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Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

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  • Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭jordan191


    Same here, delivery 17th Dec



  • Registered Users Posts: 23 orin_jj


    Brilliant guys, how exciting! When did you guys order? I ordered first week in Oct, and still no VIN



  • Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Am I Evil?


    I ordered last week of September, Really quick turn around in fairness!

    It seems VINs are being dished out currently for Ireland so there's definitely still hope for you, I'm on another tesla forum a couple Irish people recievd VINs the other day with delivery texts today, others are still waiting for a VIN. I'm sure it'll come throughout this week



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 JD369


    Congrats! I ordered late Sept but not even a vin yet. I'll give them a call I think.



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,353 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    As a PLC Tesla very Quarter centric and especially so last month of Qtr, this is when to expect vast majority of deliveries, come Jan Tesla will be in no rush to deliver unless a fluke match of existing inventory in stock/on a ship



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Le Bruise


    Just called them. Said VINs being assigned rest of this week into early next week. Chap I spoke to seemed surprised that my mate already has a delivery schedule and he ordered after me. His is LR and mine is SR, so that might be it?



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 JD369


    Could be, maybe theres a larger number of orders for the entry level. I also ordered the SR. Was talking to Tesla today and they said I should get a vin and delivery date soon and I'm listed as one of the December deliveries.

    He also mentioned that I should get the larger battery, heated seats etc but the car would also have the slower 0-100km... 🙄

    It will be interesting to see what happens.



  • Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭jordan191


    I think if you ordered before 2nd November you get the original 0-100km/hr, I think its the old performance model 3 rear motor, while the newer RWD ordered after 2nd November comes with the model Y rear motor and its slightly slower



  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Yes correct.

    if you ordered before nov 2, you get the lfp battery, increased range, heated wheel and rear seats and the 0-100 of 5.6 seconds.

    I believe it’s something to do with the motor alright, but I don’t think it’s the performance motor.


    my guess is that it’s software tweaked to allow people to buy an acceleration boost in the future.



  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    At least on some LFP cars the part number of the rear motor is the same as Performance rear motor. That was trick Tesla did to ensure the heavier LFP battery didn't blunt the acceleration compared to the original SR+ which had the rear motor from LR. Teslabjorn had a vid about it when he did the Chinese SR+ performance testing earlier this year.

    Here is one of threads about varying motors of SR+: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2021-model-3-standard-range-plus-990-or-980-motor.234565/



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  • Registered Users Posts: 22 howardm


    I have a model 3 SR+ on the way ordered in September (still waiting on a VIN). I am looking at the home chargers, does anyone have the Tesla gen 3 wall connector? I am wondering is that the best option if I only intend on charging Teslas at home.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Gen 2 for ~€100 less will be more than sufficient.. you can set the timer both in the car and in the app. I don't know what else the gen 3 does above the gen 2 wall connecter that I miss, or need to have?? Wi-Fi?? What for? maybe for charging non Tesla's,,, but otherwise charging is controlled by the car, so why would anyone need to connect to their charger by Wi-Fi?

    I'll most likely end up replacing my gen 2 with a Zappi anyway next year as having Solar PV, I anticipate a lot of spare watts I'd like to put into the car..

    So if you have or plan to have Solar PV, probably worth just getting the Zappi.



  • Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭dbloke


    My wife ordered SR+ on Oct 5th. Was expecting VIN any day now. Just got a text to say that because of new longer range spec her order is pushed back to Februrary! She's a bit miffed...



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Le Bruise


    Just got a message saying my delivery will be delayed until February, citing they want to ensure I get the upgraded longer battery range for the SR. Really annoyed now, as others are getting the longer range in December. Obviously they just over subscribed the delivery!



