Recent content by maui1

Thanks everyone for the detailed and quick replies - I know where to turn for answers - Mahalo!

Am wondering whether I am "wasting" electricity by routinely fully charging my 2013 Model S - we have two 2013 Model cars and one 220v station in my home. Now on that I am on PV at home- I am watching my electricity usage more. One car has to charge daily due to daily travel distance. I can...

tx nsayer et all - I have done just fine with my Level 1 attached to the garage door outlet and hanging down with some strapping to alternate between our two leaf 2013s. We are about to get a Level 2 installed for free from a Hitachi / Maui EV project - they are going to install a carwings...

Good point - further research mentions a dc fast charger on the S - but it is sketchy and probably an option. Thanks for bringing this up, Seems like per http://green.autoblog.com/2013/07/17/2014-nissan-leaf-will-get-smallest-of-upgrades-compared-to-2013/"...

I am probably fortunate to get a free level 2 for my two 2013 Model S Leaf's through a Hitachi Maui partnership. In the same line - my lease has only one more year to go so wondering about the future - knowing all 2014 models now are standard with dc fast quick charge ports (unlike my 2013...

Yes - thinking the fees will go away - only required based on a saturation % for my area.

FYI - was using ~380 kwh / mo prior to Leafs (2) now ~750 kwh / mo. Again 3.3 kw chargers at 110.

My prior electric usage totaled ~$140 / mo, with extra $ for propane water heater, dryer, and range. Running about $350 with the 2 Leafs. I want PV, but waiting out the politics. Glad to hear the 240 would be more efficient. Probably will go there - hard to justify the solar water heater for...

Thanks cwerdna - I meant that I haven't paid for any Level 1 or 2 chargers at the many locations that they are available to the public on Maui. I will look into the 220 Level 2 some more - it requires a permit and electrician so have been avoiding the $ / hassle, but worth looking into if I am...

Thanks for the feedback! Oh well....

I was wondering whether anyone had looked into the ~$760 Wagan Solar ePower Cube product at Costco as an option for charging your Leaf. We have 2 2013 Model S 3.3kw Leafs and live in an area on Maui that is highly saturated with PV and thus the local electric company requires each home PV...

Mahalo (tx) all. Here is a link from my friend Liam going to the top of Haleakala (10k foot volcano on Maui) and back! http://vimeo.com/47432693" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Well we got them yesterday. $199/mo, $1,999 down - we traded in our identical 2000 Hyundai Tiburon's for $1,200 each. Could have gotten 36 mos for ~$20 more / mo, but opted to hold out with just 24 mos, so that we can see how the newer models will improve. Due to our low daily mileage (one...

I know - but on an island I think that this will work , except for trips to Hana : ) plus - only a two year lease. tx

I forgot - as these were shipped ahead - no options, only base model S 3.3kw charger 2013 $199/mo x 24 mos +$1999 down "deposit (although not returned)". I will ask about the disposition fee. Not feeling like I have much room to negotiate - as it is sort of as is. thanks for the comments.