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6k6sxb | Adding NEMA 14-50 Charger | Hi I want to get ready for the Model 3 (and potentially a second Tesla) I want to make sure I m installing everything correctly. Here are my notes: * Install a NEMA 14-50 with 50 amps * If I want to do two 14-50 connectors I can do a 100amp install (if I have the room) and split the two plugs. If not I d need install two wall connectors and split the power draw 50 50. * Plug should be 48 off of the ground * I should use 6 awg wiring * Ground pin should be up Anything else I should be aware of or that is wrong in my notes? Will the Model 3 installation be any different? Thanks! | SweepTheLeg_ | 2017-06-29 07:27:10 | 17 | djk04cu | Mostly right a few thoughts: If doing 100 amp for 2x 14-50 you need a subpanel so that each 14-50 is fed by a 50 amp breaker. Additionally the 6awg is not large enough for the 100 amp run. This sounds like you plan to install yourself. If so a few of these questions make it sound like you d do well to speak with a more experienced electrician. I ve done this too and it s entirely possible but the consequences of a mistake are significant. Also pay attention to local codes. | HalMaxi | 2017-06-29 13:18:50 | 12 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
qpgyva | Adding a Level 2 Tesla charger to the Tesla map | As a property owner how can I get a Level 2 publicly available charger add to the map I have seen no difference between the private ones and what are at say like a hotel. I am looking to purchase a few of them for an upcoming project. | bored_machinist_0001 | 2021-11-08 16:17:18 | 22 | hjtzzh8 | This might be a good start - [Charging Partners](https: www.tesla.com charging-partners) and [Commercial Charging](https: www.tesla.com commercial-charging) Here is the paperwork you need - [Host Commercial Charging](https: www.tesla.com support commercial) Keep in mind “To qualify for listing on Tesla s Find Us map and Trip Planner you must have regular business hours the ability to accommodate the public with goods and services and have full-time employees on site during those hours.” | RealPokePOP | 2021-11-08 18:24:04 | 35 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
70fp5w | Adding batteries | So I was thinking of building a camping trailer with the possibility of installing a Tesla power wall in it. I realize that adding a trailer will reduce the range of the EV but is there a way to connect the power wall and the car in order to extend the range? | thoruen | 2017-09-16 07:45:30 | 10 | dn2v0m3 | I don t see why you couldn t plug the car into it when stopped but even then you probably could only get maybe 30-40 miles out of the Powerwall max even if you used up the full charge. | benbenwilde | 2017-09-16 10:00:42 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
7io894 | Adding fsd later. | Elon said all the cars have hardware for fsd and it could be unlocked later if you don t buy it with the car. He also said if the hardware turns out to be incapable of fsd then tesla will upgrade it for free. Does that mean you have to buy fsd with your original purchase to get the free hardware upgrade? If you buy a tesla without fsd and then it turns out the hardware is incapable of fsd do you have to pay for the hardware upgrade PLUS the price of fsd? | redditmannnnn | 2017-12-09 17:56:55 | 13 | dr05fxi | That is the way most of us understand it. If you ve already paid for FSD and it requires a retrofit Tesla seems to have committed to doing so at their cost. But if you don t prepurchase it is almost certainly going to go up in price from the current $4000 and nothing contractually obligates Tesla to grandfather you into the old price. | chillaban | 2017-12-09 18:02:00 | 15 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
k02qfd | Additional Mapdata when traveling abroad - Russia - Europe - wherever | Travelling to Sankt Petersburg Russia my Tesla stopped working with Navigation right after the border. Even when connecting to a hotspot in the car Navigation is not possible because the mapdata is missing. I am planning a trip to the east and it would be great to switch mapdata. I know for the U.S. this is no problem but in Europe we got the east just next to us. **Could there be a possibility in implementing the option to have more NAV Data ?** Other car brands are offering USB options or with DVDs. **Where does the mapdata stop in the south or which countries are missing on European cars ?** | TeslaFRA | 2020-11-24 10:38:50 | 35 | gdg85sk | use abrp on the car browser. It s a workaround but rather effective. | f205v | 2020-11-24 15:24:58 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
bid8f1 | Additional Supercharging Miles for each Referral | Checking my loot box in the app this morning and I found that Tesla is temporarily giving 5k Supercharging miles to both parties until 05 28. They put some variables in the code that aren t filled out so this looks like it may be something that is a moving target going forward. Honestly I always thought 1 000 miles was a little low. I would hope they extend this indefinitely. https: i.redd.it 21z2dnpma1v21.png | FrankMFO | 2019-04-28 16:49:34 | 20 | elzsa5v | 1000 miles SC miles is like 230-300 kWh electricity worthy $30- 100 almost a humiliating to both referrer and referee. 5x that is about right amount to incentives referrals | privaterbok | 2019-04-28 17:10:22 | 5 | Issues with Tesla Referral Program |
n79ui0 | Adjustable Headrests in Refreshed Model S? | Does anyone know if the headrests in the refresh are adjustable - for the front and the back? There were rumors it would be happening so I figured between all the articles and sightings someone would be able to say for sure. The mirrors they sell to see rear facing babies are designed to strap through the hole between the headrest and the seat so I m hoping it s true. | rmkwh | 2021-05-07 21:44:40 | 10 | gxbosnr | There are not adjustable according to all interior photos we ve seen. Identical to 3 Y seats at least in the headrest area. I have an S right now with adjustable headrests and I honestly don t use them. I see them as kinda gimmicky. | asimo3089 | 2021-05-07 22:08:30 | 7 | Car seat configurations in Tesla |
ghoskb | Adjusting to Autopilot | We are still fairly new owners of a Tesla and I m finding it hard to adjust to using and trusting Autopilot. I want to be clear here: Autopilot is great. It feels pretty good and other than a few understandable instances it s reacted like I would want it to. Also I know that I need to stay aware of my surroundings and be prepared to take over at any time. I don t want too much emphasis on the word trust . This is the first car that I have had with this level of driver Support and I m finding it hard to relax and let the Autopilot do its thing. I m sure it s just 30 years of experience screaming at me that cars can t possibly do what my Tesla is doing. Does this feeling start to go away after awhile? Secondary question: is the Autopilot only good for highways or is it also good on fast roads (as in 40mph+ roads outside of town)? As far as I ve been able to tell it works pretty well on any well-lined road but I d love to know what others think. | bremidon | 2020-05-11 14:41:05 | 37 | fq9wldu | Your relationship with autopilot is going to be personal. You ll learn where to trust it and where you ll need to watch it more closely. | croninsiglos | 2020-05-11 14:47:52 | 51 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
h9fq29 | Advanced Avoid Tolls Options | I don t know where to send in feature requests for Tesla vehicles so I ll just post this here and hope it gets enough upvotes or something that someone at Tesla sees it: Rather than having Avoid Tolls in navigation a binary option I would really appreciate an ability to set thresholds on time and money. For example I don t want to pay a toll if it s only going to save me one minute. | Rapierian | 2020-06-15 12:50:47 | 14 | fuwlzd0 | This discussion “I want it to...” “No it should...” “But I d have it...” “No it needs to...” And now you understand why it does what it does. Because no matter how else it worked it still wouldn t please people. | kmkmrod | 2020-06-15 14:43:57 | 11 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
p6m2q9 | Advanced Autopilot Question - What does the accelerator do? | Calling this advanced because I cannot seem to find the answer anywhere. Thanks for the help. What happens if the tesla is on autopilot and you press the accelerator when it is traveling at the speed limit? Will it your speed increase stay the same or will autopilot turn off? If it increases the speed will this allow me to travel at 88mph on a 70mph limit road constantly by setting the limit to the current 88mph speed and releasing the accelerator or will I need to continue to press the accelerator down to travel that fast above the limit (88mph)? | MJ420Rx | 2021-08-18 07:02:49 | 16 | h9ee29p | If you press the accelerator when driving with TACC on (independently of whether autosteer is active or not) the car will accelerate. When you release the pedal the car will slow back down to the set speed. Pressing the accelerator or letting it go will not turn off the cruise control. You will possibly get some alerts indicating that accelerator is pressed and that cruise control will not brake until you release it. | thisisreadonly | 2021-08-18 11:53:52 | 63 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
pmj320 | Advanced summon never connects help!! | I can only move my car forward and backwards but I cannot do advanced summon. I submitted a service appointment but was wondering if this is happening to anyone else? | Remixmark | 2021-09-12 00:58:13 | 12 | hcjv8sf | Yes temporary workaround is to toggle sentry mode in the app before summoning | geriatric-gynecology | 2021-09-12 11:34:07 | 10 | Smart Summon Limitations |
esebos | Advantages of an interconnected Tesla fleet | I posted this on the Tesla investor subreddit but then I realized it might be more appropriate here. I was thinking about other advantages autonomous driving could provide from now until the eventual level 5 self driving vehicle. So the idea is that as Teslas become more popular and the quantities on the road increase Tesla could technically already start taking advantage of having an interconnected fleet. One example is for Teslas to start interacting with each other on the highway by creating a daisy chain of sort. The cars could take turns in front taking the inefficiency hit of air drag while the rest could drive closely behind at a significant higher efficiency. I think this would provide dozens of extra miles in range for all involved. Another way is for Teslas going on shorter trips to volunteer as the first car in the chain and maybe get discounts when recharging at a supercharger. What other ways would Teslas and their owners benefit from a interconnected fleet? | odracir2119 | 2020-01-22 16:27:08 | 29 | ff9edoz | Platooning isn t going to have as big of an advantage for cars as it does for semis. Additionally since the system isn t perfect you d still want to be at least one car length following distance in case the human needs to intervene. It really wouldn t be different than it is now. | croninsiglos | 2020-01-22 16:40:02 | 16 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
op4q0f | Advantages to Mirrorless Teslas | Just thought I d throw this out here since I don t see anybody mentioning this possibility. Since the Cybertruck is supposedly going to be shipped without physical side mirrors I think that it is very possible that this could trickle down to other Tesla models as well. We aren t exactly sure how the camera feeds will be displayed to the driver but I d imagine that they will just be on-screen when a blinker is used or maybe can be brought up with a voice command. This seems like an easy improvement for Tesla cars in general as it would reduce costs by removing the motorized and heated component and the range gain could easily be in double digits. They also should be able to convert most non-new Tesla models over to mirrorless versions given they already have high quality repeater cameras. In my opinion as long as they get regulatory approval for the Cybertruck there would be no reason why they couldn t remove mirrors from older vehicles and use this system. Are there any major downsides that I m not seeing or reasons why this may not happen? & #x200B Edit: Supposedly other cars outside the US already employ camera-based mirrors like in the Audi e-tron. | Interesting_Sale_559 | 2021-07-22 02:25:57 | 41 | h632qpq | Tesla has been wanting to do that for a long time. The Model X prototype had mirror cameras in 2012. https: www.motortrend.com reviews tesla-model-x-prototype-ride It s not really up to Tesla it s about DOT regulations but they are investigating allowing these in the US: https: www.freightwaves.com news dot-investigating-safety-of-camera-based-rearview-mirrors | MaroonBookPro | 2021-07-22 03:10:30 | 51 | Tesla Sentry Mode Setup |
fh28v1 | Advice - Buying a Tesla | I just got delivery of my Model 3 and for those of you who are thinking of buying a Tesla or have bought one and are wondering when its coming here s some details since they are scant between when you click order and when the car comes. * When you do everything online just do what the site is telling you and then next steps will come up as needed. I didn t like the lack of information but if you trust the system it all comes together. * You get ZERO information on the progress of your car and then all of a sudden you get an email (not a notice in your account but an email) that says your Tesla is ready for delivery. At this point they give you two dates to take delivery. I got my email on Friday and the two dates I could choose from were Saturday or Sunday (so I had 48 hours to prepare) and if you can t take either of those dates you go back to the end of the line. Luckily we could make the Sunday delivery time but it came out of nowhere and the email is very clear that you take it or leave it. * Get your electrical done as soon as you order the car. Reason is the delivery announcement comes out of nowhere. We ll be a week behind with our electrical because of this * For your down payment you cannot write a check and you have to use ACH transfer so have your down payment funds ready to go in an account that you know you can do an ACH transfer from. The process is very simple but you need to have the money ready to go ahead of time. * Download the Tesla app prior to the car being delivered. Just makes it easier * Make sure you have a solid WiFi signal where you plan to park the car. Nobody tells you this ahead of time but it s critical for software updates. Hope that helps! | areafiveone | 2020-03-11 18:55:37 | 80 | fk8fnwf | For electrical I would reccomend the Nema 14-50 1. It s plenty fast for most people 2. Cheaper to install 3. Added value when you sell the house. | NSMVidia | 2020-03-11 19:32:44 | 42 | Tesla Delivery Woes |
