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Jun 15, 2023 | 05:37 PM

#2161

TangoRed

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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786

What does the "premium" experience mean? Coffee/Expresso shop, restaurant etc?

Food and restrooms (not necessarily Mercedes' own, mind you), covered charging areas where possible, video security surveillance, and a station layout that provides space all around the vehicle to accommodate different charger port locations.

Jun 15, 2023 | 05:51 PM

#2162

Allen K

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I'd like to see some charge port standardization. Either put it on the rear driver's side or the front passenger side. As long as it's at one of those locations, chargers should be able to reach without having an overly long cable.

Jun 15, 2023 | 09:59 PM

#2163

Margate330

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Originally Posted by TangoRed

Nice, I can see how people would appreciate that.

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:19 AM

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bitkahuna

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Originally Posted by Allen K

yeah... lol

Jun 16, 2023 | 07:37 AM

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AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

yeah... lol

Why that Tesla driver is using an EA charger is beyond me. Also he (or she) didn't have to park like that, unless the spot in front of the charger is blocked. In this case you would back in. I think they are just trying to create a social media moment

Jun 16, 2023 | 08:54 AM

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bitkahuna

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or they're just stupid.

Jun 16, 2023 | 08:56 AM

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AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by bitkahuna

or they're just stupid.

I was thinking the same thing....

BTW that's not an EA. The handle on the charger was too well thought out

Jun 16, 2023 | 09:05 AM

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Margate330

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Why spend the money on a Tesla AWD if you never use it.

They're just showing off. Lol

I can see this pic being used as an example for the need on standardization.

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Jun 16, 2023 | 09:11 AM

#2169

AMIRZA786

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Originally Posted by Margate330

Why spend the money on a Tesla AWD if you never use it.

They're just showing off. Lol

I can see this pic being used as an example for the need on standardization.

If you drive a Tesla, there's not need for standardization...just go to a Tesla charger! The Tesla chargers are designed perfectly for Tesla's. You just back in and plug in. The only time I've ever seen Tesla's go to a non Tesla charging station is it's a rental and the driver doesn't know, but even that is rare

Jun 16, 2023 | 09:42 AM

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Allen K

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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786

The way the photo is cropped, I can only assume the driver was towing something and didn't want to unhitch whatever they had. Either that or they stomped on the accelerator and figured they'd charge while waiting for a tow lol

Jun 16, 2023 | 10:01 AM

#2171

bitkahuna

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Why spend the money on a Tesla AWD if you never use it.

not sure what awd has to do with here

but awd ev's have double the motors and are MUCH faster.

Jun 16, 2023 | 10:34 AM

#2172

LeX2K

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Dammit Tesla
Tesla patents a new steer-by-wire system
Maybe I'm stuck in the past can't see how this is ever a good idea.

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Jun 16, 2023 | 11:26 AM

#2173

LeX2K

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More Highland leaks this time a wardrobe malfunction

Jun 16, 2023 | 09:03 PM

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Margate330

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I've heard ya'll mention the Highland but didn't know it was a Tesla offering.

What makes it special vs the standard model and do you think it will sell?

Jun 16, 2023 | 09:10 PM

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JeffKeryk

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Originally Posted by Margate330

I've heard ya'll mention the Highland but didn't know it was a Tesla offering.

What makes it special vs the standard model and do you think it will sell?

The Highland Project is the Model 3 refresh. One would have to believe it will sell. It is one reason you are seeing current Model 3 discounting; customers like me are waiting on the Highland.

Musk idilizes Henry Ford for his innovation and continuous improvement process. Ford built his Highland Park, Michigan plant to build cars on a mfg line. That made autos affordible for the everyman and changed the world by putting us on wheels.
Musk named the Model 3 refresh project after the Highland Park plant. You may want to read about Ford's genius investment.

Last edited by JeffKeryk; Jun 17, 2023 at 09:35 PM.