Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Waiting Room and Delivery Queries (No referral links)

n.d.os · 10-04-2023 11:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120463387#Comment_120463387

Not much difference day to day considering one will probably charge the larger battery to 80% and smaller battery to 90% as recommended by most EV makers. I think I'd go with a RWD myself, similar to what I did with my P2. I just didn't see much appeal of spending the extra money for a little bit more range and performance. On my ID4 I opted for the bigger battery as it came with upgraded lights front and rear, keyless entry and a few other bits. I do t think with Tesla you have to worry about those things.

Gumbo · 10-04-2023 11:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120463432#Comment_120463432

Tesla recommend 90% daily. 100% for trips.

LFP is different obviously. But it can’t handle the power for the AWD cars yet hence why it’s only in the lower units.

_aurora_borealis · 10-04-2023 11:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120462597#Comment_120462597

No problem. Used it last week when we were away and added 14-15km range to a MY RWD per hour of charging - 2.4 KWH per hour on a 10 Amp plug.

My home charger gives me just over 7 KWH per hour.

dublin24987 · 11-04-2023 12:42am

The biggest difference in driving dynamics, however, is the weight distribution. The Long Range model has a near-perfect 50-50% split due to its motor configuration. The rear-wheel drive (RWD) variant has a 47% front and 53% rear split, instead. In our tests, we found the RWD model didn’t quite perform to the same standard as its dual-motor sibling. The entry-level model doesn’t feel as planted to the ground and also suffers from a bit of rebound when traversing flat, uneven surfaces such as motorway routes. To rub salt into the wound, the AWD model has bettered traction and incites more confidence when faced with trickier weather conditions. Essentially, if you want the bettered performance and handling characteristics, you’ll want to consider the Long Range model or even the Performance variants instead of the entry-level model Y.

ModelWhy · 11-04-2023 12:44am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120463284#Comment_120463284

Not wrong my friend, but you sound like me... I.e. with a young family! (My 2 are under 5 if that helps).

Basically, any car trip over 2 hours is a no no. Kids want to stretch legs, get food, pee etc. You get the drill!

For me I ordered a RWD as I'll be stopping anyways on our once annual trip to Kerry etc so I'm not pressed to spend 7k on "what if" scenarios.

EV isn't my first rodeo though, so I understand the range anxiety if it is your first ev.

Either way though, the LR and RWD are both fantastic cars so you won't really go wrong with either. 😀

n.d.os · 11-04-2023 1:24am

It makes you wonder if all this range they keep adding to EVs is even necessary. I'm also a few EVs in and I'm not so bothered about paying extra for 100km more range when I'll probably only use it once a year if even that. My partner still worries about range but has never really tried to understand the charging network or limitations of her EV. In a way she's still adapting to the change a few years in so we're all different. As I mentioned before, I think something like a 52kwh battery is limiting but anyone buying a rwd Tesla doesn't need to worry about range as much as someone buying a base ID4 would.

deadl0ck · 11-04-2023 4:51am

All,

I've been on holidays and not heard a peep from Tesla since they cancelled my MY full price (because of the fire sale mess) but I still had my M3 order from Feb but it still says April-June 2023.

I'm flying home tomorrow so said I better check in on this thread and I see some people are talkin about vins and dates and ive not got a vin yet either.

Should I have a more concrete date and a VIN by now?

RobbieP · 11-04-2023 8:03am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120463661#Comment_120463661

Hope you had an awesome holiday 😁 I order my M3 in Feb as well so here's an update from my side... there is no update. It's still Apr-Jun and our order agreements disappeared and haven't come back yet. There's 2 ships on the way and apparently my order ( from Feb 14th M3 standard RWD white) will be more likely on the 2nd ship than the MY heavy first one. These 3 are all Europe bound

MaireBee · 11-04-2023 8:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120463661#Comment_120463661

According to Mr Miserable on Tesla Motors Club, the most likely one going to Zeebrugge, ie having cars for Ireland on board, is Grand Champion. currently headed for Singapore. I hope my M3 is on the Grand Champion, I doubt it will be on either of the first two ships. No one reporting VINs for M3 RWD yet.

Foreign Sports · 11-04-2023 9:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120463432#Comment_120463432

I suppose with the long range you get;

Bigger battery 75kW (vs 57.5kW) usable
Faster charging up to 250kW (vs 170kW)
Slightly better warranty on battery and motors (192k km vs 160k km)
AWD
Faster acceleration

Some of the above will not be of any interest to alot of buyers and hence the RWD will be the better buy.

imavi02 · 11-04-2023 9:59am

Has anyone issue been resolved for order agreement missing? Mine seems to be missing for quite sometime. They keep telling support team is working on it but hasn't been resolved so far. Also, would this cause for any issues to assign VIN for my RN?

joe1303l · 11-04-2023 10:05am

Did anyone that replied to the Kelly cancellation email get any sort of response ? It’s been a week. Anyone get their deposit refunded ?

ModelWhy · 11-04-2023 10:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120464029#Comment_120464029

I suspect that the missing order agreements is due to Tesla not being sure if they can deliver before 1st July. If they can't then the SEAI grant will reduce and the price will increase and they don't want people to be saying "but you promised me on my order agreement a €5k grant" etc.

The original order agreement should be in your email and should mention on the left that it includes the grant of €5000.

_aurora_borealis · 11-04-2023 10:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120462755#Comment_120462755

Floor mats are carpet, so would recommend to consider getting rubber ones. My rubber ones only arrived a few days after I got the car, and by then, the carpet mats in the back were filthy from the kids.

fightorflight · 11-04-2023 10:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120464051#Comment_120464051

Got my deposit refunded but didn't get a reply to the questions I asked in the email.

Nedved85 · 11-04-2023 10:26am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120464051#Comment_120464051

My order hasn't even been cancelled yet. It was 'cancelled' by email, just not actually cancelled.

Gumbo · 11-04-2023 10:32am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120464070#Comment_120464070

I’ve never had rubber mats in my personal car. Hate them. They are cheap looking IMO.

That’s why I always tell people to wait and see what you need before blindly ordering everything from Ali express.

Ive 3 kids all under 12 also. I usually Hoover out the car every other week so never builds up dirt.

Foreign Sports · 11-04-2023 10:33am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120464051#Comment_120464051

Still waiting on refund and reply.

Not expecting any reply though

imavi02 · 11-04-2023 10:35am

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I don't believe so because i have seen people order agreement returned, also i have 2 orders placed for identical M3 RWD configuration. One has no issues but the other one has that order agreement missing issue.