Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Am I Evil? · 13-10-2021 12:44AM

Has anyone here bothered with the Tesla charger? Not much info around but Gen 3 seems to be pretty good from the one video I've seen . Solid price point too?

Sam W · 13-10-2021 02:29AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118012042#Comment_118012042

Gen 3 has been in use in China for quite a while. They are much slicker than Gen 2 - cables are thinner and easier to manage as well. I just hate Gen 2's heavy cables.

The vast majority of Irish Tesla chargers would still be Gen 2 - if all you want is to have a fully charged car in the morning, Gen 2 will do the job perfectly.

Le Bruise · 13-10-2021 01:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118012042#Comment_118012042

Just ordered the Gen 3 there now, so that I can get it installed and ready to go before the car arrives (hopefully some time in November). Will let you know how it works out.

AndyBoBandy · 13-10-2021 01:47PM

i had mine installed before the car arrived too. No messing around…

not sure if the gen 3 has the same dip switches that are preset to 6a in the gen 2 charger, but make sure the installer reads the instructions…

Am I Evil? · 13-10-2021 01:59PM

Thanks for the feedback guys, I'm hoping to take delivery of my Tesla next month. Can I apply from the Grant now? I had assumed you needed the Reg of the car or VIN to confirm with SEAI? Would like to follow suit and get it installed asap

Edit: Ignore that - I have just applied now. Must get the Gen 3 charger ordered up!

Le Bruise · 13-10-2021 02:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118013927#Comment_118013927

The online form for SEAI grant application doesn't ask for a VIN or Reg as far as I can see. Just manufacturer, model and battery size. Not sure if it requests them at a later stage of the application, as I need to get my meter point reference number before submitting. I think as long as I apply before I arrange installation with the electrician it's ok?

Le Bruise · 13-10-2021 02:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118013803#Comment_118013803

The chap I'm going to get to do it, installed the neighbours one for his Model 3, so I'll ask him what gen he has. Thanks for the heads up!

Jog501 · 13-10-2021 07:24PM

Does the gen 3 work with any Type 2 car? Price is pretty decent and it looks slick.

trackdaychamp · 16-10-2021 01:50PM

Has anybody taken delivery of a SR+ in 2021? Just checking is there an option inside the app to upgrade to heated steering wheel?

reni10 · 16-10-2021 03:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118028313#Comment_118028313

I got mine 2 weeks ago, no option to upgrade to heated wheel! Yet anyway....

Sam W · 16-10-2021 04:29PM

Quick question from who has never used superchargers in Ireland before - how much does it cost? Just want to get a rough idea. Higher or lower than ESB’s fast chargers and Ionity?

Royale with Cheese · 16-10-2021 04:50PM

Miles cheaper than Ionity, a bit cheaper than ESB.

MightyMunster · 16-10-2021 05:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118029046#Comment_118029046

If you click on the superchargers on the map in the car it gives the price. They aren't all the same, think Ballacolla is 1c more or so

Sam W · 16-10-2021 07:19PM

Thanks! Seems weird that the information isn’t available on their website…

MightyMunster · 16-10-2021 08:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118029917#Comment_118029917

They have more than 25000 😁

trackdaychamp · 16-10-2021 08:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118028875#Comment_118028875

Thanks Reni, did SR+ come with floor mats?

reni10 · 17-10-2021 09:15AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118030247#Comment_118030247

Yes it comes with floor mats but only basic fabric ones.

Better then nothing though!

AndyBoBandy · 17-10-2021 09:19AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118031445#Comment_118031445

2019/2020 SR+’s came with nothing :(

slave1 · 17-10-2021 03:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118029917#Comment_118029917

Website is access to all, the only relevant folk that want to know are Tesla owners. Also, pricing is dynamic and can change without notice at any stage from the mothership so much easier just have to do a map update and push that to car than also worry about websites etc

Sam W · 17-10-2021 04:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118032479#Comment_118032479

Maybe it's just a thing for new users, but I'd expect that it at least shows up on my Tesla app or website after login... Pushing prices to car maps only means you have to plan things inside the car.

