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Last weekend was my first road trip with my wife's Model 3. I have driven a Performance Model S for four years. Normally I am a "set the speed at +5 and relax" highway driver. However, I wanted to push her. Going up a steep (for freeway) grade to the mountain summit, I chose to stop following...

I know there are many friends here who are tracking the deliveries. If Model 3 deliveries in 3rd Qtr 2017 are as Elon predicted last night, 30 in July, 100 in August and 1500 in September, will Tesla Motors hit the 200,000 th electric vehicle before September 30, 2017? Everything I have read...

Using Elon's numbers for 2nd Qtr Model 3: 30, 100 and 1500, and most current Model S and X deliveries, is it possible that Tesla Motors will hit the 200,000th electric vehicle delivery before September 30? I have a first day reservation, but want a dual, so I expect delivery in 2nd Qtr 2018. I...

Thank you Ben, for this valuable and smart tool. I look forward to the mobile app. I have contributed twice before and will again.

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I reserved at the Seattle store after waiting in line for 2 1/4 hours. TMC provided water and candy several times; it was a fun event. I still don't have an email confirmation, but my credit card certainly processed. It is beyond simply awesome that $11,500,000 was deposited before the Model 3...

I was not able to succeed following the "Alt 240" instructions. I found the character using the Windows Character Map. The search terms “identical to” will quickly locate it if available within the particular font type. I found it in Arial and several others that I commonly use.

This is an odd post, but maybe a fun inquiry anyway. None of us "love" the imaginary Model 3. Recently I have changed my position on this and now accept that I do love my Model S. I enjoyed it immensely from the date of delivery 22,000 miles ago. As days went by, with software upgrades, the...

It seems clear to me: On March 17, official invitations will go out to those selected through the lottery.

Being a Tesla fan does require a dose of patience. Checking my email occasionally, 20 times an hour all day, for that invitation. I have travel plans to attend, just need that golden ticket, or an invitation as the guest of a more lucky fan. Maybe someone local would commit to bring me as their...

Being a Tesla fan does require a dose of patience. Checking my email occasionally, 20 times an hour all day, for that invitation. I have travel plans to attend, just need that golden ticket, or an invitation as the guest of a more lucky fan. Maybe someone local would commit to bring me as their...

Being a Tesla fan does require a dose of patience. Checking my email occasionally, 20 times an hour all day, for that invitation. I have travel plans to attend, just need that golden ticket, or an invitation as the guest of a more lucky fan. Maybe someone local would commit to bring me as their...

4 pm and still waiting for the Tesla invitation. I've checked my email inbox somewhat more often than usual. I have tentative travel plans and feel lucky!

You can obtain the EV sales tax exemption "Certificate" directly from the WA Dept of Revenue website. See http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/excstx/exmptfrm/buyersretailtxexmptcert_e.pdf. Then you provide that to the sales and you will not have to pay the sales tax. Easier and better than getting...

That's great news. I too want SCs for my route Seattle to Boise. However, I would not bet on the range from that new SC at Pendleton getting me to Boise. Using the EV Trip Planner, it says 376 average using 82kWh, or 274 rated miles. The planner says I could make it by driving slow...

I am another that just received version .116. Maybe it is simple that .139 is only for the Ds. I am at the forum to see what is supposed to be different. The screen contained information on all the changes in 6.1, but nothing specific about .116. I previously downloaded .115 and the same...

On last week's "Real Time with Bill Maher" episode that I watched last night, Jay Leno admitted that he drove to the taping in an electric car. In his comments, Jay discussed that electric cars are for daily errands. He didn't say Tesla, but what would Jay Leno drive?

I have experienced the same right front sensor error since my P85 was delivered. I have similar photos where the sensor chimes to stop, but there is no obstruction, even in dry conditions. I filed a "note" as instructed by the manual, but you don't get an acknowledgement. I have not reported...

The mobile app did not send a notification to me. However, this morning at 7:30 am PST the screen announced the availability of the update and offered an installation tonight at 2:35 am. I accepted, then enjoyed reading the reports in this forum. Arriving home tonight, I elected to start the...

Thanks to Breser (now) and the prior people for this spreadsheet. I looked at it often while waiting. There wasn't much value for predicting the course of my own production, but it was valuable to see other people receiving.

Last August, it was hard to even imagine driving away in my Tesla. I know there was not a single day that I skipped looking in the forums to see the deliveries. For those waiting now, let me share my GRIN! Throughout this process, from ordering through delivery details, the Seattle team was...

I received no notification messages about the changes going into production and when completed. The DS didn't write or call either. I only check twice a day. It was a fun surprise when it changed.

Announcing the birth of our precious: Born this morning [My Tesla changed to "Production Complete" between 10 pm and 8 am], she weighs 2.3 tons, is 196 inches long, Seahawks blue, beautiful, and I love her already. Can't wait to take her home! Her room is all ready, with her own feeding tube...

Production Started. DS says 11/25 delivery at Seattle.

