<![CDATA[Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum - North America]]> http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/ Discussion about chargers and locations in Canada and the USA en Sun, 26 May 2013 02:27:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/images/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum - North America]]> http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/ Question about Blink chargers - billed after done charging? http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17175-Question-about-Blink-chargers-billed-after-done-charging?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 17:47:43 GMT Quick question about blink charging with the model S. I'm out in Sam Diego this weekend and looking for places to charge.

- if my car finishes charging will blink keep billing me? If so, can I stop charging on the mobile app to stop the billing but still be connected? ]]> North America tdiggity http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17175-Question-about-Blink-chargers-billed-after-done-charging Great website for planning trips w/Tesla/electric veh. http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17083-Great-website-for-planning-trips-w-Tesla-electric-veh?goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:20:22 GMT EERE: Alternative Fuels Data Center Home Page (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/) Posts map; click on links get addresses for charging stations. If you... EERE: Alternative Fuels Data Center Home Page Posts map; click on links get addresses for charging stations. If you enter route is counts stations available en route.

Robecology ]]> North America Robecology http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17083-Great-website-for-planning-trips-w-Tesla-electric-veh Charging Apps - which are the best? http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17074-Charging-Apps-which-are-the-best?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:22:06 GMT Which are the best charging apps? And what's the difference between them? Are some more comprehensive than others? Out of, say, this list:



 ]]> North America Stimyg http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17074-Charging-Apps-which-are-the-best Model S roadtrip: get all the adapters? http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17034-Model-S-roadtrip-get-all-the-adapters?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 22:36:56 GMT I'll be travelling from Portland, OR to Sonoma, CA in August. In looking at plugshare and other sites, I think I can find charge points, but it's not always clear what sort of plug they have. Should I spend the $150 and get the other adapters in Tesla's store? The 10-30, 14-30, and 6-50? ]]> North America ckessel http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17034-Model-S-roadtrip-get-all-the-adapters Collateral for convincing bldg owner to install charging station? http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17017-Collateral-for-convincing-bldg-owner-to-install-charging-station?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:35 GMT I'm trying to convince the building owner of the office space we lease to install a charging station. They made a concession for another tenant by installing a 120VAC outlet adjacent to a parking space when he made it a condition of his lease.

My question: are there any specific incentives federally (or for MD state) such as discounts, tax breaks, etc... that I might be able to supply that could help with the case? So far I've got this, but that's about it:

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/law/MD/9302

At this point, I'm suggesting it's a "green-friendly" action that might make his building more attractive to tenants, but I was wondering if anybody else has any suggestions that worked for them?

Thanks. ]]> North America scaesare http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17017-Collateral-for-convincing-bldg-owner-to-install-charging-station Supercharger availability http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17005-Supercharger-availability?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:57:11 GMT Do not know if this has been talked about before, is there a way to determine if the superchargers are in use or available? Do not know if this has been talked about before, is there a way to determine if the superchargers are in use or available? ]]> North America Merrill http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/17005-Supercharger-availability CHAdeMo Possibilities ? http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16998-CHAdeMo-Possibilities?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:13:26 GMT Any chance there will be a CHAdeMO adapter offered by Tesla to supplement the super charging network. Seems like it would be cost effective... Any chance there will be a CHAdeMO adapter offered by Tesla to supplement the super charging network. Seems like it would be cost effective especially on the West coast to make use of the Blink DC fast chargers instead of building exclusively Tesla super chargers which have been slow coming online. I think the adapters are included if you buy a car in Japan. Maybe someone in Japan would be willing to sell one over here. There are 28 Blink super fast in TN, maybe because of Nissan? ]]> North America Sans Gas http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16998-CHAdeMo-Possibilities Some Superchargers found http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16968-Some-Superchargers-found?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:50:56 GMT It seems like Tesla filed a bunch of electrical permits on 5/16. Over at TM.com in the state of Washington section, they found permit applications... It seems like Tesla filed a bunch of electrical permits on 5/16. Over at TM.com in the state of Washington section, they found permit applications and locations for SCs in Burlington and Centralia.
I was inspired by that and did some searching and found http://permits.leegov.com/tm_bin/tmw...=ADD2013-00058
which is for a SC in Ft. Myers, FL. It's at a shopping mall (one which was rumored before).

