Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

AndyBoBandy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118500751#Comment_118500751

yeah for me that would be almost 2kWh over a 3 hour period, which is ~4% of my battery, which if hopping between Superchargers would be fine, but going out into the charging wilderness....

wassie

600W+ sounds extremely high. Going by reports it is a Ryzen V1807B variant (YE180FC3T4MFG?) which is a 4 core 45W embedded Zen 1CPU (the older ATOM is ~20W ) is not too dissimilar to the CPU in the Playstation 5. That has a power draw of ~350W. Still as you say, not insignificant. Not sure if there is also a separate dedicated GPU onboard also which would impact?

But what this translates to in terms of loss of real world range (as opposed to WLTP test range) I think will negligble i.e. in the order of 1-2%.

wassie

Actually makes me wonder if such a big upgrade in the CPU is warranted given the range hit, as the infotainment system probably wont be able to take full advantage of its processing power.

Then again, I could ask the same question of myself as I once owned a Landrover Discovery with a 4.0L petrol V8.

Redfox25

Its unlikely to be pulling full wattage at all times that the car is in use which reduces the impact as well.

Ricey3509

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118498425#Comment_118498425

They actually got in touch after lunch today, so I've got the ball rolling on it. I've asked for a trade in offer on my car (192 530e) so we'll see what they come back with. I got a pretty strong price from zucar on it (they matched the best trade in price I got against an EV6) - has anyone got any recommendations on those services? I've going to give webuycars.ie a try as well.

Royale with Cheese

What have they done with the UI, it's absolutely abysmal now.

I just had a run in with a guard who pulled me over and incorrectly accused me of running a red light. Thankfully I was able to pull up the dashcam footage and make him watch it after which he eventually backed down but he didn't seem happy about it and I absolutely do not trust that I'll never hear about this again. There used to be a little icon in the top left corner that you hit once and it saved the last 10 minutes footage, gone. I looked and looked and couldn't find anywhere in the dashcam app the ensure the last X minutes footage had been saved. I had to just pull the SD card out when I got home and hope it was there, there was a series of one minute video in a recents folder that thankfully the footage was on. An absolutely massive step backwards in user experience however, they've made such a mess of the whole UI.

wotzgoingon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118501671#Comment_118501671

That must have been very frustrating with the garda standing there pissed off and you going through settings telling him wait I will find it.

Royale with Cheese

Thankfully getting the footage up was easy and was able to show him before he'd officially done anything, just making sure it had saved permanently afterwards was the issue.

podge1979

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118501155#Comment_118501155

Future proofing the HW?

wassie

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118501671#Comment_118501671

Its located on the CONTROLS screen

Not ideal but all major controls are located here now. Also check your dashcam settings located under the Safety Menu - I always ensure the setting that saves the most recent recording by honking the horn is on.

Worthwhile taking 10-15 minutes after a major update to go through all of the menus and locations so your not messing around in a pressure situation like an accident or an over-zealous Garda breathing down your neck. Glad to hear you were able to show them in the end.

innrain

I use vocal command "save clip". Unless he's browsing boards he knows you have the footage so he'll drop it.

mfceiling

I keep banging the drum about the latest UI update. They've made a balls of it.

All the some 1 touch icons are now in a sub menu which needs 2 touches. Even the fan speed now is no longer plus or minus, but a stupid sliding bar.

AndyBoBandy

Yeah the fan speed is one that’s really annoying me….

dahughes23

Poking Tesla chat for a delivery estimate: “possibly between February 15th and 21st”

No text / official delivery window yet

unabashed_goldfish

Might be a silly question but presumably you'll get a VIN with just the 100 euro deposit paid? Not sure if I'm just being impatient or whether I need to cough up more money to be matched with a car 😀

mfceiling

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Practically every time I drive now.

Ignore the 30kmh zone...it's 50 but the car seems to think otherwise.

