~300 miles for $13 https://evadept.com/calc/tesla-supercharger-charging-cost-calculator
On Fri, May 27, 2022 at 10:43 AM Nate Burke <n...@blastcomm.com> wrote: > Loving this thread '*L*earning *E*verthing *N*eeded about *T*eslas' > > Seems lots of people here have Teslas. How does billing at the > Supercharger actually work? I read through the website, and the > back-of-the-napkin math I ran seemed that charging at a supercharger was > about the equivalent of a tank of gas. ~$40-$50 (I have a small car). Is > that accurate? > On 5/27/2022 9:04 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: > > Tap the Climate Controls settings screen > turn on Preconditioning in > settings > select 'Schedule' to set a daily time when you want to be ready > to drive. > > There's also a great API to control your car from anywhere (as long as it > has connectivity). > > On Fri, May 27, 2022 at 9:44 AM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> > wrote: > >> Can you schedule the climate control to turn on? I like that my Leaf >> will start the AC or heat a half hour before my normal drive times. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On May 26, 2022, at 8:26 PM, Robert <i...@avantwireless.com> wrote: >> >> Tesla recommends plugging in. You can set how full it will charge to >> with the phone app, but the LFP batteries you are getting will let you >> leave that at 100% without impacting performance of the batteries. You >> will like the phone app it has a lot of features. I figured out that you >> can create an email alias and have both your and your wifes phone use that >> to log in with full features instead of having a superior and inferior >> account. >> >> On 5/26/22 2:31 PM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote: >> >> With the Leaf, I have always plugged it in when I got to work, or in one >> case where I had a long commute, both at work and at home. Never had a >> battery problem. Except during really cold weather but all Leafs have that >> problem. >> >> Looking forward to the heated battery. Not understanding if I should not >> charge the Tesla every day as my daily commute is about 14 miles RT. I >> like having it topped up every day so that I can go wherever I want. But >> if that is hard on the battery I will have to change the way I charge. >> >> >> >> *From:* Darin Steffl >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 3:11 PM >> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group >> *Cc:* Chuck McCown >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT >> >> If you're not looking at the exterior with a microscope, you'll be VERY >> happy with your M3 over the Leaf. It's faster, more range, bigger, and more >> fun. The infotainment is awesome too. >> >> Let us know your review of the car once you get it. Their charger network >> is the largest in the world too so road trips are quite easy even with >> lower range. You have the smaller battery in that model so charge time will >> be under 20 minutes to add 70-80% of the total capacity on each charge. You >> should not charge to 100% unless you absolutely need that range to get to >> the next charger. I recommend only charging to 80% on road trips to keep >> the charge times down. Like any battery, the charge rate decreases the >> closer you get to 100%. It drops pretty quick after 80% so trips can be >> made faster if you charge from 10% to 80% than if you charge from 40% to >> 100% for example. >> >> For your daily charging at home, they recommend no more than 90% full to >> maintain the range of your battery. If you charge more than that, plan on >> driving the car within a couple hours so your car doesn't sit charged above >> 90% for an extended period of time. >> >> But if you ordered the RWD small battery version, I think you get the LFP >> battery which means you can charge to 100% with no concerns about hurting >> the battery. The link below will help you determine if you have the LFP >> battery. If you do, you can charge to 100% at home but you do not need to >> do so on road trips using superchargers because it takes too long to hit >> 100%. Just charge until you have enough range to reach your next stop or >> destination. Also download Plugshare and you can find Level 2 chargers all >> around the country that aren't listed in the Tesla map. Many are free so >> you can find spots like restaurants or hotels that offer free charging. >> >> >> https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_jo/GUID-7FE78D73-0A17-47C4-B21B-54F641FFAEF4.html >> >> On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 2:43 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I am not terribly anal for fit and finish issues. A car is a tool, not >>> a trophy. It is an expense, not an investment. A tesla is an >>> extravagance, not a need. But I sure hate buying gasoline, so since my >>> Leaf lease is expiring I needed to get something. I am buying this and I >>> bought an airplane once. Only two times I have bought something I didn’t >>> really need. >>> >>> *From:* Bill Prince >>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 