9uo0of | Advice about Cold Weather Traveling please help! | I m trying to decide if I want to buy a model 3 mid range and I had a few questions (LR is not in my budget) My main reason for buying the Tesla is because I make a 6 hour trip every other week and autopilot would be a game changer. I would probably be leaving on my trips with about 80% battery to start the trip (~200 mile range in ideal conditions)There are super chargers on my route about 130 miles apart and I keep reading that in cold weather the battery can lose up to 30% (I live in PA). Can anyone offer some insight please am I overreacting or is cold weather degradation a big deal? I have little doubt that I could make it to super chargers but I don t want to sacrifice using my heat heated seats etc b c I m scared of running out of juice. Does anyone have experience taking long road trips frequently? Would you recommend the car to someone in my situation? | zguru85 | 2018-11-06 12:49:48 | 11 | e95ocko | Cold winter air has a heavy mass and causes your range degrade quite a bit. This obviously applies to gas and electric cars (as well as planes!). On top of that you lose about 25% of range to cold temperatures. Here is what you can do to alleviate the situations: 1. If your car is plugged in before you being your trip be sure to heat up the cabin for 30 minutes. This not only gives you a toasty car to get into but the residual heat warms up the battery and significantly improves the range. Also as an added bonus warm battery means that regen will work when you leave -- otherwise you have to wait for the battery to heat up from driving before regen kicks in. 2. Drive conservatively. Drive the posted speed limit or 5mph higher. This makes a huge difference in range. Use the energy app on the console -- if you re using up too much energy slow down. It s absolutely scary how much more range you burn by going 10-15mph over the speed limit. 3. Always charge your battery to 100% prior to leaving for a long trip. After owning a MS for 4+ years I can definitely tell you that charging to 100% before every long trip has no noticeable battery issue. That s what it is there for. 4. Finally if you re new to all this use [https: abetterrouteplanner.com](https: abetterrouteplanner.com) to map out your route. Plug in the outside temperature into the settings screen to ensure that it takes into account the winter range loss. 5. Be sure to read this great article. A bit old but applies to this day: [https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc threads the-rules-of-model-s-road-tripping.64499 ](https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc threads the-rules-of-model-s-road-tripping.64499 ) I ve never driven the MR but have 4 winters worth of driving in my MS as experience. | onestopunder | 2018-11-06 13:36:48 | 14 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
v7cws0 | Advice for FSD Beta settings | New to FSD beta and wonder if I should recalibrate my cameras or change any of my autopilot settings for a smoother ride and turns | sarl1 | 2022-06-08 01:02:14 | 13 | ibkfb8c | If you are experiencing a ride turns that aren t not smooth the reason is most likely because you are on beta software. | Exact_Hovercraft_541 | 2022-06-08 03:16:58 | 36 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
bfep77 | Advice for Model 3 SR+ Buyer? | Hi I currently own an e-Golf that I am very happy with. I was planning to buy a long range car in 1-2 years perhaps an ID Neo or a Model Y. Due to some changes in our family situation my wife wants to have a second car and one option that is possible is to buy a long range car now and keep the e-Golf as a second car. My current first choice is a Model 3 SR+. I have some question that you might be able to help me with. 1: Is build quality getting better? - I have seen lots of reports of paint and panel issues in the past is this still a problem? 2: CCS adaptor - is this coming for North America? There are places like eastern Quebec with no SuperChargers and having access to CCS would be a big help. 3: Will Tesla ever offer Android Auto? With the SR+ I am guessing I will not get traffic updates having Android Auto would bridge this gap. Sorry for being a noob and thanks in advance for the help. | Can37 | 2019-04-20 17:26:31 | 17 | eld1u4h | > Will Tesla ever offer Android Auto? It doesn t seem likely (sadly) that we will see android auto or carplay any time soon if ever. | run-the-joules | 2019-04-20 17:31:00 | 16 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
63t8rj | Advice from owners: when do you use Summon? | I am a new Tesla MS 90D owner enjoying the release of 8.1. For those owners that have had Summon for awhile when are some times you use it? Looking for advice on practical applications of this feature. | adamsaxton | 2017-04-06 14:26:21 | 16 | dfwre8g | Every day. I press summon as I am walking out the door the car opens the garage door and backs out to the driveway and I meet the car thats on and ready to go. I also use it if I am parked in the driveway blocking the garage I can summon backwards and the person in the garage can get out around me. If I park in a space and get out and notice I can pull up some I ll summon it forward. I can summon out of tight parking spaces when someone parks too close...etc honestly it is incredibly practical for me. | ohthehumans | 2017-04-06 14:30:17 | 20 | Smart Summon Limitations |
hiq5jd | Advice needed (benefit promised never received) | I was promised via text messages (thread can be provided) by the salesperson the promotion of 2 years free supercharging when purchasing a Model 3 LR (which was offered at the time of purchase). The team (salesperson and sales manager) at the dealership has not provided this benefit. I have spent months emailing waiting and emailing more. The salesperson and sales manager don t respond to emails and the salesperson stopped responding to texts within a week of purchase. I also can t get through to anyone in sales at the dealership by phone (shelter-in-place and all). I have a single email from them (upon my insistence when I went to dealership in February) that they are working on providing this benefit. Nothing since (no replies at all to any email or text message queries). I have a months long email thread with the Tesla referral program. They have been unhelpful (won t provide any means or contacts who can help either except to say contact the dealership). What would this group suggest I do? I don t want to start with legal steps unless I have to. I wonder if I ve truly exhausted all avenues. I did try to email nasales@tesla teslamotors.com. Emails bounce back. Thanks Update 07 22 2020: After calling the supercharging support people twice and explaining the situation to them I was put in touch with the delivery manager at the dealership. The delivery manager was able to get the sales manager to respond. After a few weeks it s finally been straightened out and the free supercharging benefit has been activated. Lessons learned: Tesla email support is mostly useless. They don t bother to escalate properly even when you ask over and over. The only way to get anything done is to speak to a human being. Make sure to get every promise in writing. Insist on emails. Tesla hates email. It is worth insisting on it just to make sure you ve always got proof. | nachumk | 2020-06-30 16:02:43 | 16 | fwhlq0m | Supercharging used to be valued at $2k per car (option on the S 60). One way or the other they ll become responsive when you file a claim. | TeslaPittsburgh | 2020-06-30 16:22:41 | 11 | Tesla Delivery Woes |
idj8fx | Advice needed: Rear ended on freeway after phantom breaking at 70 mph. | My dad was driving his model 3 on the freeway at 70mph and the car decided to randomly slam the brakes (as it often does) while in autopilot. He was quickly rear ended on the freeway. Thankfully no one seems to be hurt. Both my dad and the other driver seem ok. The Tesla backend is pretty beat up and in for repair (don t yet know if totaled or not). There has been a lot of talk of phantom braking on this subreddit in the past and I m unsure of how to handle investigating this and ultimately who is responsible (yes the driver is always ultimately responsible but hard to argue this when the car suddenly brakes out of no where!). This happened in a no fault insurance state so there is no major issue with insurance cost coverage but obviously there is a lot of cost involved (higher premiums loss of value to the car etc). Unfortunately he did NOT have a Usb drive to record the dash cam to see exactly what happened. I spoke to roadside assistance at the time of the accident and they said the only way to access any saved images footage would be to subpoena Tesla and they would not turn anything over otherwise. My guess is that he was being tailgated so the driver didn t have time to react to his car slamming on the breaks but would love to see the logs or footage to know how this all timed out. My dad was well aware of the phantom braking and has had it happened many times in the past too but sadly his reaction time was not fast enough to avoid this collision. Not looking for blame here not looking to lift up or tear down Tesla just honestly not sure how to handle this very strange situation. I also want to make sure to spread the word to be hyper vigilant about braking episodes when driving at fast speeds as I m sure this isn t the only time someone has or will get in accident from a phantom brake application. Thoughts on where to go from here? | CashForRedditGold | 2020-08-20 21:23:38 | 116 | g29c61h | My assumption (and it s just that an assumption) would be that he ll be determined at fault for following too closely and failing to brake in time. You shouldn t be driving so close you don t have time to react. | 121POINT5 | 2020-08-20 21:26:17 | 131 | Tesla Sentry Mode Setup |
5w3xdp | Advice needed: Would a 2014 Model S 85 be good for 5 more years or am I pushing too hard? | Hello guys and gals. I m 25 years old and a massive Tesla fan this past 4 years or so. I m also from Turkey and EVs aren t a thing here yet. We only have official sales of i3 and Renault ZOE and we have a few conversion companies. Add all their sales numbers up and we re still in only 3 digits. We also have around 100 Teslas imported. I have done and I m still doing lots of things to change that. I found the only Tesla EV community in the country. Been running a fairly successful blog this past 2 years also started generating a really minor income from the sale of charging accessories am also a free consultant for all EV drivers in the country. All the while working at a full time job. So I m REALLY passionate about EVs. Needless to say I have a Model 3 reservation since minute 1 but I m not expecting delivery for this part of the planet until late 2018 at best. Enough about my background off to my question. I m in need for a car. I also have a great deal for a used mid 2014 Model S 85. It has 30k kms on it suffered a minor accident. Parts were ordered and bumper and fender was replaced here. Owner is asking for 60k € which is really low for a Model S here. (My dream 100D would cost 140k € imported second hand P85Ds go for 120k € etc. ) I would be able to afford this car with a 4 year loan. It is very common to purchase cars here with a loan. Having a Model S is my absolute dream and even though this car doesn t have autopilot performance or all wheel drive it is a Model S it has a giant battery and 5.5 years remaining from an 8 year warranty. If I buy this I will cancel my Model 3 reservation and drive this car for at least 5 years lovingly. Also this is of course over the budget I first intended but other savings like fuel tax exemption etc. cover for some of the difference albeit not all. I also think used values will increase once we get service and superchargers here all bound to happen in 2 years. If bought I plan on driving to Germany somehow to get it service and have its few issues sorted from the warranty. (12V battery warning sunroof needs pushing to open etc) Should I go for it? How would the car hold up? How are they known to hold up? VIN is 43xxx. If I wait for the Model 3 it will probably cost the same if not more. There s great tax advantage for EVs right now but who knows if they ll still be around in 2 years time. Our currency is also constantly depreciating against the euro so when it is time it will be more or less the same. So instead of waiting for 2 more years I m inclined to fulfill my dreams now. Pros - I become part of the community I found. Would also start vlogging and become the absolute EVangelist in the country. - I fulfill my dreams now and drive what got me into EVs in the first place. - Could lose a lot less on depreciation when Tesla becomes active in the country compared to other vehicles. Cons - Might be pushing budget too much for a used car that might have issues down the road. Any advice is appreciated. Let s make my life complete. :) | floydian5 | 2017-02-25 12:50:35 | 26 | de72ycr | A 2014 MS85 should provide good range still for another 5-10years. I have an 2013MS60 with 50k and am to trade it for a M3 in a year. The only concern I would have with your situation is service there and what is the condition of the vehicle since it was in an accident. 60€ is a lot for a used MS85. I would be inclined to wait? Can you buy a CPO from tesla and have it shipped? | kdecpa | 2017-02-25 12:58:12 | 15 | Tesla Model 3 Review |
