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Thanks much for sharing your helpful and insightful experiences and thoughts - much appreciated. Great ideas too!

No, I don't but I was born and raised in Hawaii (Moanalua High '85 and UH Manoa '90 grad) and all of my family is there. I've been a Tesla Model S 70D owner in Hong Kong since 2015. I'm doing this research for my father who recently got a Model 3 and lives in Hawaii Kai. My sister and cousin who...

I note that as of 11/24/2019, 1,751 households have enrolled in the TOU program. Can anyone who has signed up for it share their experience?... Are you saving a lot? Is it a challenge to try and shift most energy usage to between 9am and 5pm? If your Tesla is parked at work from 9am-5pm then...

Thanks, so I stand corrected - Hawaiian Electric does have a "time-based rate program" BUT it's not as simple as just having Peak and Off-Peak rates because while the Mid-Day (9am-5pm) rate is lower, outside of those times, the rate is higher. Thus, you might actually pay more under this program...

Here are some references: Hawaiian Electric | Understanding Your Bill Understanding Your Bill Hawaiian Electric | Effective Rate Summaries Effective Rate Summaries list – Sep 2015 – Oct 2019 (*because the rates vary each month) Effective Rate Summary Oct 2019 Effective Rate Summary...

Hi all, Here are the 2 myths I have heard about saving money when home charging in Hawaii: 1. It is cheaper to charge your Tesla with the slow, standard mobile connector (110/120V @ 15A) than with a 50A (240V) socket using a NEMA 14-50 adapter or Tesla Wall Connector 2. It is cheaper to charge...

To me, different driver profiles for each setting are much easier than have to fine-tune each of the side mirrors with multiple button presses (up, down, left, right) for the left side mirror, then for the right. With the driver profiles, you just set them up all at once (e.g. Wife with heels...

When I first got my Model S in 2015, that is what it was. I disabled it in the settings.

Hello all, SUNNY and all, thanks so much for sharing all this wonderful info! Seeing as the first post was in Jan and the last in May, I'm reading this rather late!... My 70D isn't expected until another 2 months but I am interested in something like the 5-cam base package. Wife won't be...

Many thanks for all the feedback, everyone. Seems there isn't enough support for having a tire pump at the SCs. So I'm with SamT and Morristhecat as the next best solution: Lug around a portable air compressor. It should take power from the cigarette lighter power socket. Would be nice if it...

Anybody else think that a tire pump at Tesla Super Chargers makes a lot of sense? Perhaps even just 1 pump with a long hose to cover several Super Charger stalls or 1 pump for every 3 stalls? With my current ICE car I normally check tire pressure and add air to my tires at the gas station once...

For insurance, I highly recommend Cindy from Prudential ([email protected]). I got quotations from Liberty, DirectAsia.com, AXA, and Prudential (Cindy) and Cindy's quote was the cheapest and had better comprehensive coverage. Cindy is part of the "Tesla community" and is super responsive and...

I guess she can offer company insurance as well but not sure... I'd send her a quick email to find out. If you already got your insurance, if Cindy can give you a competitive quote then at least you have that for future reference.

For insurance, I highly recommend Cindy from Prudential ([email protected]). I got quotations from Liberty, DirectAsia.com, AXA, and Prudential (Cindy) and Cindy's quote was the cheapest and had better comprehensive coverage. Cindy is part of the "Tesla community" and is super responsive and...

That's fantastic news, Wilson. Really happy for you! Just when you think the situation is hopeless it turns around completely - great! I wonder what made the MO change their stance. Do you know how many individual chargers can be supported on each floor? I also wonder who their contracting out...

@Vmax, @3fiftynine, @Phil K: Thanks so much for sharing. Photos and info are very helpful. Cheers, guys!

Hi AppleFan, It helps a TON! Thank you so much for sharing those incredibly valuable info and pics. The installation looks tidy and professional and for a very reasonable cost. I'm sure in my estate they would probably require the black cable to be painted white to match the wall color. Agree...

Those of you who have successfully installed a Tesla charger at your own parking space in an apartment block in HK, I would greatly appreciate if you can share some photos of your charger installation. It would be a huge bonus if you don't mind also sharing the contractor used (Chong Chi, Shun...

3fiftynine, thank you for this excellent info - very helpful. Happy Friday and nice long weekend to you all.

Noted with thanks and good luck, 3fiftynine. If any of you have any recommendations for "registered/qualified electricity technicians" who have experience installing Tesla charges at a good price, please share! A good, independent electrician should be able to get the job done and be much...

Thanks very much for the insightful feedback, markwj and Paul. For Hong Kong, I am guessing mid to late 2016 is realistic.

Hi AppleFan, thanks for your valuable feedback. Yes, Shun Hing is a huge conglomerate with just one of their many group companies representing Panasonic, JVC, Breville, Vintec and others. I am attaching some helpful docs that Telsa HK passed on to me: 1. Recommended charging installation...

Contractor inspection fee of $1000 HKD? Thanks for your feedback, markwj. Thankfully my estate's management company has said it is feasible to install an EV charger at my parking space so I am really happy! But now... As mentioned in my previous post, I contacted two contractors suggested by...

Thanks, 3fiftynine, and good luck to you too. Any idea what the range in costs is for installing a home charger? In these forums I have read from HK$25-35K. When I mentioned that to the Tesla Inside Sales Advisor I spoke with over the phone, he said that sounded kind of high. I am hoping it's no...

A 7-seater would be ideal for me and my family too (currently driving a Previa). One concern is those Falcon Wing doors which are extremely cool but might be a problem with many indoor parking lots in HK that have very low ceilings. Has there been any indication on the pricing - will MX be...

Thank you, en-ev! If I do end up buying the 70D, I won't be getting it - too expensive. Will be test driving it this Saturday. In the meantime I have contacted my estate management to apply for an EV charger at my parking space. I also contacted 2 Tesla charger installer contractors that were...

Quick question: How much is the dual charger? I am hoping to order a 70D soon! Thanks in advance for any feedback.