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Le Bruise


    it’s such a pain in the ass. I’ve had to put this car off since March 2020 due to the pandemic, yet a mate of mine decided to get an LR in October, ordered a week or so after me and has a VIN already.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭dloob


    Got the text of doom here too. 😓



  • Registered Users Posts: 9 JD369


    Yeah I just got the same message and I'm not happy to say the least. I was told yesterday on the phone I was getting it mid December. I feel like cancelling the deal altogether.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭sk8board


    My limited understanding of LHD production is that a whole line changes to only producing LHD, and then switches back to RHD again - sounds like the next production was straddling both batteries and they’ve decided to wait so it’s all the new one



  • Registered Users Posts: 22 howardm


    Also received the text last night. No Tesla until Feb 😥



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  • Registered Users Posts: 23 orin_jj


    I got the same txt. Hugely disappointing, was all set for December. I'm sure the Tesla Ireland team, who are incredibly helpful and friendly, have also been blindsided by this, I was talking to them at the start of the week and they assured me I was all set for a Dec delivery.

    Hopefully it will be early February, and when the time does (eventually) come, we'll all be delighted with our 221 reg 😅



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭dloob


    Seems like all the allocation went to the UK. You can go on the Tesla Motors Club forums and find lots of deliveries of SR+ with increased range and older faster 0-100 time happening right now. Including Orders placed on October 22nd that have confirmed pickup dates in early December.

    We’ll probably have to put up with the slower 0-100 if they ever decide to send a few cars this way.



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Le Bruise


    I'm sure we can argue to get the faster acceleration. It's what we ordered to be fair!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    It’ll be worth the wait lads.

    mad to think that soon we'll be in 2022, which is the 4th calendar year the Model 3 has been available in Ireland...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭sk8board


    dont worry, they’ll sell you back that half second of acceleration at a later date :)

    the vast overwhelming majority of Irish ev drivers have neither owned nor drove a <=6.0s car in the past.

    The base m3 is basically a hot hatch (and in my experience with my Gti it’s about the same range too).



  • Registered Users Posts: 23 orin_jj


    Just had a quick peak over at Tesla Motors Club forums and its not in the least bit annoying to read posts with "Ordered Oct 26th, just received delivery txt" 😂😂



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭dloob


    I wouldn’t be surprised!

    Depends if it’s a software tweak or a physically different motor.

    I don’t think it will make much difference in day to day driving, just a bit peeved at the jammy buggers in the UK getting the best of both worlds.

    It’s still slightly faster than my i3s, although the gap is closing less than second now!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,891 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    RSymons on YouTube with another great video. Comparing the older model 3 with a newer one with the heat pump. New model is much more efficient on the road but the older one charges way quicker.

    If you don't follow Richard Symons on YouTube I'd advise you to give him a look.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I'd happily sacrifice the faster charging speed for;

    powered trunk, heat pump, wireless phone charger, double glazing, more range, refresh interior, (included) heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and any other bits I've forgotten!!



  • Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Am I Evil?


    Worth a note that the RSymons video is 2020 LR Vs 2021 LR



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,832 ✭✭✭dloob


    Well the delivery team have told me it will be the slower version.

    But who really knows, you could told something different tomorrow.

    It makes me wonder what after sales care will be like. . .



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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Aftercare has been faultless for me, although only had one and only service appointment so far. Our car already covered over 20k since the delivery in June and apart from some mild rattles it has been faultless and just so nice to drive.

    And as of the accleration spec of the car: I would make a fuss about the faster acceleration as that was what was promised at the time of ordering. It will be quite possible for the Giga to install the performance motors (if that is the reason for the new slower spec) in a batch of cars destined to Ireland and then allocate one for you. I would recommend everybody in the same position to keep the topic active as your delivery dates got pushed back and the February batch of cars are not built yet. If worse comes to worst it's just a question of insisting Tesla to swap the motor here in Ireland.

    If you don't ask you won't get!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    What’s going on with the secondhand values of Tesla Model 3’s, a ‘19 white SR + for nearly 50 grand. Insane.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,494 ✭✭✭sk8board


    “slower version” makes it sound like a lesser car, when it’s actually a big improvement. If you only care about telling the lads in the clubhouse that your car is faster than theirs, then yes you’ll need to change to the LR, or cancel the order, but otherwise it’s a lot of added range and spec.

    the general reaction to 0.5s diff on a 0-60 time is bonkers, unless you’ve been driving Golf R’s up to now



  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Been like that for a few months now.

    popping up at mid 50’s, that’s actually the cheapest SR+ that’s popped up in a while.

    it’s next door to me if you need me to check it out.

    id rather buy new and wait for the March delivery for the same price!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I’d almost consider selling mine, breaking even and buying a brand new one with all the newer trinkets…..