fj7o1k | Advice needed: finishing basement but I want to future-proof my garage for a Tesla home charger | Hey everyone my electric panel is located in the basement and I m just about to get my basement finished. I don t own a Tesla yet but I plan to purchase a Model 3 in the next 12 months so I want to make sure I m future-proofed for when I do. When I finish the basement it won t be easy to get my 240v wiring from my panel to the garage so I want to do everything I can now to have it ready. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this? Do I just get an electrician to install the 240v (50A?) cable from my panel to the garage and leave it hanging without it being connected to anything? | Voltesla | 2020-03-15 20:12:04 | 18 | fklcf6k | 240V 60 A Just have an electrician run it. If you re dead set on a Tesla then might as well get a wall connector and have it installed in one go. Otherwise you could always have the electrician install a 14-50 outlet. | croninsiglos | 2020-03-15 20:14:44 | 16 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
gnezar | Advice on 200 amp panel & two cars | Hello all we re buying a new house and have the summer to renovate it. The panel is pretty old and 100A. We have a M3 at the moment and (hopefully) a Y coming in the next few months. I m interested in how people are setup for 2 cars. It s not too likely both cars will need to be charged at once but I do want to plan for that. I do a lot higher mileage than my wife but if I m driving a lot each day I don t want her to be in a range anxiety situation. She could always trickle charge but I d prefer to do it properly. I understand the Tesla chargers will balance between the cars intelligently but obviously comes at a price. Or perhaps just put in 2 15-50s into the panel? (we have one in our current property). I think the 200A panel will mean our electricity company may also have to install a new line from the house so i have to work with them and the contractor on permits etc. | emailrob | 2020-05-20 16:51:02 | 21 | fr9cupo | I ve always been told that a 100A circuit with two daisy-chained Tesla Wall Connectors is the best way to go since it lets you not have to care at all about who s charging when. The chargers just figure out the power sharing for you. It s also the fastest option as it ll let both cars achieve their potential maximum charging amperage (48A) which they can t reach with Mobile Connectors (since they cap at 32A). They won t both get 48A at the same time (you can only use 80% of a circuit s capacity for constant-draw) but they likely won t be charging at the same time when you re both in a hurry all that often either. However running two separate 50A circuits with a NEMA 14-50 socket on each end will fulfill your needs equally well and be dramatically cheaper (100A-capable wiring is much thicker and more expensive than 50A wiring). You also won t have to pay $1000 for 2 Wall Connectors since you can just use the Mobile Connectors that come with the cars. Having each car on a separate circuit will also mean you don t have to worry about charging at the same time since they ll be on separate circuit breakers. Either way you ll absolutely want the 200A subpanel. The 100A circuit breaker on your house s meter would certainly trip otherwise if both cars were charging and your AC computers TV etc. were running at the same time. | coredumperror | 2020-05-20 17:24:34 | 18 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
8vsy94 | Advice on Battery Degradation Warranty | I have a Model S 2015 85D with 60k miles on it. The last 3 or months or so I have noticed real world miles coming in around or under 200 miles @ around 290 300 Wh M. I know there is degradation given how many miles are on the car but around 200 seems pretty low no? I make a round trip from Indy to Louisville pretty regular and back (all high way) @ around 295 wh m. The trip is 136 miles one way. I go from 100& #37 charge to getting in town around 36& #37 . I a few times have driven to 5& #37 to the supercharger and am around 180 190. Is this enough to warrant having tesla look at range? Is there something else I can do to help get more data for a warranty replacement? Opinions welcomed. | d3coy3d | 2018-07-03 15:09:47 | 19 | e1pzxn1 | Definitely take it to Tesla! In an 85 kWh you should be getting well over 200 rated miles for sure (assuming you re not flooring it and driving spirited every 30 seconds). | reddit__user__yeah | 2018-07-03 15:24:51 | 11 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
hz0wrk | Advice on completely unacceptable service | So my Model X was overheating and had a piece of the wheel well trim coming loose. I put in for an appointment through the app and had to wait 16 days for the appointment. Meanwhile the car can t be driven due to lack of AC. Dropped it off last Wednesday. No loaners as usual. Today after 6 days of no updates and as usual not being able to get anyone to pick up the phone I drove back to Tesla to see what s up. It is still sitting there untouched and they have no answer as to when it will even be ready. Still no loaner. Uber credits expire today and just shrugs and I m sorry. Asked for a service manager and was told he was in a meeting. I am sitting in the waiting room waiting. This is the Las Vegas service center. Does anyone think this is fair or reasonable for a $100K car I ve had 6 months and this is the second time it s been in for service? Any suggestions as to any recourse at all I have? | Cedars1974 | 2020-07-27 21:07:42 | 104 | fzg1yke | You vehicle has been out of service for 22 days. At thirty you can open up lemon law complaints. I d say bring that up. | feurie | 2020-07-27 21:11:57 | 66 | Tesla ownership feedback and issues |
dz1oxo | Advice on how to deal with incorrect maps on major highway for months | I ve had my model 3 since July 2019 and every day I drive to work for 30 minutes mostly on highway 1604 in San Antonio. for 80% of my drive the maps constantly think i m on a side street and thing the speed limit is 45 when it s 70. Apparently there was some construction before I moved here and this is relatively new but it s a major highway (it s the outer loop around the city) and it s been complete at least since I got here in July. & #x200B Does anyone else have experience with this? is there anything I can do to help get this updated? I couldn t possibly use NOA and I can t even use regular autopilot because it ll randomly drop down to 45 MPH. getting this updated would make a big difference in the quality of my commute. If I can t get the map updated it would at least allow me to use non NOA autopilot if I could somehow have it ignore what it thinks the speed limit is (because the car is wrong) and just set it myself. I d have to take the exit myself (no big deal) but I could just chill and enjoy my car driving itself for 25 minutes (each way) every day! & #x200B any help or advice would be appreciated. thanks. | dealage | 2019-11-20 12:55:32 | 25 | f85cs3g | I have the same issue in my city. I went on google maps and submitted an error on the road. | SiLee12 | 2019-11-20 17:54:56 | 11 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
akfoj3 | Advice on which car to buy since lower end S and X were removed | I ve been placed in charge of selecting a car for my wife whose lease comes up April 30. Our budget is $85k for the car or 1.1k mo if a lease. I recently got a P3D and love it. She has slowly become a Tesla fan since I got my car but wants something a little different for the sake of variety (and likes a bit more space for our family and less speed) so I was planning to get her an X 75 or potentially an S 75. Now those cars aren t available new anymore. I m hoping they come back with a new nomenclature (Model X MR or something) and or a refresh in the next 2 months. But if they don t should I go pre-owned? Look to the Jaguar or other non-Tesla? What would you do? Thanks in advance. | canopyofmagic | 2019-01-27 20:52:01 | 12 | ef4g4hn | Reach out to your local service center if you are interested in a 75D for the Model S X. They still have quite a few of them sitting around at mine for example. Plus I think they will ship them to another service center if yours doesn t have one. No one really knows when the refresh is going to happen. It could be next week it could be next month it could be next year. No one knows. If you are interested in a non-Tesla EV check out the iPace from Jaguar. I know a few people who have got it and they really like it. | ABigFalconRocket | 2019-01-27 20:56:10 | 45 | Tesla Model 3 Review |
epeovf | Advice purchasing either a Model 3 SR+ RWD or AWD LR - How much are the differences really worth? Is RWD vs AWD a big difference? | Hi there I am looking to purchase a Model 3 but aren t entirely certain which to get. I am looking for anecdotal or hard advice on which would be suitable. First off the SR+ is a lot more affordable. I am from Canada and here there is a $5 000 EV credit for cars under $50 000 CAD. The SR+ falls in to this but the LR does not. Next I would assume that the AWD is helpful for our winter driving but does anyone have any experience with the SR+ RWD in snow? Range is likely not much of an issue - I only drive 30km or so to and from work. I do occasionally make longer trips but they are along major highways that have Superchargers between them. Has anyone found the range particularly restrictive on the SR+? What are the actual differences between premium and semi-premium interior. I asked a Tesla rep who was somewhat helpful - he told me the browser and music app functionality can now be purchased for $10 monthly. The lack of a subwoofer is a bit of a shame but I can always add one aftermarket. I suppose ideally I would like to get the AWD LR but without the EV credit the total price of the car ends up being nearly $20 000 CAD more - is the difference between the two really worth that much? I have heard that the FSD is often not particularly usable in most areas especially in the winter - so I am likely to hold off on that for the time being. Is this true? Has anyone had any experience with both the SR+ and regretting it wishing they had got the AWD? Are there any hidden or less talked about issues with Model 3s? Should I hold off for a while to see if a refresh is released this year possibly lowering prices? Thanks for all the help! | itgkira | 2020-01-16 05:07:51 | 41 | fej0ji8 | I grappled with this last month. I ended up going with the LR AWD and I m honestly so glad I did. There are several peace-of-mind factors that come with the LR AWD that make it worth it: - Longer range is big in the winter. I live in Vegas and the weather here is mild compared to Canada. With that said the cold weather impacts range significantly so while the advertised 250 miles for the SR+ sounds like plenty real world range especially in the winter will be nowhere near that number. - Longer Range on longer trips can make the difference between multiple additional stops. To be clear I hated driving until I got my M3 and the thought of a road trip made me cringe. But this car will make you love to drive and crave a road trip. The more convenient that experience can be the better. Extra range is definitely worth it. - In case of motor failure LR AWD let s you drive on the remaining motor so less likely you ll ever be stranded - Rear heated seats and the subwoofer are really the only things in the “premium” interior that you ll appreciate - if you re deciding between LR AWD and FSD I d go with the longer range 100 times out of 100. I have both and appreciate the value add of the LR AWD far more than the bleeding edge tech that is FSD. I use FSD daily and honestly love it but the fact is you can add that at any time but can never add a second motor to your car post-purchase. And the depreciation on the FSD upgrade is significantly more than on the dual motor upgrade when time comes to trade in. - FINALLY the acceleration is SIGNIFICANTLY FASTER. And that s one of the most fun parts of owning a Tesla. It s not even close. Hope this helps. Literally a month and a half ago I ordered an SR+. I immediately regretted it and agonized to my wife (who originally talked me into the decision) until she finally told me to change my order. I ended up taking delivery of my LR AWD one month ago yesterday and couldn t be happier. I know I would ve been disappointed if I d kept my original order. Either way you re making the right choice by getting the M3. It s by far the best car on the market today especially for the price. | Ferrari61 | 2020-01-16 05:29:58 | 59 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
44ay6i | Advice sought for my friend interested in buying a Model S in the UK | Hi all A friend of mine (who lives in the UK) is looking at buying a Tesla and I m giving him a bit of help. I know quite a lot about Tesla but I ve got confused about what options are available in the UK and which are only US and don t know much about charging options. I would appreciate some ideas on how to proceed. Here are what I think are the main facts: * He doesn t have a driveway but parks on his road (central London) mostly he can park outside his house but the pedestrian pavement runs in between the house and the car. (I have a feeling this is going to be a big problem and maybe a deal breaker for charging). * He can t afford £50 000 up front but comfortably earns enough for the finance options. * He currently has a car (smallish Mercedes of some sort) and would be interested in trading it in through the Tesla Trade in programme or selling it privately but can t really be left without a car for more than a day or two because he travels a lot for work. * He travels on average around 400 miles a week at a rough guess mainly between London and other major cities in the UK although could be a lot more some weeks and not at all others. * He would be interested in looking at second hand cars but is quite keen on autopilot. He s got young kids so I think he s not under the illusion he can maintain a pristine car for very long. I m not sure what all these facts add up to my assumption is the best bet is to find out if its practical to charge taking into account the pavement and then buy a new 70D on finance and sell his car privately once his Tesla has arrived. Thanks | JanCumin | 2016-02-05 14:06:07 | 11 | czotjy2 | You re not allowed to have a charging cable coming out of your house and crossing the pavement. I have seen people do it however on quieter London streets. But I don t think you d get away with doing it all night every night. There is a government scheme to apply for a charging station to be set up on your street but I imagine it takes ages https: www.gov.uk government publications government-funding-for-residential-on-street-charging-for-plug-in-vehicles-a-guide-for-members-of-the-public He might be able to get by by visiting superchargers and other electric car charge stations when he is out an about. | rosinchard | 2016-02-05 14:29:31 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
