We have a hitch on our MR. Range is about 90 - 100 miles on a full charge in favorable weather towing a flatbed trailer with a golf cart at 55 MPH.
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Supercharger - Two Harbors, MN
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We have a hitch on our MR. Range is about 90 - 100 miles on a full charge in favorable weather towing a flatbed trailer with a golf cart at 55 MPH.
DeepBlueMN
2019 AWD Model 3
Sorry, a little off topic for this thread, but…
Definitely consider adding the hitch receiver to your 3. I installed mine a year ago and love it:
Torklift Central 2” EcoHitch Stealth Receiver Hitch
Towing close to 2000 lbs is probably pushing it for a 3, based on Tesla ratings in Europe, but having the option is really handy.
I do not tow with mine, I just use it for my bike rack.
The mayor was recalled in last week's election (by a huge margin). The City Council president will take over but they need to schedule a special election.
If the city council still needs to approve this I wouldn't be surprised if it's delayed - they have quite a bit going on up there.
If the city council still needs to approve this I wouldn't be surprised if it's delayed - they have quite a bit going on up there.
emiliorescigno
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There is already a CCS/CHAdeMO ZEF charger in Grand Marais.
DMC5180
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We get so used to looking for Tesla charging, via Find Us, we forget there is that other resource called PlugShare which tracks all EV charging standards. I just found out the other day of a new 50kw ZEF station in Trego WI. US53 & US 63 I had been driving past it for months having no idea it was there.
Yes, I am aware there is a 50kWh CCS in GM...... Not really fast by todays standards.
emiliorescigno
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I think it's going to be a very, very long time until you see anything non-Tesla faster than 50kW along the north shore. EA still has huge swaths of interstate to cover before they can even consider covering these more niche locations. And they definitely won't beat Tesla to the punch.
According to an article from Energy News Network:
"The second budget cycle will expand the fast-charging network by 2,500 miles by focusing on seven corridors: State Highway 61 from Duluth to Grand Portage State Park; State Highway 1 between Ely and Thief River Falls; U.S. Route 59 from Granite Falls to Karlstad, and State Highway 23 connecting Marshall, Pipestone and other locations"
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"The state required charging stations to have 350 kilowatts of electricity available to prepare for further expansion."
Here is a link to the article, which is now 2 years old.
energynews.us
"The second budget cycle will expand the fast-charging network by 2,500 miles by focusing on seven corridors: State Highway 61 from Duluth to Grand Portage State Park; State Highway 1 between Ely and Thief River Falls; U.S. Route 59 from Granite Falls to Karlstad, and State Highway 23 connecting Marshall, Pipestone and other locations"
and
"The state required charging stations to have 350 kilowatts of electricity available to prepare for further expansion."
Here is a link to the article, which is now 2 years old.
Minnesota electric car drivers will see 22 new places to fast charge this fall | Energy News Network
A private company is installing a new network of fast-charging stations along highways outside the metro as part of the state’s Volkswagen settlement spending.
energynews.us
But you could spend time on a level 3 in GM with a Chademo adapter. I mean, I know its not ideal but you don't need to spend time on a level 2 as stated. I don't know what vehicle you drive, but the Lutsen Tesla charger delivers 80 amps, gotta have dual chargers....
There are very few Tesla’s on the road including no Model 3’s or Y’s that can do level 2 charging above 48 amps.
I will probably grab the Tesla to CCS adaptor when available in the US and plan to hit the 50kWh charger in GM. I drive a M3P and with a deep charge at Two Harbors I won't need to spend much time on a level 2 or the 50kWh.
DMC5180
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With the latest FSDbeta software update I was able to do the installation of the Gen 4 charge port ECU in my 2018 M3p. I bought everything back in May to upgrade my car for CCS. Just had to wait nearly 4 months for a Software update. Got the official Tesla adapter from S. Korea. Now I waiting for the opportunity to test it out. The nearest CCS EA fast charger is about 60 miles from my house. The funny part is the Tesla supercharger being located across the street. People will think I’m lost charging at EA
CCS adapter is great. Used it at a few EA stations and in Trego, WI of all places. Opens up a lot of options where superchargers are not an option. Highly recommend grabbing one if you can.With the latest FSDbeta software update I was able to do the installation of the Gen 4 charge port ECU in my 2018 M3p. I bought everything back in May to upgrade my car for CCS. Just had to wait nearly 4 months for a Software update. Got the official Tesla adapter from S. Korea. Now I waiting for the opportunity to test it out. The nearest CCS EA fast charger is about 60 miles from my house. The funny part is the Tesla supercharger being located across the street. People will think I’m lost charging at EA
Tesla Charging on Twitter is opening up voting for new sites. I replied with Grand Marais MN. If lots of people like or do the same, we might get one.
DMC5180
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DMC5180
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In order for people to “like” your post on twitter. Please include a link to it. Otherwise it’s difficult to find individual posts buried in long thread chains. Thanks
