I picked up 85kWh Model S on September 27 here in SoCal. Had ordered the grey color but that was discontinued and I got the new grey metallic paint instead. It is very dark but I like it a lot. Got the tech package and parking sensors with piano black decor.
So far, I love it. So fun to drive and everyone who gets in it says it is the coolest thing they have seen. I had a few questions/comments and wanted to get some experts opinions on them. Apologize in advance for any newbie questions.
1) My town home only has 60AMPS coming into it. The electrician wasn't sure what he could do to install anything more than what I am using right now, the 110 wall plug that only charges at 4 miles per hour. He is coming out again and will try to give me some more options. So far it isn't a big deal, I don't usually drive more than 50 miles a day.
2) My city (Hermosa Beach) has an nrg eVgo charging station. It is supposed to be a fast charger, but the fast ones are not compatible with Tesla. They have a slower charger station there as well that apparently will charge a Tesla. I have not set up an account yet, but wanted to see if others have used them and what they thought.
3) I ended up bringing my car into the service station in Torrance today. I was getting some static in the left front speaker when listening to the radio (any station, internet or not). Then in my Tesla loaner I was getting the same thing when I put my new Samsung phone in that little compartment below the screen. Seems like my phone is causing some sort of interference.
4) Since I have the tech package, I now have the lane change and speed limit warnings. Does that mean I have all of the hardware needed for the future driverless features? I asked the tech today at the service station and it was hard to get a straight answer.
5) I didn't realize how bad the cabin storage situation was. I was looking at buying the Tesla center console or a 3rd party console. I just want a place for change and stuff like that. What have people used that they like?
6) Have people purchased the rolling Tesla duffel for the trunk and box for the "fronk"? They look cool and fit perfectly in those spots.
7) Also noticed that my turn signal and gear selector are different than the model I test drove and the loaner I am using now. I really like the newer version (maybe because I have been driving it for two weeks and am used to it).
8) My headliner default was tan. They now have a black option (I am not even sure if that option was around when I ordered mine). My wife was concerned that the interior is black and the headliner is tan. But the loaner I got is set up the same way. Is that the "normal" setup and what do you think about that combination?
Overall, I just love it. Slowly trying to learn more and become an expert user/owner and look forward to learning more here on the TMC forums.
So far, I love it. So fun to drive and everyone who gets in it says it is the coolest thing they have seen. I had a few questions/comments and wanted to get some experts opinions on them. Apologize in advance for any newbie questions.
1) My town home only has 60AMPS coming into it. The electrician wasn't sure what he could do to install anything more than what I am using right now, the 110 wall plug that only charges at 4 miles per hour. He is coming out again and will try to give me some more options. So far it isn't a big deal, I don't usually drive more than 50 miles a day.
2) My city (Hermosa Beach) has an nrg eVgo charging station. It is supposed to be a fast charger, but the fast ones are not compatible with Tesla. They have a slower charger station there as well that apparently will charge a Tesla. I have not set up an account yet, but wanted to see if others have used them and what they thought.
3) I ended up bringing my car into the service station in Torrance today. I was getting some static in the left front speaker when listening to the radio (any station, internet or not). Then in my Tesla loaner I was getting the same thing when I put my new Samsung phone in that little compartment below the screen. Seems like my phone is causing some sort of interference.
4) Since I have the tech package, I now have the lane change and speed limit warnings. Does that mean I have all of the hardware needed for the future driverless features? I asked the tech today at the service station and it was hard to get a straight answer.
5) I didn't realize how bad the cabin storage situation was. I was looking at buying the Tesla center console or a 3rd party console. I just want a place for change and stuff like that. What have people used that they like?
6) Have people purchased the rolling Tesla duffel for the trunk and box for the "fronk"? They look cool and fit perfectly in those spots.
7) Also noticed that my turn signal and gear selector are different than the model I test drove and the loaner I am using now. I really like the newer version (maybe because I have been driving it for two weeks and am used to it).
8) My headliner default was tan. They now have a black option (I am not even sure if that option was around when I ordered mine). My wife was concerned that the interior is black and the headliner is tan. But the loaner I got is set up the same way. Is that the "normal" setup and what do you think about that combination?
Overall, I just love it. Slowly trying to learn more and become an expert user/owner and look forward to learning more here on the TMC forums.
