Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-19 Thread paul dove via EV
My statement was how is this different than other manufacturers?  Sent from AT Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, March 18, 2021, 2:51 PM, -Phil- wrote: I currently own 3 Teslas, and have owned close to 20 since my first brand-new Model S in 2015.  All cars since the 2015 have been salvage. 

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread Willie via EV
On 3/18/21 5:06 PM, EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: It occurs to me that: = Out of warranty service is extremely expensive, often better to replace I have a Tesla that's been out of warranty for five years or so. I've found your observation to be incorrect. Tesla has pledged to not

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
It occurs to me that: 1. Apple is like Tesla. = Expensive = Goes fast and far = Gorgeous, polished, elegant, smoothly integrated hardware & software = Only manufacturer-approved hardware and software add-ons are possible = Everything just works, almost flawlessly, including official add-ons =

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
unfair. Peri << Annoyed by leaf blowers ? https://quietcleanseattle.org/ >> -- Original Message -- From: "(-Phil-)" To: "Peri Hartman" ; "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Sent: 18-Mar-21 12:32:11 PM Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
I currently own 3 Teslas, and have owned close to 20 since my first brand-new Model S in 2015. All cars since the 2015 have been salvage. To be clear, I love Tesla, their mission, their engineering, and their cars. They have a lot of work to do on customer satisfaction, quality control, and

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" > Cc: "(-Phil-)" > Sent: 17-Mar-21 2:41:25 PM > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV > > > > >But the main thing here is Tesla is not just blocking cars on their > network, they are altering YOU

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread paul dove via EV
Do you own a Tesla? It doesn't sound like it by this rant. They don't prevent you from fixing salvaged vehicle. The only prevent using the Supercharger network.They allow it if you pass their inspection. You can charge a Tesla from other sources. My insurance rates are not high. Someone backed

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-18 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
oes title 1030 apply ? Peri << Annoyed by leaf blowers ? https://quietcleanseattle.org/ >> -- Original Message -- From: "(-Phil-) via EV" To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Cc: "(-Phil-)" Sent: 17-Mar-21 2:41:25 PM Subject: Re: [EV

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
was 3200. > > From: EV on behalf of J Bills via EV < > ev@lists.evdl.org> > Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 11:14 AM > To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List ; Peri Hartman < > pe...@kotatko.com> > Cc: J Bills > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Es

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread J Bills via EV
:14 AM To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List ; Peri Hartman Cc: J Bills Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV I can't seem to find the towing capacity of the Escape. I don't know that I've ever seen a boat behind one of those... might be worth double checking. A lot of people

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
I can re-enable it, and have done so for more than I will bother to quantify. Of course Tesla can see it. They are even happy to collect the fees. On Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 7:22 PM Alan Arrison via EV wrote: > How can you re-enable fast charging? Won't Tesla see the blacklisted > serial number?

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Alan Arrison via EV
How can you re-enable fast charging? Won't Tesla see the blacklisted serial number? On 3/17/2021 2:32 PM, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: Tesla has a policy where if they find out your car is salvage or has been in an accident that deployed the airbags, they deem it unsafe to use on their supercharger

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
Early on in the Model S program (Gen 1 cars) they had a fire at a supercharger in Norway because an official Tesla Tech replaced the HV junction box (located under the rear seat) and didn't tighten the connections properly. On the Gen2 cars that came out in late 2014, they added a whole bunch of

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Jay Summet via EV
If the car is salvaged, it typically means that an insurance company has declared it "un-repairable" and then somebody else buys it for scrap/parts/salvage. [The original owner is compensated by their insurance.] While it is legal to repair a salvage title vehicle and get it re-titled for

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Mark Hanson via EV
Geez, so big brother Tesla disables Fast charging if you get in an accident with your $50k+ car so you have to buy a new one! Thanks for the info Phil. It’s a felony but They do it anyway? Maybe a felony for a pion individual but not a rich company with many lawyers. Stay Charged, Mark Sent

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
Tesla has a policy where if they find out your car is salvage or has been in an accident that deployed the airbags, they deem it unsafe to use on their supercharger network. Of course they have that right. What they don't have the right to do is access the vehicle without the owner's permission

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
n List" Cc: "EVDL Administrator" Sent: 16-Mar-21 7:34:35 PM Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV On 16 Mar 2021 at 20:12, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: Where I disagree is your comparison of tesla and apple. What apple did is terribly disingenuous. And they got nailed fo

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Jim Waite via EV
Hi Gail & All, Thank you, thank you, thank you for your clarity!!! [Although I began my journey with the EVDL some 25+ years ago (mostly just an old geezer lurker now), but having recently *acquired a Model Y, I sincerely appreciate you pointing out the higher (correct?) course of action Mark

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Willie via EV
On 3/16/21 9:29 PM, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: I have extensive experience hacking on Teslas since 2015. I have literally touched thousands of salvage Teslas (mostly remotely and with the request and permission of their owners) to help them get the cars operational again, and there is a very

