Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Thor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222283#Comment_120222283

Now that is a testament to its usefulness. I tend to turn it on anytime its parked where something like this can happen. Even when I don't need to really charge, i use EV chargers at shopping centres, limit power draw and keep sentry running.

Is their details as to why sentry demands so much power. I know its recording 4-5 cameras and that takes processing, but 5 smarts phones would use 30w across them all to do the same thing. Each with their own cameras.

AndyBoBandy

Sentry isn’t just the camera’s recording… the car remains ‘awake’ when Sentry mode is on, so every system, sensor & CPU is continuously on just like if you were sitting in the car with it in D but just not driving…

it’s a small price to pay for the peace of mind that your car is being watched…

the new setting of detect threats only is much more power consumption friendly and results in much fewer Sentry events (in fact since the new setting came in I haven’t had a single sentry event record… whereas before I’d have had hundreds…)

sk8board

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120215715#Comment_120215715

Cheapest carzone m3 is now €32k, before any negotiation - a white 201 sr+ with 115k kms. Private listing

cheapest LR is now a 201 with 85k kms for €39k. Garage listing

Both high mileage obviously, but it should matter less on an EV.

about normal depreciation over 3 years for a €50k or €63k car.

Prices definitely adjusting fast if you’re looking for a quick sale, the cheapest examples dropping over €10k in just under a month.

Gile_na_gile

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222753#Comment_120222753

2nd Feb: 2,242 EVs on DD and 2,060 EVs on CarZone

10th Feb: 2,366 EVs on DD and 2,188 EVs on CZ

Above is mostly due to the Tesla effect, but also quite a few getting ID.4s and MGs from anecdotal information. The number of Teslas is fairly stable, perhaps slightly decreasing, but perhaps another batch incoming as lots of EV owners who have VINs might be keeping their cars until closer to delivery, even if their selling price will decrease somewhat.

RM Ernest

From keeping an eye on done deal the lower mileage original sr+ seem to be selling quickly once down at around 33k.

The cheapest private 2020 LR with 53kkm at €39.5k during the week has been marked as sold.

Independent dealers are reducing prices over the last week as well.

No jump in numbers for sale this week.

Old diesel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222753#Comment_120222753

This is probably ultimately good news for EV transition.

Shows that EVs have potential to become more affordable relatively speaking.

wassie

Ionity Athlone not showing up in the charger list for me. No pre-heating available as a result (workaround is to select ESB Athlone).

Anyone else get same result?

Old diesel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120223638#Comment_120223638

My understanding is that Teslas list of non Tesla chargers in the car is dynamic.

They look at usage by Teslas at locations over a period.

And all locations must meet reliability target.

So locations can be added or removed from the list by Tesla...

I understand what they are trying to do but to me it's just Tesla trying to be too clever.

I wish they'd just let you select any charger on your route and pre heat accordingly.

The car systems should be set up to handle a non charge due to charger failure situation.

Or cop on to the fact that your journey (as per sat nav final destination) is more then cars range and thus realise you will need to charge and be ready to deal with your instructions.

Even if what you want isn't quite how the guy in California thinks you should do.

Unfortunately battery pre conditioning is still in relatively early days in terms of getting the implementation perfect.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120223836#Comment_120223836

At times I would prefer when navigating to a SuC that the car didn't preheat, the longest single trips I would normally do are about 400 km. All I need is a very short stop, hardly time to use the loo..☺️. I suppose I can (And have done) just navigate to the services rather than the SuC.

Thor

Definitely need a prompt for pre-heating as an option. Can be added for any destinations within a few KM of a charger and more so for when your battery wouldn't be high enough for return trip. Won't suit every situation but would suit 90 percent of journeys

MightyMunster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120223901#Comment_120223901

They don't want you blocking the charger for too long 🙂

Travelling with kids it's impossible to have everyone back in the car before the charging is finished. Always have to move it while they're still eating.

slave1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120212156#Comment_120212156

So…I’ve ordered the wiring harness to enable the four front speakers physically installed in the car but not enabled, these are higher frequencies so will not add to depth I’m looking for, my era 3 does not have the rear speakers installed but I’ll wait and see how the front 4 perform before contemplating installing them as they are only surround speakers.

Anyone here added an after market sub?

Thumper Long

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227530#Comment_120227530

Where did you order them from? I was looking at this previously and the results appear quite good, please let us know how you get on, it’s on my long list of things to do if I can find the time

slave1

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003119770332.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.78d51802OxGBmB

wotzgoingon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227172#Comment_120227172

Fair play. Some a**holes would just leave it parked there until they come back with the kids. So unnecessarily blocking the charger.

MightyMunster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228037#Comment_120228037

A per minute overstay fee is a small incentive to move it 😂

wotzgoingon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228373#Comment_120228373

Oh right I don't have a ev so didn't know. Well at least they thought of everything when designing the network.

Jasna1982

Bit of a random question, but does every Tesla by default get a D license plate?

Here in Galway every Tesla I’ve seen so far has a D license plate, but recently I saw one with a G.

Just wondering what others have gotten.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229965#Comment_120229965

What ever county you are domicile at, presume the address of your order.

Boscoirl

The reg is based on your address.

if you give a Dublin address you’ll get a D plate

rx8

Are the cars fitted with standard plates on the front ? I wouldn't mind having the vinyl type one or is that a personal aftermarket option ?

mfceiling

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230005#Comment_120230005

Standard plates as standard. Vinyl plates can be purchased afterwards.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230005#Comment_120230005

Yes, come with the standard black plastic frames, which imo look cheap. The rear one used to rattle on mine when boot closing, but at least there was no advertising bars on mine.

I took the plates out of the frames and stuck them with double sided Gorilla tape on to the backing frame on the front and direct to car on rear. Think they look neater.

Link here..https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118927512/#Comment_118927512

rx8

Thanks. Looks good without the frame.

wassie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229965#Comment_120229965

Probably a fair chance some of these are lease cars. All lease cars (AFAIK) have a D reg as the leasing company will be headquartered in Dublin.

Berty

You will see Johnson Perrot leased vehicles with a C reg as they've a location in Cork. There are also leasing via manufacturer done within dealerships so they'd be various registrations. Albeit way less than companies like Leaseplan but they exist.

AndyBoBandy

I have the vinyl plates myself and think they look way better, especially on the front!!

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231050#Comment_120231050

Are these road legal/NCT compliant ? Any issues with vandalism ?

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231058#Comment_120231058

They need to be at least 3mm thick to be road legal which they are not……

NCT will be due this time next year (so probably need to book it soon), so will see how it goes…

I actually have a spare set as the initial set were slightly misprinted but you barely notice, so I’ll chance the NCT and see how it goes…. Worst case is they fail so I put the originals back on for the visual retest and then replace again with the spare set of vinyls..

No vandalism whatsoever.

Officer Giggles

The black Numbers/Letters should be on a white reflective background so I don't think they're strictly legal