I've tried to reset the screen but I keep getting the spinning wheel and no display, and it stays like this forever.

innrain

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118508235#Comment_118508235

Did you reset it? Sometimes it happens that Spotify not to respond because I left it running in the house on a speaker. For me the dash app is acting out. I really need to clean the HDD. I have clips from June last on it. It takes ages to launch and I don't see the controls to scroll the video.

I also miss the icons on the top. Now I don't know if it is connected to wifi, if it is recording or not.

mfceiling

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118508701#Comment_118508701

Tried resetting it loads of times but it keeps going back to the spinning wheel and the loading sign.

Good shout on it running somewhere else because I listen to it a lot on my phone which is in.....the car!!

MikeyJoyce

This is great to see this! I have my vin and they mentioned mid feb to late feb so hopefully this all plays out.

current insurance expires on the 13th of feb though which puts me in a bit of a bind. I’ll have to renew on the current car and then probably switch it a week or so later.

jusmeig

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118501688#Comment_118501688

For the Garda as well ;)

trackdaychamp

When searching the source code page for VIN, is it "5YJ" I'm searching for as per some online guide or is it different now? All I'm seeing on that page is my Model S trade in VIN... I'm getting itchy seeing other people being allocated VIN's when I ordered Sept 17th

dahughes23

If it’s a model 3 order, search LRW

LRW = made in China

5YJ = made in Fremont

JDilleen

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118512325#Comment_118512325

If you're expecting a car Made in China, then you'll be searching for "LRW".

eagerv

Drove a M3 last Wednesday at Cork Pop-Up, most impressed. Fella there was very knowledgeable and helpful. No one else booked and arrived early so he said no hurry, went out to Kinsale and back roads around airport for a good test on all surfaces and speeds.

Instantly felt at home, even the speedo on right of central screen felt fine. Indicators take a little bit of getting used to, they don't self-centre normally but got the knack after the first turn or so. Only negative for me was my right foot was a bit sore after driving for about an hour and a half, apparently there now is no option of regen, only one fairly strong level. I am used now to low or zero regen options where the anchors aren't thrown out every time you cover the brake pedal.

The car only had about 700km on it, was the MIC with new Iron battery🙂 but with the older more powerful motor.

MightyMunster

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118515469#Comment_118515469

I find that I pretty much never use the brakes at all. Keep the right foot on the accelerator all the time. It will Regen more or less depending on how hard you're pressing, it doesn't have to be fully off. You get used to it very quickly and it's much easier than having to use 2pedals all the time. As the Regen is quite strong I find you don't really need to cover the brake mike in my previous cars as by the time you'd move your foot it's already braked a good bit anyway.

AndyBoBandy

Yeah, single pedal driving in the Model 3 is immense.

never even have to cover the brake pedal. Might take a day or so of getting used to it for someone that hasn’t used it before, but it’s probably one of my favourite driving aspects of the Model 3.

AndyBoBandy

@eagerv would you be tempted?

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118515970#Comment_118515970

Being driving cars with strong regen for last few years, well used to it. But still don't like it..

eagerv

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118515972#Comment_118515972

I dunno, have looked at the M3 a few times before, but this was my first time driving.

Love my ID.3, will be 2 years old later in year and if changing there is little in new cars that would interest me except for 77kWh 4 seat version (VW or Cupra) or M3. Don't like or need big car, we have the Ioniq 5 for the big stuff. (But think I would get bored quickly if bought another 🙂) Prefer a sportier type of car with good efficiency. And prefer RWD. But will wait to see (or read) if new motor on M3 is not a downgrade.

Also had a look at Model Y, couldn't really warm to it. A great car I am sure if you need the space (But thought the Ioniq 5 was more comfy in back). Also thought the dash looked lost in it, yet same looks great in M3.

Just at the thinking ahead stage atm...

hogan86

Can anyone tell me a way of finding out if my model 3 2019 is a 980 motor (SR+)

Agree with previous posts. Hate the new UI, it needs work.

Regarding tyres in 19s, whats everyones preference? I have the Hankook S1 Evo 3 on but I see there is a specific EV version now. the bew Michelin Cross Climate 2 looks good but could take a hit of 10% on range with rolling resistance, thoughts?