arrives we should reconvene the massachusetts tesla club to show off our new toys. i imagine the anticipation is killing you.
dennis
peletourneau
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Hey Fred,
I'm also eagerly waiting for a test drive. I spoke to Wendy at the Natick Store last week and she estimated that everything should be in place sometime around mid-January to be able to provide test drives in MA. So stay tuned. Does anyone know when the drop-dead date is for finalizing your configuration before the price increase? I guessing sometime around the end of January, but I don't have a firm date yet.
Paul
Thanks - The car like photos. More later -
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If you break water, get your RMV paperwork ready to roll.
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Fred R and others - welcome - busy at work but happy to share next week if the time allows. This forum is invaluable to the process of ownership. Enjoy.
mitch672
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Well, so much for "February/March" delivery, just received "the" phone call today, my Dolphin Grey 85KW Model S is "on the truck headed for the east coast".. I take that with a grain of salt, since I haven't been asked to send in the final payment yet. I do have the VIN now, ends in "03245". Never expected to get the car THIS soon.
Put the product specialist and my insurance agent together for now. BTW, they are still not taking trade-ins in MA
Put the product specialist and my insurance agent together for now. BTW, they are still not taking trade-ins in MA
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