Tesla Owners in Alberta

[Lon12]

I thought it was the more you pay the faster you are seen...
I have two door handles not working and no date yet for fixing.

 

[doubeld]

Thanks to whomever was at the Thorncliffe Community Center the other day and let me get a picture of my son

 

[Spurkey]

I'll be sharing this in the charging section as well bit for those that don't know, the new 32 amp charging from the previous 40 amp is due to Canadian regulations. However, if you have an older plug make sure you keep your Nena 15-40 adapter as the old ones will still do 40 amps.

?? The adapter is a Nema 14-50, for one. "Canadian regulations" have nothing to do with the amperage reduction, ours are the same as the US (80% of total capacity). The amperage reduction happens because they increased the sensitivity for line fluctuations, if the charger detects what it thinks are anomalies it will dial down the amperage. This has been happening for months, it's not just the updated adapter that affects this, it's also something in the software as charging with my 6-50 adapter, which did not receive an update, will also downgrade the amperage more frequently.

 

[green1]

?? The adapter is a Nema 14-50, for one. "Canadian regulations" have nothing to do with the amperage reduction, ours are the same as the US (80% of total capacity). The amperage reduction happens because they increased the sensitivity for line fluctuations, if the charger detects what it thinks are anomalies it will dial down the amperage. This has been happening for months, it's not just the updated adapter that affects this, it's also something in the software as charging with my 6-50 adapter, which did not receive an update, will also downgrade the amperage more frequently.

Not quite right. You are correct that this has absolutely nothing at all to do with Canadian regulations. But it IS a hardware thing Tesla has done. The new 14-50 adapters they've sent out are limited to 32A vs the American ones and old Canadian ones limited to 40A.
Only Tesla knows why, and nobody who actually knows has answered (all we've heard is the garbage about it being regulations, and that's complete BS)

 

[Spurkey]

The new 14-50 adapters they've sent out are limited to 32A vs the American ones and old Canadian ones limited to 40A.

There's another 14-50 adapter now, different than the grey-backed one? I take back my comment then and apologize, I didn't know about that.

 

[green1]

There's another 14-50 adapter now, different than the grey-backed one? I take back my comment then and apologize, I didn't know about that.

The new ones are white, started shipping fall 2015 with all new and CPO vehicles in Canada, as well as in replacement UMC packages mailed out to many previous owners. They limit the charge current to 32A, but nobody has been able to explain why. They also have a different part number than the American 14-50 adapters which can still do 40A.

 

[3s-a-charm]

Great! My UMC charger just went up in value too!

 

[Zapped]

New 2016 Model S is out.
I just compared US vs CND pricing.
$110,750 USD configured car is $149,700 CND
Basically converts to a $0.74 dollar. I believe the post exchange rate is $0.78. Too bad...

 

[int32_t]

New 2016 Model S is out.
I just compared US vs CND pricing.
$110,750 USD configured car is $149,700 CND
Basically converts to a $0.74 dollar. I believe the post exchange rate is $0.78. Too bad...

What do you think of the new look?

Spoiler: I like the new nose and LED lights, but I'm not sure about the extra light stripe pointing rearward in the headlight. Really great looking car though ... it inherited a lot from the original Model S.

CBC had this on today:
Future looks bright for electric cars but Canada's infrastructure is lacking
Started with Elon unveiling the Model 3, then moved on to the sad state of EV infrastructure in Canada, with a little bit of range anxiety thrown in. At least the Peavey Mart guy was enthusiastic.

 

[gpetti]

New 2016 Model S is out.
I just compared US vs CND pricing.
$110,750 USD configured car is $149,700 CND
Basically converts to a $0.74 dollar. I believe the post exchange rate is $0.78. Too bad...

That appears to be the same rate that model X is using with the new price reduction (as opposed to the 1.4? rate they started with).
They're really taking no chances of getting caught on the wrong side of the rate.

 

[McMuggets]

I am getting Nokian WRG3 all-weathers soon. Just thought I would put this here since I have these available in case anyone wants them for a fair price:

-Set of four summer tires NOT mounted for Model S used for about 6 months (Michelin Primacy stock from Tesla that came with the P85D) off rim. One tire has 2 nails in it but still stays inflated and was only found out while car was getting Ludicrous and annual service. Tesla doesn't do tire repairs only replacements. This can be repaired properly at Kal Tire. Once they repaired a tire on my old Subaru for $20. Give me a price for the three, the repairable tire with two nails you can have free.

-Set of four winter tires (Pirelli sottozeros) mounted by Tesla on stock Tesla rims with TPMS for the Model S used only one season for about 6 months. On the Tesla Shop website stock rims with tires cost $2500USD or $3100CAD. Give me a price that works and these can be yours.

PM me if interested. I did not post this in the general buy-sell forum because I don't want to deal with shipping and would rather sell locally.

Thanks!

 

[green1]

Not to turn this in to a for-sale thread, but I also am selling a set of wheels, and would really like not to have to ship them...
21" dark grey staggered setup:
Dark Grey Staggered 21" wheels with TPMS - Western Canada
Don't reply here, PM me...

 

[Lon12]

While we are on the topic of tires. I took off my stock Tesla 19" Pirelli winters last week. Drove about 9,000 km on them this winter. Noticed that all four had a strange wear line around them in the same location. To me it looks like a kind of de-lamination. Perhaps a contaminant got into the rubber during manufacture. Has anyone else seen this or know why this might happen?

I sent the pictures to Vancouver SC but have not heard anything yet.

 

[Paul8810]

While we are on the topic of tires. I took off my stock Tesla 19" Pirelli winters last week. Drove about 9,000 km on them this winter. Noticed that all four had a strange wear line around them in the same location. To me it looks like a kind of de-lamination. Perhaps a contaminant got into the rubber during manufacture. Has anyone else seen this or know why this might happen?
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I sent the pictures to Vancouver SC but have not heard anything yet.

I noticed the same line when I helped another owner swap his 19" Pirelli winter tires last week. I don't have this on mine, but I have the 21" Pirelli winters.

 

[SkiD]

Everybody get the email for the "Tesla Sunday Social at Tesla Calgary" this weekend and May 1st?
April 17
Tesla Sunday Social at Tesla Calgary
May 1
Tesla Sunday Social at Tesla Calgary

 

[green1]

Everybody get the email for the "Tesla Sunday Social at Tesla Calgary" this weekend and May 1st?
April 17
Tesla Sunday Social at Tesla Calgary
May 1
Tesla Sunday Social at Tesla Calgary

Yup, both days of both weekends listed. They want to talk about summon apparently? Could be interesting. I'm considering it.

 

[Footbag]

I can't do this weekend, but I'll likely head down for the May 1 date. Happy they offered a choice of weekends.

 

[TEUNTSLA]

Ill be there this sunday

 

[Lon12]

AMA WestWorld magazine:
Electric Cars: Gaining Traction in Alberta - CAA
Petti and Subasic! I think I know them.

 

[gpetti]

I might Attend on Sunday. Although both days are listed I think the 16fh doesn't include a Calgary venue,