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 >> >> > > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
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