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We have the same Tesla 3 LR, have level 2 in our garage with an existing 30 amp dryer outlet, we hardly use superchargers, in fact we only use superchargers if we drive more than 350 miles in a day on a non round trip journey. It’s so cool waking up to a fully charged car every morning!
Awesomeness! Totally agree about waking up to a fully charged car (and never having to stop at a gas station like we do with our ICE vehicle). Thanks for your reminder to make this video. Hopefully it’s helpful for others.
Thx to your channel, The Villages Natives & The Villages Newcomers…WE DRANK THE KOOLAID in Eastport🎉 A BEAUTIFUL a place to live..sooo excited for this new chapter.
That is awesome! Congratulations!!! Welcome to The Villages! Good luck with the move! Have fun on closing day! Keep us posted and send us some pics. Say hello and introduce yourselves when you see us out and about TV. Thanks!
Good to see Sweet Tiffany thanks for popping in😊Michael that was a great video again. Very encouraging and informative. You almost have me convenience to go electric😂❤
Thank you so much! Tiffany will be back next week for our 6 month budget review video.
Thanks Michael for your quick reply!
For anyone with an electric vehicle, check with your local electric company to see if they offer any additional incentives. My local energy company just rolled out a new Power Partner program that allows EV users to opt into a program that rewards them with a $50 bill credit for signing up and a $25 bill credit annually for participating. During peak electricity demand (June-September where I am and generally 2-7PM), your charger may slow down or pause charging for up to 4 hours up to 15 days out of the month. If you usually charge your vehicle overnight, it won't even affect you and you get paid. And if you're charging for a trip, you can easily opt out of any of the 4 hour events with no penalty. It's a great program that will help reduce electrical use during peak hours to help avoid brownouts and blackouts when there's too much strain on the system.
Great info. Thanks for sharing!
Great video!
Great Video...We are all Electric as well. Tesla Model Y and EZ Go RXV Lithium Elite. As far as Tesla charging goes the mobile connector using a standard 110 is fine for most people. However we do use the mobile connector on a 50amp 220 volt circuit using a NEMA 14-50 Wall outlet and corresponding adapter. We feel it's the best way to charge at home in The Villages should you need make quick back and forth trips outside the villages. That way you can avoid using the Super Charging network. I think in a perfect world you would install the dedicated Tesla Wall connector in your garage which can go to 60 amp and 240 volts for the fastest home charging experience and you keep your mobile connector with adapters in the car for the times when you may want to plug into somewhere else; a friends house, an AirBNB etc. Glad to see others in The Villages adopting the Electric lifestyle. I look forward to the next video.
That’s awesome! Thanks for reaching out and for sharing your home charging solution. We will get some installation quotes for both the 50amp and Tesla wall charger and share in an update video. Thanks!
Great video! We charged our 2020 Model Y on a 120 volt outlet in our garage for 2 years. Like you we never had any issue with that set up. But I decided to get a Tesla Wall Connector at Best Buy and had an electrician install it on a dedicated 60 circuit. VERY fast charging! There is a federal income tax credit of 30% of the cost to purchase and install an EV charger, up to a limit of $1,000.
Awesomeness! Thanks for sharing the info.
Great video guys… Thanks for sharing the EV experience 😎
I too have a Tesla Model 3 LR dual motor.. 2019, just turned 40,000 miles 🤗
Love every minute of driving electric, my lawnmower, yard tools,e-bike, & golf car..😍
That is awesome! Congrats on the 40K miles. We just hit 23K on ours with no issues so far. Thanks again for sharing and for taking the time to help provide valuable info on other questions & comments. Cheers! 👍😎
Although the 30 amp on a regular dryer plug works, it is dangerous. It generates a lot of heat and is prone to catching fire. Use the Hubell brand Nemo 450 plug. It looks exactly like the regular dryer plug but is much more robust. Look at some of the TH-cam videos that show some examples of the heat created with the standard plugs. Just want you to be safe.
Thanks so much for sharing very helpful information for all of us. 👍
Hi guys,
I also have a Tesla 3 and electric golf car in my garage. Out of an abundance of caution I added a heat/fire (not smoke) detector above each bay in my 3 car garage. Better to be safe than sorry. Cheers!
