Tesla Model 3 - V3.0

Didn't think it was standard in 2000 but could well be wrong. A handy addition anyway. It also has the newer centre console I see from ad.

I thought the same, I've a 221 and I thought the factory fitted powered boot and that interior only came out then, I think the center area on earlier models had a glossy black look to it…

That reg is 4 digits away from mine, so its a Dec 2020 reg.

The 2020 Q4 deliveries were the first batch of 2021 refresh models, meaning elec boot, dechrome, laminated glass, updated interior, heat pump etc.

But the first batch were builds from Fremont (US). Deliveries from Q1 2021 onwards were from China.

2 main differences between the Fremont vs MIC 2021 refresh models:

1. Has 50kWh NMC battery rather than 55 kWh LFP, so daily driving recommended charging is 80%. Therefore slightly less range than a 2021 reg. But will be slightly quicker than the MIC models and have a better DC charging curve in cold weather.
2. Will have older Intel Atom processor rather than faster/updated Ryzen.

I had a large number of warranty issues in first 2 years (multiple cameras, panel alignment, elec boot motor, tail lights, suspension/track rods/bushes, AC charger, steering) but all were sorted under warranty. At times I felt like my workplace was the Sandyford SC.

Every chance its an 4 year ex-lease vehicle. Expect to see quite a few of ex-lease cars hitting the market from now on. Not an issue as it 'should' mean its been well maintained, depending on the drivers diligence.

If I were looking between this and a 211 reg, I would go the MIC model simply based on the fact it will have been a better built car out of the factory and your now out of general warranty (apart from battery & drivetrain).

Thanks lads i'm progressing with both excitement and nervousness, Definitely a reset in the way of thinking!!

I had no problems with mine either, I flipped it into an MIC car during the crazy 2021 covid market; so I totally agree with you - but given the state of the Irish used Tesla market, where prices of freemont cars are so close to the MIC version, which would you spend your money on? :)

For privately owned vehicles, is it possible to get the service history from the current owners Tesla account?

As mine is a lease car, as driver only, I dont have access to that part of the Tesla account.

This very short lived version has a WLTP of 428km as opposed to the 409km in the previous NMC version (which I have). So the addition of the heat pump alone increased the WLTP by 19km in this car! Bjorn tested these batteries and came up with 49kWh usable. My 201 is close to 100k now and still rocking it..

I think then from 2021 and China with the LFP battery it went up again to 446km WLTP.

The 1st batch of 2021 MIC cars with the LFP battery also kept the 5.6s 0-100 time too, as thats what they were advertised at when ordered. I'm not sure what the exact cut off was, but maybe 212 and onwards cars all have the 6.1s 1-100 acceleration time.

You cant manage delivery through the app, but as others have said it is only an estimated delivery at this stage (if you have been allocated a VIN it is more likely that car is on the way). If you are offered a delivery slot your options are to either accept it or decline. If you decline the usual practice is your order is put on hold until the date you specify (its not a case that they hold that allocated car for you) but it is less certain that you will retain any priority in the queue and you can expect that demand will be high early new year as many clients will have adopted a similar view of not wanting a car in late December. Perhaps not what you wanted to hear but at least you are better placed to make a decision at the correct time.