Model S for renters (a.k.a. non-homeowners) / Renting creating hurdle for EV adoption

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Here are photos of the set up. The EVSE mounts on the green post when charging but the whole assembly is quickly dismounted and put away when not charging. With the Astroturf covered plug for the post hole, the installation is stealth when not set up to charge the car.

That's an awesome setup. So you leave the post and all in your car when not charging. Very slick.

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Slick indeed! Very creative too.

Btw, any worries that all of that can be stolen if you are not sitting around waiting for the charging to be completed? Isn't that another issue with a rental, on-street parking situation?

Less of a problem with the Model S, I suppose, as the UMC would stay locked into the charge port if there's no keyfob nearby...

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The Volt can be set to turn on an alarm if the plug is removed while the car is charging. Plus I live in a very safe neighborhood.

When the post is removed it's hidden under a large bush in the front yard, not stored in the car.

When I get my S I'll make a new stand/post for the high power wall connector, which is safe to use outdoors (I asked Tesla).

Slick indeed! Very creative too.

Btw, any worries that all of that can be stolen if you are not sitting around waiting for the charging to be completed? Isn't that another issue with a rental, on-street parking situation?

Less of a problem with the Model S, I suppose, as the UMC would stay locked into the charge port if there's no keyfob nearby...

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I'm in the process of buying a house just so I have a place to charge my Model X. I made sure there was good garage clearance too.

Buying a house for a car is kinda backwards, but that what it takes to drive the best. So that what I'll do.

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[QUOTE=gg_wants_a_tesla;138601...Didn't know there was an EVSE rights act as well.[/QUOTE]


in CA SB 880 http://www.aroundthecapitol.com/Bills/SB_880/20112012/

Beginning January 1, 2012, any covenant, restriction, or condition in a deed or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of an interest in a common interest development, or any provision of the governing documents of a common interest development, that prohibits or restricts the installation or use of an electric vehicle charging station is void and unenforceable. On and after January 1, 2012, if an electric vehicle charging station is to be placed in a common area, the homeowner and common interest development association shall be subject to certain requirements.

I know we have an "EV Incentives" thread. Maybe we need an EV laws thread.

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Btw, any worries that all of that can be stolen if you are not sitting around waiting for the charging to be completed? Isn't that another issue with a rental, on-street parking situation?...

My concern would be about lawnmowers. Gardeners are notorious for mowing off sprinkler heads and they (supposedly) know that they are important for lawn care. That PVC piece and astroturf seems destine for the shredder.

Still cool though.

[artsci]

My concern would be about lawnmowers. Gardeners are notorious for mowing off sprinkler heads and they (supposedly) know that they are important for lawn care. That PVC piece and astroturf seems destine for the shredder.

Still cool though.

The lawn is mowed every week. Nothing has been damaged because it was designed to sit low enough in the grass that mover blades wouldn't touch it.

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The lawn is mowed every week. Nothing has been damaged because it was designed to sit low enough in the grass that mover blades wouldn't touch it.

Until someone decides to trim back for the season...


I hope it works well for you!