Official Tesla Model S thread

[evnow]

"we can't forbid..."
This is simply wrong

Depends on the state ...

 

[NYLEAF]

Travel enabled from Boston, MA to Washington, DC

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/21/tesla-begins-east-cost-fast-charging-corridor/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Okay, now I need a Tesla Supercharger to CHAdeMO adapter. (I know, I know.)

It just bugs me that the first DC Quick Charger within Leafing distance to my house isn't even Leaf compatible.

 

[ebill3]

Travel enabled from Boston, MA to Washington, DC

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/21/tesla-begins-east-cost-fast-charging-corridor/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Okay, now I need a Tesla Supercharger to CHAdeMO adapter. (I know, I know.)

And I'll bet Tesla owners would like an adapter to do the reverse.

 

[mitch672]

Travel enabled from Boston, MA to Washington, DC

http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/21/tesla-begins-east-cost-fast-charging-corridor/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Okay, now I need a Tesla Supercharger to CHAdeMO adapter. (I know, I know.)

And I'll bet Tesla owners would like an adapter to do the reverse.

Not really. With 265 miles of range in "range" charge, and 241 miles in "standard" charge, there's much less concern about charging, if your within your normal daily area, that's plenty.
If you take a road trip, well there are those SuperChargers every 150-200 miles apart (which will get denser / closer together once the nationwide SC network has been deployed)

 

[ebill3]

Not really. With 265 miles of range in "range" charge, and 241 miles in "standard" charge, there's much less concern about charging, if your within your normal daily area, that's plenty.
If you take a road trip, well there are those SuperChargers every 150-200 miles apart (which will get denser / closer together once the nationwide SC network has been deployed)

Oh, I beg to differ. You are getting your car Feb/Mar, as am I. If I want to go deep into OR or into western WA, CHAdeMO is available, but I don't see any SuperChargers north of the CA/OR border.

When, and if, the network is fully deployed, not a problem, but I'm in a hurry. For example, this coming spring I want to travel to Seaside OR. No problem getting there, but I will need a charge getting back. There are a couple of CHAdeMO, on the way, but no charging other than 120 volts at my destination, and that is not a sure thing.

Of course, things may change before then, but my plan now is to take the longer route through Portland and stop at the Tesla store to use their high power charging station while having lunch. Not a bad solution, but I would rather take a more direct route and stop in Astoria OR and use the CHAdeMO.

Bill

 

[DaveinOlyWA]

Not really. With 265 miles of range in "range" charge, and 241 miles in "standard" charge, there's much less concern about charging, if your within your normal daily area, that's plenty.
If you take a road trip, well there are those SuperChargers every 150-200 miles apart (which will get denser / closer together once the nationwide SC network has been deployed)

Oh, I beg to differ. You are getting your car Feb/Mar, as am I. If I want to go deep into OR or into western WA, CHAdeMO is available, but I don't see any SuperChargers north of the CA/OR border.

When, and if, the network is fully deployed, not a problem, but I'm in a hurry. For example, this coming spring I want to travel to Seaside OR. No problem getting there, but I will need a charge getting back. There are a couple of CHAdeMO, on the way, but no charging other than 120 volts at my destination, and that is not a sure thing.

Of course, things may change before then, but my plan now is to take the longer route through Portland and stop at the Tesla store to use their high power charging station while having lunch. Not a bad solution, but I would rather take a more direct route and stop in Astoria OR and use the CHAdeMO.

Bill

if you do get that 120, you will have to charge a few days but its doable. you wont use all your charge getting there. but then again, with an S, you will probably be giving a lot of rides. I would get the Chademo adapter and juice up in Portland for like 45 minutes both coming and going (might need 90 minutes going)

I know what you will say..."dont have chademo adapter"... bet ya by Summer time, someone will have one

 

[KJD]

Not really. With 265 miles of range in "range" charge, and 241 miles in "standard" charge, there's much less concern about charging, if your within your normal daily area, that's plenty.
If you take a road trip, well there are those SuperChargers every 150-200 miles apart (which will get denser / closer together once the nationwide SC network has been deployed)

Oh, I beg to differ. You are getting your car Feb/Mar, as am I. If I want to go deep into OR or into western WA, CHAdeMO is available, but I don't see any SuperChargers north of the CA/OR border.

When, and if, the network is fully deployed, not a problem, but I'm in a hurry. For example, this coming spring I want to travel to Seaside OR. No problem getting there, but I will need a charge getting back. There are a couple of CHAdeMO, on the way, but no charging other than 120 volts at my destination, and that is not a sure thing.

Sounds like a fun trip. My wife and I really enjoyed the time we spent in Seaside a few years ago. Make sure you pack the 14-50 adapter when you go.
http://www.teslamotors.com/sites/default/files/downloads/universalmobileconnector_nema_14-50.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It seems like there was at least one RV park in that area and all the RV parks have 240 outlet for the 14-50 plug. Have fun with that new car.

 

[LEAFer]

It seems like there was at least one RV park in that area and all the RV parks have 240 outlet for the 14-50 plug. Have fun with that new car.

Just a note of caution: not *ALL* RV Parks have (to use their term) "50 amp service". If they do, they will have that 14-50 receptacle. But if all they offer is "30 amp service" ... it's only 120V up to 30amp. Prudent to check before you rely on this assumption in your plans ... when you need it most (running on mesons (fumes)) you might be staring at a TT-30 120V supply without an adapter to use it or a very slow fill

 

[DaveinOlyWA]

It seems like there was at least one RV park in that area and all the RV parks have 240 outlet for the 14-50 plug. Have fun with that new car.