35yh25 | Advice to future Northeast USA (and I suppose southeast Canadian) Tesla owners | If you actually intend to you know *drive* this car (and not just keep it in a showroom) stay far far away from the 21 rims. As some of you may know this last winter was brutal but I just found out HOW brutal for me at least- I took my P85+ in for a tire bulge (safety hazard necessitates a replacement) turns out I have THREE tires bulging (two were on the inside rim not visible) and the FOURTH tire s rim is actually *bent.* So ALL the wheels are fucked... Such is the hell that is wintertime potholes at least in my area (NYC-Long Island-Boston corridor some excursions further out depending). We re now talking a many-thousand-dollar replacement cost. Apparently I m not alone in discovering how impractical these 21 rims are for anywhere it snows the local Tesla dealer is now actively discouraging 21 rim purchases unless you include the wintertime swap-out package (which are a set of 19 rims). Since I m now in the position of having to lay out serious cash anyway I m now off to get custom 20 rims (yes I will have to make sure they can handle the Tesla weight and have the right offset etc.) and all-season Pirelli P-Zero Nero s (because I hate swapping out tires and because I still feel committed to not 19 inch rims ). A fellow owner is quite happy with that arrangement. | ABC_AlwaysBeCoding | 2015-05-14 15:53:36 | 49 | cr9267n | My cars all have to handle Canadian winters. When I m finally able to get a Tesla it will have a different set of winter and summer tires. All Season doesn t mean the same thing here. | TheKrs1 | 2015-05-14 17:14:40 | 26 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
ctqz4i | Advice with Model 3 and actual range | Very much a newbie here so go easy if this is stupid. I m a teacher who commutes 144 miles round trip and I m seriously considering pulling the trigger on a Model 3. I live in Iowa so I have to deal with very cold temperatures during the winter months. If I get the Model 3 SR+ it s rated for 240 miles but realistically will I get 144 miles in the dead of winter between charging to ~80% which seems to be recommended for daily driving and the cold weather drop in range? Thank you for any help or advice! Edit: wow thank you all for the great advice. You ve definitely given me some things to ponder that I hadn t considered. Step 1 is going to be talking to my principal about the ability to plug in. There are no parking spots where outlets are set up specifically for EVs or block heaters but I know the buses plug in during the winter. So maybe I could see about parking near the bus barn and use one of their 220v outlets. That would charge ~5 miles per hour so during the school day I could pick up another 40 miles of range. Step 2 will be biting the bullet and looking into the long range. Thanks again for all the help! I have a few goals I need to accomplish before making the purchase but hopefully I ll be back on this sub soon to show you all my new wheels! | WapsiWillie | 2019-08-22 02:17:19 | 44 | exmwewk | I would always only recommend the long range I struggled with mine when it said I had 306 miles to make a 220 mile trip. So for the sake of your sanity I d definitely try and get the long range. Even in long range you re only using around 270 miles because you never charge to 100% and never go below 20% (ideally) | WrappedRocket | 2019-08-22 02:29:38 | 35 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
abxw7i | Advice: Fixing Delivery Imperfections (after the fact) | Took delivery of Model 3 (AWD Long Range) in September and generally love it. However there are two imperfections that I noticed on the car during the week that I took delivery. But given how hard it was to take delivery (they were extremely busy back then and ill equipped with dealing with increased load as you all probably know remember) I didn t want to go back -- nor did I have time. But whenever I see these imperfections they drive me crazy (see photo): * there is a prominent scratch in the molded plastic on the steering wheel * on the rear bumper ONE of the four proximity sensors is indented into the bumper Any ideas suggestions on how I can get these addressed? Are they easy to fix by myself? & #x200B https: i.redd.it t27505k4u2821.png | Drives_A_Buick | 2019-01-02 21:22:17 | 16 | ed3qx7k | I d reach out to your local service center and explain the situation. They should fix these issues (assuming they weren t caused by you). | ABigFalconRocket | 2019-01-02 21:25:27 | 16 | Tesla ownership feedback and issues |
y3egp4 | Advice: If you have a Tesla built in 2018 double-check if you can charge faster than 32 Amps through AC charging (Corded Mobile Connector or Wall Connector). | I recently got a 200 Amp panel installed and subsequently the Gen 3 Wall Connector installed on a 50 Amp breaker. With a 50 Amp breaker the wall connector should allow my 2018 RWD LR Model 3 to charge at 40 Amps. Upon plugging in my car I kept getting error [PCS\_a019 for Power grid or vehicle issue limiting AC charging ](https: imgur.com a feiTA1J) Did some googling and found that there were [others out there](https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc threads charge-speed-reduced-unplug-and-try-again.138361 ) with a 2018 Model 3 with a similar issue. It turns out that the Power Conversion System needs to be replaced. This [page (from another user) explains](https: www.casteyanqui.com ev battery_dispute index.html?utm_source=pocket_mylist) this issue in more detail: > Clearly visible toward the middle of the circuit board are three sets of blocks fuses capacitors etc. Each one of those sets converts and delivers 16A of power to the battery and thus all three combined produce 48A the maximum amount of AC power that a Model 3 can accept. If one of those sets breaks down the remaining two can only deliver 32A of power (which is starting to happen in my penthouse). If a second set fails the last one will only deliver 16A of power (which has happened with other owners experiencing this problem). And if all three sets break down… the car cannot be charged at all from a Level 1 or Level 2 charger. I set up a service appointment and they quoted me $1763 for parts and labor. I just hit over 50 000 miles a couple of months ago so they are saying it is not covered. I am not going to be paying for this fix and continue to charge at 32A - nearly $2k to get 8A faster charging isn t worth it to me. If another set breaks down and I can only charge at 16A that s likely when I will get it fixed. **My advice to you 2018 owners (especially if you are still under warranty) is to find a wall connector or a corded mobile connector that can provide you with more than 32 Amps and test if your car can charge greater than 32 Amps.** At my previous house I had a generic level 2 charger that only charged at 32 Amps so I was none the wiser if the PCS was defective at that point or not. All other charging came from other generic L2 chargers or superchargers. If your charger only does 32A max it will never throw out an error unless you have 2 sets that are broken down. | andy2na | 2022-10-14 00:07:15 | 137 | is8d8l1 | Had the same issue with our 2018 Model 3 fortunately under warranty | LoveTendies | 2022-10-14 01:12:28 | 37 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
4gez34 | Advice: Small Tesla Gift? | My father-in-law and I are huge fans of Tesla automobiles. It s a bonding thing for us in a sense. We can t afford one right now but he s going in for a surgery next week and I was hoping to get him a small Tesla related gift to cheer him up. Do any such things exist and if so would anyone be able to suggest something? Example: small model car or magazine or small piece of art? Thanks for any suggestions in advance! | CanadianAstronaut | 2016-04-25 19:29:55 | 22 | d2gyezc | Buy him a [$210 1:18 scale model of the Model S](http: shop.teslamotors.com products model-s-p85-diecast-1-18-scale). | GeekLad | 2016-04-25 19:46:44 | 9 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
8stc0n | Aero Caps: 233 wH mi without 209 wH mi with them on ~ 10% increase in range | I took off my aero caps last week to see how they would affect range and to try a different look. After consistently getting 208 - 215 Wh miles on my commute (30 miles mostly interstate with AP set to 72 mph and an average speed of about 60 mph) I couldn t get under 232 Wh mile with the caps off. I put them back on last night and drove to work this morning and ended up back at 209 Wh mile. I know I ve seen some suggest that there is not a bit difference between caps on and caps off but for my commute at ~65-72 mph the difference appears to be between 6 and 10% which was surprising to me. Have others seen this kind of difference? Note: other conditions have been pretty similar - it s been warm and humid and I ve kept the AC around 73. It s not generally windy here in the mornings. Edit: wH to Wh | mrdavisclothing | 2018-06-21 16:34:36 | 254 | e122cti | Great info thanks! Not to be pedantic but it is Wh not wH | IwantaModel3 | 2018-06-21 16:43:40 | 67 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
86h4ul | Aero Wheel Cap Kit Price Increased by $50.. | Still out of stock: https: shop.tesla.com us en product vehicle-accessories model-3-aero-wheel-cap-kit.html | sigma722 | 2018-03-23 01:58:05 | 48 | dw51a76 | Dang. The people that got them the first time got a deal! | NIGHTHAWK017 | 2018-03-23 02:05:54 | 14 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
d4187t | Aero Wheel Cap efficiency gains and the science behind it | From what I ve read the range differential between the Aeros on and off is anywhere between 3-10% depending on who you believe. I m sure this is also depends heavily on whether this is city or highway driving. This leads me to my question-- Do the Aero caps extend the 310mi estimated range of my LR by 3-10% or decrease by that much? I feel like this could be a stupid question but I was trying to change my wheel config in the new update and the Aero config minus the caps is not an option. It indicated that changing my selection would adjust range calculations so I m just curious now. If going Cap-less does in fact decrease range from 3-10% then how do the 19 optioned M3s claim 310 distance | blondbother | 2019-09-14 05:37:28 | 43 | f06l57w | [This](https: teslike.com range ) suggests between 9 and 12 mile range increase | Jaxon9182 | 2019-09-14 05:48:30 | 30 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
wis9y5 | Aero Wheels Range Improvement for SR vs. LR | I can t help but notice the Model 3 SR with 18 Aero Wheels only has a 5-mile range improvement over one with 19 Sport Wheels (272 mi. vs. 267 mi. per EPA a 1.9% increase) whereas the Model 3 LR with Aero Wheels has 24 miles increased range over the same motor with Sport Wheels (358 mi. vs 334 mi a 7.2% increase). This is puzzling to me as an aerospace engineering student. Both the SR and LR seem to be identical externally so their aerodynamics should be the same with the respective wheels. One difference I can think of is the added weight of the battery in the LR. Intuitively the heavier bigger battery vehicle should be more resistant to drag (drag is constant but accounts for a smaller fraction of the total balanced force) as the LR probably exerts more force. I appreciate any help in understanding this disparity. Edit: For clarification I m wondering why the LR (heavier) car has a higher % improvement than the SR with Aero Wheels. | aeroastro_ | 2022-08-07 22:39:58 | 56 | ijdncx1 | Are you factoring in the heavier LFP battery? | iReaddit-KRTORR | 2022-08-08 00:13:39 | 39 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
7nr695 | Aero covers vs. upgraded wheels and 3 31 reservation holders | Do we have any solid data on the difference in range between aero wheels and the upgraded wheels? Also have we given up on the special something for 3 31 reservation holders? As an aside how is it possible that Tesla hasn t bothered to release the info about the aero covers now that non-employees are getting them? | thrwaway8921 | 2018-01-03 01:28:54 | 12 | ds3wqyg | Yes the data was found in an EPA document on page 15 [here](https: www3.epa.gov otaq datafiles FOI_HTSLV00.0L13_APPIPT1.PDF). It shows these two numbers: * 18 wheels Road Load HP @ 50mph: 9.95 * 19 wheels Road Load HP @ 50mph: 11.13 The difference is 11.13 9.95 - 1= 11.9%. That s the range difference you get at 50 mph. You might say how about 75 mph? Good question. Look at the 3 numbers just above the 9.95HP. Those are called the A B C coefficients or the dyno coefficients. These allow calculating the numbers at any speed not just 50 mph. I have already done that. At 75 mph **the difference is 10.4%**. All the numbers in that document came from Tesla. EPA tests are done by the manufacturers. This was one of the documents Tesla sent to the EPA. Also see the topic [here](https: model3ownersclub.com threads range-of-the-tesla-model-s-x-3-at-65-70-75-80-mph.5496 ) for estimated range with different wheels. If you want to know the data for the MS MX see [this](https: electrek.co 2017 11 10 tesla-model-s-model-x-wheel-size-affect-efficency ) Electrek article. | Teslike | 2018-01-03 01:48:55 | 24 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
