Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

slave1 · 11-02-2023 09:14AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120212156#Comment_120212156

So…I’ve ordered the wiring harness to enable the four front speakers physically installed in the car but not enabled, these are higher frequencies so will not add to depth I’m looking for, my era 3 does not have the rear speakers installed but I’ll wait and see how the front 4 perform before contemplating installing them as they are only surround speakers.

Anyone here added an after market sub?

slave1 · 11-02-2023 12:04PM

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003119770332.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.78d51802OxGBmB

wotzgoingon · 11-02-2023 12:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227172#Comment_120227172

Fair play. Some a**holes would just leave it parked there until they come back with the kids. So unnecessarily blocking the charger.

MightyMunster · 11-02-2023 02:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228037#Comment_120228037

A per minute overstay fee is a small incentive to move it 😂

wotzgoingon · 11-02-2023 02:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228373#Comment_120228373

Oh right I don't have a ev so didn't know. Well at least they thought of everything when designing the network.

Jasna1982 · 11-02-2023 08:41PM

Bit of a random question, but does every Tesla by default get a D license plate?

Here in Galway every Tesla I’ve seen so far has a D license plate, but recently I saw one with a G.

Just wondering what others have gotten.

eagerv · 11-02-2023 08:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229965#Comment_120229965

What ever county you are domicile at, presume the address of your order.

Boscoirl · 11-02-2023 08:44PM

The reg is based on your address.

if you give a Dublin address you’ll get a D plate

rx8 · 11-02-2023 08:51PM

Are the cars fitted with standard plates on the front ? I wouldn't mind having the vinyl type one or is that a personal aftermarket option ?

mfceiling · 11-02-2023 09:28PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230005#Comment_120230005

Standard plates as standard. Vinyl plates can be purchased afterwards.

eagerv · 11-02-2023 09:31PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230005#Comment_120230005

Yes, come with the standard black plastic frames, which imo look cheap. The rear one used to rattle on mine when boot closing, but at least there was no advertising bars on mine.

I took the plates out of the frames and stuck them with double sided Gorilla tape on to the backing frame on the front and direct to car on rear. Think they look neater.

Link here..https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118927512/#Comment_118927512

rx8 · 11-02-2023 09:51PM

Thanks. Looks good without the frame.

wassie · 12-02-2023 12:04AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229965#Comment_120229965

Probably a fair chance some of these are lease cars. All lease cars (AFAIK) have a D reg as the leasing company will be headquartered in Dublin.

Berty · 12-02-2023 08:18AM

You will see Johnson Perrot leased vehicles with a C reg as they've a location in Cork. There are also leasing via manufacturer done within dealerships so they'd be various registrations. Albeit way less than companies like Leaseplan but they exist.

AndyBoBandy · 12-02-2023 08:37AM

I have the vinyl plates myself and think they look way better, especially on the front!!

joe1303l · 12-02-2023 08:47AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231050#Comment_120231050

Are these road legal/NCT compliant ? Any issues with vandalism ?

AndyBoBandy · 12-02-2023 08:55AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231058#Comment_120231058

They need to be at least 3mm thick to be road legal which they are not……

NCT will be due this time next year (so probably need to book it soon), so will see how it goes…

I actually have a spare set as the initial set were slightly misprinted but you barely notice, so I’ll chance the NCT and see how it goes…. Worst case is they fail so I put the originals back on for the visual retest and then replace again with the spare set of vinyls..

No vandalism whatsoever.

Officer Giggles · 12-02-2023 08:59AM

The black Numbers/Letters should be on a white reflective background so I don't think they're strictly legal

AndyBoBandy · 12-02-2023 09:00AM

This is how hideous the stock supplied number plate holder looks…

AndyBoBandy · 12-02-2023 09:22AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231069#Comment_120231069

The black numbers are on a white reflective background though….

having read the requirements countless times, the only requirement it fails on is to be at least 3mm thick if plastic (and vinyl is a form of plastic), so you could simply double them up or first put on a vinyl base layer to increase the overall thickness to 3mm, but whatever, there are plenty of 192 Model 3’s with vinyl which will all be due their NCT’s in Q4 this year so if we start seeing reports of mass fails due to vinyl plates then I’ll put the originals back on when mine is up for NCT

Officer Giggles · 12-02-2023 09:47AM

Ah very good I so wasn't sure from looking at the picture

joe1303l · 12-02-2023 10:52AM

Build quality seems to be the big negative but highly subjective and also dependent on where the car is built. Great value new at the moment but residuals are all over the place and could go south again if there is another price cut.

