Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

sk8board

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121439799#Comment_121439799

That’s not bad - 196 on a 57kw usable battery (it it was the SR) would be 290km 100-0% range on only winter motorway driving

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121440891#Comment_121440891

Agreed, for this time of year in yesterday's conditions, it even snowed for a short time and it was quite windy on the way up. Stuck to 120kph on the way to Dublin as we were running a little late.

110kph on the way back and it averaged about 160 wh/km.

DrPsychia

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121441044#Comment_121441044

What's your thoughts on RWD for overtaking. Do you feel you have enough power? I've only ever driven the LR so never experienced what's it like to overtake on national or regional roads in a RWD.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121441082#Comment_121441082

300bhp is more than enough for over taking.

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121441082#Comment_121441082

Absolutely fine for overtaking... though I'm in a slightly faster SR+ as opposed to the newer RWD's with slightly slower acceleration, but I'd guess at any speeds above 60-70km/h, that difference probably isn't noticeable.

Gumbo

To give some context, here’s my November figures.

November 2023

788 Km 

211 kWh

268 Wh/km

2020 M3P.

I don’t pre heat, I don’t pre condition, I don’t set departure times etc. I just get in and drive. 99% Dublin trips.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121441082#Comment_121441082

More than happy with its overtaking ability. I test drove the LR recently and honestly when at speed there isn't a massive amount in it. At a standstill is where the main difference lies. I came away from the test drive thinking i'm glad I didn't bother with the 8k extra outlay. Might be more noticeable going from LR to Rwd however.

wassie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121441148#Comment_121441148

I preheated this morning for a little bit of luxury!!

DrPsychia

Lads, I'd appreciate some input please.

If you could buy new again, which would you choose from the following considering my reasoning?;

Model Y RWD for €44.5k inventory price

Model 3 Highland RWD for €41.8k

Lack of stalks won't be an issue for long if I buy the model 3 because I'll just get a stalk retrofit when it comes available.

We don't have kids yet but when we do, we wont have more than 2.

My predicament with buying is that my partner(just passed driving test) will also be driving it because we're a one car household. While on paper there isn't much between them in terms of dimensions, the Model Y feels considerably larger to maneuver and park. But I've only experienced the LR model Y and LR model 3. Maybe the RWD in both has a better turning circle?

The Model Y has a 12cm wider body.

I've wanted to buy a Tesla for a long time and the deletion of USS this year really pissed me off because TeslaVision park assist is terrible and unreliable.

My partner is an ok driver but just inexperienced, thus I'm worried it'll be easy for her to scrape the front of the car if driving by herself in car parks or maneuvering through some narrow gap(particularly the front of the car). Hence why I was so pissed about USS deletion.

Our current car is 5 meters long with no parking sensors at the front(car is 30cm longer than a Model 3/Y) and I'm nervous to let her drive it alone due to how big it to maneuver for an inexperienced driver.

I think I'd feel more confident with her driving a Model 3 by herself though as it's 30cm shorter(much shorter nose than our current car) and I think the turning circle in the RWD would be good. And the side pillar and rear cameras are good enough for parallel or perpendicular parking.

My heart wants a LR AWD but I think it's better to buy a RWD for now because it'll be cheaper to insure as she's named on my policy and will have a better turning circle.

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121442604#Comment_121442604

My own choice would be the Model 3 Highland all day long if space not required, but I am sure others would differ..

A little more sporty, newer features and better efficiency.

However the Model Y may be easier to park, due to higher driving position. The surface area of the two cars is similar enough, Y is not much bigger. Just higher. Both cars have a poor enough turning circle, not sure if I noticed any difference between RWD and AWD.

josip

Depends on what you're used to or where your driving, but my partner would prefer to drive our Yaris around the city than the Y.

It'll cost the same to get the nose of a 3 fixed as a Y. It'll also cost the same to leave the scuff marks on them both :)

I don't know about the 3 but the turning circle on a Y is brutal.

But the turning circle on a car doesn't really have much bearing on how likely you are to scrape the front. That comes down to your judgement and appetite for risk.

jobrien19

Am I missing a trick with 0% finance deals on Model 3's. Where did you source this if you don't mind me asking?

Mantis Toboggan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121442582#Comment_121442582

You have to be preheating in this weather, the luxury of a quality car.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121449819#Comment_121449819

It was on the website on some M3 LR RWD cars over the last few months.