6sxhtf | Aero wheel covers | I know this topic has been beaten like a dead horse but I wanted to put it to rest. I stopped at the Fremont factory today while I was here from New York on business. An employee confirmed that the aero wheels are wheel covers with an alloy wheel underneath as we saw on the release candidates. There were a few Model 3s in the employee lot which I was happy to see. The car looks fantastic in person and I m definitely excited. It s gonna be a long year. EDIT: [Album of pics I took](http: imgur.com a qqwTr) Two red and one blue Model 3. | TheKobayashiMoron | 2017-08-11 00:10:48 | 73 | dlggjn2 | I m curious if Tesla will offer any center caps for the exposed rim or if the aftermarket community will start offering Tesla-badged ones once we see more of the model 3 s in the wild. I d be cool with these exposed wheels assuming the hub is properly covered. | CardinalsFanatic | 2017-08-11 02:18:12 | 13 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
6osfym | Aero wheel difference between white RC in San Francisco and Production Number 003 | I was looking at both these posts (just below) and noticed that there s a chrome ring around the rims on the white RC in San Francisco. If you watch the video of production number 3 there is no chrome ring around the rims. Subtle difference but I like the look without the chrome ring on the midnight silver. | Tooearly4flapjacks | 2017-07-22 01:56:31 | 10 | dkjust6 | Don t you know these sorts of posts should include comparison photos? | Dr_Pippin | 2017-07-22 02:16:27 | 10 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
6rznj2 | Aero wheels. Any graphics designers on this sub? | Would you paint the Aero Wheels to make them cool looking and maybe match with any given TM3 finish? Is there a pattern you could think of that would make these really stand out in a cool way? It seems to me that this would be a cool aftermarket treatment that would have a lot of takers. https: cdn.teslarati.com wp-content uploads 2017 07 white-tesla-model-3-aero-wheels-2.jpg | Compulsive1 | 2017-08-06 17:30:06 | 22 | dl8xsiy | https: media.giphy.com media 98bHidQW3vKo0 giphy.gif | MaChiMiB | 2017-08-06 17:59:37 | 24 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
e1dfjt | Aerodynamics with the Cybertruck | Something I havent heard much of was the aero of the vehicle. During other tesla reveals there has been a strong focus on efficiency and how the designs allow the vehicle to be quite slippery in comparison with other brands. Was there any mention of how the truck design allowed for a low drag coefficient? The MotorTrend article touched base on the aero but it was a short piece that wasnt well-explained. They speculated active suction might be used to manipulate airflow somehow to improve aerodynamics. Is there anyone with a related background in this field that could chime in and explain how the shape of the cybertruck can be efficient? | lemenick | 2019-11-25 09:03:07 | 23 | f8odv14 | Engineer with aerodynamics background here. Car aero gets complicated in the details: mirrors wheels undercarriage etc. That s why the other models are so fine tuned. But a huge factor basically comes down to the ratio of length to height also known as aspect ratio. As this ratio goes down the aero has to be improved where it can. Since the truck has a low aspect ratio more attention has to be given to what happens inside the bounds of the dimensions. A box is the worst and a teardrop is the best. One might think that two shallower corners (allowing for a more normal-ish cab as well) across the top would be better than the one sharp one but that also makes for two points of flow separation which incur losses and drag. I suspect the single sharp corner is actually more efficient than two. The range numbers are definitely dependent on the bed cover though. That element is absolutely necessary. I doubt active suction is part of the system. That would likely cost more energy than it could save. | arizonadeux | 2019-11-25 09:52:25 | 34 | Revolutionary Tesla Cybertruck |
2q7efq | After 2 months - it s here! the P85D | Just got this bad boy last night. I have to say it is a very fun drive. My seats are the performance seats right now - they will be sending the next gen seats in a month or so. Will take pictures of that when it comes. (Pictures in comments). | blackamex | 2014-12-23 19:58:56 | 27 | cn3jgjo | http: imgur.com a 6DBqP | blackamex | 2014-12-23 19:58:56 | 14 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
8zs55v | After 200k unit anyone thinking production hell is over? | SoFlo 2nd day reservation ordered 6 27 a red LR RWD EAP delivery estimate Sep-Nov which updated last week to Aug - Oct. 07 14 a Tesla rep wrote that my TM3 is scheduled for delivery on 08 05... Guess they are cranking all 4 lines like crazy! | chacama | 2018-07-18 03:59:09 | 27 | e2l2vwz | We re now in demand hell | felixfff | 2018-07-18 04:15:36 | 32 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
jl0h3q | After 3 and a half years of salvage Model 3 having supercharging capabilities Tesla shuts the majority of them off. | It s been 3 and a half years since the Model 3 came out and not long after that the first one was totaled and rebuilt. Ever since then there was no issue with Model 3s being able to supercharge. Which was odd because Model S and X were almost immediately cut off. Well in the salvage community we assumed it was going to happen at some point but after the first year we thought that Tesla considered it safe. I supercharged my salvage 3 since 2018 and never ran into any issues. It is what it is but it s a little disappointing. Any minor issue with the HV system and the HV battery will not even turn on let alone charge. Something as simple as low coolant and the car will not even allow AC charging. Just my little rant. Thanks for listening. Edit: To those of you who think the batteries are dangerous after an accident. I ve sold Model 3 battery modules to SpaceX from a car that was beyond the point of repair. They bought them from me because they re impossible to get from Tesla. | Yaro_S | 2020-10-30 16:52:48 | 198 | gam8cf2 | If they re truly worried about safety they could create a reasonably-priced means to recertify them as safe to supercharge. They used to have that for the S X then it became hard to get and some service centers didn t do it and so on... Even if the SC just hooks it up to a supercharger with a diagnostic laptop plugged in to ensure that everything stays within spec on current temperature etc. It s also an opportunity for Tesla to switch salvaged cars to paid supercharging as long as you re up-front with the customer that re-certification will allow the car to supercharge but it ll be on a paid basis. | majesticjg | 2020-10-30 17:04:12 | 59 | Tesla ownership feedback and issues |
7mzm43 | After 36 hours of Tesla ownership there s already no way that I could go back... | Once you ve owned and operated a car that puts out zero emissions charges up at no cost to you drives itself and is the safest car you ve ever owned no normal car can satisfy you. Absolutely thrilled with my new (used) Model S! | jwinskowski | 2017-12-30 04:44:17 | 176 | drxwr0b | I drive around peoples cars for my job. I got in someone s Tesla Model X. Love the interior the doors etc. Maybe when I hit the lottery. But yes they all seem pretty nice. | ClaimGaming | 2017-12-30 04:49:07 | 50 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
bskzfb | After 5000+ miles over 200+ drives here is a chart of battery discharge per drive | My commute and weekend drives involves going up and down the mountains - so there is a lot of elevation gain and wind. In ideal conditions you should have a near flat bar across the chart. I am not sure how dashcam usage air conditioning heated seats and dark mode display affects the battery. & #x200B The green bars are when I drove down the mountain and I ended with more charge than I started with. It is possible that the onboard machine incorrectly calculated the available battery (in miles) but given the commonality I trust the dual motor s regen efficiency better. & #x200B My first attempt at this content so open to suggestions. https: i.redd.it i90e32wgl7031.png | MaanickBaasha | 2019-05-24 19:16:50 | 20 | eoo25ub | My number 1 suggestion is to change your display from distance to energy. The miles rating is not your actual expected range but rather the state of charge multiplied with a fixed Wh mi figure. I have found that by using energy and seeing the battery % on my screen I m able to intuitively gauge how much more driving I can do before looking for a charge. It feels exactly like a fuel gauge in an ICE vehicle and you can get a real sense for change over time just based on the fact that you re seeing a real battery state. Personally I deeply hate the distance rating displayed on the main screen. It s based on an unrealistic consumption figure for anybody that lives outside of southern California. When it s cold or very hot or you re driving up and down hilly terrain the actual consumption is often 50-75% higher than the number Tesla uses. I tried switching to distance display this winter and it was completely unusable. Trying to calculate miles per mile was just crazy. Knowing I have 40% left and I ve driven 170 miles is a much simpler formula and even better I can just compare how much farther I need to drive versus how much battery has been consumed. Because everything is in units of 1 100 it s just super intuitive. | drdabbles | 2019-05-24 19:48:41 | 14 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
55q5z1 | After 8.0 update streaming songs automatically stop and skip to the next song with 40 seconds remaining | Anyone else seeing this? I m listening to a slacker station and every song when it nears the end with about 40 seconds left pauses and switches to the next song. Really annoying. | immolated_ | 2016-10-03 21:49:16 | 23 | d8cqupe | I m so pissed at the train wreck called that UI that I smashed my center console with a sledgehammer to put it out of its misery. I ll buy a new one once this madness is over and all the people responsible for that hideous release have been executed for the crimes against humanity that they committed. Sorry about your radio stations. Free torch and pitchfork if you come to my house and join my protest. | dbitter1 | 2016-10-03 22:23:34 | 12 | Spotify Gapless Playback |
e4un6g | After Cybertruck every car looks like something from 1999 | I am a Model 3 owner and was looking forward to replacing it with a Model Y in maybe 2 years or a little less. The extra room would be nice and I like to sit a little higher from ground. Then Cybertruck happened. I was disgusted at first - lasted two hours but ordered one the next day. Now every car or truck looks like something from 1999 to me. The more you think about it or learn it becomes clear that the Cybertruck design is genius. I never considered a truck before. I never considered that even a Tesla truck could appeal to me. I m not a truck person. Or so I thought. I think Cybertruck going to sell not only to people who wan t a truck but to everyone who want a next generation vehicle. It s going to be like like when everybody wanted the iPhone. It s going to be crazy. You know this is the case when women want it too. If you are on the fence about it I would put down the $100 to get a place in the line. I think the queue is going to be very very long. | lokesen | 2019-12-02 05:56:41 | 290 | f9fh7b2 | The irony is that the Cybertruck is from 1982. | thisisveek | 2019-12-02 07:27:26 | 127 | Revolutionary Tesla Cybertruck |
5for4k | After Enhanced Autopilot is activated could the latest Model S be the highest rated car in EuroNCAP too? [analysis] | EuroNCAP has a lot more breadth in their testing than the NHTSA. Currently the safest car in its class is the 2015 Jaguar XE with **115.6 points**: http: www.euroncap.com en results jaguar xe 22028 Things have changed *a lot* since the original 2014 EuroNCAP testing results gave the Model S **102.3 points**: http: www.euroncap.com en results tesla model-s 7897 ## Adult Occupants * One improvement Tesla gets for free is the absence of an error in the airbag software (which Tesla fixed OTA but was still penalized by EuroNCAP for). From the results page: The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Readings from the passenger dummy indicated good protection of all body areas except the head. Analysis of the dummy kinematics showed that the airbag on the passenger side had bottomed out i.e. there was insufficient inflation to prevent the head flattening the airbag and coming into contact with the facia through the airbag material. Tesla investigated the issue and found an error in the airbag calibration software supplied by the vendor. Euro NCAP has been informed that this error has been corrected in all vehicles supplied to customers. *Although the calculated injury parameters were not hazardous protection of the passenger head was penalised and rated as adequate.* Comparing scoring between the Jaguar and the Model S indicates this should be good for **0.4 points**. * Industry-leading AEB City is worth an extra **3 points**. * Pardon my Belgian but how the fuck did the Model S score worse on the pole test than the Jaguar? [Because the video makes the Jaguar look *much* worst than the Model S.](http: imgur.com a kglCZ) Is it just the contours of the door impacting the driver s chest from the side? It s true that the Jag impacts at 32 km hr and the S at 29 km hr but that 22% increase in crash energy doesn t seem to account for it. Let s say Tesla can modify the door slightly to match the Jaguar (hopefully adding door storage in the process...) which is good for **1.4 points**. ## Child Occupants * Tesla didn t receive full points for supporting all the tested child seats because the Römer KidFix was difficult to install -- All of the restraints for which the car is designed could be properly installed and accommodated with the exception of the Group I universal restraint in the rear outboard seats. While the seat could be installed the seat cushioning made engagement of the ISOFIX probes difficult. This is the kind of small revision Tesla does all the time and I would be surprised if it didn t fit acceptably by now. * There s another issue mentioned that could be easily fixed OTA: The front passenger airbag can be disabled through the user menu allowing a rearward-facing restraint to be used in that seating position. However the interface is not clear in all languages about the actions being taken to set the airbag status *and the system was not rewarded.* It s not clear how much this is worth but together with the fix above these changes are good for another **4.2 points.