Can I make it to Haleakala on one charge with the Tesla?

Depends on where you leave from. From Wailea you will need at least 230 miles of range. On the way up you will lose close to twice as many miles as you are driving but on the way down, with regenerative braking on, you will gain back about half.

How do I turn the car off?

The car will turn off when you lock it and the mirrors fold in. There still may be a few sounds coming from the car as some fans continue to operate intermittently to cool the batteries. If the car is below 20 miles remaining the fans will no longer cool in order to conserve energy.

How do I start the car?

There is no need to "start the car". Just make sure you have the Key FOB in the car and put it in gear.

How do I open the trunks?

Double click on the trunk or frunk area of the Tesla Model X Key FOB to open each. The trunk can be closed with a double click again or with the button on the trunk door. The frunk must be closed manually with one hand on either side of the Tesla symbol on the hood.

How do I unlock/lock the car?

The Model X will unlock automatically when you walk up to the car with the Key FOB. It will lock again once you walk away. There is no need to "turn off" the car. Alternatively you can double click the roof of the Key FOB to unlock the car or triple click to lock. Be aware that a triple click will automatically close all the doors so make sure no one is in the way.

How do I charge the Tesla?

You can open the Tesla charging port two ways. 1. On the left side of the touchscreen is an overhead illustration of the car. There is a button that says "Port" on that illustration where the port is located (driver's side rear tail light). Push that button. 2. When the car is unlocked you can push on that rear tail light and the charging port will open. In the trunk cargo bin there is a CHAdeMO FastCharge adaptor for the FastCharge Stations. In the center console is a Level 2 Tesla charging adaptor that works with most Level 2 chargers on the island. Both adaptors must be plugged into the end of the charging cord at the charging station, then plugged into the Tesla's charging port before charging can begin. Please visit www.plugshare.com for info on all charging stations on Maui.

Are there any free charging stations on Maui?

There are several: Whole Foods Pi’ilani Village Shopping Center (a free CHADeMO station by EVohana) Most resorts when a guest The only issue is that some free charging stations have issues. Some don’t charge and some charge slowly but others work just fine.