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I'd likely move the larger battery option to the top of my priority list if: 1) I lived in a cold climate. By cold I mean weeks at 40F or below. As others have said before me, cold climates require more battery energy spent on warming occupants and battery, plus the battery chemistry is such...

2013 S85 with 74K miles. Pano roof. Aftermarket window tinting on side windows and rear window. Tesla shade screen installed in back window. I live in north Phoenix, and keep the car in a west facing, uninsulated garage with a metal garage door (ouch). So, easily above 120F on summer...

Sorry for the AZ specific post here. When I purchased my S85 way back in 2013, I had to take the car and the paperwork to the Scottsdale DMV office myself. There, they inspected the car (to make sure it was electric perhaps), handed me my "cloud" plate, and I paid the registration, as well as...

We live near Cave Creek, Arizona and travel to Moab, Utah several times a year. Our Northbound route is always Home, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Gallup, Blanding, Moab. When Southbound it is Moab, Blanding, Gallup, Holbrook, Payson, Home. Back in the day when we had a gas powered car, we would use...

Oops. Sorry for the lack of precision. Here is what I did: 1 - Used Google maps to help me visually locate the permit address. 2 - Monitored the discussions on this forum regarding suspected location The above led me to Imperial Valley Mall. I cruised around the south end near the Sears and...

On our way back from San Diego on July 23, we swung off the interstate for a little reconnaissance. No signs of construction. We looked around the South East, South, and South West sides.

Update July 12, 2014: A quick stop this morning on the way to Prescott. Things look complete except for the transformer. In this picture, four of the six stalls are shown.

Progress at Cordes Lakes (Cordes Junction) I stopped by this morning, and the crew was working away. The site Foreman was very friendly and took a break to chat. He estimated they would be complete in three weeks, however that would not include electrical hook-up. He said Arizona Public...

I took a drive out to El Centro on Saturday (2014-May-31) and had a look around. No signs of construction yet, however I did see these little guys perched on and near a transformer. Perhaps they too are waiting? :-)

Additional photos taken on May 26.

The Significant Other is on her way to LA with friends this weekend. She stopped by and captured the latest activity. Looks like a bit more trenching has been done.

07:48AM, Saturday, May 17: Plugged in at Gila Bend, and it totally works. 8 bays. Come and get it. Thanks Tesla!

I did this run a few weeks ago. I *way* over charged in Flagstaff for the trip down the hill to Carefree/Cave Creek area. From my notes: 130 Road miles. 93 Rated miles. :-)

I rolled into Yuma Saturday afternoon, and not minute later, cjc9er rolled in as well. What a coincidence. We traded stories for a few minutes, enjoying the Yuma Superchargers. It was great to meet you, cjc9er! As a note, the Yuma Superchargers are the back-into type, leaving your vehicle...

I went for a drive out to the Buckeye Supercharger site this morning on the off chance it was working prior to being announced. No joy. The stalls behave as if they are unpowered. The site looks totally ready however. I guess all it needs is somebody to cut a ribbon and another to throw a...

I should probably be a bit more clear on the above. When Swenson Electric came to install my 14-50, they asked if this was for a Tesla (I hadn't yet received my car). I said yes, and they said that they had done some electrical work on the then, yet to be opened, Scottsdale Tesla Service...

At roughly 6000 miles, I started to experience a "wobble" during acceleration and deceleration. Using an airplane analogy, it felt as if the car would yaw to the right under acceleration and to the left under deceleration. First thing Monday (7 AM) I brought it in to the Scottsdale Tesla...

Swenson Electric 8440 E Cholla ST Scottsdale AZ 85260-6610 Office 480-483-9317 Cell 602-397-8674 ("Guy" - Owner) Also listed on Angie's List. Casey and David installed a 14-50 outlet in my garage which included running some conduit, installing an...

I met fellow Arizona Tesla owner Larry Rogoff at the Quartzsite Suercharger on Friday. He loaned me his Flat Stanley and we took him to Kingman.

We were doing a loop for the day: Home (roughly 101/Tatum) -- >Quartzsite --> Kingman --> Flagstaff --> Home. The Quartzite to Kingman leg was North on 95, through Lake Havasu City. The dog had never seen the London Bridge, so we took a brief stop there to check it out. Probably averaged 55...

Kingman Supercharger just works The wife, dog, and I decided to take the day off on Friday (2014-Jan-24) to visit the Kingman supercharger. No problems whatsoever. Be prepared however to get some curious folks stopping by to ask questions.