** ## Pedestrian Safety Since it was tested Tesla has redesigned the front fascia lights and trim pieces under the hood. Coincidentally these are exactly the areas the Model S performed poorly in pedestrian safety. * In leg safety the outer 15% on either side performed adequately instead of good. This is the location of the outboard condensor inlets which have been redesigned to allow more flexing. The black plastic lower trim has been removed (the joint previously acting as a reinforcing element limiting flexing) and replaced with a shadow line. Strong and rigid convex compound curves have been softened with the addition of creases and had the curvature reduced in one dimension to move in the direction of blended simple curves (which flex more eg compare the side of an empty aluminum can with the bottom). Annotated comparison here: http: imgur.com a F7zXb * The same strategies for increasing flex -- softening with creases and curve de-compounding -- can be seen below the headlights which performed poorly in pedestrian safety. * The outline of the frunk opening can be clearly seen as a marginal area on the hood in the test results. Tesla has gone through at least two iterations of this part with the clear intent of increasing the hood pedestrian safety. The hard inset recessed frunk edge is replaced with a gentle chamfer. Gone is the plastic upper lid which reduced the crumple distance under the hood. The new frunk liner has only a small horizontal lip at the top reducing the rigidity contributed by an angle iron effect and a simpler outline which lacks the corregations of the original. Even the plastic moulding around the gas strut is split up and softened another area with a marginal score. Annotated comparison pictures: http: imgur.com a AiFMn * Collectively these changes should be good for an additional **6 points**. And of course... ## Safety Assist (AKA Autopilot) This is one area where EuroNCAP is actually behind -- many Autopilot 1.0 safety features aren t even given any points! * When the Model S was first tested it had speed assist and lane assist but no emergency braking or avoidance of any kind. Since Autopilot has all the hardware for autonomous driving it should be able to implement AEB that avoids crashes even at highway speeds. AEB is good for an additional **3 points**. ## Safety features There are a few areas where the Model S is lacking. These are probably the biggest changes as they involve adding features to the car. * **Rear seat belt tensioners.** Many high end cars have this feature (Volvo Jaguar Infiniti etc). Tesla has it in the front but not the rear. This isn t good for points but it would mean that Tesla vehicles would be eligigible for inclusion on EuroNCAP s Best Family Car list. * **Pedestrian Airbags.** Volvo has pioneered an airbag that deploys over the bottom edges of the windscreen and the A-pillar. These are the last remaining poor areas in pedestrian safety on the Tesla. This would potentially be good for another **3-6 points** in pedestrian safety Video: https: www.youtube.com watch?v=X2Aw4eZoijk Even without pedestrian airbags the improvement that are *already done* push the Model S within spitting distance of the top large sedan (114.3 points). Once Enhanced Autopilot is rolled out the new Tesla Model S will **blow the Jaguar XE away** with 120.3 points (remember the Jag got 115.6). TL DR Tesla has the potential to build on its substantial safety accomplishments to make the highest rated car ever tested by EuroNCAP an accolade it has already achieved for NHTSA testing. *edit:* annotated pictures per request | TootZoot | 2016-11-30 09:35:07 | 128 | dam119t | This is the most r spacex post I ve ever seen outside of r spacex. | mikejuly24 | 2016-11-30 14:18:13 | 56 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
2vbm4c | After Following Tesla For Almost 2 Years I Finally Get To Ride In One! | I have been following Tesla for almost 2 years now I m very excited to be able to ride in one. I can t drive it unfortunately(still 19 y o) but nevertheless I can t wait. I frequently go to the Tesla store when I go the mall and the sales people are always very nice always a great experience and when I asked for a ride along I made it clear I can t afford one or even drive one and they were very cool about it. I always recommend the car to everyone I know. I will definitely buy one of their cars in the future(hopefully Model 3!). I m sure it will be a great experience I basically know the car inside and out but if you have any tips for the ride let me know I d be happy to hear! Cheers | butteredmuffins | 2015-02-09 18:10:08 | 43 | cogarwh | you made the first mistake riding in one. now you will go insane waiting for the day when you can get one and no other car will do. unfortunately the only way to correct that mistake is to buy one. seriously tho congrats and keep spreading the word on tesla! | bobbyducati | 2015-02-09 20:30:56 | 20 | Tesla Model 3 Review |
9lcosp | After I got feedback yesterday I decided that I will be building the Spotify Remote site for Model S 3 X Browsers | Thanks to everyone that participated in yesterday s discussion: https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 9l498i using_spotify_web_interface_remote_bluetooth I will need beta alpha testers for all three models. You can join me on r TesPlayer. If anyone wants to confirm that the minimal concept (login with spotify + play one song) works here is some instructions: 1) Play some random song on your phone using Spotify. 2) While song is playing go to https: tesplayer-beta.herokuapp.com on your car 3) Click login 4) Login with spotify 5) Press the play button after login 6) Does your phone switch songs? Post feedback here or if you want to test future betas with actual functionality request to join the TesPlayer subreddit. Thanks for the support! | unrevoked | 2018-10-04 15:04:26 | 191 | e75nyqm | What a missed opportunity to play Rick Astley | nightofgrim | 2018-10-04 15:33:38 | 98 | Spotify Gapless Playback |
fm4hpt | After a week on 2020.10 serious phantom braking | I m getting a LOT more phantom braking incidents when coming over high bridges. Also when coming around a curve to the right when there is a car stopped in the left turn lane it seems to think the stopped vehicle is in same lane as I m driving. I now keep my foot poised over the accelerator to override these rather common unexpected braking scenarios. Another situation that has been common for quite a while is when a car turns left across my lane (long before I would even slow) the car will hit the brakes . I ve gotten used to this situation and am always prepared. (edit: Sorry about the typo in the title system won t let me change anything in the title. It s really 2020.12) | another_Spacenut | 2020-03-20 22:51:14 | 28 | fl285xo | My issue is the emergency lane departure warning going off. | jenomic | 2020-03-20 22:58:12 | 21 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
59ouib | After a year of fleet learning what has the fleet learned? | Fleet learning was supposed to include precise GPS mapping and was touted as the main advantage between Tesla s autopilot systems and its competitors. Now that we ve had fleet learning for a year has anything been shown to have improved as a result? Or is this still part of a much longer game? Personally my AP still struggles in the same spots in struggled in a year ago. I don t feel like it has learned much if anything. | EatMoarToads | 2016-10-27 16:14:30 | 21 | d9ab91x | During yesterday s Q3 Financial Results call there was a question from an analyst about that mentioning that precise GPS mapping was not really empathized as much as in the past during the release of AP2.0. Response from Tesla: stay tuned for future product announcement... They re always ahead of our speculations. | Sramyaguchi | 2016-10-27 18:26:21 | 14 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
br2qfp | After buying a Tesla 3 I believe Tesla should start to focus on marketing if they want the high demand to continue. | My SO was in the car buying market recently and after watching her experience I truly believe Tesla is missing out on a large portion of the public due to misinformation. My SO was looking at getting a new vehicle and had a lot of choices she was trying to decide between. I asked if she had thought about getting a Tesla 3. She said she liked what she saw about Tesla but heard that they were all expensive. I told her to look into the model 3 since it was significantly cheaper and close to her price range. After doing some quick research and talking to our friends we “heard” a lot of negative misinformation. The most prominent was that there was a long waiting list and you had to wait for months to get your car. There were other small rumors for the older people in our social circle about how they could explode range anxiety electric misconceptions safety issues etc. The most popular they were the more false they were for some reason. All it took was one test drive and some more light homework for my SO to say the Tesla model 3 was the best choice for her by a mile. After driving it for a month and taking it on a state wide road trip we both can easily see why people compare this to the smart phone revolution. When I drive “regular “ cars it feels way more utilitarian and just old. There are small issues here and there with the auto pilot but we understand it s not in its final form yet. The car is so amazing that we are now fawning over either a model X or hopefully a new truck model. But we both completely get why people are fanatical about this company. My SO has a two hour commute home and this has done wonders for her mental wellness and overall happiness. Imo this doesn t feel like another car purchase. This car actually feels like it improves your life and makes life a little easier on you. People come up and talk to us about the car all the time. Most people know very little about it and most have never seen one in person. Even when we started showing our friends the car in person so many of them were floored by the car and just heard things through word of mouth. Word of mouth is good until a certain size imo at this point Tesla should really just at least put out commercials on their own YouTube Channel for people to see and share. They don t even need to pay money for them to run during tv shows or sporting events (though a Super Bowl commercial would be amazing.) Just let social media do its thing. Most people don t know The Price How it looks in person How it works operates How cheap it is to own (upfront cost vs lifetime cost) About be super charger network. How software updates work How Autopilot works That you can charge at home (seriously) and how fast and cheap it is. How luxurious it is And one of the best selling points imo... What s under the Hood. Most people aren t mechanically minded these days and when my SO looked under the hood they gasped. All you have to worry about it the wiper fluid. No belts oil hoses etc. The car is more like a phone and most people can understand how to take care of a battery. | bzsteele | 2019-05-20 23:05:14 | 120 | eo9kxot | I d rather they spend their resources at the moment significantly improving their manufacturing servicing and vehicle software quality | ChromeDome5 | 2019-05-20 23:11:00 | 68 | Tesla Model 3 Review |
ef8t8o | After changing his Twitter pic from a burning Tesla to a neutral one infamous Shortseller Mark Spiegel has halved his short position continuing his retreat and preparing his switch to long | So about a month ago I noticed that the well-known Shortseller Mark Spiegel had switched his Twitter profile picture [(link)](https: www.reddit.com r TeslaLounge comments dxzwgf shortseller_mark_spiegel_has_removed_his_burning ). Before he had a burning Tesla in the background. That doesn t surprise as he is pretty much the most well-known Shortseller and accuser of Tesla regularly claiming fraud on the side of Tesla and Elon Musk. So for him to change his picture that means something. Now we know what. Quietly he has halved his short position as noticed by u Peel7 [Here](https: www.reddit.com r teslainvestorsclub comments eekwxt mark_b_spiegel_cut_down_his_tsla_short_position ). I guess it s obvious what follows next. A slow decline of attacks further decrease of short position and then a sudden turn to long. But in contrast to the other short sellers who already have switched to long he has built up quite the narrative. That s why he has to do this slowly. | GimmeThatIOTA | 2019-12-24 23:29:36 | 156 | fbz0itm | Infamous short-seller? Mark is nothing. Literally he is a nutcase. Not sure why or how he got gets so much attention but he will only ever be remembered (if at all) for making asinine claims. Edit- yes I understood infamous wrong. I learned something! :-) | camthehombre | 2019-12-24 23:50:55 | 109 | Elon Musk Tesla Controversy |
3j8why | After close to 12 months of ownership today was my first trip to the Jiffy Lube...... | For a vehicle inspection. I have to say I don t miss going there every three months or so to have my oil changed. There isn t really much to inspect in an EV but it is still required. I was pleasantly surprised to be given a fairly large discount since they don t have to check emissions (cost $7 instead of the usual $25). | tturedditor | 2015-09-01 17:57:20 | 15 | cun9owj | For what? Uber? | jeffAA | 2015-09-01 18:27:12 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