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    Waiting for a new one myself, ordered in October. Hold for a year and depreciation proof if this continues.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,891 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    Genuinely thought of ringing Tesla to see what it would take to swap mine for a new one next year.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    Better off selling to the trade directly, that’s why they’re not popping up on Tesla inventory.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Yeah I put mine into their trade tool for **** and giggles last year and they offered €37k for my 2020 White SR+.


    private would be the only way to do it…



  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,078 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Try it now again.

    I got offered more that RRP for my MSP90DL recently from Tesla.


    another SR+ on DoneDeal in Yomac for €47,950 now.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Your Q1 cars are all most likely on this ship…..




  • Registered Users Posts: 9 JD369


    Unlikely to be that actual one if it arrives in Southampton in December. Our next delivery is February.



  • Registered Users Posts: 647 ✭✭✭Am I Evil?


    Yeah definitely not, all those cars are for Q4 delivery. Q1 will be Feb at best



  • Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭JDilleen


    Test drove in Mahon a couple of weeks ago, just to be sure, and finally placed my order today. What's the general timeline for contact from Tesla? Obviously delivery will hopefully be March '22 but when should I be hearing about financing, etc.?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    Wont hear anything til probably end of February...



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭wassie


    Reports of Tesla having to retrofit missing Type C USB ports & wireless chargers out of the US.

    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-usb-c-wireless-charger-retrofit/

    Hopefully this doesn't affect the MIC M3s.



  • Registered Users Posts: 808 ✭✭✭podge1979


    I don't mean mean Mr. Negative here but where to start is set your expectations low it's harder to be disappointed then.

    Advice from my side (ordered in August) link in with the rep initially with questions. My finance stuff wasn't moving so pinged the rep and day after delivery team reached our about the finance stuff. Went another while with no word on finance approval so ping them to see what the story was and again the next day got notification Finance is approved, since then has been much progress and standard generic communications any time I contact except for the your delivery is pushed to Feb (really March) text.

    Currently contacting them about changing the finance as that will be 4 months away so things will be a bit different then so let see how that goes.

    One other thing maybe don't go on TMC forum as you'll just get annoyed when you see the short delivery turn around for some people in the U.K. (one was 4 weeks). Nothing like that will ever happen in Ireland.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,801 ✭✭✭✭AndyBoBandy


    I believe someone in here got a 1-2 week turnaround from order to collection at one stage about a year ago….. or maybe it was even less than a week.. 6 days or something!!

    I got a 7 week, 6 day turn around when I ordered back in January 2020.

    ordered on January 18th, collected on March 13th! (Was supposed to be March 6th but they pushed it by a week).



  • Registered Users Posts: 808 ✭✭✭podge1979


    Things are a bit different now, been trying to get an EV since May, canceled an order from with another delayed car from another supplier as I thought Tesla would be quicker 🤣.

    No matter who you go with now there'll be big delays. But saying that I think Tesla made a balls up of Q4 in Ireland thinking everyone would want a 22 plate. So would want to be getting a larger allocation for Q4 and Q1 2022. Also concerned their starting to drop stuff due to chips. They'd been immune to chip crisis so far really.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,166 ✭✭✭innrain


    Been looking through may emails. Ordered April 3rd. All paperwork done by 14th. Confirmation of delivery day received on April 27th for May 28th. Delivered May 28th.

    I think demand went through the roof with opening order book for Y in the UK. How many ships are in the water now from China to Europe? Also the plates thing. Lots of people complained here that Tesla is not postponing the registration. Out of curiosity is there any country beside UK including the year of registration in the reg format? I know Spain removed even the province in the new reg system so you can't guess where the car was first registered. With Tesla 212 is irrelevant as you'd need to know the production date to determine if it is the unicorn fast and longer range or just fast or just longer range.



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