Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

J-W · 26-01-2021 12:48pm

Dozz wrote: »

I suppose its my first electric car and I don't want to end up with a lemon. Hopefully it's a non issue but would be so much simpler if it was the normal batteries

Would you worry about the lower number of charge cycles in lipo batteries or the higher risk of Thermal expansion which is why you shouldn't charge to 100% and not drive straight away.

Both batteries are good and perfectly fine for their role. Both have compromises in different ways like all different batteries

J-W · 26-01-2021 12:57pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

my biggest issue would be the reported cost savings to Tesla is not being reflected in the current Irish price

Ha this is nothing .Wait for the next M3 refresh. Mega casting and battery pack part of the structure. People will still be tripping over themselves to buy it. These things are only an improvement for Tesla. Sure a weight reduction is good. But basically any crash and your car is written off. People will still insist it's an upgrade

Dozz · 26-01-2021 1:00pm

J-W wrote: »

Would you worry about the lower number of charge cycles in lipo batteries or the higher risk of Thermal expansion which is why you shouldn't charge to 100% and not drive straight away.

Both batteries are good and perfectly fine for their role. Both have compromises in different ways like all different batteries

No I wouldn't to be honest (rightly or wrongly) as Tesla have been gathering info on the battery packs for years.

Dozz · 26-01-2021 1:01pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

my biggest issue would be the reported cost savings to Tesla is not being reflected in the current Irish price

That too.

J-W · 26-01-2021 1:03pm

Dozz wrote: »

No I wouldn't to be honest (rightly or wrongly) as Tesla have been gathering info on the battery packs for years.

So you wouldn't take the new 4680 cells if offered as there's no trend history ?

Dozz · 26-01-2021 1:05pm

J-W wrote: »

So you wouldn't take the new 4680 cells if offered as there's no trend history ?

I don't know J-W. I haven't done any research on them to be honest.
At the minute I am only concerned with what I will be getting in my car.

Lumen · 26-01-2021 1:09pm

Dozz wrote: »

At the minute I am only concerned with what I will be getting in my car.

This level of anxiety is completely normal.

Inspect the car as best you can on collection, get any faults fixed, and if you still don't like the car, return it. You have a few hours of driving (is it 1,000km?) to decide.

403 Forbidden · 26-01-2021 1:09pm

Its the same as if you were getting an ICE car with a new engine that unknown... Its a risk associated with the purchase. You just have to hope that the manufacturer upholds warranties and any possible recalls. I think the same logic applies here.

J-W · 26-01-2021 1:10pm

Dozz wrote: »

I don't know J-W. I haven't done any research on them to be honest.
At the minute I am only concerned with what I will be getting in my car.

It sound like you haven't done any research LPF batteries. Just watched a few youtube hit pieces.

I'm not trying to argue. Just saying that LPF batteries have been around a long time. There not a brand new invention. They have pros and cons but are fine if not safer for EV use over lipo

Dozz · 26-01-2021 1:12pm

J-W wrote: »

It sound like you haven't done any research LPF batteries. Just watched a few youtube hit pieces.

I'm not trying to argue. Just saying that LPF batteries have been around a long time. There not a brand new invention. They have pros and cons but are fire if not safer for EV use

Thanks J-W. No arguments here. Happy to hear and take everyone's opinion onboard.

J-W · 26-01-2021 1:20pm

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery

Even the wiki "Advantages and disadvantages" section is quite informative. Just had a look.

I know it's not direct trending taking in DC charging and such but it might ease some of you concerns

Geeyfds53573 · 26-01-2021 1:27pm

Why the delay Dozz in your case? I was told any inventory i see is available to collect end of month. I’d hound them

Dozz · 26-01-2021 1:30pm

Geeyfds53573 wrote: »

Why the delay Dozz in your case? I was told any inventory i see is available to collect end of month. I’d hound them

Was talking to Tesla there and they are saying I have been matched to a car. Chinese model.

ELM327 · 26-01-2021 1:52pm

Dozz wrote: »

Was talking to Tesla there and they are saying I have been matched to a car. Chinese model.

Sorry for your loss.:(

Dozz · 26-01-2021 1:53pm

ELM327 wrote: »

Sorry for your loss.:(

:-)

ELM327 · 26-01-2021 1:55pm

I'm sure plenty of people will be along to tell you not to worry!

My concern is only that you would be getting an inferior product which is cheaper for Tesla to make yet paying the price of the more expensive prior model.

Aph2016 · 26-01-2021 1:58pm

ELM327 wrote: »

I'm sure plenty of people will be along to tell you not to worry!

My concern is only that you would be getting an inferior product which is cheaper for Tesla to make yet paying the price of the more expensive prior model.