hb1mn7 | After fixing salvage Teslas for 4 years finally took delivery of a brand new Model Y. My thoughts. | This is literally the first brand new and the first clean title car I ve ever owned. I ve been repairing totaled Tesla cars for around 4 years and here is what I have. The build quality is great very minor gap issues which honestly should have been addressed prior to me seeing the car but I knew that s an issue. A few interior blemishes that should have been fixed. The car drives great no rattles whatsoever. I was most worried about the bumpers not matching color but they look great! The paperwork is a little silly. They gave me a FedEx envelope with the registration forms I needed to sign and they want me to sign it and drop it off. I could have signed it on the spot and saved them the $20 they spent on buying a FedEx express label. * [Passenger Headlamp quite a large gap with the fender. Not a big deal but it is noticeable when looking closely.](https: i.imgur.com OD9iK48.jpg) * [Hood Gap: Gap is not consistent all the way through.](https: i.imgur.com aQaYcjB.jpg) * [Fender to Front Door Gap: Inconsistent - Left to Right Side] (https: imgur.com a iNLjtTF) * [Driver Fender: Has a paint chip](https: i.imgur.com Wwx9Tlh.jpg) * [Rear Bumper: Has a tiny paint chip. Would have been fine on any other color but it s visible on white. Simple touch up will fix it.](https: i.imgur.com 9iSv4LE.jpg) * [Rear Bumper: Lower part of the bumper has scuffs. It ll probably wipe away but that s definitely something a customer should not see when picking up their new car.](https: i.imgur.com w7882xA.jpg) * [Doors: All the doors were adjusted at some point and the bolts hinges should have been touched up.](https: imgur.com a Xeh8hrv) * [A Pillar Trim: This trim was not sitting the way it s supposed to. Something that should have been fixed prior to my arrival but they did fix it before I left.](https: i.imgur.com OD9iK48.jpg) * [Aero Shields: The rear aero shield had 3 missing clips which might cause it to catch a drift of air and get pulled down and cause damaged. The front bumper had 1 missing clip on the bottom of the vehicle.](https: imgur.com a Ze1Yw4q) * [Trunk: The interior trim inside the trunk was scuffed up on the driver side. I don t see how they can be that scuffed up on a brand new car.](https: imgur.com a 5ER0Me8) * [Passenger Side B Pillar: This trim piece was not pressed in all the way and has to be adjusted.] (https: imgur.com a EWXzg5L) Overall a good first new car buying experience but the interior trim should most definitely have been corrected prior to making the car available to the buyer. 9 10 would buy again. | Yaro_S | 2020-06-17 22:24:09 | 211 | fv672ce | I think you re being pretty charitable with your points on the quality upon delivery but I really appreciate such a balanced perspective. I trust your opinion here and I m glad that the Y doesn t have any noticeable rattling upon delivery. My model 3 was pretty solid at delivery with some very slight misalignments but I ve never been a crazy stickler for that. at this price point I definitely understand why some people are. | ersatzcrab | 2020-06-17 22:29:05 | 94 | Tesla ownership feedback and issues |
g028c0 | After market tow hitch feasibility? | Sorry - may be a dumb question but I have the model y on order and considering adding the tow hitch. If I decide not to are there options to have this added down the road? Not sure if there s tesla-specific wiring that has to be done in making the car or if that all can be done by a third party down the road. Thanks! | jktraderco | 2020-04-12 18:43:55 | 12 | fn7car4 | EcoHitch (and others) have aftermarket options for S & 3 so I m assuming Y will come out soon. Edit apparently Tesla can add the tow hitch after delivery see below | dieabetic | 2020-04-12 18:51:48 | 9 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
gyv94h | After owning the Tesla M3 for 6 months I m still struggling with the (blinker) controls | I love my Model 3 it s a great car although not without it s faults. The thing I m mostly struggling with is the stalks. I can turn the indicators on all right but switching from blinking left to blinking right (when you re leaving a roundabout for example) feels like a toss up. What will happen? Will it blink right? Will it turn off the blinker? Or will your input be completely ignored? There seems to be a lot of lag between your input and the response. I ve learned I can increase my succes rate by using the indicators extremely slowly and deliberate. It s the same for the gear shifter when trying to go into neutral. Be calm and slow. Don t be like me last time on the conveyor car wash... I really feel a strong disconnect between the interface and the expected outcome. | RNNDOM | 2020-06-08 08:15:30 | 43 | ftcsarf | In my 6 2019 M3 I absolutely hated the blinkers. I could never turn them off once started because I would start blinking them the opposite way. I tried all the methods suggested in the forums to no avail. While I was getting some body work done I noticed they replaced my steering wheel assembly which gave me a new set of turn signal hardware. The difference was night and day better. I guess there was some manufacturing issue with the signal hardware for a couple months on the M3. Take it to a service center. | beachmiles | 2020-06-08 09:43:38 | 32 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
5rga3c | After reading about the instance of a Southern California Edison substation conversion to Tesla Powerpack it s pretty obvious that this is a HUGE addressable market for Tesla Energy | Here s a US Electrical Industry Primer found in the Dept of Energy website. Page 7 shows the potential. https: www.energy.gov sites prod files 2015 12 f28 united-states-electricity-industry-primer.pdf (I hope it doesn t disappear with the advent of MrPerry who didn t know about the DOE before being appointed as Secretary of the DOE.) | Derfein | 2017-02-01 16:02:22 | 50 | dd7e5ts | Cool irony that Edison substation has to rely on Tesla tech now! | woek | 2017-02-01 20:46:15 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
4zs4jv | After reading the hotspot article what do we think the chances are Elon uses SpaceX to launch his own network satellites? | Title pretty much says it all. After reading that their data bill is likely higher than their supercharger bill I would like to imagine he would do something for the long term. Using the falcon rockets to deliver satellites to space and create his own network would be a huge investment but I assume would be worth it eventually. | RetlawXela | 2016-08-27 01:54:34 | 22 | d6ydi2q | If SpaceX puts up an internet constellation I say with almost 100% certainty that Tesla will run off of that network. There s no way that he ll keep paying AT& T for internet service that isn t as good. | 4LS | 2016-08-27 02:34:50 | 24 | Elon Musk Tesla Controversy |
9h1cfi | After seeing the new Audi the iPace and Mercedes EQC I think that the traditional auto brands have a big hill to climb with EV sales | Aside from the other discussions relating to tech and drivetrain and features vs price of Teslas etc. I truly think that there is another massive hill to climb by other car companies in selling their EV cars. This is from a design standpoint. Here is what i have noticed a lot in relation to the comments regarding the designs of the iPace eTron and EQC. They are nice but I feel that people may not like them because they look too much like their ICE counterparts but cost more (much more in some cases). So the clients will opt for the ICE version if they really want a similar look. (Think VW eGolf) The problem is that if they made them too different then they would look odd or not like the Mercedes Audi that people are used to and not many people would buy them (think BMW i3). So how do you build a car that can look unique enough to demonstrate it s an EV while similar enough to the brand to keep a familiar look. I don t think any of the 3 succeeded. I could be wrong... but from what I have seen I expect weak overall sales of the 3 recently launched Tesla killers because of that alone. Tesla is a brand that expresses identity and a way of life. That is very hard to recreate by other car companies getting into the EV space. I truly want them to succeed though as more competition will grow the market as a whole but I am skeptical. | PFC12 | 2018-09-19 02:37:40 | 227 | e68fk3r | I think hope one or more of the established automakers will develop a new separate brand specifically to develop EVs with a clean design palette. This way their established brands are not diluted and consumers won t be confused. | UrbanArcologist | 2018-09-19 02:43:26 | 59 | Tesla Dominance in EV Batteries |
h7bz39 | After so many ears of following development of Teslas I m a proud owner of a Model S! May be old but I m loving it. Any recommendations? | https: i.imgur.com tOtArqr.jpg For years I ve wanted one but was always priced out and could not afford the monthly loan payment to own one. Well the wife and I decided to try to fit something into our budget for a new car and after coming across older used models I was floored at how cheap they ve gotten. So I m now a proud owner of a 2013 Model S 85! Now since I m almost completely new to Tesla ownership are there any recommendations on things I should do check accessories I should buy for it? (I m already in the ownership transfer process for supercharger access but that s about all I ve done.) It s unfortunately old enough that it is out of any sort of warranty but it does only have 36 000 miles and is overall in fantastic shape so I m hoping not to run into any of the long-term use issues any time soon. Any help would be appreciated! All still setting in that after all this time I finally have one. May not have all the self-driving bells and whistles but it s still been a pleasure to drive and I m VERY thankful the chargers at my apartment complex AND near my work are free. And yes I meant so many *****y***ears | Fortune090 | 2020-06-12 02:10:54 | 187 | ftrjylk | Howdy! 36 000 miles sounds like an awesome find! Welcome to the family you ll be really happy. Having the charger at work is a huge plus and you ll have a ton of fun. I don t know a lot about the Model S but it may be worth seeing if you re eligible to purchase the infotainment upgrade at some point in the future: https: www.tesla.com support infotainment | whoosierdaddy | 2020-06-12 02:43:07 | 46 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
4mj0oz | After test drives my thoughts on Model S acceleration | One of the hardest parts of configuring your Tesla is deciding what size battery to get. And a big portion of that decision for me was acceleration. In my experience the linear acceleration in a Tesla vehicle is incredible and is unmatched by any other car I ve been in. I thought I would share my thoughts on the different configs after test driving them. Keep in mind I m coming from owning a 4 cylinder Honda so your day-to-day experience with performance cars may surpass mine. 70D: Wow. This car is a great deal. Acceleration is fantastic (0-60 in 5.2s) and the traction to the road is unlike anything else I ve driven. I took this test drive while it was raining and it didn t even matter. The car stuck to the street like glue and I felt safe doing some fun 0-60 runs. This is great value for the money. 90D: Holy #*%#**. 0-60 in 4.2 seconds is noticeably faster. Is it necessary? No. But wow it s fun. Longer range is a plus along with a higher top speed (~150mph) that I ll never use. I found the acceleration in the 90D perfect it s faster than I will normally want but to have that buffer between by foot and the floor is nice. P90D: WTF?! Ahhhh. This is the fastest car I ve been in and you really feel the insane mode. 0-60 in 3.2 seconds is a roller coaster. I was unable to test drive ludicrous mode but insane was enough for me. I almost found insane mode uncomfortable. For daily use I m not accelerating that quickly. You can feel your guts hitting your rib cage. After driving different models my decision was to go with the 90D. Maximum range and enough acceleration for lots of Tesla Grins. The 70D is a great option tho and the Tesla Grin is real in all models. In fact the 0-30mph acceleration in all models is very similar it s the 30-60 where higher models are significantly faster. Happy to answer any questions! I don t think you can go wrong with any Tesla. | WhyDontTheyAMA | 2016-06-04 16:28:37 | 53 | d3vw2b0 | I have the same feeling. I m still looking forward to the 100D as I will need the extra range and maybe it will have better acceleration as well (like 4 or 3.8 seconds) which I would be more than happy to have. The money for the P and L is not worth for me as it will also decrease range. | euro8000 | 2016-06-04 17:17:59 | 15 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
a6u2l5 | After the first drop in the tax credit what changes will Tesla make? | Starting in January the tax credit cuts in half for US buyers. Tesla has timed things well and is going to start sending 3000 cars a week to the EU. This is going to start out with a lot of high priced cars as happened in the USA. I think Tesla will be even more profitable in Q1 because of this. But if production hits 7000 cars a week Tesla may not be able to sell everything it can make in the USA due to the drop in the rebate. Do we expect any price changes? I personally think Tesla might drop $1000 off or more the MR to spur demand. | cryptoanarchy | 2018-12-16 23:21:39 | 29 | ebxz32v | They will not drop the price. People will buy the cars anyway. | scottrobertson | 2018-12-16 23:35:02 | 61 | EV Tax Credit Impact |
