Tesla Model 3 thread - V2.0

ELM327

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

I've put about 400km on mine and am getting about 220 wh/km, is that normal? I'm barely running the heating now because of the reduced range. This is a mixture of city and motorway driving but moreso city. Any of the different range predictions the car is giving me say I'll get about 220-240km out of the 81% charge I have currently.

Also there is no auto lane change for me on autopilot, you pull the indicator down and nothing happens. Autopark doesn't appear to be working either. Have these been removed from the SR+ or is something wrong here?

Did you purchase FSD? If not you don't get those features

ELM327

rg_lv wrote: »

Hi everyone.
I am a reservation holder since early 2019 and placed an order on the 8th of June- Order number in 170's (was contemplating between SR + and P- which took a week) switched the Order to LR AWD White the day it became available. I am a private buyer
I have been patiently waiting but have heard absolutely nothing from Tesla. And when i called i was told it would be Jan/Feb. But now Feb looks more likely than Jan.
I am seriously considering cancelling the order and waiting a few months and buying a used one when it become available in the 2nd hand market in UK or Ireland.
Also looks like for the next year or 2 its going to be safe to continue with a diesel with the current Gov policy.

Anyone else thinks this is a good idea? or do u think the used market for them will be not much cheaper in the short/long term?

The used market won't be any cheaper for some time until the queues are fulfilled

Royale with Cheese

ELM327 wrote: »

Did you purchase FSD? If not you don't get those features

Ah. Thought they were part of autopilot, makes sense that they're not I guess.

Lumen

rg_lv wrote: »

Hi everyone.
I am a reservation holder since early 2019 and placed an order on the 8th of June- Order number in 170's (was contemplating between SR + and P- which took a week) switched the Order to LR AWD White the day it became available. I am a private buyer
I have been patiently waiting but have heard absolutely nothing from Tesla. And when i called i was told it would be Jan/Feb. But now Feb looks more likely than Jan.
I am seriously considering cancelling the order and waiting a few months and buying a used one when it become available in the 2nd hand market in UK or Ireland.
Also looks like for the next year or 2 its going to be safe to continue with a diesel with the current Gov policy.

Anyone else thinks this is a good idea? or do u think the used market for them will be not much cheaper in the short/long term?

Why would you bother cancelling? You can always drop out when they offer you a car.

Hartunion

Royale with Cheese wrote: »

I've put about 400km on mine and am getting about 220 wh/km, is that normal? I'm barely running the heating now because of the reduced range. This is a mixture of city and motorway driving but moreso city. Any of the different range predictions the car is giving me say I'll get about 220-240km out of the 81% charge I have currently.

Also there is no auto lane change for me on autopilot, you pull the indicator down and nothing happens. Autopark doesn't appear to be working either. Have these been removed from the SR+ or is something wrong here?

Lane change and autopark both working fine for me with SR+

Royale with Cheese

Ok just did a 6.8km drive at 93 wh/km, much happier with that. It's 13 degrees out now so probably helps.

I happen to be parked up right next to the Tesla destination chargers on pottery road, except they're in a private car park (signs up saying don't park here) that is entirely full of ice cars. Not really sure what the point of those is?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

Anyone know what happened to the Tesla supperchager that was in Lidl, Swords?

ELM327

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Anyone know what happened to the Tesla supperchager that was in Lidl, Swords?

There was never a supercharger there

Moved to breakfast service?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

ELM327 wrote: »

There was never a supercharger there

Yes there was, it is gone a good while now.

Tesla shows it in their locations

KCross

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Yes there was, it is gone a good while now.

Tesla shows it in their locations

Do you mean a destination charger as opposed to a supercharger? Very different things!

ELM327

KCross wrote: »

Do you mean a destination charger as opposed to a supercharger? Very different things!

I think there was a 7kW destination charger there, is it not still?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

KCross wrote: »

Do you mean a destination charger as opposed to a supercharger? Very different things!

Not sure what the difference is.

But, it used to be a designated/branded Tesla charger. Looked exactly like the supercharger to me.

It was replaced for Lidl branded charger

KCross

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

Not sure what the difference is.