Great safety tip! Thanks! 👍
Thanks for sharing this! I was one of the people that asked you Tesla questions, so thanks so much for posting a video about it! I'm now owned my Tesla MYLR for about 6 months, and have also learned that important lesson that you shared - that availability of Superchargers is irrelevant for most people as most people charge them at home. Like you, the only time I've used a Supercharger is on road trips. I was very surprised on how accurate the Tesla estimates are for expected battery level at each destination - it's usually right on the mark, or (if anything) you end up with slightly more than what it shows. I do wish it allowed you to select preferred Tesla stops for Supercharging, as some are definitely better than others.
We installed a Wall Connector at our home in TV and (so far anyway) feel like it was worth it. We used the company that wired our house to install it, to help reduce the risk of warranty issues later. They did a nice clean install, and were able to hide the wiring in the walls so no need for conduit. We had the work done concurrently with install of some Ring cameras and ceiling fans, so not sure what the specific cost was just for the charger. I will say that the estimates we got for just the charger install at our old house (in the DC area) was around $900, so I would expect it to be less in TV. Also would recommend adjusting your garage door travel to allow you to string the cable under the door, in case you ever want to park it outside. Thanks again!
Agree. My previous electric car I had for three years and probably used fast charging stations about four times. My current car has free charging for two years so I use it more than before but it's still mostly unnecessary. My last trip up to Canada (about 1,000 miles round trip) cost about $4.00 in electricity since there was a level 2 charger in the hotel's garage and it was free in the U.S.
Absolutely! Our pleasure. Thanks for all your awesome questions and comments over the last 6 months.
Congratulations again on your Model Y and your new home here at TV! Thanks for the info about your wall connector installation and tip about adjusting the garage door.
Glad to hear you are enjoying your Tesla! I’m sure our paths will cross someday around TV. Look forward to catching up when they do. Have an awesome weekend!
Wow! 1,000 mile round trip and only cost $4. That is super awesome!
Great video. Thank you for clearing up so many misconceptions about electric vehicles! You folks are awesome! Shouldn't be too hard or expensive to put in a 220V/Level 2 charger. So close to the panel and you have plenty of space for two breakers.
Thanks so much! We will get a quote to install a Level 2 charger and share that cost in an update video. Have an awesome weekend!
Thank you for educating me!!
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Such a cool informative video. Thx!
Our pleasure! Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Wow! I am impressed on the golf car park job in the garage. It just barely fits in there.
Thanks so much! 👍
We have a Tesla Model 3 long range too and will be driving it from upstate NY to Moultrie Creek for our closing next week. Our plan is to do 110 charging since we have done that for a few years here. Plugging in and unplugging the charger over time in the same outlet may loosen the outlet connections which could pose a fire risk. Keeping the charger plugged into the outlet is safer. If not, check the outlet connections periodically.
Congratulations on your new home in Moultrie Creek! That’s exciting!
Good point for everyone about the charger. I should have mentioned that I normally keep it plugged in to that wall all the time but unplugged it for the demo of this video. Thanks for the good safety tip!
Hope you have an awesome road trip to The Villages next week. Have fun on your closing day! Keep us posted! Thanks!
I installed a 60 amp circuit and the Tesla wall connector in my garage myself. Not difficult to do just need to be careful and turn the electricity off before doing the work.
I like the cyber truck and cyber beast
They are pretty awesome! Thanks!
Great information (again)! We really enjoy your informative videos. Can't wait for the six month budget review!
Awesome! Thank you! Will post that video sometime next week. Have an awesome weekend!
Wow …talk about a tight fit in that golf cart garage! Great video!
Thanks! Very tight fit but we made it work.
Excellent rules Tiffany!😂
Absolutely! I try to follow them as best as I can! 2 out of 3 ain’t bad! 🤣 Thanks!
Another great and fun video! What do you and Tiffany do for a living? 🙂
Thanks so much! Will share more in a future video. We have both worked remotely for the last 20+ years in sales, marketing and corporate education and training. Have an awesome weekend!
