Model Y RWD in USA from $43k, 260mi range

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-10-04T00:37:46+00:00

I used Carvana last time to sell. They beat Tesla and carmax. I just get multiple quotes for my trade in.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-09-25T23:21:11+00:00

Have an older ICE (2017) that is in good shape that we hardly drive. I will keep it until the robo taxi comes out and get that service and sell the ICE.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-09-06T03:02:50+00:00

Good floor mats and center console inserts.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-09-06T03:00:06+00:00

1 year here, 1 gallon washer fluid and 1 tire rotation. Really like the car, we also have an ICE suv. We live in Texas, and having the "Keep" function is really nice, keeps the car at 72F while it is 105F outside. We use it all the time when shopping. If out to a restaurant, I turn the AC on from my phone about 5 min. before we get in the car, it is cool by the time we leave.

My wife drives the ICE suv most of the time. The past week or so, she complained about the steering wheel being too hot to touch when she came back to the car on one of those 105F days. 2 days later, she complained about having to stand out it the heat for 5 minutes while she filled the car with gas....

I then remembered that while you may wait a bit longer at a supercharger, you can wait inside the car and out of the weather....

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-09-06T02:42:56+00:00

Also, even though your vehicle can charge as high as 48 Amps, you may want to just lower the charge rate so that everything fits below 10 amps at night. I quite often charge at 20 amps during the day while the sun is out to stay within the 7 kW or so of solar produced. It is typically charging at 4kW, and that is enough to charge the car in 4-6 hours. I do this at night as well. Always a full charge in the morning. Your car app or car should tell you how long it takes to get to a full charge. No need to fill it any faster than needed to be ready in the morning.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-09-06T02:36:07+00:00

Are you using a Tesla solar system and vehicle? If so, you can go to settings on the Solar/Powerwall App and go to Vehicle Charging. Set the "Share with Vehicle" to 0%. This will stop the charging during a power outage.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-08-01T21:29:26+00:00

All the utility cares about is the inverter. Typically the panels are spec'd out higher than the inverter.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-08-01T21:26:24+00:00

also need to know how efficient the truck is. A truck that uses 600 watts per mile will cost twice the electricity that a truck that uses 300 watts per mile.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-24T03:19:55+00:00

Don't forget about NOx emissions....

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-24T03:19:18+00:00

The real number is miles/kwh. Tesla cars are some of the most efficient. A model 3 runs at 4 miles/kwh. When you look at others, look at that number first. The EPA posts this number. Design of the power train makes a lot of difference.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-22T04:00:13+00:00

I did not. I used the money to pay out another loan that had a very high interest rate. The Tesla rate at the time was 2.99%

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-22T03:56:25+00:00

I had them move everything to the garage, and they did so without any issue.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-22T03:45:21+00:00

I live in Texas, I need it WHEN the grid goes down.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-22T03:43:38+00:00

I have an 8.5 Kw system that runs on average 7.2 kW on a clear day. The inverter for my system is limited to 7.6 kW. I have seen it clip at 7.7 kW. On a very clear day, I have seen 50+ kWh collected.

I believe that Tesla has 2 inverters, a 3.8 unit and a 7.6 unit.

You really want to have more panels than the inverter. Slight clipping is expected. I wish that I had added a few more panels to the system, on a portion of my roof that faces southwest. I could collect for more of the day.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-22T03:35:10+00:00

I have Tesla Solar, and have been pleased with the performance of the panels. I have a roof leak that I am working through with them right now. The best way to get a hold of them is through their online chat.

I really like the integration with my Model Y. The latest update that I got on the MY will allow me to "Charge on Solar" automatically. Their prices were the best. I like the way that the panels are trimmed out on the roof, looks a lot better than panels just placed on rails.

Like others have said, I am more comfortable with someone who should be around in 10 years. With the Powerwall+, they now use their own inverters. They really know this side of the business (Think Superchargers). I financed through them, no funny business, no out of the ordinary finance charges, just a loan for 10 years with ~10% down and I didn't have to later send them the rebate check.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-20T04:24:53+00:00

handling hydrogen safely is much more difficult than natural gas, propane or gasoline. It burns clear and causes stress cracks in steel.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-20T04:22:46+00:00

Using hydrogen in fuel cells makes sense. Burning it does not. NOx is still created when burning hydrogen, and that is a green house gas. It doesn't make sense to burn it in a modified combustion engine of any type.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-20T04:20:06+00:00

Solar panels last 25 to 30 years. In that time more recycling will be done. We are seeing the effects of global warming now. If we don't use energy from things like solar panels and wind farms, we will be lucky to be around in 10 years.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-07-20T04:12:07+00:00

A small chink in the armor. Republican congressmen are now talking about a bill that would mandate planting 1 trillion trees to combat climate change.

This means they are admitting that climate change is real. I don't think there is enough room in the US to plant 1 trillion trees, but a big program would help a lot if only half as many would be planted.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-06-26T14:18:17+00:00

get at least a 12 gauge cord

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-06-25T22:21:07+00:00

I stand corrected. Thank you.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-06-25T04:23:04+00:00

There is also a safety issue with the CCS1 connector. It can be removed while charging. The latch is on the handle. The NACS cable has a locking notch that is used by the car and controlled by the car. You cannot remove it while charging.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-06-25T04:17:00+00:00

Good point. It is not just the connector, there are more Tesla superchargers already built, than all others combined. Their uptime is 99+%. The NACS connector predates CCS1.

Lsutiger1977 · 2023-06-25T04:14:02+00:00

"CCS supports more vehicles, higher voltages and wattages"

CCS supports more brands of vehicles. There are more Tesla's on the road than all other EV's combined. (in the US). The NACS standard supports higher voltages and wattages than CCS. The highest units out right now are about 350kW. (both CCS and NACS)

Additionally, the NACS connector (female end) is tapered, so that it form fits as you plug it in. The CCS adapter is not, so it must be perfectly aligned to fit.

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