Ordering Update

 

I thought it might be a good idea to give an update on what I've been doing Tesla-wise since I ordered my new Model Y on January 30.... I've been ordering some accessories as well as getting a charging set-up ordered. Here's where I'm at....

I made the decision a while ago that I wasn't going to get an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - home charger*, essentially). Many folks purchase the Tesla Home Charger or another brand, to provide additional charging power to the car. Doing that can get you upwards of 40 - 50 miles per hour of range. Cost is generally around $500, plus installation. I decided to go with a simple 240v outlet (officially called a 14-50 NEMA outlet) that is similar to a dryer outlet. This will provide somewhere between 25 - 30 miles of range per hour, depending on conditions (less if colder, more if warmer). I can always add an EVSE later; it would simply plug into this outlet and would be 'mobile' if I moved. The cost to install this will be $800, which includes a run of wire of about 40 feet from the electrical panel in my basement (opposite corner from the garage, of course). New Jersey may offer a rebate of up to $500 for home charger installations; I'll revisit at that point.

*Just a semantical thing - the actual 'charger' is in the car. The EVSE simply ramps up the available power from the outlet as the car can take in more than is typically provided by a NEMA 14-50 outlet. The EVSE does that.

As far as accessories, I've ordered the following -

- All-weather floor and trunk mats from Tesmanian

- Jacking pucks also from Tesmanian

- From Tesla, I ordered a NEMA 14-50 adapter for the mobile connector and cable organizer

    system for the mobile connector

- Front license plate holder from SnapPlate, as well as small tools to easily remove the tow

    hitch cover (which can be a little fiddly)

These items should get me started. Other things to consider -

- Matte finish screen protector - to reduce glare

- Wheel cap set - if I decide to remove the full aero wheels covers

- An adapter for other charging stations, if needed (like CCS, when it becomes available)

- Sunshade for the glass roof if it seems to be too hot in the summer

- Rear cargo cover

- If car doesn't have the new console, maybe a matter finish wrap kit for the piano black

    console

- Mud flaps to cut down on road debris damage

I'm also looking at getting at least a partial PPF application on the front end and in front of the rear wheel wells, to protect from paint chips. Teslas seem to have 'soft' paint that chips easily, and the aerodynamic styling seems to send road debris into the area of the lower rear doors in front of the rear wheel wells.

So that's about it for now. The outlet will be installed sometime late in February, so perhaps I'll report back on that when it's completed. Then, stay tuned for an update on the actual car!