Probably a 30A home charger in a heated garage would work fine.
Probably a 30A home charger in a heated garage would work fine.
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Even if someone tried to steal electricity from you, that's what, a whole whopping $1/day they'd freeload from you? I average only about $40/month in electricity costs charging mine.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
If anyone tried to steal the charger itself, then they either don't know what a live 240V load does to their system or they REALLY know what they're doing, in which case, why steal a $600 charging unit?
For those who don't like the fish-chin look of the front, I present to you the following:
OR, you can be modest and go with a new front fascia (I actually quite like this one, just can't justify the price):
https://unpluggedperformance.com/pro...ascia-model-3/
Or a front lip spoiler:
https://www.rpmtesla.com/collections...nt-lip-spoiler
Or just a cheapo front vinyl:
https://www.rpmtesla.com/collections...39-with-20-off
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Xtrema Maths!
That's actually quite accurate. Some parking places downtown offer free charging. Usually at 220v 48a, but have seen an 80a charger. I did some quick marthing. The 220v/48a is probably 10-15% more efficient than 120v.
Kobe. The charger is just under $400 each, but they are locked to the car while it is charging. You can get by without a garage but it would be a pain if it's not at least covered.
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From what I've been reading on the Tesla forums (man, do I actually do any work around here?? Yes, Mr. Caraba, I know you're reading this post too - get back to work dude!), the $1k extra INCLUDES freight, so the price hasn't technically changed. I could be wrong though...This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Most people won't need the HPWC. Plus if I recall correctly, the advantage is only like an extra 8a (against gen 1 mobile) vs loss of portability.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Charge rates if anyone is curious
Here's the range bible that I've been using to figure out if Tesla works for me for my family road trips through the year.
https://mobile.twitter.com/TroyTesli...20763955396608
I sent that to Super_Geo to try to convince him into a Performance, but instead he realized the MR works fine, just more charging on trips.
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I'm sorry if this is a stupid question...but is a Tesla with considering if its permanently parked outside? Can I run a cable to charge outside at -30C consistantly ?
The cost to wire a 14-50 range plug with 50A breaker for the portable charger should be similar to the HPWC. You need to invest $50ish for the 14-50 adapter for the portable charger. https://shop.tesla.com/en_ca/product...-nema-adaptersThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It's a 16A difference. The portable charger has a max 32A charge. HPWC goes to 48A.
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They need to make a model 3 wagon (not cute-Ute model y)
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Does anyone drive the SR/RWD in Calgary year round? Have you had any issues in the snow/ice/cold? That would be the biggest reason I would consider an LR.
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Ya this is what i don't like, I wouldn't be driving the car daily but I also don't want to go charge it because of the cold winters. Seems like a good idea on paper but also not to purchase a tesla not having a garage in Calgary to park it. I hope they solve this issue in the future that the battery won't be draining from the cold like it does or the length it takes to charge.
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so if we only seen 5 % of the oceans why not drain them or somethin lol or can u even transfer water from one ocean to another??? think of all the stuff u'd find treasures n eerything.
Try using this site to plan your road trips. Easier to work with using real life variables, including elevation and weather changes throughout the trip.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
www.abetterrouteplanner.com
The cost to install a NEMA 14-50 plug (charger comes with the car, just need to buy a plug for $30) is some $200. If you fancy the Tesla wall unit, add another $600ish to that. How much do you spend on gas a month currently? I spent $300/mth on my old S4 (used Petro-94 due to the stage 2 tune), compared to the Tesla @ $40/mth. Within no time at all, the electrical upgrades to your house are already paid for. Xtrema's example is only if you used your current 120V/12A (1.44kW) plugs at home. Getting a let's say 240V/40A (9.6kW) setup with the NEMA 14-50 plug will net you over 6x the charging speed. Upgrading to the Tesla wall unit can up that speed to 240V/48A (11.52kW), which is 8x faster than your standard plug! The jist of it is, upgrade your electrical and winter is no issue whatsoever for even the SR, even if your car stays parked outside all winter.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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I am just using what's the norm whenever someone say they park outside or have no access to a garage.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Also, I'm also not sure if out much it would cost for an outdoor rated NEMA 14-50 plug would be, but my guess is it would be more than $200 since you probably have to run longer wire from panel and the plug will have to be weather proofed.
Biggest cost is the wire: 6/3 with a ground, covered wire.
Home Depot is running ~$13/meter when I looked last week, or
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000HEHCMS/...v_ov_lig_dp_it
No need for conduit or armor when running through studs. Location of your main panel to your future receptacle determines this cost.
I can do it myself (probably), but I don't know what the CoC electrical permitting process is like or if they need to see a residential load calculation, etc etc.
The rest of the materials isn't too bad for an interior garage install:
-$30, 50amp 2pole breaker
-$15, outlet box
-$15, 14-50 receptacle
-$10, wall plate
-misc. clamps and consumables.
Armored cable is a completely different cost all together in the event you have to run a trench into a detached garage
If doing an exterior outlet, might as well have a lockbox you can coil your charging cable in.
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The costs that LLLimit listed are pretty standard industry prices. AWG 6/3 cu wire is already weather proof, but code does require PVC conduit for the outdoor exposed areas, which is maybe $1/ft. Most newer homes built in the 21st century have their panels directly in the basement near the front door, so the wiring length to get it outside will be pretty minimal. I priced out just material costs for a NEMA 14-50 for my house (into the garage though) at only $150, except I went with the HPWC option instead, so add the $630 for the wall unit, less the costs of the 14-50 receptacle. So add in the exterior lockbox (for a typical 21st century home w/o garage) and yes, I do believe it will be around $200. Add CoC permitting fees (~$150) if you care for insurance coverage and/or labour if you can't figure out how to drill a hole through a foundation wall.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The CoC permitting process is fairly easy if you're installing it yourself. What you need is a Homeowner Electrical Permit for ~$150 from the City: https://www.calgary.ca/PDA/pd/Pages/...s-permits.aspxThis quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
There will be 1-2 inspections and you will only require a residential load calc if you are running more than a 40A breaker on a 100A panel, which would then also likely require a disconnect switch. Most new builds will have a 200A panel though...
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I am going to lose 20k supercharger miles soon...urgh.
Crazy, in the past couple days the SR+ went up by $1000 and the range went from 386km to 402km (240mi to 250mi for the US version).
Not sure if they upped the battery pack from 54kWh, or software efficiency gains, or just a different EPA/measurement methodology?
The range anxiety (I'm one of those people that gets antsy when my tank drops below 1/4) isn't worth it for me and having to plan holidays around charging stations seems counterintuitive to vacationing and relaxing. I'm perfectly happy to enjoy the golden age of ICE vehicles until rages improve and we have the proper infrastructure.