But, it used to be a designated/branded Tesla charger. Looked exactly like the supercharger to me.

It was replaced for Lidl branded charger

A supercharger is a "man sized" thing. Gives 100kw+ charge rate.
A destination charger is about the size of a shoe box and typically gives 7kW

How big was it?

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

KCross wrote: »

A supercharger is a "man sized" thing. Gives 100kw+ charge rate.
A destination charger is about the size of a shoe box and typically gives 7kW

How big was it?

Defo "man sized"

I used to goggle at it

KCross

This is a supercharger
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=109973871&postcount=3799

This is the destination charger
https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/where-you-park

That Lidl in Swords shows up as a destination charger, not as a supercharger. I havent been there so I dont know whats there.

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

It was 100% the supercharger

It has been taken out and replaced by Lidl branded one.

sln852

Lumen wrote: »

Source? Do you mean factory delete?

Tesla?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtoOmcQV-Yw

I remember this from months ago.

If you believe the guy with the masked voice in this video is a Tesla engineer it'll be done around the same time they release the Model Y. I wouldn't be holding out for it but ya never know.

Jump to 1:35 in the video. It's an RHD first look posted April 1st!

I've watched too many of these things.

thelikelylad

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123 wrote: »

It was 100% the supercharger

It has been taken out and replaced by Lidl branded one.

It 100% was not a supercharger.

https://www.tesla.com/en_IE/findus/location/charger/dc33610


https://twitter.com/brian_dowling/status/978238155785691136

KCross

thelikelylad wrote: »

It 100% was not a supercharger.

I was doing my best by posting the pics. Nothing like a bit of photographic evidence.

Not sure how that could be confused with a supercharger when shown the pics. Clearly a destination charger.

drunkmonkey

sln852 wrote: »

If you believe the guy with the masked voice in this video is a Tesla engineer it'll be done around the same time they release the Model Y. I wouldn't be holding out for it but ya never know.

Just read it on the Tesla forms the other day, nothing about hooded men, i'd bet it'll become standard as it's cheaper manufacturer than the chrome, or else there'll be a black edition like Audi, BMW etc do for extra. They'll be buying them in for the model y anyway so makes sense from a cost saving perspective.

JOHNNYBEGOOD 123

thelikelylad wrote: »

It 100% was not a supercharger.

https://www.tesla.com/en_IE/findus/location/charger/dc33610


https://twitter.com/brian_dowling/status/978238155785691136

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01/12/2018 20:14

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Interesting as the Tesla station in the new swords Lidl was removed last week - probably replacing it with these guys units

eddhorse

Anyone got any good solutions for when you get a puncture?

I see you can get this : https://shop.tesla.com/product/model-s_x_3-tire-repair-kit


Any good alternatives? Like a smaller rescue wheel?

Yep first puncture this morning

drunkmonkey

Have a can of this in the boot https://www.micksgarage.com/d/emergency-and-breakdown/products/150875/tyreweld-emergency-puncture-repair-400ml

eddhorse

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Have a can of this in the boot https://www.micksgarage.com/d/emergency-and-breakdown/products/150875/tyreweld-emergency-puncture-repair-400ml

That would have been handy this morning thanks.
Pretty cheap too.

CFC007

If you use that it will destroy your tyre. These wheels have the foam inside.

eddhorse wrote: »

That would have been handy this morning thanks.
Pretty cheap too.

MaceFace

The lads in Sandyford told me before that if you get a puncture, just call them and they will be out to fix it.
I challenged that as it could take hours or days, so they suggested a "bottle of sealant for a tenner".

What foam is inside, and what should people do if they get a puncture?

Lumen

I'm not sure that squirty sealant with work with Tesla tyres, since the belt is covered on the inside with acoustic foam, and even if it does work you might struggle to find someone to replace the gooed up acoustic foam.

But...plugs will work, probably! I carry these on the motorbike but fortunately have never needed to use them.

drunkmonkey

How much noise deadining does the foam actually add, can see a lot of people not paying the extra when it's new shoes time.