11:42 AM >>> *To:* af@af.afmug.com >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT >>> >>> >>> Tesla's in general do not have a stellar reputation for "reliability" or >>> build quality. That said, the M3 scores high, followed relatively closely >>> by the MY. The two share 80% of their components. >>> >>> If you drill down on the reliability complaints, it is often to do with >>> niggling little things like door handles and retracting rear view mirrors >>> and the like. The MX is horrible for the X-wing doors. There are also >>> on-and-off issues with build quality (except for the ones made in China). >>> They have been getting steadily better, and the really new ones I've seen >>> look almost perfect WRT fit and finish. >>> >>> >>> >>> bp >>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>> >>> On 5/26/2022 10:11 AM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote: >>> >>> Is this coming from a Tesla owner? >>> >>> Tesla owners I know don’t say anything bad about the car or company. >>> >>> *From:* Ryan Ray >>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:45 AM >>> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT >>> >>> Are you not concerned at all regarding build quality or longevity with a >>> company that hasn't been forthright about existing issues, poor warranty >>> experiences, and don't seem to generally care about their customer service >>> or customer in general? >>> >>> >>> On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I am starting to have second thoughts, maybe try to buy a used one... I >>>> have some time to cancel this order... I am a cheap bugger. This might be >>>> the last car I ever buy, so maybe I do want the new one? >>>> >>>> *From:* Robert >>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:28 PM >>>> *To:* af@af.afmug.com >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT >>>> >>>> We will be coming on the end of our Model 3 lease in September, which, >>>> after so many delivery date changes ( one of which would have been three >>>> months ago! ) corresponds to the delivery date of the Model Y. Getting >>>> into and out of the 3 was just too much for these knees, which are now >>>> being replaced. We have really enjoyed all of the Model 3 features and I >>>> think the full autopilot is just another Musk Troll that fanboys are >>>> willing to throw money at. I am seriously tempted to flip it, if the >>>> prices for used stay this high. $20K over our price would be hard to >>>> refuse, with the likely reduction in lead times in the next year or so as >>>> the factories ramp up. >>>> >>>> On 5/25/22 5:04 PM, Tim Hardy wrote: >>>> >>>> Glad that shit is over. You’ll be happy with your Tesla, our Model Y is >>>> is 2 years old today and its been a great experience. The wife’s car and I >>>> still have the gas guzzling 911! >>>> >>>> Peace out. >>>> >>>> On May 25, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Model 3 They predict Sept to December delivery. $46K 375 mile range >>>> I think. I really like the cruise control. It does lane keeping so I >>>> really don’t see a use for an autopilot. >>>> >>>> *From:* Cassidy B. Larson >>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 4:31 PM >>>> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group >>>> *Cc:* Chuck McCown >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT >>>> >>>> Which Tesla did you go for? What are they saying for lead time? >>>> >>>> >>>> On May 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Sorry, I started it. >>>> >>>> Sometimes it is amusing to watch the Jaime and Steve show. Ken and >>>> Lewis used to join in too but they couldn’t take it anymore. But we do >>>> have the OT in the subject line so you can filter this kind of crap out. >>>> >>>> >>>> But yeah, I think we have all vented now, and trolled the guys that >>>> need trolling. Steve and Jaime got to make their hyperbolic comments. >>>> >>>> >>>> So it is now dead until Lent is over. Next year’s lent. >>>> >>>> BTW everyone, I ordered a Tesla. My 4th Leaf lease is coming due in >>>> July so I took the leap. Did a test drive today and really loved it. I >>>> loved the last 10 years of Leafs too but man this is a quantum leap of >>>> enjoyment. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> AF mailing list >>>> AF@af.afmug.com >>>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> -- >>>> AF mailing list >>>> AF@af.afmug.com >>>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>>> -- >>>> AF mailing list >>>> AF@af.afmug.com >>>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> AF@af.afmug.com >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> AF@af.afmug.com >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> AF@af.afmug.com >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> >> >> >> -- >> Darin Steffl >> Minnesota WiFi >> www.mnwifi.com >> 507-634-WiFi >> Like us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/minnesotawifi> >> >> >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >
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