Tesla & EV information

Websites & Info

1) http://www.tesla.com  - Tesla's main website (My referral link http://ts.la/james6034)

2) http://www.tesla.com/trips - Tesla trip-charging estimator

3) http://www.teslafi.com  - Tesla Logger & tracker (Referral Code: starojam - one month free trial instead of 2 weeks)

4) http://www.electrek.co - Electric Car News

5) http://www.abetterrouteplanner.com - Detailed route planner for Tesla cars + real-time care info

6) https://forums.tesla.com – Old Tesla Official Forums (Read Only)

7) https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/ - Non tesla affiliated forum

8) www.evannex.com - Tesla Aftermarket Accessories

9) www.ev-cpo.com - Tesla Inventory search tool

10) http://alliantpromos.org/tesla - Alliant Credit Union Financing Promos

11) https://scrapearmor.com/collections/tesla/products/scrape-armor-bumper-protection-tesla-s-2016 - - Front bumper Skid Plate

12) https://opticoat.com/page/opti-coat-pro-plus - Paint Protection

13) https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/6000elx/  – Jack for Tesla (Video - https://insideevs.com/news/351108/video-review-ev-quickjack-tesla/

14) https://www.xpel.com/ - Paint Protection Film

15) https://www.xrack.us/ - Tesla Model X hitch cargo system

16) https://www.tirerack.com/ - Better prices than Tesla on tires and includes Road Hazard coverage for 2 years in price. Ships direct to Tesla & Tesla will install.

Owners Manuals

1)      https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/

2)      https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/2012_2020_models/en_us/ - 2016 Tesla Model S

3)      https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/2015_2020_modelx/en_us/ - 2017-2018 Tesla Model X

3rd Party Tesla Service Plans

1)      https://www.xcelerateauto.com/x-care/ - Xcelerate is proud to provide Firefighters and First Responders with a special discount of $250 that can be applied to all X-Care EV Protection plans. Please note that these discounts can only be applied to call in orders currently and purchasers must provide department identification prior to checkout to qualify. 

In Car Browser Websites

1)      http://plugshare.com  – show ev chargers –

2)      https://QTes.la  – shows weather, radar, waze, news, and stocks for Tesla Browsers limited functionality

3)      https://teslawaze.azurewebsites.net/ - Tesla waze only

4)      https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.cpeb.teslaa – Android Auto streamer

a.       Phone Hotspot is needed and should be in 5Ghz mode

b.       All vehicle internet traffic will be over hotspot (unlimited data plan recommended)

c.       Audio needs to be selected to phone on bluetooth

d.       Tesla wifi will need to be set to “remain connected to wifi in drive”

e.       Recommend DPI of 100

f.        Resolution of 720 min or prefer 1080 if phone can support

g.       Tesla browser will need to go to “www.androidwheels.com”

Charger Info

1)      http://www.evmatch.com – Community EV Charging (Peer to Peer Charging Network)

a.       https://www.evmatch.com/public/716

b.      https://www.plugshare.com/location/211357

2)       https://www.tesla.com/findus#/bounds/70,-50,5,-170?search=supercharger&name=North%20America - Tesla Supercharger & Destination Charger info

3)       www.chargepoint.com - largest charging network in North America

4)      www.voltacharging.com - free charging network

5)       www.plugshare.com - Electric Charging map across networks

6)      www.supercharge.info - Supercharger Info and Custom Location Map

7)      https://www.electrifyamerica.com/locate-charger - Electrify America - Requires chademo adapter https://shop.tesla.com/us/en/product/vehicle-accessories/chademo-adapter.html (Hopefully CCS adapter from Tesla soon, another option below)

8)      https://grizzl-e.com/ - Universal EV J1772 EV Chargers

9)      Juicebox EV Chargers – Universal EV J1772 EV Chargers

10)   https://www.zefenergy.com/network – MN & WI Largest Independent DC Fast Network

11)   3rd Party Tesla CCS adapter – CCS adapter for Fast Chargers 100-800V DC, @ 200amp

Cell Phone Wireless Charger Info for S & X

Below is a list of items to add 2 fast wireless charging pads to a Model S and X. For the original phone dock you will need a current “Tesla Connection Phone Dock” the usb cable should have curved plastic vs the older square at the USB A male plug. This has to do with fast charging as the original cables only slow charge and the newer cables allow for fast charging.

-          Next is the wireless charging pad that fits the tesla dock.

-          Next is the top fit shelf that inserts into center console storage area and includes a fast wireless charger.

-          Finally you need a 12 volt 48W dual quick charge adapter. The two blue ports are what you use to power the wireless charging pad. The remaining 2 ports are then available to charge headsets, tablets, ect…

1)      https://shop.tesla.com/us/en/product/vehicle-accessories/model-s_x-quick-connection-phone-dock.html

2)      https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D2CWBS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3)      https://smile.amazon.com/Tsevinsek-Charge-Charger-Adapter-Samsung/dp/B07C3WGYGF/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=qc+3+4+port+car&qid=1550620460&s=gateway&sr=8-6

4)      https://smile.amazon.com/Topfit-Wireless-Container-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07MZ6Y4G2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1550846390&sr=8-10&keywords=tesla+fast+wireless+charging+center+console

First Responder & Safety Info

1) https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/TESLA/MODEL%252520X%252520P100D/SUV/AWD#safety-ratings-frontal - Model X Federal Crash/Safety Rating

2) https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/TESLA/MODEL%252520S%25252060KWH/5%252520HB/RWD#safety-ratings-frontal - Model S Federal Crash/Safety Rating

3) www.tesla.com/firstresponders - First Responder guides and info

4) https://www.nfpa.org/training-and-events/by-topic/alternative-fuel-vehicle-safety-training/emergency-response-guides - NFPA EV Response Guides

Notes

1)      Trade Ins – Found while trading in my 2 older vehicles that Tesla has a partnership with CarMax and uses their trade-in values. So double check your value and get a CarMax appraisal.

2)      Something Funny https://forums.tesla.com/forum/forums/you-might-be-tesla-owner-if%E2%80%A6

3)      Wisconsin & Iowa Level 2 Alliant Energy Charger Rebate - https://www.alliantenergy.com/InnovativeEnergySolutions/SmartEnergyProducts/ElectricVehicles/EVHomeChargersandRebates