Hi, I took the plunge on Friday, cancelled my RS6 order and ordered a Model S! Found myself feeling more and more guilty about V8 turbo repercussions so test drove the Tesla and was really impressed, definitely some sacrifices (mainly interior look/feel and engine sound) but all in all feel good about the decision.
So...I now have a steep learning curve iro Electric vehicles, charging and associated gubbins. I've ordered an Anderson EV charger (12 week wait!), expect I will have the car before the charger arrives since they are estimating March delivery.
My house was built in the 60's and has a black fuse box (main fuse not consumer unit), I suspect this means that I will have single phase and a 60Amp. I am going to check with my provider. I think adding three phase involves supply related work rather than a change my end and from posts on here it sounds like it's £5k+ which doesn't sound worthwhile - any thoughts? I also take it I NEED a 100Amp fuse?
In terms of charging on the go, does anyone have any recommendations on apps or services to use? I presume I have to pay a provider rather than using my bank card. I've tried looking for Tesla charges on Google and they seem few and far between (I typically travel Billericay to Colchester/Ipswich so don't think I'd need a charge but it would be good to have options lined up.
I thought long and hard about my original spec of 21" wheels and am getting my order amended to 19" standard, thinking they will probably be the better choice and, if I don't like them I can get aftermarket for far less than the £4.5k Tesla are charging (how are they so expensive?). Changing spec was easy, call to the nearest dealer, quoted the order number and confirmed the change by email.
Any advise in terms of must-do or must-have items would also be gratefully appreciated.
Apologies if the above is already covered, I have spent a fair while searching on the forum and reading through but may well have missed existing threads.
Finally - some threads on here about the financing; I applied, eagerly awaited the stated 4 hour response then started getting concerned when there was no update. Called the dealer the next day, that said it was all approved but nothing on the website as yet. Seems to be a recurring theme!
Here's to my electric future!
So...I now have a steep learning curve iro Electric vehicles, charging and associated gubbins. I've ordered an Anderson EV charger (12 week wait!), expect I will have the car before the charger arrives since they are estimating March delivery.
My house was built in the 60's and has a black fuse box (main fuse not consumer unit), I suspect this means that I will have single phase and a 60Amp. I am going to check with my provider. I think adding three phase involves supply related work rather than a change my end and from posts on here it sounds like it's £5k+ which doesn't sound worthwhile - any thoughts? I also take it I NEED a 100Amp fuse?
In terms of charging on the go, does anyone have any recommendations on apps or services to use? I presume I have to pay a provider rather than using my bank card. I've tried looking for Tesla charges on Google and they seem few and far between (I typically travel Billericay to Colchester/Ipswich so don't think I'd need a charge but it would be good to have options lined up.
I thought long and hard about my original spec of 21" wheels and am getting my order amended to 19" standard, thinking they will probably be the better choice and, if I don't like them I can get aftermarket for far less than the £4.5k Tesla are charging (how are they so expensive?). Changing spec was easy, call to the nearest dealer, quoted the order number and confirmed the change by email.
Any advise in terms of must-do or must-have items would also be gratefully appreciated.
Apologies if the above is already covered, I have spent a fair while searching on the forum and reading through but may well have missed existing threads.
Finally - some threads on here about the financing; I applied, eagerly awaited the stated 4 hour response then started getting concerned when there was no update. Called the dealer the next day, that said it was all approved but nothing on the website as yet. Seems to be a recurring theme!
Here's to my electric future!
