Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

mc2022B2TF · 30-09-2022 10:06AM

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Thank you.

Unfortunately those stats are going to be difficult to interpret as they are all separate journeys - i always find that over smaller separate journeys you will lose more energy due to a number of factors.

In the case of Eireann's test you can see it was one continuous drive, which is the most accurate test. Even being conservative at the end of the trip there was a used energy of 54kWh which pretty much proves that car is not capped with such a large buffer as mine and others.

wassie · 30-09-2022 10:26AM

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I still couldnt justify the outlay. A quality respray of the front bumper can be had for €400-450 and the bonnet is fine apart from a couple of rock hits.

I appreciate paint protection systems can be useful for those who maintain their cars to a high standard with low miles, but as a daily driver with reasonably high mileage the ridiculous cost far outweighs any benefit. I use Klasse, which as an acrylic sealant does me fine for 12 months.

The bottom side rails of my car have taken a complete hammering which again no paint protection treatment would help. I also have the mudguard extensions on the from wheel, which has stopped the front beening worse than what it is.

jusmeig · 30-09-2022 10:51AM

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DM sent

MightyMunster · 30-09-2022 11:22AM

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Just click on a supercharger on the car map and it shows the price

slave1 · 30-09-2022 11:32AM

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I got my rear window tint there and enquired about ppf, I can't remember exactly but that stuff is very very expensive, from memory a straight rectangular piece for the luggage area was €180. This is not because of Flawless themselves, it's because ppf is very very expensive.

In other news i've a few chips already gone from my bonnet and down to bare metal, I had blemishes upon pickup that Sandyford buffed out but for some strange reason they all came back over the last few weeks which I can't get over and will log via the app when I get around to it

Gumbo · 30-09-2022 03:21PM

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I don’t have PPF myself either.

I do have aftermarket mudflaps. The oem ones are crap.

reni10 · 30-09-2022 04:02PM

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Do you find these help with stone chippings and where did you get them?

Gumbo · 30-09-2022 05:32PM

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Fingers crossed yes.

Ali Express. The same generic ones that are on Amazon, greendrive, RPM etc

Seurat · 01-10-2022 04:41AM

Looking into buying the M3 SR or rear wheel drive as it now called

wondering at today’s weather (12-15) with wife and two kids in the car would I be able to eek out 400km on motorway? If so what speed would I be looking at?

If not what range(ish) at 120km/hr would I get?

The 10k for the LR is too steep for me

MightyMunster · 01-10-2022 06:36AM

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I'd say no, maybe in summer if you drive at 100 but not in winter. Presume it's a roundtrip as not too many 400km motorways in Ireland 😁

1 quick toilet/coffee break would do unless you have destination charging.

If there's a supercharger on the route means chances of having to queue are very low

Seurat · 01-10-2022 06:46AM

Yeah I think because I dont have an ev I am overthinking things.

And I presume more and more chargers will be lined out in the coming short to mid term and the reliability will increase.

tbf I would be stopping each way on that round trip so two chances to top up

MightyMunster · 01-10-2022 07:39AM

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Have a look at abetterrouteplanner (app or website) you can put in the car, change weather etc to see how different trips look. The main motorway routes (except M9) are well served but would always use the supercharger if there was a choice as plenty of stories of people queuing for an hour at Ecars chargers.

JOL1 · 01-10-2022 10:35AM

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It's not unusual (for those who have yet to make the leap to EV) to focus on such issues but for what it's worth, it's not likely that you will be making too many 400km round trip journeys. All it means is that if you are contemplating such a journey a little planning may be needed to make sure you are charged 100% before you set off and then to incorporate an appropriate stop (to top up). This should not be a problem and as MightyMunster says if it is a Tesla SUC a 15 minute stop should allow you take on approx 200 kms. If not a Tesla site more and more charge sites are being rolled out but perhaps the speed of charging will not be as quick.

And for the other 364 days of the year you are stress free!

comerla · 01-10-2022 11:52AM

My wife had to do a round trip from Cork to Wicklow in our new SR+. She had to stop twice - her first time using public chargers.

the first one was at M14 ESB charger - she hit that with 40% charge. The setup for ESB e-cars is not good. You have to pre-pay your account so she put in €50. She hadn’t received the physical card from ESB. Then the charger wouldn’t connect to her phone so it took her 20 minutes to realise what was going on. Luckily a nice lady offered to pay for her charge (she fixed her up with Revolut). It took her an hour to add the extra 60%.

