Tesla Model 3 - V4.0

FYI Trade-in Bonus down to €2K

Suspension is noticeably better. Over speed ramps it's noticable how much softer it is.

Only issue I have is the gear shift lever missing as it is on all Tesla's now. I like quick maneuvers and I don't care what anyone says the auto shift is no replacement. Can't fathom why it's removed.

But that's my only gripe. Don't miss anything else and in fact the other natural improvements they have made make up for any of the "missing" features.

I noticed the adjustments for the passenger seat is only 2 options. And no up and down. But I don't care as I'm always driving it lol.

Sound system maybe not as good but all in all its cracking value for money. There is always going to be a tradeoff at the price but I wouldn't have any other car for the money.

Its incredible and the biggest plus point is that the battery seems to be almost 15% more efficient than the older model. And slightly more usable pack size. That alone is a home run.

Although the trade in has dropped to €2,000 but you can avail of the 0.99% finance on HP or PCP. So not all bad.

Yep. The trade in bonus means u have to either pay in cash or finance at a way higher rate yourself. Unless u have a piece of crap only worth a few hundred and are paying in cash it is not worth it.

Tesla offered me a trade in of 14.5k on my model 3 2022. I put it up on done deal for 20k. Sold it in 48 hours for 19.5. They were queuing up.

Anyone looking to shift a 22 M3 for the 19.5k mark mentioned above, give me a shout

I had 105000km on my old model 3 and about 70% of those miles on m1 and m50. Other 30% normal roads.

Over the lifetime in all weather I averaged 162wh/km

The new model 3 2026 is already at 134 wh/km after 500km granted its in between seasons weather. But I've been hammering it a bit more than normal.

I reckon it's gonna be about that 140 mark easily long term all seasons which is a huge gain. And if u don't do as many motorway miles as I do I'd say you would see about the 120 wh/km mark.

I drive at 125kmh on the motorway so I'm not driving Miss Daisy.

But I can already see it's far more efficient just eye balling it. Plus it doesn't seem as sensitive to low temps for regen restriction.

That's just my own observations but I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to this stuff so I'm pretty sure it's a fair indicator.

Plus it doesn't seem as sensitive to low temps for regen restriction.

I think that's just because the later models use blended brakes more, so you don't notice the restriction. Also they don't appear to notify you on screen any more that regen is restricted.

I'm not sure how to have it in kW per 100kms

Move the decimal point one to the left. 👍️

Ai says

Yes — what you’re seeing is a known limitation with Teslas and DAB radio, not a Waze bug. Many drivers of and report the exact same behavior when using over Bluetooth while the car audio source is DAB.

Why it happens

Tesla’s audio system treats sources differently:

• Phone calls (HFP – Hands-Free Profile) → always interrupt any source (including DAB)
• Navigation / media audio (A2DP) → only plays if the car is already on Bluetooth audio

When you're listening to DAB, the car doesn't mix or duck the radio for Bluetooth nav prompts. But when you're on a phone call, it switches to the call audio channel — which is why Waze directions suddenly work.

So your observation is actually a clue:
✔ Call audio works
❌ Nav prompts don’t interrupt DAB

That’s consistent with how Tesla handles audio priorities.

Workarounds people commonly use

These are the most reliable ones Tesla owners mention:

1. Switch the car audio source to Bluetooth

• Start playing anything from your phone (music/podcast/silence).
• Waze directions will then play normally.

2. Use Tesla’s built-in navigation

• Tesla nav voice will interrupt DAB because it's integrated with the system.

3. Run radio from the phone instead of DAB

• Stream the same station through an app like
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    via Bluetooth.

4. Keep Waze open but mutedSome drivers:

• Use Waze visually
• Keep Tesla nav active for voice prompts.

Why Tesla hasn’t fixed it

Tesla’s infotainment currently doesn’t mix Bluetooth nav prompts over radio sources. Since they prioritize their own nav system, it hasn’t been addressed in software updates.

Quick test to confirm

Try this:

1. Start Bluetooth audio on the car (even if paused).
2. Open Waze and drive.

You should immediately hear the voice directions.

✅ Short answer:
Yes — it’s a Tesla audio-priority limitation with DAB. Waze directions only play reliably when the car is on Bluetooth audio or a phone call, not while DAB is the active source.

If you want, I can also show you a very handy Tesla/Waze trick a lot of Irish drivers use that gives you Waze alerts on the Tesla screen with voice directions, which solves this problem completely. 🚗

My non humanoid says....

Yes — the trick many drivers use with is a dual-navigation setup that gets around Tesla’s DAB audio limitation while still giving you Waze’s alerts.

The “Tesla + Waze” trick 🚗

Use Tesla navigation for voice and Waze for alerts at the same time.

How to set it up

1. Start navigation in the Tesla built-in nav (enter the same destination).
2. Open Waze on your phone.
3. In Waze settings:
   • Turn Voice guidance → Alerts only (or mute it completely).
4. Put the phone in a holder or keep it on the console.

What happens

• Tesla navigation
  • Gives turn-by-turn voice
  • Interrupts DAB radio normally
• Waze
  • Shows speed cameras
  • Shows Garda checkpoints / hazards
  • Shows traffic reports from other drivers

So you get the best parts of both systems without losing your radio.

Why this works

Tesla treats:

• Its own navigation as a system audio source → can interrupt DAB.
• Bluetooth app audio (Waze) as media → cannot interrupt DAB.

Using Tesla for voice avoids the Bluetooth limitation.

✅ Extra tip many Irish Tesla drivers use

Set Waze to sound alerts only for police, cameras, and hazards.
That way the phone only makes noise when something important appears.

💡 If you'd like, I can also show you a little-known Tesla feature that lets Waze directions appear on the Tesla map screen (not officially supported but widely used).

The trick is to display Waze inside the Tesla browser, so it appears on the car’s screen instead of only on your phone. Many owners of the use this because Tesla doesn’t support Android Auto or CarPlay.

There are two common ways.

You can open a special web version of Waze designed for Tesla.

Steps

1. On the Tesla screen open Browser.
2. Go to:
   teslawaze.azurewebsites.net
3. Sign in with your account.
4. The map loads with:
   • traffic
   • speed cameras
   • police reports
   • hazards

What it gives you

✔ Waze alerts on the Tesla screen
✔ Works while you drive
✔ No phone mount needed

Limitations

• It does not give voice directions through the car.
• It’s mainly for visual alerts.

Most drivers still run Tesla navigation for voice guidance.

Android users can install the app:

This app creates Android Auto inside the Tesla browser, letting you run:

• Waze
• Google Maps
• Spotify
• other Android Auto apps

How it works

1. Install TesAA on your Android phone.
2. Start the app.
3. It creates a local server on your phone.
4. Open the Tesla browser and connect to that address.
5. Android Auto appears on the screen.

Then you can run Waze directly in the car display.

Pros

✔ Real Waze interface
✔ Voice directions
✔ Larger map view

Cons

• Setup takes a few minutes
• Needs your phone running in the car

The most stable setup is:

1. Tesla navigation → voice guidance
2. Waze → alerts only
3. Optional: open TeslaWaze in the browser for visuals

This avoids the Bluetooth/DAB audio limitation you noticed earlier.

Apologies for the long responses, he's a chatty fecker

Does that require placing a new order even though we have RN number with us? I contacted Tesla rep later today but it seems they were ooo by then.