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Mark Hanson via EV
Hi Phil Why were their Tesla’s disabled? Best regards Mark Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2021, at 10:30 PM, (-Phil-) wrote:  I have extensive experience hacking on Teslas since 2015. I have literally touched thousands of salvage Teslas (mostly remotely and with the request and permission

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Willie via EV
On 3/16/21 12:10 PM, Mark Hanson via EV wrote: Thanks Paul I haven’t either, the trailer sticks out obstructing gas station traffic so you have to detach the boat (and With a heavy tongue might need a wheel dolly). I saw online some folks charging with campers behind their Y but maybe

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread Gail Lucas via EV
Hi Mark, The Tesla is the safest car on the market. I have seen videos of horrendous crashes from which the Tesla occupants walked away. You say your wife has trouble driving, which may make it more likely she would have an accident. Consider whether disconnecting the boat is more important

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-17 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 16 Mar 2021 at 21:47, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > If Tesla discovers the methods I use, they will block them, so it has > to be kept under wraps for the good of the project. That stinks. Don't you hate it when manufacturers treat you like their enemy just because you behave like you actually

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 8:37 PM EVDL Administrator via EV wrote: > Is it server software that could be installed anywhere? Could a Tesla > owner > install it on his own internet-connected computer, and then crack the > Tesla's software so the Tesla speaks only with that computer? > It's

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 16 Mar 2021 at 19:29, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > I have literally touched thousands of salvage Teslas ... there is a very > high success rate. (>99%) Many of these cars are no longer connected > to Tesla's servers, and operate just fine. That's good news! > I have created a new backend

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Hey, this is awesome to hear! - Mark Sent from my Fuel Cell powered iPhone > On Mar 16, 2021, at 7:30 PM, (-Phil-) via EV wrote: > > I have extensive experience hacking on Teslas since 2015. I have literally > touched thousands of salvage Teslas (mostly remotely and with the request > and

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
On 16 Mar 2021 at 20:12, Peri Hartman via EV wrote: > Where I disagree is your comparison of tesla and apple. What apple did > is terribly disingenuous. And they got nailed for it. But it's very > different from tesla stating that, if you want "self driving," you need > to pay $10k for it to

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
I have extensive experience hacking on Teslas since 2015. I have literally touched thousands of salvage Teslas (mostly remotely and with the request and permission of their owners) to help them get the cars operational again, and there is a very high success rate. (>99%) Many of these cars are

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread Mark Hanson via EV
Thanks Paul I haven’t either, the trailer sticks out obstructing gas station traffic so you have to detach the boat (and With a heavy tongue might need a wheel dolly). I saw online some folks charging with campers behind their Y but maybe found special charging stations. I found one that

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
tle.org/ >> -- Original Message -- From: "EVDL Administrator via EV" To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Cc: "EVDL Administrator" Sent: 16-Mar-21 11:28:21 AM Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV Mark, have you looked into obtaining

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread EVDL Administrator via EV
Mark, have you looked into obtaining service manuals and the challenges of working on your own Tesla? I get the impression (correct me if I'm wrong) that Tesla discourages owners from doing anything but driving their cars. And by "their," I mean Tesla, not you. From what I can tell, you don't

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread J Bills via EV
especially). Might be worth a look. From: EV on behalf of paul dove via EV Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 09:22 AM To: Electric Vehicle Discussion List ; Peri Hartman Cc: paul dove Subject: Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV I have a friend who owned an Escape PHEV

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread paul dove via EV
quot;Mark Hanson" Sent: 16-Mar-21 7:57:34 AM Subject: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV > > >Hi >I’m having trouble deciding between a Ford Escape PHEV (37 miles EV range) >$32k-6.8kFed or a Tesla-Y $50k (316 Mile range)  The Tesla has auto driving >capability, can be added

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread paul dove via EV
Can you charge with a trailor attached on non-Tesla charger? I haven't seen any charging that follows the gas station model. On Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 9:57:49 AM CDT, Mark Hanson via EV wrote: Hi I’m having trouble deciding between a Ford Escape PHEV (37 miles EV range)

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
Hanson" Sent: 16-Mar-21 7:57:34 AM Subject: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV Hi I’m having trouble deciding between a Ford Escape PHEV (37 miles EV range) $32k-6.8kFed or a Tesla-Y $50k (316 Mile range) The Tesla has auto driving capability, can be added anytime for an additional $1

Re: [EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread Mark Abramowitz via EV
Sounds like the question is whether you should drive an EV or a gas powered car with a few electric miles. You sound like the gas engine is your main source of motive power. You need to think about WHY you want an EV, or does it have nothing to do with the source of power? Clean air important

[EVDL] Tesla Y vs Escape PHEV

2021-03-16 Thread Mark Hanson via EV
Hi I’m having trouble deciding between a Ford Escape PHEV (37 miles EV range) $32k-6.8kFed or a Tesla-Y $50k (316 Mile range) The Tesla has auto driving capability, can be added anytime for an additional $10k (As full capability is added) since My wife has trouble driving now and won’t