Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Respectfully suggest you read back through the thread on this and you will be more informed as to the issues, which were debated at length, so much so that a separate discussion forum was created to ring fence the topic from this more general forum . The WLTP testing cycle is a recognised universal standard that facilitates meaningful comparisons across all cars, the conditions of which are based on precise predefined laboratory conditions. The common fallacy is that people expect (and I can understand this) that this is the range they should get in the real world, whereas range is always dependent on multiple variables, many of which are within the control of the driver but also extend to others factors, wind, incline, temperature etc. Another interesting point is that the range that is displayed on your vehicle is not based on WLTP but another metric EPA.

True that the LFP battery has a slightly lower WLTP but it is recommended that the battery can and should be be charged to its max 100% as against the previous battery which has a lower % recommended ...as charging to 100% results in battery degradation ..... Customers who placed an order when TESLA were advertising the higher WLTP (different battery) were alerted to let them know of the variation with an option to proceed or cancel their order and get their nonrefundable deposit refunded.

I am attaching a link which I found to be informative and helpful on the topic. Tests have also been completed to test range until car comes to a complete stop (using all accessible battery energy) and the interesting thing is that once the screen registered 0% the car drove an additional 50km before coming to a stop, which indicates a very prudent approach to battery management by TESLA (thats a whole other debate). Yes that means that when the car screen says 0%, there is still energy in the battery that can be accessed!

I too find the range is less than expected. I wasn't expecting WLTP range. Real expectation for me was 350 winter range mixed driving. I have a 70km round commute consisting of around 35km at 60kh/h, 5km at 80km/h and 20km at 100km/h and 10km at 120km/h. Most of this is done with autopilot, so I average below the speed limits when considering a good 15km is spent in slow moving traffic on the m50.

I would definitely be charging after 3 days with the average daily percentage consumption being 25-30%. I haven't paid much attention to this (loving the drive and the car) but I must be getting less than 300km if I were to count 100% to 0% displayed. Maybe....just maybe I would get the 350km in current temperatures if I drove to completely empty.

I do want to say though that I like that TESLA have included a chunky soft buffer. Yes, it will cause some inconvenience and will at times route the car to a charger prematurely, but it also makes sure you don't let the battery deplete too low, which could over the course of a night with a sharp drop in temperatures see the battery being damaged. If you do happen to run to 0% on a drive, you have plenty of range to get to a charger. For the majority of drivers who don't use public chargers from one end of the year to the other, this won't negatively effect them at all.

I have yet to use a Tesla Super Charger, so haven't been routed anywhere yet. I might use one this weekend just to make sure it works for me.

Still learning this new language—could someone explain ˋ137 usage average‘ and acronyms breakdown ?

RWD. LFP WLTP ICE GOM EPA and sure there’s a few more

Many thanks—still getting used to kWh v mpg😅 and thanks to other responses re acronyms . Need to keep reading this thread v helpful,!

Yeah, except Google might throw up a few odd ones. Better to ask those in the know.

Google says:

LFP = The local field potential (LFP) refers to the electric potential in the extracellular space around neurons.

ICE = frozen water, a brittle transparent crystalline solid.

An ice cream, ice lolly, or portion of water ice.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

GOM = Grand Old Man

girl over mates

(Ireland) A foolish person

Hasn't happened to me..Yet.

Believe you can clear it with the two steering wheel buttons reset.

Random questions, my screen alerted me that my tyre pressure is too low (between 37 and 39 on all 4), I took delivery in September.

I had them filled yesterday and its now showing 45PSI. I saw 42-45 is recommended with 42 being optimal. Am I okay to leave it at 45? It will probably drop again soon anyway.

Yes - didn't want to try it while driving but believe it's possible?

I downloaded and installed 2022.40.4.2 last night.

Release notes say that the update is related to Radio Station Logos and to the Driver Door unlock function. Does anybody know what the undocumented updates were.

My journey to work is consistently 17% of battery range. This morning, it was 14%.. I never had a 14% before (charged to 100% overnight so it was an obvious observation)... One journey is too early to draw any conclusive conclusions, but has the latest update unlocked some of the excess buffer??

Mike

"'Auto' headlights will now illuminate taillights in addition to the daytime running lights."

I like this update, dont know why its not standard on all cars.

In general as long as the peak pressure stays under the maximum rated, printed on the side of the tyre, you are fine (apart from the resulting lack of comfort).

An M3 charging question. I charged at one of the ESB high-powered charger a few weeks back but was limited to 25kw charging speed. I went to the same charger yesterday and exactly the same. In both cases the battery was at about 50%. I have charged at another ESB HP charger and super charger several times with no similar restrictions. I logged it with ESB and both time they blamed the cars BMS. Do you think that might be the case or are they fobbing me off? Could it be the high SoC?