In case it's of any use, here is a link for all of the malls owned by that company (all over the country):

CBL : Great Shopping Places : By State

Maybe there was a multi-location deal. ]]> North America aviators99 http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16968-Some-Superchargers-found plugshare shows supercharger in Idaho http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16942-plugshare-shows-supercharger-in-Idaho?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:11:40 GMT To be precise, in St Marie, Idaho, 60ish miles south of Coeur d'Alene. Some how I kind of doubt it. ]]> North America PhilBa http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16942-plugshare-shows-supercharger-in-Idaho Help with North Dakota / MN trip planning http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16661-Help-with-North-Dakota-MN-trip-planning?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 16:30:45 GMT I am planning our first road trip next week and are hoping to head to the Fargo Moorhead area. In looking for charging opportunities I have only... I am planning our first road trip next week and are hoping to head to the Fargo Moorhead area. In looking for charging opportunities I have only found the 2 local Nissan dealerships. This is a little concerning as I don't know how receptive they are re Tesla vehicles and/or hours of availability.

Has anyone discovered any alternative charging options such as local hotels/motels?

Any help is greatly appreciated. ]]> North America Gravelpeople http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16661-Help-with-North-Dakota-MN-trip-planning San Diego charging advice? http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16647-San-Diego-charging-advice?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 05:47:36 GMT I'm planning to take a road trip from the San Fran area to San Diego next month. Any advice from San Diegans about where I might be able to charge my car when I'm there? I'm going to ask a few hotels if they'll let me charge if I stay there, but other advice is welcome.

Ideally, I think we'll want to stay near Point Loma or Ocean Beach but we might end up near La Jolla if that works out better for some reason.

thanks all! ]]> North America nickt http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16647-San-Diego-charging-advice Becareful when planning to charge at RV Campgrounds. http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16529-Becareful-when-planning-to-charge-at-RV-Campgrounds?goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 16:34:07 GMT This past weekend my family and Flasherz's family went down to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri to attend the Magic Dragon Car show. The weather was a bit rainy and cold but in spite of that we had a great time showing our Model S's and talking about Tesla. Lot of interested people here in Missouri.

The only real snag, other than the rain, occurred when we arrived at our resort. I had spent time finding a resort that had both cabins and RV spots. After extensive phone calls I had been assured that the resort had several 50amp sites. So we arrived at the resort around 9:30pm in a very steady drizzle. After checking in and unloading our cars we moved them to the nearest RV site. Flasherz plugged and and nothing. No green light nothing. So he checked the box, checked the breaker all seemed ok, but no power. So we began walking around with our respective charging cables and plugging them in to the various RV sites. After checking every outlet available, including unplugging a number of campers (luckily they were just there for storage), I finally found 1 that got us a green light. So we were not completely dead in the water, but we had 2 S's needing full charges and only one outlet. So, I called down to the office and they sent up maintenance. After walking around, checking all the boxes and breakers, he finally concluded that everything had power but all the other boxes had been wired with 120 instead of 240 service. So though the resort advertised 6 charging spots they only had 1 that would actually work for our needs.

Long story short, and some interrupted sleep we were able to have both cars charged in time for our trip back. Whew!

But I now need to call and confirm that all the RV sites I've reserved for my trip to Colorado have 240 service on their 50amp outlets.

Fun, fun!. Happy road tripping. ]]> North America Liz G http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16529-Becareful-when-planning-to-charge-at-RV-Campgrounds New ev charger in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16419-New-ev-charger-in-Red-Deer-Alberta-Canada?goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 00:32:05 GMT There is a grand opening event June 7. Attachment 21318 (http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21318) There is a grand opening event June 7.

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]]> North America voyagevixen http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16311-New-EV-charger-in-Red-Deer-Alberta-Canada Clos Du Bois - Free wine tasting w/ Charge http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16306-Clos-Du-Bois-Free-wine-tasting-w-Charge?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:22:11 GMT 1.1 MW Solar system :eek: and 4(?) free...]]> We stopped in Geyserville @ Clos Du Bois Winery to use the free Chargepoint station.

Turns out they have > 1.1 MW Solar system :eek: and 4(?) free charge spots under a solar rack for shaded parking. We went in to taste some wine and charge for an hourish and as we were getting ready to pay for the tasting at the end + purchase a couple of bottles of wine I mentioned that we stopped since they had a charger - 'oh, well tasting is free for anyone charging" was the response! :biggrin:

so, I actually joined a wine club since we make the Eureka/SF trip ~3-4 times a year or so and can pick up the wine w/out shipping + some pretty nice discounts & my wine fridge is pretty sparse now

pretty tasty for reasonably priced wine - not sure If I like any of their grocery store available wines? but tasting room wines were all pretty tasty ]]> North America Zextraterrestrial http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/16306-Clos-Du-Bois-Free-wine-tasting-w-Charge