Hello community members.
This forum is wonderful! I've been learning here for a while now. I am very appreciative of all the creative sharing that happens.
I've driven EV's since 1991. I design and develop power electronics for some of the worlds quickest EV's, so this isn't quite my first EV rodeo. I played a very small bit part on the Roadster dyno when Tesla was young.
Just like many of you I've watched the development of the Model S, appreciating every well designed aspect. A few months ago I spent some seat time checking one out at the showroom and I knew the time to get one was getting close. It's just so nice! The model S is by far the best EV I've seen and the Supercharger is a game changer. In my case the Supercharger opens up the option of pure electric camping trips, a dream I've had for many years.
I bought my first Model S yesterday! It's in Long Island and I'm waiting for the auto transport to bring it to Oregon for me. You can see it here:
I'm living proof the Model S is the safest car ever made!!
Ok, so maybe I went the lower cost route. But it has a supercharger port that should be repairable. My plan is to graft most of the Model S under my VW Vanagon Westfalia camper. Preliminary measurements on Teslas show it will be challenging but possible. It helps that my camper is 5 feet longer than stock so the battery can fit under it.
I'll set up and blog and start a thread on the project soon. In the meantime, thanks for all the great information!
-Otmar
This forum is wonderful! I've been learning here for a while now. I am very appreciative of all the creative sharing that happens.
I've driven EV's since 1991. I design and develop power electronics for some of the worlds quickest EV's, so this isn't quite my first EV rodeo. I played a very small bit part on the Roadster dyno when Tesla was young.
Just like many of you I've watched the development of the Model S, appreciating every well designed aspect. A few months ago I spent some seat time checking one out at the showroom and I knew the time to get one was getting close. It's just so nice! The model S is by far the best EV I've seen and the Supercharger is a game changer. In my case the Supercharger opens up the option of pure electric camping trips, a dream I've had for many years.
I bought my first Model S yesterday! It's in Long Island and I'm waiting for the auto transport to bring it to Oregon for me. You can see it here:
I'm living proof the Model S is the safest car ever made!!
Ok, so maybe I went the lower cost route. But it has a supercharger port that should be repairable. My plan is to graft most of the Model S under my VW Vanagon Westfalia camper. Preliminary measurements on Teslas show it will be challenging but possible. It helps that my camper is 5 feet longer than stock so the battery can fit under it.
I'll set up and blog and start a thread on the project soon. In the meantime, thanks for all the great information!
-Otmar