Anyway, just came back home from a day out in Donegal. Pretty pleased with the SuC in Castlebellingham. Car gets fully charged before I could finish ordering my lunch.

Donegal, on the other hand, definitely needs a much better charging infrastructure...

mobyduck · 17-10-2021 08:02PM

Hello have a 2019 M3LR. In last week the car has started making loud noises at low speeds - somewhere between a squeak and a groan like something rubbing together. Seems to be within/under the cabin and not from wheels/suspension - but no obvious candidates in the cabin itself. I have a service appointment coming up next week so will get them to check it out. But if anyone here has had similar, I’d love to know what it turned out to be. Thanks!

wassie · 18-10-2021 08:30AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118031445#Comment_118031445

If you are likely to have muddy shoes or kids, I highly recommend these deep sided floor mats. A bit pricey but perfect fit and keeps the muck contained. Just double check whenever ordering floor mats that they are for RHD model, as lot of suppliers have mats designed for EU market (LHD) but are not labelled as such.

spudulike · 18-10-2021 08:17PM

Looking for some advice.

We have ordered a Model 3 SR+ model. Originally this was supposed to be delivered in early November. That has now moved to mid-late December. We asked if it's possible to then hold off taking delivery until January. They came back saying that the car would have to be registered in December, even if it's the last week of December.

Does anyone have any advice on this scenario. Is there any way of holding off on registering the car until January? Should we defer to a 221 model instead?

MightyMunster · 18-10-2021 08:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038407#Comment_118038407

I saw a rumor this week that the Seai grant may be stopping in December so the price would go up 5k in January. Not confirmed yet.

MightyMunster · 18-10-2021 08:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038407#Comment_118038407

Also they will sell your car in December to the next person on the list and you might have to wait until February/March for the next shipment

TitianGerm · 18-10-2021 08:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038487#Comment_118038487

The grant was confirmed to be continuing until 2023.

MightyMunster · 18-10-2021 08:46PM

The thread on it says they won't know for 2 weeks as are in negotiations with Dept of Finance. Looks like the OP mixed up VRT and SEAI grants

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058212774/5000-vrt-relief-for-evs-to-remain-until-end-of-2023/p2

19-10-2021 11:08AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118038407#Comment_118038407

We were in the same situation 211 vs 212 and our delivery was originally scheduled for 31st June. Uncle Elon wants the deliveries to hit by end of the quarter whatever it takes. Some people obviously have been able to delay their registration as there have always been a small number of TM3 registered outside between the ends of Dec/Mar/Jun/Sep.

The way I see it is that I'm buying a car not a number plate. If it really matters to you in what order the numbers 1 2 and 2 appear at the start of your plate then you might need to wait until end of March for the next shipment. But I'm kind of starting to get a feeling that the car buying population is finally starting to see the forest from the trees and some random "order your 221 plate attached to a random banger" is not such a big thing anymore. And a tesla between 212 plates early is better than waiting for exactly the same car for up to 3 months so that it can be fitted between 221 plates.

Kramer · 19-10-2021 11:34AM

The way I see it is that I'm buying a car not a number plate. If it really matters to you in what order the numbers 1 2 and 2 appear at the start of your plate then you might need to wait until end of March for the next shipment.

Unfortunately, the reg plate does affect used values & as someone who changes cars frequently, residual value is an important consideration for me. If I was keeping the car several years, I wouldn't be greatly concerned.

It too is unfortunate Elon decided on the criteria for his quarterly deliveries as being fully documented & delivered.

Ultimately if I take delivery in December & sell on in 2/3 years, I'll likely lose several thousand euros over a car registered in January. Similarly, a car registered in Clare will be worth less than a car registered in Dublin.

It's the way we are here - reg plate (what year is it), is the tax cheap & will she pull a box!!!

19-10-2021 01:46PM

Anybody else have had issues with the toll tag with model 3? Possibly some glass coating issue. I have mine mounted rhs the camera module but it's really hit and miss. I have also tried just to leave it on the dash but again it is unreliable. The tag company reckons ours is too new to have a battery issue.

I see online that some folk have better luck mounting it on glass roof instead of windscreen but how are yours working out?

Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

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