Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

I am looking at replacing the 4 tyres. So I ring a supplier who says as they quote me for a Primacy 4+ of 250 euro each, that they should have the T0 mark on them because if I'm in an accident, insurance would not cover it otherwise. Surely that's a load of crap, if the tyres are the correct speed and weight rating then you are covered, right? I have never heard this before.

The T0 marking simply indicates the tyre is an OE (Original Equipment) tyre (i.e. the rubber that is fitted to a car at the time of its production). Its a recommendation only.

Is there a difference between a tyre that has been approved by a car manufacturer and a type-approved tyre?

All tyres must comply with the legislation of the country or region where they are sold. This is not the same thing as a tyre being approved by an individual car manufacturer, which is not a mandatory process.

We were heading into the Blanchardstown Industrial Estate earlier this week on the M4 after being out west and was too busy chatting when I passed by the Enfield SuC. I was down to just over 10% at this stage.

Didnt want to detour to one of the SPOF chargers in Lucan or elsewhere as we were tight for time as it was. So I put into the nav the Blanchardstown ESB hub. Car reported that I wouldnt make it (-3%) based on current driving conditions i.e. 120kmh on M4 and 100kmh on M1.

After 3.5 years of driving this car I knew I had plenty of time & distance to modify my driving and conserve battery. Tesla's Energy Meter is brilliant for this.

• Pulled in behind a large truck on M4 doing between 85-90kmh. The slower speed and possibly a little bit of drafting assistance put me straight into green territory.
• After the interchange on the M1, sat behind another truck doing 60kmh - perfect.
• Heavy traffic on the M3 was at a crawl which was in my favour - just mindful to avoid coming to a complete stop.
• Ended up arriving with over 1.2% FTW

I reset the energy meter near Liffey Valley on the M4. Pic below is around 2/3 of the way there from that point.

When peeps talk about range anxiety - there is no way I would ever risk this in an ICE unless I had absolutely no choice.

TLDR: Slow and steady wins the day!

No reason not to do this in an ICE car. I regularly collect cars from Dublin Port with an indicated range remaining of 15km or 20km. My journey is 30km but I know that once I hit the motorway the indicated range will either increase or stay constant for the remainder of the journey due to the change in driving conditions

Wonder will any of those lads with second hand M3s finally realise that they haven't a hope of getting their asking price now with this price drop.

Edit: apparently the price of FSD has been reduced in the US and they've gotten rid of enhanced autopilot.

That's until you drive one. Go few pages back and see how someone changed from LR to P just for the sake of driving. Niche as you say but I think Tesla is niche in Ireland anyway.

Didn't expect that price drop to be honest, what is it? €3200of a drop? After the Y recently went up in price, expected the 3 not to go down.. But as said, Tesla are unpredictable.

Anyone who has a car on order waiting on delivery will of course pay the new price. Excellent value for what is now an even better car than pre Highland.

Hi.

When I ordered the car in December the invoice says balance of €47,698.08 to be paid.

The same car now on the site is €44,574.00.

I got an email requesting payment of the higher amount on 16th of this month.

Thankfully I didn't pay it yet.

My question is Do I pay the lower amount now?

They will adjust the price to the new, lower price. Ring them up or webchat to speed it up.

I didn't last the weekend!!