Lumen

drunkmonkey wrote: »

How much noise deadining does the foam actually add, can see a lot of people not paying the extra when it's new shoes time.

Tested: Do Acoustically Insulated Tires Really Hush Road Noise?
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15345724/tested-do-acoustically-insulated-tires-really-hush-road-noise/

If the effect appears small by our sound-meter measurements, it seemed even smaller when measured with our eardrums. We struggled to discern any significant improvement

eddhorse

So called Tesla's emergency callout line. Reroutes to UK call centre.
Last 6 digits of VIN needed.
Some issues spelling my address, post code would have been easier.
So they are sending a tow truck to bring the car 2km to a local tyre company.
Will see how long this takes.
They asked did I want to go with the car or wait at home for them to return the car with tyre fixed.
Also just noticed that's theres no tyre changing tools in the SR+ anyways.

Lumen

eddhorse wrote: »

Last 6 digits of VIN needed.

You should get a tattoo of those digits, for future expediency.

drunkmonkey

eddhorse wrote: »

So called Tesla's emergency callout line.

For a flat tire, oh Lord, is this service covered under warranty?

eddhorse

Lumen wrote: »

You should get a tattoo of those digits, for future expediency.

Hopefully I wont need it and will have other options

EDIT :
Called Tesla originally at 9:16am
Another call back from them at 10:08 confirming the tow truck would be another hour.
Glad I'm not on the motorway behind the barrier.

mouthful

So I called Tesla today-

I wanted to know where the car I ordered on the 31st May was? I was asked for my reservation number - but am not convinced he found me on the system- however I am unsure.

I was told it would be January or February- I explained I had initially been advised that July was the estimated date, then a text stating near year end, and I asked what confidence might I have that the delivery might be January or February?

He then advised that it was likely to be the tail end of February.

He declined to say which year.

Thank goodness I love my Ioniq- l

ELM327

mouthful wrote: »

So I called Tesla today-

I wanted to know where the car I ordered on the 31st May was? I was asked for my reservation number - but am not convinced he found me on the system- however I am unsure.

I was told it would be January or February- I explained I had initially been advised that July was the estimated date, then a text stating near year end, and I asked what confidence might I have that the delivery might be January or February?

He then advised that it was likely to be the tail end of February.

He declined to say which year.

Thank goodness I love my Ioniq- l

The delivery order got altered because of the business deliveries I'd guess
I was in the SC in Sandyford yesterday for less than 30 minutes and saw 2 handovers in that time of white model 3s. They are flat out down there I'd guess.

projectmayhem

eddhorse wrote: »

Hopefully I wont need it and will have other options

EDIT :
Called Tesla originally at 9:16am
Another call back from them at 10:08 confirming the tow truck would be another hour.
Glad I'm not on the motorway behind the barrier.

I had a puncture 2 weeks ago. It was around 11pm so I just called the insurance, who sent a tow to get me home on a flatbed. Next morning Tesla advised that I find somewhere that can supply a tyre and they’d supply the tow truck to bring the car (and me) to the garage.

All sorted fairly quickly but not ideal, obviously. Would have been much less hassle if Tesla supplied a spare!

jusmeig

Friend of a friend ordered in October -> Non Reservation Holder / Business order who apparently just snook in for the grant.
Taking delivery tomorrow.....SIGH.

Sabre Man

I bought a small kit in Aldi a few months ago that you can plug into a socket in your car and inflate your tyre, which is handy as a temporary solution if the puncture isn't too severe.

eddhorse

Sabre Man wrote: »

I bought a small kit in Aldi a few months ago that you can plug into a socket in your car and inflate your tyre, which is handy as a temporary solution if the puncture isn't too severe.

Interesting thanks, might get you to a tyre place anyways.

eddhorse

drunkmonkey wrote: »

For a flat tire, oh Lord, is this service covered under warranty?

Not sure yet, will let you know.

MaceFace

The idea of needing to call someone when you get a puncture is incredible. Sorry, but it is.
It sounds like there is no other option though that getting it lifted on a flatbed to a local repair center.
What do we do if we are on the way somewhere important and can't wait?
What if all local repair centers are closed?

