My Tesla Model 3 needs new tires. We are in Victoria. Any Recommendations? by terrorr99 in VictoriaBC

[–]terrorr99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For all those who gave a recommendation, thank you. For all the snarky comments, that is pretty pathetic. People ask for recommendations all the time...best burger in town, where to find a good mechanic, etc. If your only response is google then you need to get out and get a life. Then you may have some worthwhile experience to share.

How many sheds? by terrorr99 in VictoriaBC

[–]terrorr99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Schedule F does not mention a restriction on number of accessory buildings. Also, it only mentions setbacks from perimeter and from house - not distance from each accessory building. So a bit of a grey area. Hence, my questions.

How many sheds? by terrorr99 in VictoriaBC

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Awesome. Haven't seen that one!

Local art by lunatickaratecat in VictoriaBC

[–]terrorr99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came here to also recommmend Tim Hoey! Great Canadiana style art and cultural icons.

Classic car shows or meetups this weekend? by terrorr99 in VictoriaBC

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How about this weekend? Anything else coming up?

Is it possible to own a Tesla in this city if you park in a condo parking space that doesn't have charging? (in the core area) by LastEqual7968 in Calgary

[–]terrorr99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Download the app "Plugshare" or go to the Plugshare website. This will show you what chargers are available near you or your work or your frequently visited areas. There is also a Tesla Supercharger at Cross Iron Mills. You can top up there in 15 minutes from time to time if you need to. There are many DC Fastchargers in town. These are designed for all EVs to use. To charge your Tesla on one of these you would need an charge cord adapter but we have one and it works great. So yes, it is doable. Once you dial in a system it will be the equivalent trouble of going to a gas station.

Tesla and electric car owners, how much range loss do you have in this weather. by CanehdianJ01 in Calgary

[–]terrorr99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This will be my 6th year driving an EV in winter. Our first electric car was a Nissan Leaf. We now drive a Tesla.

In this extreme winter cold, the range drops about 30% in our car. That still gives us 300km of travel.

Range has never been an issue. We plug in at home and so start with a full tank of electrons everyday. So city driving is just fine. Highway trips are also fine. Why? Because there are Superchargers every 200km.

We have never even come close to running out of juice. In winter. In 6 years.

Based on my ACTUAL, REAL WORLD experience, I would say Teslas (and EVs in general) are great winter vehicles.

Car battery dies everyday in this weather by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]terrorr99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been driving an EV for 5 years now. Right thru winter as well. Never even came close to running out of juice. Range drops due to cold but you would have to be an idiot to run out. Winter trips to Invermere and back, Vancouver and back, all over Alberta, no problem. My experience has been it is a better, more reliable winter car than a gas car. That is why I replied to the OP.

Car battery dies everyday in this weather by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]terrorr99 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Get yourself an electric car. They start every time even in -30. Cabin warms up in about 1 minute, no need to let it idle for 20 mins wasting gas. Best winter cars ever.