Michigan Tesla Owners

[stacyh3]

The Model S was definitely the hit of the Michigan EV Show!

I took a few random snapshots and uploaded them here: http://csh3.smugmug.com/Cars/MichiganEVShow-2013/29875679_WZH2Kd. The gallery is currently public. There were 4 of us displaying our cars at a time. a 5th showed up just as my dad and I were heading out for lunch and took my place. And ohaq was giving rides. So I think there were SIX of us!

I think attendance was pretty good. It was light for a while, but picked up. Still, I think we can help drive attendance for next year.

The panel discussion was good and helped deal with some of the misconceptions and issues of living with an EV. I think the point that sticks with me the most was made by MichiganModelS (Joel) that the biggest issue is infrastructure and that is being addressed by things like the Tesla SuperCharger network. I also think we need a better way to share information about the infrastructure. For example, I live in Ann Arbor and didn't know that this site existed: http://a2ev.powerdash.com/home/. There's a lot more that we can do.

That's the quick version of the day. If I think of any other salient points, I'll let you know.

 

[Aphysician]

@stacyh3

Thank you very much for feedback and amazing pics. 6 Teslas is a strong showing. We will definitely plan it better next year, have fun activities for owners & visitors alike. Elon also acknowledges infrastructure is the biggest roadblock ahead in adoption of EV. I had no idea of Ann Arbor network as well. Anybody else in the panel discussion besides Joel? Hope they will join the club soon.

 

[Aphysician]

MI-TMC EV Show Event Summary

Dear TMC Members,

Please see below for Michigan Tesla Motors Club's participation in the EV show recently organized here. Thanks to members listed below for attending and providing details of the event. The EV show is Midwest's largest. Scroll below for all the juicy details.

Event - 5th Annual Michigan Electric Vehicle Show & Rally
When - Saturday; June 8, 2013 from 900 am to 400 pm
Where - Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152
Website - Michigan Electric Vehicle Show

Attendees:
timf
stacyh3
ohaq
michiganmodels
Dan Scherer

Event Details:
There were 5 Model S on display at the EV show, and was definitely a hit of the show. Owners interacted with visitors, educated them about the car/company and immersed them in Tesla experience including rides. Visitors enjoyed the exhilarating rides, however fun had to be controlled after getting a warning from the security. Dan also participated in an obstacle test track.

Club members also interacted with fellow owners, who are still not members of TMC and invited them to join the online community. Members participated in the panel discussion " Living with an electric vehicle", educated visitors about misconception related to EVs and discussed the role of Tesla Supercharger Network in alleviating range anxiety.

Model S owners were also able to collect few prestigious awards at the show. Congratulations to fellow Model S owners.
Best 4-Wheel Production EV: michiganmodels' Red Tesla Model S
First Place Street Legal EV in EV Autocross - 4 Wheels: Dan Scherer's Black Tesla Model S, Time 21.349 (see the video in the links, on our facebook page)

The members enjoyed the show and we hope to participate in a bigger number in next year's show. This was the first event since we started the TMC in Michigan. We are currently planning for our next event in August. Please see above for the details.

Photos:
MichiganEVShow 2013 - csh3s Photos
https://www.facebook.com/MichiganTeslaOwners?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=549385721767361
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=549384655100801&set=o.330943250367420&type=1&ref=nf
https://www.facebook.com/michiganevshow?ref=ts&fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...36876.148521618509297&type=1&relevant_count=1
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...36876.148521618509297&type=1&relevant_count=1

 

[Daniel Scherer]

The EV Show was great and so were the Model S owners. Spent hours talking to the public. My son said we sounded like we were speaking a different language.

 

[Aphysician]

Michigan TMC Event - 2

Event - 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise
When - August 17, 2013
Where - Royal Oak, Michigan
Website - The Woodward Dream Cruise
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WoodwardDreamCruise

This event is open to all TMC members. Michigan TMC will host you if you are planning to attend. Event details are being finalized by the organizers. I have contacted the organizers and will update members when event schedule is finalized. If there is good participation, then we may decide to do more activities for club members.