Elon said they are implementing some changes to reduce the variations that cause production challenges: No longer selling the 60 kWh in a dual motor version. No longer selling the P85 single motor version. Eliminating green and brown. PS - those who got the prior smaller sun visor: He said...

Some comments in the forum conclude that used prices could be better. I have tracked used prices within 200 miles of Seattle since June. Every Model S has been listed for more than a new order. A dealer here yesterday listed a "Used 2014 Tesla Model S Performance," with 225 miles at...

It is likely that my partner and I will buy the III as a second car. It is possible that by 2017 there will be such advances that we might sell the P85 and use the III for road trips too. More likely that the III will be for daily in-city and we'll keep the P85 for road trips. I have...

Nearly the same experience for me from Seattle DS. I got a clear and prompt reply, doing all the work for me to confirm my revised order. He said my "late November" official estimate would remain the same.

I think the release of some resales is good for TESLA and overall EV market. There are a lot of people who have not been able to reach the price tag. I want them to have a Tesla! Today a Signature P85+ at 16,000 miles is offered at $75,000 in Seattle. That's great. In WA, the purchaser...

Baker to Boise is only 127 miles. Why would we need a SC in the middle?

I could not find the answer whether you may claim the credit twice in the same year. See the IRS site: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Plug-In-Electric-Vehicle-Credit-(IRC-30-and-IRC-30D). That does not prohibit two. Call whoever prepared your tax return last year. They get more bulletins and...

There are a lot of drivers who prefer the handling characteristics of a rear wheel drive vehicle. Yes, I am a person who appears to be choosing to order the rear wheel drive version.

Unrelated.

Friday night Oct 10: The last 24 hours have been an emotional and intellectual roller coaster. I was not surprised. Most forum readers expected the dual motors reveal. I thought a lot about it before the reveal. AWD is a good thing. My current car is AWD and I really appreciate its...

Please add my order to the spreadsheet. There are not that many choices, but I didn't see any other order matching mine. UserCountryDelivery CityTypeOrder DateCon- firmedPref Delivwas this the earliest delivery dateEst DelivVINVIN DateCurrent status:Paint colorRoofWheelsSeatsDecor...

I was researching the stops needed to reach Boise. Thanks to n2dzone, the trip is possible with a 2 hour visit to his HPWC. The Baker City newspaper last April confirmed a supercharger is planned there, but no dates. This forum thread should know if that is being constructed.

I think I will use 80% as my every night level, unless a range charge is needed. Two reasons. The video and other sources say 4.00 volts is where the bad reactions begin higher levels. My wife and I will be more comfortable beginning a day with 200 miles in the battery. That is about half...

My conclusions from the answers here and from the forum link (that was great information): Daily charging is best. No apparent increase degradation due to frequent charging; no advantage to charging every four days. Charging to a lower number, ideally that 4.00 V level, which someone...

I am interested to hear opinions about which charging methods are best to prolong battery life (reduce battery degradation). I found many suggestions, but have not found these questions discussed elsewhere. For each question, the amount of charge is presumed the same. 1. If a person's daily...

The Simpson VIN 57160 is quite out of sequence. Confirmed earlier this month and delivery the same month? I ordered in August, but estimated delivery Late November, yet VIN only 400 higher.

The purpose of this post is to amend an earlier message that overestimated the difficulty and that cost to enable my home to use the HPWC. The electrician did not know that the charging could be scheduled for early morning hours. His plan also was intended to provide a future when we might...

The Seattle office said that may have been a return or other special instance. The price is not reduced. I was told not to wait for or expect a reduction in the price.

Now I know the change from late October to December was not just my order. That is a significant adjustment that suggests a major issue. What are DS people saying? My designated DS has not answered two messages from me sent 11 and 4 days ago.

It does make sense to use the same charger. It would therefore make sense that Tesla would design the HPWC to have the possibility of TWO connectors from the same mounted unit. Anybody know about that?

I found this thread because I am looking for more certain estimates of a couple supercharges needed to be able to drive from Seattle to visit my family in Boise. This thread suggests I should not be making any plans based on dots that say 2015. I'll still be interested in any source that...

This is exactly what I was planning. Glad to see it is doable! Also, it is easy to add while electrician is there, and that will work for the next EV car too.

It is probably not reasonable to ask a forum for electrical code advice. These responses are helpful though to compare what others have paid for an 80 amp wall connection. I trust the contractor. I still think he is making this job harder than it needs to be. Replies here confirm that...

I am planning my home charging system for Model S delivery in October. It seems wise to install a system capable of charging our next EV too. We are excited about the Model III to fill a city driving purpose. Does anyone here have insight about the charging connection proposed for the Model III?

This is exactly the information that I am seeking. I have not ordered the HPWC until I investigate the installation cost. My electrician said $1800 to install two 14-50 plugs, but $6000 to upgrade my home to a 400-amp system to deliver the full 80-amp. That shocked me (pun intended) so I...

After using this forum for months for research, my first post after joining the family is to thank all the people whose posts answered my questions and helped me decide to buy. My test drive day was only to make final choices. The guys at the Seattle location delivered candid and very...