Interesting results.
Yeah the preconditioning really kills the range, I've stopped heating the car up every morning now because the car starts preconditioning and murders the battery.
Has always been the case, it's a bit skewed because in 2019 the LR was vastly superior to the SR (actually renamed the RWD in 2022) which had a 50kWh battery whereas the RWD now comes with a 60kWh battery which heavily reduced the battery size differential. The 2022 also has different battery chemistry that reduces degradation versus the LR. 4-5 years was always the estimated timeline for the RWD to equal the LR in range.
LR will still have better speed, acceleration, audio etc
What would be more interesting is a RWD vs LR of the same era (late 2021but we are a good few years away from that meaningful test
Have to disagree, I want it defrosted and clear windows, if that's 1%-2% then so be it, warmer battery also better for longevity as current RWD chem does not like high discharge in the colder weather. Also, the Octovalve will start the motor in any case to accelerate cabin heating (it deliberately runs the motor to generate excess heat for the OV to scavage) in parallel to PDC
+1
On the coldest mornings this week, fully iced car to warm car and clear windows took 5 mins and 2% of the battery.
Something wrong there. Mine uses 2% on the coldest mornings with a full layer of ice on the car.
yeah, some mornings were -2 for us last week, and no more than 2-3% to fully defrost and warm the car (mine is a pre heat pump car)
I just found the range really poor last few weeks. I'd preheat the car in the morning before leaving and from the office before leaving work. I could hear the battery pre conditioning all the way both ways and it was fairly loud.
Decided this week that I'd suffer the cold for a few minutes if it meant a quieter commute and much better range.
That doesn’t sound right. Once I get the preconditioning completed notification I don’t hear any heating sounds beyond the cabin blower.
I think it highlights though that if you’re in the market for a model 3, have a €42k budget and worried about range, buying an old LR versus a new RWD isn’t the way to go
Hi Folks,
I went in to climate on the app each morning 10 mins before i left home for work to defrost the car over the last two weeks which worked well. If i want to schedule this for each morning I have to go into schedule and in to precondition is correct and is this worth doing over a defrost for a 20 minute journey?
Also, do all of you have sentry mode activated in the car, is this worth the range loss in the battery?
i have a rear left puncture in my M3 RWD (2022). I stopped after 50 yards when I realised there was something odd about the handling and I saw the tyre pressure warning indicator. When I looked at the rear of the car I saw a lot of fluid spilling from underneath. It was from the centre of the car, probably two thirds of the way back. I think the fluid is clear (water?) and there was no obvious smell or oiliness.
i contacted Tesla for a mobile service call and they advised me not to have the tyre fixed but let them do it. They included a new tyre in the job estimate, and they have offered an appointment on Feb 12th. The thing is if the leaking fluid is not an issue I can get the tyre fixed easily. No point waiting three weeks for Tesla. But how worrying is the fluid? The web suggests it is likely AC condensation, or maybe a split washer fluid container, or at worst leaking battery coolant or brake fluid! The car hasn’t been driven for three days, I didn’t preheat it so the AC hasn’t been running, there’s no evidence of wet in the boot or inside the car. I don’t know if this happens often as I park on the street and wouldn’t notice some water on the road behind me.
Anyone had a similar issue and have an insight into what might be causing it?
Sentry on everywhere except at home.
Manually defrost if required. Make that decision when you wake up. Only takes about 5 mins and 2% off the battery.
Depends on the fluid.
Is it clear, water?
Is it a coloured liquid?
Could be AC or just ice/frost melting?
It seemed to be clear, quite likely water. I didn’t move quickly enough to capture some of it so I can’t be sure. It wasn’t cold last night though so I don’t think it could be melted ice. It stopped dripping a few seconds after I parked and got down to look at it so I don’t know if there’s any way to test it now.
Thanks Gumbo. Can i ask why do you have Sentry on everywhere but not at home and how do you do that on the car computer?
Have cctv at home so no point. Plus it’s the longest duration where the car be parked so too many events and battery drain.
You can also sync your calendar with the car and if you have journeys planned the car will prepare accordingly.
okay, that makes sense. Thanks again for your help.
Is there an annual subscription available for Premium connectivity?
No, just monthly €9.99 or 2500 referral credits.
380 euro, 3 mechanic visits (drop off, collect and retorque) first time she takes the car out, she managed to curb them again 🥲😐 I think I'll just resign to them being curbed for good
You're taking the piss🤦
If you look around, teslas are known to hold their water if at an angle. Then it all comes out when moved. After heavy rains.
Should buy her one of these instead.
I think that is the conclusion I’ve reached now. I was a bit panicked when it first happened but Ive cancelled the service call and I’m arranging to have the puncture repaired tomorrow. If I’m wrong and it’s something more serious I suppose I’ll find out in time….!
Anyone recommend mud flaps ? I bought basenor ones off Amazon that don't fit (they expect a bolt at the rear but there's none)
What about the ones that come with the car?
There were no rear ones on mine and **** little front ones. I was able to use the rears anyway so will probably do
I am planning on buying the ones from Spigen, along with a few other accessories from them, their screen protectors are the best on the market. Only weird thing is they don’t ship to Ireland so you’d need to use an post address pal.
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