Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Hi all,

I haven't followed this thread in quite a while, but hopefully you won't hold that against me. I've been really frustrated lately by the lack of updates and information coming from Volkswagen about my ID3,so I've decided that it's got to go and I'm going to join the Tesla owners club as soon as I can.

I've just a couple of questions that I would like answered..

Where are Irish cars made now. M3 and MY Germany? China? USA?

Is there a CCS port on the car, or does it use an adaptor ?

What's the actual size of the battery in the SR+ model ?

I don't really need the space of the Y, but I was thinking if it's made in Germany, it might be put together a bit better... Is Giga Berlin even open yet ? !!

What's the realistic lead time nowadays ?

Thanks.

I came from an ID.3 to a Model 3, mainly because at the time (Early this year) the price to change became a reality. Tesla was about €49.9K and second hand prices for the ID.3 were very high.

Loved my ID, never any real problems except for a few minor software issues when new.

Would I have got a Model Y had it been the same price at the time I changed? Possibly, but I do not really need the space (We have an Ioniq 5 as well). But residual value may well be better on the Y. Power and efficiency will be a little better on the Model 3. Looks are subjective but I think I prefer the 3. I am finding my Model 3 great on range, in reality in milder weather similar enough to the ID.3, but at motorway speeds and in cold weather definitely better. (Standard heat pump). Tech on the Tesla is on a different level to VW.

If she is anything my my better half, it will go from "I dont think I will drive it", to where is my car, ah its gone again.....

Just a quick update on the rwd September m3 buffer.

I recently upgraded the software and buffer remained the same. So good news.

On a drive earlier today just as the battery hit 75% the used energy hit 14kWh at the same time almost. So usable battery seems to be pretty much exactly 56kWh. That's a nice fair amount and happy with that.

Just a pity it was there by default and tesla we no use regarding how to address it.

Buffergate closed......... haha

@eagerv What kWh model ID.3 are you comparing against the Model 3 ?

It was definitely the running near zero and putting it in a deep sleep for a few hours with no connection to the app. Definitely that. Went to sleep with 0 and woke up with 6%

Went out to Sandyford this morning for the MY and M3 test drive, ....Have to say, we were both blown away by the MY. The last time I drove a Tesla was about 3 years ago, and the Missus had a brief spin around a housing estate. Now that she has an EV on her own ( Kona Electric), she wanted a proper go. The space inside is unreal and the only real question now is, White or Blue...Waiting to see what kind of trade-in figure they will come back with, but I'm not expecting miracles and will probably sell the ID3 privately after Christmas. Order going in then.

Thanks to the guys who answered my questions yesterday... Really looking forward to delivery now. Sometime in March, hopefully.

Had my M3 a month now and hate the whole interface, anyone else feel the same, or am I alone? The whole thing feels unfinished, and the app I use the most, Spotify is just Sh1t when you’re use to CarPlay/AA. Not to mention the voice recognition is like going back to nokia days, don’t even bother talking to it🤣

Also can’t get the aircon right, either freezing or roasting, no in between. We’ve a leaf in the household too and I’ve never had to adjust the climate control on it, it just works, it doesn’t blast you with hot or cold, it just gently gets it to the temperature without fuss.

I’m at the point now where I’m wondering how much I’ll loose if I just bite the bullet and sell it now.