Gile_na_gile

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121442645#Comment_121442645

Same, Model 3 Highland all the way. There is plenty room for children and adults will also be comfortable in the back. The saloon boot opening might be a little more difficult to negotiate for larger buggies, but I'd suggest just chatting to an owner with young kids in your area that you might meet at GAA/soccer or whatever. Mine were out of buggies when we got a Model 3. Aesthetically, the M3H looks way better than the MY. Lack of stalks might be a challenge but as a new driver perhaps not much relearning to do anyway. There is no guarantee that retrofit stalks will work effectively and safely - just vaporware at this stage.

RWD is more than sufficient for range and power and space, but AWD will be more fun for you. You can always put it in chill mode for her profile. You'll get used to buttons over stalks, but if wishing to play it safe, just get a second-hand one with USS and stalks (192 to 221 reg).

eeloe

Having a bit of difficulty this weekend with my wife's M3 this weekend if anyone can shed any light on it.

So the phone key stopped working on her M3, so we done some trouble shooting steps, logging in and out of the app, deleting and reinstalling and so on.

We both had each others cars on the app, so i deleted her car from mine, and she deleted mine from hers. done a 2 button reset and relaunched the app, it asked her to log back in, but every time she logs in it's saying the tesla servers are unavailabe.

It's weird, i can log in on my account on her phone, but she can't log in on any device.

Anyone experienced this before?

jobrien19

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121449995#Comment_121449995

Ahh ok that makes sense thanks. I need to keep a closer eye on their website. They currently have 3.9% finance on the Model Y until end of 2023 but more hopeful of a similar deal on the M3.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121451657#Comment_121451657

Currently 6.9 for the M3. Would you get better sourcing your own loan maybe?

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121451657#Comment_121451657

I think in the last 1-2 weeks or so of Q3 they were offering 0% finance to try and shift a few more units..

Tesla are all about quarter end sales, and I'd imagine that any country managers that reach a quarter end with cars in stock & unsold would get a fairly hard wrap on the knucklesfor doing so.. (I work for a U.S. conglomerate with quarterly revenues in the billions, and we/they still chase every last fcuking dollar they can before the end of each quarter). I'd imagine Tesla are no different (well, we know they are.... try and ask them to hold a December 22nd scheduled delivery for 8-9 days to get a newer reg year and they'll tell you to fcuk off, and will sell your car to someone else).

jobrien19

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121451684#Comment_121451684

Fingers crossed there is a deal to try and shift some older units when the newer model is released in early 2024. If they had a 0% finance deal I would pull the trigger today!

JOL1

I think it’s unlikely. The Model 3 has now migrated to the new refreshed Highland Version and coinciding with this the Tesla Referral discount and other incentives like cheaper finance was removed suggesting that they don’t need to offer financial incentives to boost demand. They can sell the cars at full price

PGE1970

I'm looking to get a M3 in the new year. It will be my first EV.

I note in another thread that the grant for a home charger is to be reduced from 1st January so I may apply for a grant before then.

Is there a recommended home charger for a M3 that currently qualifies for the grant? I have no access or space issues at home.

Thanks!!

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121452180#Comment_121452180

It just needs to be a smart charger, of which the Tesla offerings are not....

Zappi is probably the best bet as it also future proof's for if you ever get Solar PV.

ColemanY2K

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121452180#Comment_121452180

personally i went for zappi. it hasn't been installed yet but when it does get installed it will be able to communicate via wifi (or radio signal if wifi doesn't stretch) with my eddi hot water diverter and solar pv set up. excess solar can then be directed to the car should it be needed.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121451697#Comment_121451697

edit. I’ve gone to spec savers

Core6

There's 10 on the Tesla website.

5 are "Available for pick-up".

There are RWD, Long Range RWD, Long Range AWD.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121452691#Comment_121452691

Apologies I was looking at the main M3 screen and the “faster delivery” option is not there.

But I see now if you click on the faster delivery option on the MY screen then filter to M3, they appear.

jobrien19

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121452691#Comment_121452691

The long range RWD for available €45,201 would be very tempting if I didn't know that the new model is only a couple of months away which will hopefully effect prices for the previous model.

Kagawa

New Model 3 RWD in the Cork Tesla dealer now if anyone wants to have a look. I went in today and it looked well.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121454444#Comment_121454444

One in Dublin too I think.

@unkle was in it.