Just a note of caution: not *ALL* RV Parks have (to use their term) "50 amp service". If they do, they will have that 14-50 receptacle. But if all they offer is "30 amp service" ... it's only 120V up to 30amp. Prudent to check before you rely on this assumption in your plans ... when you need it most (running on mesons (fumes)) you might be staring at a TT-30 120V supply without an adapter to use it or a very slow fill

too bad we cant use all that current at 120 volts. must be a way...

 

[LEAFer]

It seems like there was at least one RV park in that area and all the RV parks have 240 outlet for the 14-50 plug. Have fun with that new car.

Just a note of caution: not *ALL* RV Parks have (to use their term) "50 amp service". If they do, they will have that 14-50 receptacle. But if all they offer is "30 amp service" ... it's only 120V up to 30amp. Prudent to check before you rely on this assumption in your plans ... when you need it most (running on mesons (fumes)) you might be staring at a TT-30 120V supply without an adapter to use it or a very slow fill

too bad we cant use all that current at 120 volts. must be a way...

Many, but probably not all, EVs by default limit the current when they see 120V, assuming it's just a standard household outlet. I know this happens in the LEAF. Phil (Ingineer) might know a way to override this

Let's see ... 120V * 30A = 3.6kW. Hmmm ... that's the (current) LEAF's maximum charge rate ...

 

[DaveinOlyWA]

sorry wrong #. need to look at average time spent at campground. even an "in and out" is generally 10+ hours. i have set up campsites after dark and not something i look forward to if i can help it. so its get there at 3-4 in the afternoon. plug in, set up and leave at first light after breakfast, generally 7-9 am. that is 15 hours... and that is an "in and out" for the time challenged, you might be at 10 hours. either way. 3.6 kw rate may not fill ya, but it will give you a pretty good boost.

 

[ebill3]

I know what you will say..."dont have chademo adapter"... bet ya by Summer time, someone will have one

I think the odds are pretty good that there will be an adapter. If so, a round trip to Seaside would be a piece of cake - CHAdeMO at Castle Rock WA and or Astoria OR.

 

[GaslessInSeattle]

I pressed a product specialist on this during finalization and got no indication that it's even in the works. When I reserved back in July I was told by a store rep that a CHAdeMO adapter was in beta testing and would soon be released. I am disappointed that there is no indication of when/if there will be one offered. having access to WA's and OR's QC network would be the bomb!

I know what you will say..."dont have chademo adapter"... bet ya by Summer time, someone will have one

I think the odds are pretty good that there will be an adapter. If so, a round trip to Seaside would be a piece of cake - CHAdeMO at Castle Rock WA and or Astoria OR.

 

[smkettner]

120/240 step up transformer and V1 upgrade(LEAF) might work on TT-30 connector. Model S should be able to dial in amps available.

Or is Model S capable of faster charging on 120v?

 

[Zythryn]

I pressed a product specialist on this during finalization and got no indication that it's even in the works. When I reserved back in July I was told by a store rep that a CHAdeMO adapter was in beta testing and would soon be released. I am disappointed that there is no indication of when/if there will be one offered. having access to WA's and OR's QC network would be the bomb!

I'm guessing that everyone at Tesla is working their fanny's off to get as many Model S delivered by the end of the year.
Or, they may have back shelved it while they focus on updates and ramp up.

I would like to see one, just because others would find it useful. It is useless for me, I don't even know if there are any in Minnesota, but I ave never looked.

 

[DaveinOlyWA]

I pressed a product specialist on this during finalization and got no indication that it's even in the works. When I reserved back in July I was told by a store rep that a CHAdeMO adapter was in beta testing and would soon be released. I am disappointed that there is no indication of when/if there will be one offered. having access to WA's and OR's QC network would be the bomb!

which only means you talked with a customer service rep with limited information and limited permission to discuss aftermarket products. If Tesla does not come out with it, someone else will. Look at the enhanced capabilities of the LEAF. I know a few people who have literally a whole trunk full of adapters, none of which were provided by Nissan.

Think Tony would have made it to Canada without a bunch of 3rd party options? after all, its electricity. all you need is an adapter. go to any hardware store. first thing you will notice is that 1/3rd of the products there adapt something to something. whether its this that or whatever it is nearly ALL adaptable

 

[chris1howell]

We picked up our Model S reserved in May 2009 just over a week ago. In the first week we put over 1000 miles on the S. It is a truly amazing car. Very different from the LEAF in many ways. In our first long trip we covered 220 miles at highway speed 70 - 75 Mph with 2000' elevation changes (down then back up) and had 30+ left.

 

[waidy]

We picked up our Model S reserved in May 2009 just over a week ago. In the first week we put over 1000 miles on the S. It is a truly amazing car. Very different from the LEAF in many ways. In our first long trip we covered 220 miles at highway speed 70 - 75 Mph with 2000' elevation changes (down then back up) and had 30+ left.

Congrats on your new S. Is that a open EVSE 75Amp cable there?

 

[chris1howell]

Is that a open EVSE 75Amp cable there?

No not yet, but I will build one soon. So far 40A charging has been more than fast enough...

 

[mitch672]

Is that a open EVSE 75Amp cable there?

No not yet, but I will build one soon. So far 40A charging has been more than fast enough...

Congratulations Chris! That's a snazzy looking all electric garage... I only reserved in early July of this year, estimate is February/March. I should have just skipped the Plug in Prius, but my sister is going to get it, so if I need range beyond the Model S once in a blue moon, she'll be glad to swap for the Model S temporarily! My 75A OpenEVSE awaits the Model S, and National Grid will have time to investigate my voltage drop from 238 to 220 under the 75A OpenEVSE/Model S load.

BTW, thought you might enjoy this, "How a Tesla Model S engineer pours beer": http://jalopnik.com/5969493/how-a-tesla-model-s-engineer-pours-a-beer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;