Your builder is only partially right. The Tesla Universal Wall Connector is capable of 48 amps. That requires a 60 amp circuit (you can use 80% of the circuit rating for safety purposes). It can also be set to lower levels, however. Mine is installed on a 50 amp circuit and limited to a 40...
I had the same situation with my trade-in. I leased to get the tax credit money. My trade-in was worth more than the maximum capital reduction they allow. I assume it is related to a minimum amount that Chase will accept for financing. Guarantees them a certain profit. I found that CarMax...
I don't know how long it will take, but someone will get self-driving to the masses. There are too many aging baby boomers who will need it to ignore it. And lots of Gen Zers who are not interested in driving at all. I don't need it now, but at some point...
My R1T delivery is scheduled for March 7. Makes me wonder what the build date actually was. My VIN does not show up on the list, but maybe that's because it has not yet been delivered. Probably too much to hope that any work would get completed before delivery if there is a problem.
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