Great information! I know the Okahumpka service plaza. It's my bathroom break location between our home near Spanish Springs and Disney World! 😆 I am sure your golf cart would not fit in our golf cart spot in our 1 1/2 car garage. We don't have that much length. I'm hoping we can fit a 2 forward 2 back cart. But we haven't even had time to test drive any yet.
That is awesome! Great place to stop on your way there or back home. FYI… The 2+2 is actually longer than the 4 forward. You can view the specs for each on their website and we will share all that info in our upcoming full review video. Thanks!
@@MichaelTiffanyTVE oh no really?!! Yeah I better check on that. I need to measure when we get back to TV.
FYI Tesla no longer includes the charger cable with the vehicle. Any charging cable is an additional expense
Thanks for sharing that updated info!
As an FYI, if you have a Tesla Model 3 with the LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, Tesla actually encourages and recommends charging those to 100% on a weekly basis. So even though it's a smaller battery than the long range, the regularly usable battery amount is fairly close. If you don't have a long commute or regularly road trip long distances, it's something to consider when looking at the different models.
Right on 👍…. That’s why you’re golf car, can be charged to 100%
With out degrading / damaging the battery…😎
I think he mentioned he has the long range model. Likely not an LFP but great information!
Thanks for sharing the info about LFP for the RWD models. Good info for everyone to know.
We have a 2022 Long Range All-Wheel drive with a different battery type.
The great thing about Tesla is that they let you know (on both the App and the onscreen display) exactly how much you should charge your battery for daily driving based on your car.
Love that my phone (and the app) is my virtual car key with a lot of helpful features.
Maybe we will do a follow up video if there is enough interest. Thanks!
@@steveunangst Thanks. My reply was just info for others, not directed at Michael and Tiffany. Tesla has a few different batteries and chemistries, so it's just additional information since people seemed interested in here and it magically hasn't devolved into the typical BS and misinformation common in comment sections about EVs. 😁
Thanks! 👍
FYI Tesla no longer includes the charger with the vehicle. Any charging cable is an additional expense
Thanks for sharing that updated info!
We had a Tesla Connector installed in our Veranda home. 220 volt. We used Electrix to install.
Awesome! Thanks for the info. Will get a quote.
Thanks Michael for all the great information and still waiting for more information on the golf cart. I have a designer home so will my golf cart garage be bigger or the same size as yours because I also have a freezer in the garage and was wondering if I get the same golf cart as yours will I have to park it like you do? I have been waiting to see how the rain cover is on the cart, but I am 99 percent that I want one like yours.
Absolutely! Your designer home (with a 2 car garage and your separate golf cart garage) is definitely larger than our 1 car garage and our golf cart garage. You should be good to go! Will post our full review video in the next 2 weeks. Thanks!
I have a model Y
Had Galaxy come out
And put a 50 amp in for $600 dollars
Very worth it
If h plan to stay in your home
Car charges in 3 or 4 hours
Live in the village of Dabney
Awesomeness! Thanks for sharing that info! We will reach out to a few companies to get some quotes.
Hello
Would like to know how high are the bonds in the new areas ? And do you think they are worth it ? Thank you
Thanks for the video. Did you happen to know how tight the golf cart would be in the garage? You mentioned on some other vids that you might be considering another cart (his & hers). Does your golf cart garage have enough room for both?
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! Yes we measured both the golf cart garage and the golf cart before we had it delivered to make sure it would fit. We don’t have enough room for 2 golf carts at our current home (unless we park the car in the driveway). We could park 2 golf carts in our regular garage and then convert the golf cart garage into storage or an office or a studio (would have to install a mini split AC unit if we do that). But… we may move to a Designer Home or Courtyard Villa with a 2 car garage and separate golf cart garage (someday).
Yeah, tell us about your ebikes!
Will do! Thanks!
What is the 1/2 charge vs. full charge time on the golf cart battery? I’m also very interested in the 4-person battery test. My wife and I would be glad to be your test dummy for the back seat passengers 😊
Great question! Will test and share the charge time results in our upcoming full review video. Hoping to finish recording, editing and posting that video by the end of next week (if the weather cooperates). Thanks for volunteering to be part of the 4 person test! 👍
Have you figured out your cost per mile charging your Tesla at home & with paid charging? I’d be curious to know the cost difference. Also if there is any maintenance schedule for the golf cart as there is with the gas one. Another great informative video guys thanks.
