On the Dark Side finally!

[speedysilverz]

Finally made the leap to EV. New to me 17 Model X. In Austin, TX mecca of EV's

 

[LoudMusic]

Austin? Mecca of EVs? MMMmmmmmmm ...

Are you enjoying the Model X? What are you doing for charging? What's your use case - are you a commuter?

 

[speedysilverz]

Mecca maybe not lol. I'm definitely enjoying it. Currently since I don't have a wall charger yet just using the 110V charger and did my first trip at a Tesla SC station.

 

[digitaldad]

Welcome speedy! I've been looking at a pretty healthy supply of used M3 on Austin Dealer's lots....wondering if that applies in the mecca sense.

Doesnt mean they are more flexible on pricing though.

Get a good deal on your X?

 

[LoudMusic]

Mecca maybe not lol. I'm definitely enjoying it. Currently since I don't have a wall charger yet just using the 110V charger and did my first trip at a Tesla SC station.

Austin does have a LOT of Supercharger locations springing up.

How many miles are you doing on an average day? 120v charging is only going to get you so far

 

[speedysilverz]

I have noticed that too. Seems like M3 has exploded in Central Texas...owners and inventory. Got a fairly great deal on mine and trade in value for my Ford Raptor.

 

[speedysilverz]

Austin does have a LOT of Supercharger locations springing up.

How many miles are you doing on an average day? 120v charging is only going to get you so far

I'm sharing the driving miles with my Land Rover. 50-60 a day

 

[LoudMusic]

That's going to be difficult to keep up with on a 120V15A outlet, but it's not impossible.

 

[speedysilverz]

That's going to be difficult to keep up with on a 120V15A outlet, but it's not impossible.

For now. I'm sourcing a wall unit. The install will be the tough part since my breaker box is outside my house unfortunately.

 

[LoudMusic]

For now. I'm sourcing a wall unit. The install will be the tough part since my breaker box is outside my house unfortunately.

I think it tends to be more an issue of how far the run is and what obstacles are in the way, rather than indoor/outdoor breaker box. But it's good you're having a dedicated circuit made. That will improve your performance substantially. Even though I only drive about 60 miles round trip for work, there have been many instances of consecutive days where I needed a full charge for running errands beyond my commuting range. I'm charging at 240v32a which allows me to do a full charge in under 10 hours. I'd like to have a 48a wall charger but haven't really proven a need yet.

 

[speedysilverz]

You are right it is the distance and wiring from the breaker box to the spot I wanted it to be installed. I took the bullet and picking up a GEN 3 charger tomorrow.