Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

slave1 · 31-07-2022 09:21AM

I have to say, coming from a Model S I was not mad on the loss of the dash screen, it was brilliant for sat nav but I’ve got used to it now. I still miss the portrait screen though as it was full sized and the 3 screen is both smaller and too much devoted to the car/surroundings piece which I see zero benefit in.

eagerv · 31-07-2022 09:48AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119410561#Comment_119410561

A pity you cannot resize that piece of the screen, agree it is a bit oversized with very little functionality.

But as someone who was a bit worried about the simplicity and lack of buttons of the Tesla, I very quickly realised it is much simpler and less confusing than other cars..

AndyBoBandy · 31-07-2022 12:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119410620#Comment_119410620

It was smaller before, but a software update made it way bigger than it needs to be!

Musk did promise after the initial backlash that it would be customisable in the future, but to date we still can’t adjust it…

slave1 · 31-07-2022 12:46PM

SHould also add, miss the screen orientation towards the driver, screen on the 3 should be pointed to driver, I've seen the tiltable add ons but not interested in lowering the screen which they all do

Gumbo · 31-07-2022 01:59PM

My biggest miss from the S to the 3 is the door handles and auto present.

slave1 · 31-07-2022 07:16PM

They were cool alright, having to explain to newbies from inside the car is a pain in the hole

MightyMunster · 31-07-2022 09:55PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119412687#Comment_119412687

It's an added security feature 😁

Have had a few sentry mode clips of people trying and failing to use the handle

splashthecash · 02-08-2022 01:55PM

Question on chargers found out and about that aren't Tesla super chargers...there are quite a few i.e. Ionity, ESB, GoCharge

Does everyone actually sign up to all these or is there a pay as you go model available where you don't need cards/accounts/apps out the wazoo

Also, do all these third party chargers show up on the map in the M3? Or is it just super chargers?

mobyduck · 02-08-2022 02:58PM

I signed up for ChargeMap which works for a lot of networks in Ireland but main benefit is for driving in France and elsewhere on the continent.

It uses a card but has different plans: PAYG and monthly subs. I’m happy to pay the premium for PAYG for the few times I’d use it over a year.

MightyMunster · 03-08-2022 10:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119419006#Comment_119419006

May as well sign up for Ecars and EasyGo anyway.

In 3years I've never used Ecars at all and only free AC chargers from EasyGo (these all seem to be changing to paid e.g. Lidl)

Ionity I've used a few times but you can sign up in a few minutes if you think you'll use it on a trip.

Depending on your driving you may only use public charging once or twice a year and maybe never need anything other than Tesla.

Other chargers can be shown on the Tesla map but it's not 100% up to date

I'd recommend plugshare for showing all chargers including obscure ones in shopping centres etc...again if you have home charging you probably won't bother paying for these as would be more expensive and more hassle than just charging at home.

wassie · 03-08-2022 12:15PM

Depending on your driving you may only use public charging once or twice a year and maybe never need anything other than Tesla.

I would agree if you live in a major city/town like Dublin and dont venture out very often, but if you are planning on travelling beyond the pale, I would suggest eCars at the very least is a must, especially in the far west & north. You dont want to find yourself trapped trying to setup an account in order to get a charge if you start to venture off the motorways. I also subscribe to EasyGo.

For anyone who is eligible for a fuel card through their work or company, DCI have a card that is a life saver that will also allow EV charging at ESB, Ionity & ChargePoint on a single RFID card.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119419006#Comment_119419006

With all of the providers I've signed up, if there is an option get an RFID card/tag, I suggest getting these as they are handy to leave in your car and can save messing around with apps - may not be a bother to some, but if you're DC charging on a regular basis these save messing around with apps.

AndyBoBandy · 03-08-2022 12:52PM

Definitely get an eCars card when you sign up for an account….