Attendees (tentative):
(Please let me know if you plan to attend the event, I will put down your name in the roster. It will be a good opportunity to network)
vbsdan
wmgill
ohaq
Daniel Scherer
aphysician

 

[ohaq]

I am so confused on whether I should buy the 4 year service or not. Those of you who already have the car, what did you get?

 

[mknox]

I am so confused on whether I should buy the 4 year service or not. Those of you who already have the car, what did you get?

I bought the 4 year + 4 year extension plan because I typically drive twice Tesla's "annual" number of miles. I was thinking I'd need two visits a year. I clicked the button literally hours before Elon announced the Service Plan was no longer compulsory to maintain the warranty. When you look at the list of what they do, it really is kind of expensive, but it's a brand new car and it probably doesn't hurt to "look under the hood" for potential issues every so often.

I didn't opt for the Ranger service because I live about 4 miles from the Toronto Service Center.

 

[ohaq]

I am just going to buy the 4 year anywhere plan right now. My decision is based on... I am looking at the service site every day and the this site to figure if i should buy it or not. If i am so worried and am spending so much time worrying then before i start loosing my hair I should just get the service.

My hope. I hope there are hardware upgrades that i get and also I hope that 3g will be free for all if not then for them who buy the service plan

Once the superchargers are available in Mi then i will have to pay another 2500 to get that enabled in my car. I wish i knew that the superchargers were coming to MI so soon.

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Just bought the 4 YEAR ANYWHERE PLAN

 

[Aphysician]

Dear TMC members

Michigan Electric Auto Association announced winners for the EV show. Michigan Model S Owners were able to grab few prestigious ones. See above for the updated event summary and links.

 

[Aphysician]

Job postings for Detroit service center already out on Tesla website. Hope to get the center up and running soon. Just for fun though... note the city name in second posting.

Careers | Tesla Motors

 

[wmgill]

Must mean they will get it up and running soon. Good for us, eh?

 

[Aphysician]

@ wmgill

Considering recent developments, center may have battery swapping capabilities as well. Eagerly awaiting tomorrow's announcement. I can't wait any more to release my order to production.

 

[wmgill]

I posted that on the FB page: I believe Daniel Scherer said he may be available to go and represent. Good to hear about your order.

 

[thEnd]

First post here.
I gave the thumbs up to a Black our dark Blue Tesla today that I've seen every week for months around 6:50am in the Milan area. It's On I-23 headed toward Ann Arbor in the opposite direction. It's the only one I've seen in the wild and it's the same one I'm sure. If you're on here it's usually wed-thurs I see you pass. Nice profile as it passes.

 

[Joel]

First post here.
I gave the thumbs up to a Black our dark Blue Tesla today that I've seen every week for months around 6:50am in the Milan area. It's On I-23 headed toward Ann Arbor in the opposite direction. It's the only one I've seen in the wild and it's the same one I'm sure. If you're on here it's usually wed-thurs I see you pass. Nice profile as it passes.

Do you mean 6:50 PM? I believe that is my brother you see every Wednesday. His Model S is black.

 

[ohaq]

Got my plate yesterday

 

[Aphysician]

@ohaq

Cool!!! Congratulations again! How was Saline Summerfest?

 

[ohaq]

I did not go to Saline Celtic Festival. Planning to go to the Saline electric show on august 10th.

@ohaq

Cool!!! Congratulations again! How was Saline Summerfest?

 

[thEnd]

Do you mean 6:50 PM? I believe that is my brother you see every Wednesday. His Model S is black.

Nah it's always in the morning. Just after the carpenter road exit..

 

[Aphysician]

Fast Vs Free Poll - A poll to understand usage patterns for SCs and Battery swaps

Hi Friends,

I am starting a poll to see how do owners plan to use SCs and Battery Swaps. Please click the link below and select the option that suits you the most. The poll is anonymous and will help generate vital data on how owners plan to use battery swap. Feel free to suggest edits or addition of options. Hope we can provide important information to Tesla.

Hari

Fast Vs Free Poll - A poll to understand usage patterns for SCs and Battery swaps