From NY to Dubai P85D

Fares Almazrooei · Apr 20, 2015

Shipped on 6th of march and arrived in 17th of april and the Battery had 18 miles left.

it was 68% when it was loaded.

here are some pictures after a car wash and cleaning

ModelX · Apr 20, 2015

Beautiful!

Ames · Apr 20, 2015

Well done Fares, she's a beauty and definitely the coolest 4 wheels in Dubai right now.

I have been in contact with Zurich Insurance to see if they're willing to give me full comp. insurance. If it all works out I may take your advice and wait until the 30th before placing an order in case they really do come up with a P110D that does 0-60 in 2.8.

When you connect your phone to the car, does google maps and the internet radio work ok?

Alex

Fares Almazrooei · Apr 20, 2015

Yes everything works but no Navigation

CHGolferJim · Apr 20, 2015

I used to travel to UAE. Are you allowed to drive fast on that road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi? Where else?

Fares Almazrooei · Apr 20, 2015

CHGolferJim said:
I used to travel to UAE. Are you allowed to drive fast on that road from Dubai to Abu Dhabi? Where else?

Not any more it is set at 140/KM

CHGolferJim · Apr 20, 2015

Too bad. BTW, just saw that Obama is meeting the UAE Crown Prince soon to discuss the Iran "treaty". Can you possibly recommend an online news source for an objective local perspective on the discussions?

Cottonwood · Apr 20, 2015

I believe that if you disconnect the 12V under the hood, in front of the passenger seat, it will stop any use of the 12V battery, but better yet, the car will not connect the big HV relay inside the battery and disable all vampire drain.

18 miles left in the batter was cutting it pretty close.

Have you tried a GSM WiFi hotspot for data connectivity while driving?

That's a long trip for "Ranger" service; probably more than $100 per event...

Muzzman1 · Apr 20, 2015

For internet/nav in case it is for lack of internet access because of incompatible sim, you could get a wifi hotspot device and connect via wifi!

ATC@LWSK · Apr 22, 2015

Awesome ride Fares, mabrouk!!
I think the Tesla T on the mirrors is slick!

Enjoy the car...

eloder · Apr 23, 2015

Looks fantastic

I should try and convince my friend in Qatar to buy a Model S!

Green46 · Jun 20, 2015

Wow an 85D right here in Dubai! Congratulations it looks awesome.

Have you experienced a reduction in range because of the extreme heat we're in? My understanding is that lithium ion batteries degrade quickly in high temperatures.

EugeneM · Jun 20, 2015

You actually CAN replace the internal sim card and have full internet access without a wifi hotspot which is not as elegant of a solution. It would just require removing the main screen and quite a bit of disassembly.

gg_got_a_tesla · Jun 20, 2015

Green46 said:
Have you experienced a reduction in range because of the extreme heat we're in? My understanding is that lithium ion batteries degrade quickly in high temperatures.

Valid question but, not an issue with Tesla battery packs as they are liquid-cooled; the Model S has a very capable Battery Management System that keeps the battery pack in a safe operating range as far as temperature goes. It's held up well in hot, desert climes in the US.

Here's a relevant thread: Phoenix Heat

Green46 · Jun 22, 2015

Thanks gg. Its great to see how they well they eliminate (or minimize) any issues the car could have.

I hope to see more of these MS around the area then, even though aabar is not an investor anymore.

Galve2000 · Jun 22, 2015

Fares:

Nicely done!

what is your plan for charging your presumably US spec Model S outside the USA? J1772?

I ask b/c I am considering sending a 70D to Greece at some point and will have to deal with this myself eventually.

GSP · Jun 22, 2015

Galve2000 said:
Fares:

Nicely done!

what is your plan for charging your presumably US spec Model S outside the USA? J1772?

I ask b/c I am considering sending a 70D to Greece at some point and will have to deal with this myself eventually.

The charging options for a U.S. Spec car will not be good in Europe. You can buy a 32 A Type 2 to Type 1 cable and charge at 20 miles range per hour at "22 kW" Type 2 charge points, or 10 mph at 11 kW charge points. You can also make adapters to use your U.S. Spec UMC at up to 20 mph. Supercharging will be impossible.

I would sell the U.S. Spec car before you leave and get a Euro spec car, perhaps a pre-owned one. I think it would be well worth any extra expense.

GSP

AEdennis · Jun 22, 2015

GSP said:
The charging options for a U.S. Spec car will not be good in Europe. You can buy a 32 A Type 2 to Type 1 cable and charge at 20 miles range per hour at "22 kW" Type 2 charge points, or 10 mph at 11 kW charge points. You can also make adapters to use your U.S. Spec UMC at up to 20 mph. Supercharging will be impossible.

I would sell the U.S. Spec car before you leave and get a Euro spec car, perhaps a pre-owned one. I think it would be well worth any extra expense.

GSP

Wonder if the owner of the Dubai car (and Tesla) would be interested in buying a 60kW SC.

Apparently there have been two sold to private parties. Here's the article of the one sold in Sweden.

ATC@LWSK · Jun 22, 2015

AEdennis said:
Wonder if the owner of the Dubai car (and Tesla) would be interested in buying a 60kW SC.

Apparently there have been two sold to private parties. Here's the article of the one sold in Sweden.

I don't think he would need that here. DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) is already in the process of installing about 100 high and medium speed chargers in and around Dubai, and the driving distances in the UAE are withing the P85D range. I bet his longest drive will be from his home to Dubai Mall on Thursday night, right Fares?

Article from yesterday: Dewa receives first registration for Green Vehicle Charger - Khaleej Times

Green46 · Jun 23, 2015

One has come up in silicon oasis.

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