I was under the impression the MIC build quality was superior. We will find out soon enough.

ELM327 · 26-01-2021 2:00pm

Aph2016 wrote: »

I was under the impression the MIC build quality was superior. We will find out soon enough.

:P:D good one.

The prior discussion was about battery type specifically, and the chemistry is inferior.

AndyBoBandy · 26-01-2021 2:27pm

Dozz wrote: »

Was talking to Tesla there and they are saying I have been matched to a car. Chinese model.

Congratulations. You're going to (serious swear word) love the car. They are utterly brilliant.

Well wear.

Dozz · 26-01-2021 2:28pm

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Congratulations. You're going to (serious swear word) love the car. They are utterly brilliant.

Well wear.

Thank you

Geeyfds53573 · 26-01-2021 2:35pm

Dozz wrote: »

Was talking to Tesla there and they are saying I have been matched to a car. Chinese model.

Brill well wear.

Aph2016 · 26-01-2021 2:50pm

ELM327 wrote: »

:P:D good one.

The prior discussion was about battery type specifically, and the chemistry is inferior.

If you get the SR+, LR for me.

Dozz · 26-01-2021 3:06pm

Geeyfds53573 wrote: »

Brill well wear.

Thank you

WayneEnterprise · 26-01-2021 3:44pm

I know a good few on here (including myself) have now been given VINs via email, chat or phone.

Has anyone gotten a confirmation text or anything updated in their account yet? Looking at my account it still looks the same as it has for the last 6 months - i.e. we’ll reach out to schedule delivery and no VIN mentioned anywhere

J-W · 26-01-2021 3:55pm

No account changes or txt's . Sale agreement still missing

AndyBoBandy · 26-01-2021 4:00pm

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

I know a good few on here (including myself) have now been given VINs via email, chat or phone.

Has anyone gotten a confirmation text or anything updated in their account yet? Looking at my account it still looks the same as it has for the last 6 months - i.e. we’ll reach out to schedule delivery and no VIN mentioned anywhere

you'll hear nothing now until you are given a delivery date, it will just appear in your account. Then a week before collection you'll receive a text message with car reg number.

mundogas · 26-01-2021 4:04pm

WayneEnterprise wrote: »

I know a good few on here (including myself) have now been given VINs via email, chat or phone.

Has anyone gotten a confirmation text or anything updated in their account yet? Looking at my account it still looks the same as it has for the last 6 months - i.e. we’ll reach out to schedule delivery and no VIN mentioned anywhere

I got a confirmation text to say I had been matched but no vin or date.

Chat gave me the vin before I got the text.

AndyBoBandy · 26-01-2021 4:16pm

For those of you awaiting delivery, and it's your first EV, are you getting chargers sorted?

Almost as soon as I ordered my Model 3, I bought a Tesla Wall Connector, and had it installed about 2 weeks before getting the car.

I'd imagine in the current climate, and with current restrictions set to go til March 5th (at least!), getting an installation arranged might not be as easy as it was this time last year!! With perhaps fewer if any Sparks still operating (Is installing a car charger considered essential?) at the minute.
Of course you could get by using a local eCars AC22 for a while, or even the UMC that comes with the car, but a proper charge point install is just easier and claner.

403 Forbidden · 26-01-2021 4:19pm

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

For those of you awaiting delivery, and it's your first EV, are you getting chargers sorted?

Almost as soon as I ordered my Model 3, I bought a Tesla Wall Connector, and had it installed about 2 weeks before getting the car.

I'd imagine in the current climate, and with current restrictions set to go til March 5th (at least!), getting an installation arranged might not be as easy as it was this time last year!! With perhaps fewer if any Sparks still operating (Is installing a car charger considered essential?) at the minute.
Of course you could get by using a local eCars AC22 for a while, or even the UMC that comes with the car, but a proper charge point install is just easier and claner.

I've my install scheduled for this Friday! Zappi unit getting installed.

WayneEnterprise · 26-01-2021 4:24pm

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

For those of you awaiting delivery, and it's your first EV, are you getting chargers sorted?

Almost as soon as I ordered my Model 3, I bought a Tesla Wall Connector, and had it installed about 2 weeks before getting the car.

I'd imagine in the current climate, and with current restrictions set to go til March 5th (at least!), getting an installation arranged might not be as easy as it was this time last year!! With perhaps fewer if any Sparks still operating (Is installing a car charger considered essential?) at the minute.
Of course you could get by using a local eCars AC22 for a while, or even the UMC that comes with the car, but a proper charge point install is just easier and claner.

Got charger installed first week of Jan as I anticipated it would be hard to get done during lockdown.

Looks like it will be sitting there unused for another month or so anyway!

Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

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