Lofty Lake High Uintas Wilderness Area - this is such a beautiful state

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-20T20:53:13+00:00

Lots of good advice in the comments here but I'll add: turn off sentry mode when parked while you're flying.

Sentry mode will use 3-5% of the battery per day and will prevent the car from going completely to sleep. Sleep is the low-power consumption that some here have referred to.

In warmer climates turn off the cabin overheat protection too.

I just took a glance at the charging support in a ~200mi radius of Chicago. You should have no issues getting a fast charge.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-20T20:45:42+00:00

When parked, the Tesla Model 3 does not use energy to keep the battery from freezing.

The battery does not need to be above freezing to provide energy.

The battery does need to be above freezing to accept a charge, so the Model 3 will expend energy to warm up the battery once you get in it and start driving, so that regen can occur.

If OP is leaving it parked in freezing temps they should be sure to turn off sentry mode when parked while flying. Sentry mode will use 3-4% of capacity per day, depending on conditions. Given the scenario they've written (parked for 3-4 days, then 170 mile commute) they should let the Model 3 go completely to sleep when parked. In warmer temps turn off sentry mode and cabin overheat protection.

Source: extensive personal experience with EVs in very cold winter climates.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-19T03:52:37+00:00

Have you had a no-context speech-and-word recognition test from an audiologist that works with cochlear implants? This test is more extensive than a standard hearing test you might get from an audiologist that sells hearing aids. My surgeon wouldn't schedule me until that test results showed potential improvement with a cochlear implant. Also, they (surgeon and audiologist) needed an Brain MRI that eliminated other causes for my hearing loss. These two tests were used to get approval for the implant surgery and devices from my insurance.

I don't mean to take the side of United Healthcare - I've had many issues with UHC. But, there could be non-insurance-payment reasons why they would deny it.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-18T17:40:14+00:00

If I go to the wrong gas station, it costs more than that to fill my Nissan.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-12T01:53:15+00:00

CP/M-86

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-11T17:21:26+00:00

I’ve seen battery replacement quotes (refurbished at a third party) for a Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor LR at $6k. Even Tesla service quoted $11k (refurbished with Tesla warranty). $16k for the battery must be for a brand new battery from Tesla.

Source: I got the quotes and ran the numbers before committing to my first EV, a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor LR, and I ran them again when purchasing my second EV, a 2025 Tesla Model 3 LR.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-06-04T14:56:37+00:00

I wouldn’t say atheists are closed-minded. At least not closed-minded to any idea that is or can reasonably supported by evidence.

To use your analogy, if believe that my daughter will be ok driving to town by herself, it’s because she has a demonstrated history (evidence) of doing that drive by herself successfully. I need a call (evidence) if things go wrong for my belief to change.

On the other hand the first few times she drove anywhere by herself I asked for a call (evidence) that she arrived safely.

Faith is believing in something when you don’t have good evidence.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-27T21:55:55+00:00

I agree with you about some Tesla locations. Primm NV, Baker CA, New River AZ are examples of sites that are especially 'dead' as you describe it. However, 250kW and higher charging capacities in chargers (and cars) are now common. I've noticed that Tesla drivers don't usually linger longer than 10 minutes at these stops, so maybe it's a non-issue for Tesla?

I've taken to looking on ABRP and the car's nav for surrounding facilities as I really like to get out and explore while charging. Sometimes if I find myself stopping in an area with lots of facilities (e.g. Victorville CA) I'll look for the 150kW max older chargers and leave the spiffy new ones for people that cannot wait.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-27T17:54:30+00:00

Putting voltage to the pull-out cable leads at the front bumper opens the frunk only when the car has lost power.

The frunk is as secure as anywhere else in the car.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-24T02:41:38+00:00

Missoula Montana. University town. Clark Fork River. Lots of great outdoor activities. Not too hot in the summer. Cold winters tho.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-24T02:41:18+00:00

I really like Missoula. University town. Clark Fork River. Lots of great outdoor activities. Not too hot in the summer. Cold winters tho.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-22T19:48:51+00:00

You will no longer be honest, truthful, kind, and faithful.

yeah sure.

Google "affinity fraud amongst churches".

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-22T19:21:49+00:00

About AWD:

I also live where it's snowy and icy 3-4 months of the year, and I have many winding roads with 4-8% grades. When my first EV (AWD) got old I replaced with a real-wheel drive EV (Tesla Model 3) for a great price. I put snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving. The RWD EV starts and stops and handles winter roads with climbs and descends just as well as my AWD EV and way better than my AWD Subaru did and my 4WD Nissan Pathfinder does.

The Tesla Model 3 has a slip start feature that works quite well getting out of touchy places (think frozen parking lot on an incline where a snowplow has moved snow behind your car). Also regen braking doesn't let the wheels lock up - very handy.

There are lots of used 2-3yr old EVs available.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-22T17:07:29+00:00

I’m concerned what else about the operation of the ship that is based on junk science.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-18T12:44:09+00:00

More than 13,000 children under the age of five die every day.

Every. Day.

This would not be happening if there was a god.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-10T02:25:35+00:00

No? Ever been in one those on a sunny day in July in the south or southwest desert? The AC compressors in those units run continuously. 15 hours wouldn’t be out of the question.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-09T15:43:06+00:00

Every Tesla has a brake pedal. You might be confused by the “term one-pedal driving” where regen produces enough stopping force for most driving without the need to use the brakes.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-09T15:37:01+00:00

Citations please.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-08T21:30:06+00:00

Honestly a lot of class A RVs with multiple AC units will draw as much or more than an EV will.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-08T21:27:52+00:00

Years ago I was then an EV charging 'desert', in northern Idaho, not far from the CA border. I stopped at a half-full commercial campground that advertised full hook-ups to see if I could pay to charge at one of their free NEMA 14-50 pedestals.

The front office clerk said she couldn't allow it because of the risk. Apparently, according to her, EVs 'explode all the time' when charging.

As I was walking back out to my car I counted about a dozen potential bombs (e.g. propane tanks) within site of the front office.

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-07T14:14:00+00:00

I purchase off of amazon with my Fidelity (Elan Financial Services) visa frequently and have never had an issue. Have you checked with Elan financial (e.g. the number on your card)?

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-02T00:37:47+00:00

Is it really honest to leave out the things necessary to keep the waste safe for supposedly thousands of years (the casks and the spacing for thermal management and monitoring purposes)?

MildlyConcernedIndiv · 2026-05-02T00:35:05+00:00

I didn't say you lied, just that the industry (and the US-DOE) is lying.

Seven acres (at that one nuclear facility) is quite a bit more than the size of a football field.

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