I was waiting for a charge one day and a taxi driver couldn’t stop his charge as the eCars network was down and he still hadn’t received his card!!!

its not the 1st time too that I’ve noticed the eCars app dead because of network issues….. a physical rfid card means you never need to worry about such issues.

slave1 · 03-08-2022 01:43PM

Depending on where the charger is, it can be a right pain with traffic noise having to phone eCars, physical card a must

LeeroyJ. · 03-08-2022 02:29PM

What kind of insurance do people here generally use? Comprehensive? Theft?

ELM327 · 03-08-2022 03:07PM

I think you would struggle to get any insurance on a 50k car that isnt comprehensive

Thumper Long · 03-08-2022 03:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119423924#Comment_119423924

Has to be comprehensive, usually the difference between fully comp and 3rd party is minimal in the grand scheme of things

myszonutd · 03-08-2022 05:40PM

Got a text from Tesla today to schedule my collection date and time but when I click the link there's no slots available I'd say it's too early knowing the cars won't be here for another few weeks?

Also did everyone pay for their deposit already? I'm in the middle of selling my car privately and I was wondering did anyone accept Revolut as payment before when selling their car? It'll be 20k+ transfer to revolut account I'd assume its safe as any other bank now? once the money is in my account I can transfer it over to my BOI acc.

Kramer · 03-08-2022 05:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424787#Comment_119424787

I wouldn't be trusting payment of €20k+ for a private car sale, through Revolut.

Collection dates for Model 3s are being issued now - we've a collection scheduled for September 6th. I'd suggest calling them but they'll likely invite you to select another date automatically anyway.

Well wear in advance by the way 😀.

bilasy · 03-08-2022 05:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424787#Comment_119424787

Got a text a while ago, link worked for me, picked the wrong date and time!

any one knows how to change that?
aldo it say delivery location Baldonell, can we request a delivery in Sandyford? Or everyone one here is Baldonell?

Enigma IE · 03-08-2022 05:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424833#Comment_119424833

1 - probably best to reach out to Tesla to see if it can be changed

2 - was only offered Baldonnel, I believe it’s the NVD, open to correction. Assume much more space there (over Sandyford) to handover cars. It’s also more accessible.

Again, no harm reaching out to Tesla.

https://goo.gl/maps/6v9X1gdzMUvbuXTp9

bilasy · 03-08-2022 06:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424854#Comment_119424854

Very helpful ! Thanks

I already text back and emailed but the day is over and not sure when they attend texts / email

Cheers

myszonutd · 03-08-2022 07:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119424815#Comment_119424815

It says on the link that I can try again tomorrow at 8am to select a date and time.

What if it's one of the competition sites that want to buy the car off me? He said he'd get a mechanic to look at it and then transfer the money through revolut.

Enigma IE · 03-08-2022 07:08PM

Loads of scams going around. Are they legitimate competition site? Did you speak to someone in person? For the money involved, I’d probably request a bank transfer and ensure it’s clears first.

Thumper Long · 03-08-2022 07:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119425127#Comment_119425127

What do you mean by one of the competition sites?

wotzgoingon · 03-08-2022 07:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119425173#Comment_119425173

Those raffle sites that are making a fortune by raffling houses and cars, farm machinery. Anything that will entice people to spend 10 or 20 euro or what ever they charge.

myszonutd · 03-08-2022 07:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119425149#Comment_119425149

They're legitimate , I was the one that got in contact with them and I did speak to them on the phone, I was told their mechanic will come over to check on the car and if everything is fine he'll get someone to collect the car and at the same time he'll transfer the money to my account, I was given an option either my BOI or revolut but since he'll be paying me same time as he'd be taking the car I rather take revolut since it's instant transfer without waiting 2-3 days to clear.

One of the competition sites where they raffle cars and other items. I know a person that won a car if them before. That's why I assumed revolut would be safe enough, I gave him my IBAN and BIC already for revolution and got a small sum for a deposit to hold the car for few days.