Has to be a DIY solution???

eddhorse

projectmayhem wrote: »

I had a puncture 2 weeks ago. It was around 11pm so I just called the insurance, who sent a tow to get me home on a flatbed. Next morning Tesla advised that I find somewhere that can supply a tyre and they’d supply the tow truck to bring the car (and me) to the garage.

All sorted fairly quickly but not ideal, obviously. Would have been much less hassle if Tesla supplied a spare!

Yeah not ideal. I might look into a small spare just in case.
https://www.amazon.com/2017-2018-Tesla-Complete-Spare-Carrying/dp/B07FWVWQCY
Of course the weight of that will then affect battery lol.

Gumbo

MaceFace wrote: »

The idea of needing to call someone when you get a puncture is incredible. Sorry, but it is.
It sounds like there is no other option though that getting it lifted on a flatbed to a local repair center.
What do we do if we are on the way somewhere important and can't wait?
What if all local repair centers are closed?

Has to be a DIY solution???

Same solution as every other high end car.
Carry a space saver or a spare wheel.

Our 2 F10 5 Series don't come with any spares and no space for a space saver either.

MaceFace

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kceire wrote: »

Same solution as every other high end car.
Carry a space saver or a spare wheel.

Our 2 F10 5 Series don't come with any spares and no space for a space saver either.

Do you have runflats? I do on my 3 series and was planning on using a sealant.

I honestly can't believe the only option is to carry a spare in the boot or rely upon a call out service. Seriously?

EDIT: Actually, some questioning as to whether you can use a spare as you may also need a special jack?

Lumen

MaceFace wrote: »

Has to be a DIY solution???

The DIY solution is tyre plugs.

Gumbo

MaceFace wrote: »

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Do you have runflats? I do on my 3 series and was planning on using a sealant.

I honestly can't believe the only option is to carry a spare in the boot or rely upon a call out service. Seriously?

EDIT: Actually, some questioning as to whether you can use a spare as you may also need a special jack?

No, I replaced the the runflats and placed a space saver in the boot.
Have it tied down and also have the insert that holds the jack, tyre iron etc

No special jack required.

Did you not know this before you bought the 3 series?

rocky

kceire wrote: »

No, I replaced the the runflats and placed a space saver in the boot.
Have it tied down and also have the insert that holds the jack, tyre iron etc

No special jack required.

Did you not know this before you bought the 3 series?

He's probably talking about the Model 3, being so low to the ground you may need a low profile jack and a special jack pad adapter for changing the tyre

https://www.google.com/search?q=tesla+model+3+jack+pad+adapter&rlz=1C1GGRV_enIE752IE758&sxsrf=ACYBGNSILbNUC59a6BrUocVsveXwWjKLqA:1575639667037&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU9JaVk6HmAhVQiOAKHVJqCNkQ_AUoAXoECAkQAw&biw=1964&bih=1016&dpr=0.94

MaceFace

rocky wrote: »

He's probably talking about the Model 3, being so low to the ground you may need a low profile jack and a special jack pad adapter for changing the tyre

https://www.google.com/search?q=tesla+model+3+jack+pad+adapter&rlz=1C1GGRV_enIE752IE758&sxsrf=ACYBGNSILbNUC59a6BrUocVsveXwWjKLqA:1575639667037&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU9JaVk6HmAhVQiOAKHVJqCNkQ_AUoAXoECAkQAw&biw=1964&bih=1016&dpr=0.94

Yeah, sorry - I was talking about the M3 possibly needing a special jack and rigmarole to change a wheel.

My current 3 series has run flats which are fine, and I have an M3 LR on order, but the thought of relying upon a call out service for a puncture (especially Tesla) scares me. I've never used plugs, so will take a look.

Honestly, it's just one in a long line of little annoyances (paint, panels, wipers, winter range, no indies or service centers beside Sandyford) which is swaying me to take a serious think.

Silent Running

Lumen wrote: »

The DIY solution is tyre plugs.

I find it hard to keep the rubber solution usable, frequently replacing the tube in the kit. Am I missing a trick here? Is there a solution that will remain usable for years?