Headed over to Maui to take in the Eagles’ Glenn Frey concert at the MACC last weekend. It was great! “You can’t hide”…

While there I had the opportunity to drive a Tesla, thanks to the Maui EV Alliance for the introductions. What can I say? It is amazing. You get the 300 mile range that is really needed. It comes with an adapter so you can plug in to the Level-II stations if you want to. Has a huge display console, with much better software interface than thedesigned-by-a-car-company LEAF User Interface. Uses Google maps for the GPS maps. Has 3G connectivity. Acceleration is incredible. Doesn’t have the “on” pushbutton like the LEAF, with the RFID dongle you just sit in and press the brake to turn it on. The charge port door opens when you bring the charger near it. You can raise and lower the ground clearance. The display shows your car with the correct color and options. Tesla has a roving service team, so you can get normal service no matter where you bought it. (It may have to be shipped for the big stuff). Every part of it is over the top… Really a pretty, slick car!

…”don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy”.