My experience first time with Ionity was way more seamless, faster and no prepayment. ESB still have her money btw.

Coming back down she filled 50% at tesla supercharge Ballacolla in 25 minutes. Worked seamlessly.

MightyMunster · 01-10-2022 12:21PM

Remember no point topping up to 100% if you only need 60 or 70 to get home. Also charging at a much lower SOC is quicker e.g. 10-60% will be much faster than 50-100%

If she was at 40% in Mayfield might have been better to stop in Sandyford if going via M50.

On routes with supercharging just put in the full round trip and it'll work out the charging stops for you

bilasy · 01-10-2022 12:24PM

Query for someone who is familiar with ID3 as well as Tesla M3, in the ID3 if you drive on D, there is always a drag period before the speed drops down gradually, in z M3 I don’t seem to find driving mode as the D, is there is no drag in the Tesla ??

eagerv · 01-10-2022 01:32PM

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I came from an ID.3 to a Model 3. Not sure if I understand what you mean by drag.

With the ID.3 in D it is basically just freewheeling, unless you come up behind another car, junction, speed limit etc where it will apply regen smoothly as needed when you lift off the accelerator pedal.

With the new Model 3 RWD there is only one regen level, which is quite strong. Basically one pedal driving if you have creep turned off. (Allows car to come to a complete stop). I am used to it at this stage, but I liked the VW auto regen system.

bilasy · 01-10-2022 01:43PM

I think that answers my query , I was under the false impression that all EV have D/B drive modes( under different names…etc) and yes gradually I’m getting used to it

Redfox25 · 01-10-2022 01:50PM

Newbie question on charging. Pulled in to a 50kw charger at circa 60%.Had been driving for 20 mins prior to this.

Charge started no problem. Came back 25 mins later to 8kw added to car.

Seems a bit slow? Or just because battery soc was already high ish?

...Ghost... · 01-10-2022 01:59PM

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Sounds like you connected to a 22kW charger rather than the larger CCS.

Redfox25 · 01-10-2022 02:05PM

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That's what I thought too till I checked the ecars app.

No one was on the chademo charger so power shouldn't have been split between two cars.

It's odd

eagerv · 01-10-2022 02:54PM

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It's slow alright, but often chargers aren't working as they should. Nest time wait a few moments till car ramps up properly then check the car screen to see the charging power (kW). Should be 40kW + on that machine.

Edit, I see you were at 60% when starting, but still should be faster than you got. I have seen 40kW at 90% on the RWD.

Redfox25 · 01-10-2022 03:33PM

Its grand, will check next time and keep an eye on it on my phone.

Luckily I had enough to continue on up the road so was grand.

In the 25 mins I was away, I went from a choice of 3 chargers to a queue building with all 3 in use.

Gumbo · 01-10-2022 04:49PM

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Ecars have a bill pay option too. Not just PAYG.

40-100% is wasted time.

Also, i Assume new RWD as SR+ no longer available.

JOL1 · 01-10-2022 08:22PM

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We have a MOD3 and an ID3 (2 EV family) . You have figured it ourtnow. The ID has two modes (D&B). D is normal driving and taking foot of accelerator is like any ice car. B is VW's optioo to trigger regen and it is much more gentle than Tesla regen. Personally I noticed the difference when i got the MODEL 3 first but now I much prefer the Tesla set up which for 90% of driving is one pedal driving and never need the brake.

I think you will get to like it

mc2022B2TF · 01-10-2022 09:16PM

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@drver1 any chance of sharing what u were invoiced for? Even in a DM

ADSLUSER · 02-10-2022 02:33PM

Any thoughts on how good the paint job is on Teslas these days? Would you use an auto car wash or stick with hand wash? Saw two Teslas queuing up in an auto car wash, using the soft bristle types the other day.

eagerv · 02-10-2022 02:56PM

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IMO the paint on Teslas these days is as good/bad as other makes.

I personally would not use an auto car wash on my present/previous cars.

Thumper Long · 02-10-2022 05:44PM

Quick one, has anyone used a seatbelt extender? Need one for a booster seat behind the driver as the buckle is very hard to engage for a 7yo with seat protectors and I’m assuming they are standard fit? The middle belt buckle is not used but is the wrong size which would be handy

wotzgoingon · 02-10-2022 06:02PM

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I don't have a Tesla but all other cars there is one bolt holding them in so i assume a Tesla is the same change the middle buckle with the one that accepts the seat belt.

Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

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