I will document and share more of that info in future update videos. Thanks!
Hey Michael love your hat with the palm trees! Would like to get one. What brand is it? Thanks!
Legacy 92 is the brand of most hats that I wear. I’m thinking about having some custom ones made with our logo for our community if there is enough interest. Here is a link to where you can purchase a blank one (no logo) on our Amazon shop. Thanks! www.amazon.com/shop/rvdiem?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfrvdiem_4FJ20JWJP9D1JTPXSS74_1
Is your Electric Bill High? Just curious on how much it costs to charge up everything, thanks for the video, we don't own any electric yet.
We will be sharing our total electric costs for the last 6 months in our budget review video next week. Thanks!
Do you like the electric golf cart when you travel i the TV?
We also did a cross country road trip in our 2020 Tesla Model Y from Florida to Oregon and back. 8,000 miles with no issues finding Tesla Superchargers. The in car navigation tells you where to stop along your route to charge.
Wow! 8,000 miles is an awesome road trip! We had so much fun and made so many memories on our trip to the GC and back. Thanks for sharing!
Question here and pardon my ignorance on it. If your extended range is 350 for example, is it really 350 or 280 (350-20%)?
Yes.. total driving range when 100% is 350.. 80% is 280..
charging to 80% helps protect the battery pack from degrading/ damage
New chemistry Option all lithium batteries, is a LFP mix… which michael has in golf car. Let’s you charge up 100% with no damage.. 🤓
Good question! Yes that is correct. We very rarely drive more than 30 to 50 miles in a single day. If we know we are going on a longer trip then I will charge between 90% to 100% in advance. Thanks!
Thanks so much for helping out with all your useful and helpful replies. Totally appreciate it! 👍 Have an awesome weekend!
That plug for the golf cart, is it the same as the one for Tesla? What is known as “NACS”?
The end looks similar but it is different than the Tesla cable. It’s a standard ST-031016-PT charging cable for most EV Golf Carts. 16A-110V~220V
What is the battery life of e bikes? How about the Golf Cart?
Always hear the Tesla Batteries are guaranteed for 100,000 miles! After that I have heard the replacement with installation can be up to 16 thousand dollars! Anyone have the battery replacement costs yet?
Our son had a Tesla in California and got a quote to install a 50 amp outlet/breaker in his garage to charge it. The quote was $2500. So then he called a different electrician and ask for a quote to install a 50 amp for an electric dryer. The quote was $1200. , definitely electrical installation companies are taking a Hugh advantage of this. Just an FYI.
I had a 50 amp installed at our house in Delaware for our Class A 3 yrs ago $400 dollars.
Wow! That’s expensive. Thanks for sharing this useful info with all of us. 👍
Good to know! Thanks!
Really, it has to be hot in the garages, does that not take away from the batteries?
Do you own the model y with duel electric motors
We have the Model 3 Long Range Duel Motor. Thanks!
So did you say for one hour on your charge only gives you 4 miles range? So 10 hours charge on 110 = 40 miles?
Correct. But when you only drive 20 to 50 miles per day on average in TV it’s no problem to just use the regular 110 outlet. We plug it up every time we get home (no matter if we only go 2 miles, 20 miles or 50+ miles). It always back to 80% in a couple of hours or definitely by the next morning. We will pre charge between 90% to 100% if we know are going to go on a long trip.
Did I understand you to say it takes about an hour charging for 5 miles? I am interested in an electric vehicle but for me that is not feasible. I hope I just misunderstood you. Thanks for another great video!
That's only if you charge on a regular 110 outlet. If you have the ability to install a 220v outlet, it's about 25 miles per hour. A supercharger stop while road tripping is 20-30 minutes. By the time you stop for a bathroom break and grab a coffee, the car is ready to go again.
Glad you enjoyed it! I see another awesome person left a great answer already. Thanks!
Absolutely! Plus we like to get out and stretch our legs every 100 to 200 miles on long road trips. Thanks!
Garages are very small in the villages
There are larger homes with much larger 2, 3 and even 4 car garages and a golf cart garage. Lots of different styles and floor plans to choose from here at TV.