Redfox25 · 12-02-2023 10:57AM

Negatives

You will smile every time you walk up to the car

You will smile every time you floor it at the lights

You will laugh when someone in the know tell you it will need a new battery every few years ...

It's pretty bad, for your face muscles, owning a tesla, be warned

😀

Gumbo · 12-02-2023 02:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231170#Comment_120231170

Enjoy the test drive, but test drive other EV's. Its the only way to differentiate the Tesla from the others. You will quickly realise the Tesla is faster, drives better, handles better than most, if not all of the others in its class.

But best to test drive a few as otherwise current tesla owners get accused of been tesla fanboys for stating the pros unfortunately.

Connectivity - Yes, you can hotspot or get premium Connectivity for 9.99 a month. ITs pretty much the only recurring cost of a new tesla currently. I pay it, its hassle free and saves the messing around of creating hot spots, messing if it didn't connect and also means i can leave the car, with my phone and the kids still have full access to you tube, Spotify, Netflix and Disney etc

Charging Costs - Completely dependant on tariff. But if you opt into the Energia EV rate right now, its 13.75c per kWh, so 60x13.75 = €8.25 to fill from 0 (keeping it simple and not mentioning charging losses, cable losses etc).

Core6 · 12-02-2023 02:19PM

You get premium connectivity free for a month when you get your car. That offers music streaming and aerial view navigation (and other stuff too, I'm sure).

You have to have Netflix / Spotify subscriptions as well if you want them.

After the free month is up you have to pay €10 a month if you wish to continue with premium subscription.

Not paying the €10 a month doesn't impact navigation functionality just the aerial view.

Software upgrades are the same with or without premium connectivity. You need wifi connectivity for those.

The cost of charging is completely related to the electricity rates you are being charged. The RWD M3 has a 60kWh battery but you'll probably never charge from 0% to 100% (and there is a buffer so the usable capacity is less). There are also losses in charging (maybe 10%).

I am on a Smart meter rate and it costs around €7 to charge from 10% to 100% but that is using the lowest rate at night.

Redfox25 · 12-02-2023 03:13PM

Real world range, I drive Dublin to Galway, 90% motorway at 120km a good bit.

Quick top up at Athenry for 10 to 15 mins and back home with a good buffer. Could reduce charge and get home with less buffer but it works for me.

Ac on and heated seats and no driving at 110.

Jasna1982 · 12-02-2023 04:25PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231959#Comment_120231959

Are you talking one way? I was looking at A better route planner to get from Galway to Dublin airport, leaving with 100% battery and I’d get there with 35%. Though according to the official range I should comfortably make it return without a charge.

Redfox25 · 12-02-2023 04:28PM

Hi. Sorry, should have been clearer, that's up and down on the same day

Redfox25 · 12-02-2023 04:33PM

The official range of 490km is a pipedream

MightyMunster · 12-02-2023 04:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120231170#Comment_120231170

Regarding the charging, you're almost never going to top up from 0-100%.

A more useful way of thinking of the cost is kWh/100km.

M3 should average around 15-17kwh/100km depending on amount of motorway driving you're doing.

So just multiply the efficiency x unit price of electricity

e.g. 16 x €0.20=€3.20

Vs a diesel

5l/100km x €1.75 = €8.75

You'll be doing smaller top ups rather than empty to full, same as topping up a diesel with €20 every few days.

Have one 3 years and no downsides and miles ahead of my previous Hyundai EV, although I liked that at the time.

Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

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