nblfgg | After the last post for the Bestla app for Tesla got a lot of attention I ve been working on adding all of the most-requested features. Today I released the 2.0 for the app including Dark Mode multiple Routines Shortcuts updated icon foreground fetch and much more | After the [last post here](https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments mz2cjc i_made_a_tesla_app_for_iosandroid_bestla_which ) blew up I got a **ton** of feedback on features that should be added and bugs that should be fixed. I put a lot of work in the last few releases (this thing has been a ton of fun to work on so it at least hasn t felt like work) and have added many of the top upvoted requests to the app. Between that last post r Bestla and my app s feature tracker I ve been able to address things in priority order. Though I ve added all of the most-requested features there s still plenty for me to work on and I m already working on the next update. There s too many individual features fixes added to post here so here s the latest release posts from r Bestla if you want to check them out: **Releases since the last post** * [v1.2.4 v1.2.5](https: www.reddit.com r bestla comments n42hns bestla_has_been_updated_to_v124_with_a_new_app ) * [v2.0.0](https: www.reddit.com r bestla comments nax8gy v200_is_now_out_including_dark_mode_multiple ) It s pretty awesome to see the support this app has received and that last post sent the app store ranking (when typing in tesla ) from **#85** to **#13**. **If you haven t yet had a chance to check the app** *Here s the store links:* * [iOS app store](https: apps.apple.com us app bestla-tesla-companion id1551088174) * [Android app store](https: play.google.com store apps details?id=com.appuccino.bestla) The app positions itself as one that is cross-platform (your database will always work even if you switch devices) supports features that the vast majority of apps don t and for those that do support some of these features this is MUCH cheaper ($10 one-time or $1 mon rather than competitors at $45 or $10 yr). *Here s an outline of some of the things the app does:* * View vehicle data over time such as battery degradation odometer and temperatures * Many ways to use actions (ex. lock the doors open trunk) without opening an app * \[Android\] Google Assistant support such as “Hey Google open the trunk” with custom phrases * \[iOS\] Siri support such as Siri open the trunk with custom phrases * \[iOS\] Shortcuts support w home screen widgets and automation ( lock the doors when I leave the house ) * App Shortcuts: long press on the home screen icon to perform actions or press and hold to drag actions to their own home screen icons * \[Android\] Quick Settings tiles for quick access next to other tiles such as WiFi and Bluetooth * \[Android\] Persistent notification with customizable actions * Schedule actions (ex. warm the car at 8am on weekdays or lock the doors in 5 minutes) * Homelink support * More in the full list on the app store *And here s a quick outline on how the app handles privacy:* The app does **not** store any login information. You can log in either with your Tesla account or your Tesla account refresh token - the app will use the credentials one time to talk to the Tesla servers to get the token so that the app can communicate with the vehicle and the login information is thrown away. The token is then stored encrypted so the app can continue talking to the vehicle. **Again I really appreciate all the support** \- keep those requests coming so we can make this thing a better app! | AggieDev | 2021-05-13 17:00:09 | 571 | gxzyjnm | Awesome work! I was waiting out for some things like dark mode now you ve got my purchase. | Potatolemoncheese | 2021-05-13 17:06:33 | 36 | Tesla companion app features |
gf4y6j | After the last update my Model 3 is making some strange connections | I was wondering if anyone might have any idea why my Model 3 is connecting to * WebEx * Teamviewer * Twitter * Facebook * Pinterest * Yahoo Other than Spotify and whatever gets downloaded for traffic I don t use any of the other entertainment options on the car. I use WebEx for work but not in the Tesla. Its not a problem I m just curious as what they could be doing. | Adeian | 2020-05-07 11:41:49 | 10 | fprek3u | YouTube ads? | jaxn | 2020-05-07 11:46:07 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
6wzrnn | After totaling my first Tesla my information traveled with it... to the Middle East! | I don t know if any of you remember my post from a year ago (linked below) but I received a bit of a frightening text regarding my old car. I was contacted on Facebook (through the Model S Group) from a car mechanic in Jordan who believed to have purchased my old car. He was looking for the spare key fob because he wanted to rebuild sell the car. Now I immediately wanted to know how he got my information in Jordan of all the places. He started taking and sending pictures of the car turned on... It had my home address stored garage codes still functional neighborhood Homelink still functional my work address etc. Furthermore once the car was totaled we were not able to get back into the car so a lot of our belongings were inside the car (including my wife daughter s medical records as my wife had just given birth and we were leaving the hospital). We were told by our insurance company that we would be unable to get that information and rest assured our data would be wiped from the car. Here s the question: This guy now has a couple of social security numbers my wife s signature both my wife and I s place of work home address phone numbers etc. Is this data breach on the insurance company? We are going to get a service like LifeLock for identity theft but am I alone here in thinking this is pretty f d up? What are your thoughts Reddit? Totaled car post: https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 4uqp8u my_model_s_was_totaled_dont_worry_already_ordered ?utm_content=title& utm_medium=user& utm_source=reddit& utm_name=frontpage | Jgwutwut | 2017-08-30 15:11:09 | 110 | dmby835 | Get a credit freeze done with all agencies. Just follow the steps here http: clark.com personal-finance-credit credit-freeze-and-thaw-guide | lazygamer26 | 2017-08-30 15:24:10 | 55 | Tesla ownership feedback and issues |
5nv6xg | After two months of searching for a CPO | After two months of searching for Tesla Model S CPO that fits my criteria I decided to check out third party dealers. I found an absolutely unreal deal on a P85+ with 27 000 miles for $51 000 at an Audi dealership 80-miles away from me. Decided that today was finally the day to pull the trigger. Called the dealership and it was already sold even though it was still on their website. Makes sense. It was too good to be true. So I checked out some more used car dealers and found a 2013 60kWh with 37 000 miles that matched my criteria in Texas. Minutes later and I am placing a deposit on it. Their finance team gave me a call and while I m confirming my personal details for a credit check I receive a call from my Tesla CPO rep. I switch over to him and he says Good news. I found a 2014 60kWh with 17 000 miles on it in your region. Same price as the 37 000 mile one. So I click back over to the finance guy and said I needed to cancel my order with them. I go back to the Tesla CPO rep and I put my deposit down on the one he found. So after two months of searching I find three all within minutes of each other and wind up with the one I want with less miles and is part of the CPO program. Now to just wait on delivery. | jimmydugan43 | 2017-01-14 03:02:42 | 70 | dceon0i | When it rains it pours. Or something like that. Congrats on the new-to-you Tesla! | Dr_Pippin | 2017-01-14 05:14:07 | 21 | Tesla Delivery Woes |
7eus7f | After watching this video review on the Audi A8 here are some safety tech features that I wish Tesla would include going forward. | While the A8 is considered more of a luxury car with its superior cabin (leather wood cabin noise etc) the A8 also introduces some technical features that left me quite impressed. It is true that when someone buys a Model S they are paying a premium for it being an electric vehicle with technological innovations than anything else. However that doesn t mean that Tesla is #1 when in all aspects of this category. I made a quick list of things from a technological perspective that I wish Tesla would incorporate. Some can be done via software while others would need to come from an updated version of the Model S. [Audi A8 Review](https: www.youtube.com watch?v=cNGtgYMeuS4) 1. Audi AI: At 2:00 we see this demonstration. Two things to be taken. The first is that not only can the Audi parallel or perpendicular park itself but it doesn t even need a car around it to be used as a guideline. The second impressive aspect is that you can get out of your car and have the Audi park itself which includes it turning and adjusting itself. As it stands Tesla only has Summon for any use outside the car and the auto-park utilizes cars parked around the designated parking space to park successfully. I don t need to go into this second part about the autonomous driving feature that doesn t require the user to have hands on the steering wheel or gas. It s limited to 35 MPH but it s still quite the achievement. I believe both features can be achieved by Tesla through software updates. The question simply because more of a when more than anything else. 2. Audi Active Suspension: Working with the adaptive air suspension at 3:40 we see a before and after demonstration of how the suspension is able to adjust itself when coming upon potholes bumps etc. Not only is this better for the car but it also reduces any interior noise one might come across. This would be pretty neat for Tesla to have in their next Model S. 3. Audi s Side Protection: At 5:20 we see another feature the Active Suspension provides. The door is perhaps one of if not the weakest spot for a car to take an accident directly. Here we see the Audi able to detect the oncoming collision lift itself up enough to prevent the driver s door from being hit. 4. Active Dynamic Steering: At 6:10 there is a before and after discussion about how cars as big as the A8 (and Model S) struggle with sharp or narrow turns. With this feature Audi is able to circumvent that by quite a bit. Note how the reviewer mentions it s easier to make certain turns by not having to turn the wheel as much. He is also able to make a U-Turn without having to resort to a 3 point turn. 5. Voice Controls: At 5:50 we see a few demonstrations. Granted the assistant struggles quite a bit but it also shows some commands that Tesla should be able to incorporate. The example used in the video is setting your AC Temperature. 6. Back Seat Controls: At 12:30 passengers sitting in the back are given a tablet to control any functions in the back. Whether that s AC lighting or a place to hold up your feet...I don t see why the Model S can t have this as an option going forward. I hope Tesla is taking notes of what other manufacturers do to improve on their cars. There s nothing wrong with borrowing certain features and concepts if they will improve the Model S going forward. | PrinceOfStealing | 2017-11-22 22:16:17 | 16 | dq7kria | I really hope we get better auto park soon. It would be nice to be able to park even if there are no cars around. And being able to get out of the car before parking would be nice too! | scottrobertson | 2017-11-22 22:19:28 | 11 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
brb2xx | After years of falling this sub Reddit I finally pre-orderEd my model Y! | Super excited! Pre-ordered a long range white model Y with upgraded wheels! Obviously going to be waiting quite a while to receive delivery of it but excited nonetheless! Finally feel like I can contribute to this Reddit in some small way. Thanks to all the guys who pioneered Tesla for me! I ve watched every video and Live vicariously off of every post here! | Dgourley2 | 2019-05-21 14:28:56 | 115 | eoc9it4 | That title was quite a ride! | _drew_p_ | 2019-05-21 16:09:53 | 52 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
jub0pb | After years of making it a battle for 3rd party body shops to get parts Tesla finally welcomes these shops to sign up and order parts. | https: i.imgur.com ZrdFYXo.png After years of making it a battle for 3rd party body shops to get parts Tesla finally welcomes 3rd party body shop to sign up and order parts. This is a win not only for 3rd party body shop but also for consumers who wish to take their Tesla somewhere other than a Tesla Service Center. While it does not allow for structural or high voltage parts to be ordered it essentially allows every other repair to be done by 3rd party body shops with no issue. Hopefully the next step Tesla takes will be their diagnostic tools. | Yaro_S | 2020-11-14 22:50:32 | 266 | gcasjz2 | Good. Wonder if this could be a result of the recent Massachusetts Right to Repair law passing. Obviously it isn t in effect yet but it may be that Tesla had this stuff waiting around until some laws passed? | OrbitalATK | 2020-11-14 22:53:44 | 59 | Tesla ownership feedback and issues |
krrx0x | Aftermarket Aero wheel covers | I took my model 3 on a road trip from Virginia to Colorado in late September and while I was in Glenwood Springs I saw a model S with aero wheel covers that were completely flat - no openings or shapes just a flat disc. They were color matched to the car (dark grey-ish) and they looked so fucking sweet (Those were probably DIY as I don t think model S ever shipped with aero covers? Could be wrong...). I ve since tried to search online a bit to see if I can find a set that can replace the stock ones on my M3 aero wheels but to no avail. Why don t accessory companies make replacement covers? Seems like it d be a hot commodity since Tesla people can t seem to stop modding their cars lol. Something like this (https: www.instagram.com p CIb8652nmyQ ?igshid=1kgwo1czgyger) but not in insane chrome lol | commandermik | 2021-01-06 17:00:29 | 19 | gic4adz | These should be coming soon. [Rimetrix Orbital](https: www.kickstarter.com projects rimetrix orbital-1 ) Personally I have been hoping for something that looks better when you remove the aeros than the typical cap kit. Such as [this discontinued project.](https: www.kickstarter.com projects hub-e hub-e) | mjreagle | 2021-01-06 19:35:46 | 10 | Tire and Wheel Maintenance |
4yvzt8 | Aftermarket audio upgrade? | I love my Model S but the audio system is just underwhelming. My Logitech Z623 at home sounds better. I wasn t impressed with Tesla s upgraded audio either so I didn t order it. What aftermarket system would you recommend? Is Light Harmonic any good (I m wary of a company that sells $100 USB cables)? | cloudone | 2016-08-21 17:32:44 | 13 | d6qstpl | Their $100 USB cables are ok but [if you really want to USB like a pro then you should get their $799 cables.](http: marketplace.lhlabs.com collections cables products lightspeed-10g-usb-cable) | paulwesterberg | 2016-08-21 17:48:04 | 15 | Tesla Model 3 Audio Experience |
rkuxkc | Aged battery disclaimer in existing inventory page | I think this is new as it s the first time I ve seen it and I ve scoured the existing inventory between my wife and I s orders since June. It looks like some Models have a disclaimer that even though it s a new (2021) car the battery packs included in them are as old as 2017 and you can experience reduced range of up to 12% from the get go. I would expect there to be some sort of discount on top of the cars being demos as well. https: imgur.com a Wd0eZyY | NikeSwish | 2021-12-20 19:23:19 | 200 | hpcsgyu | I talked with Tesla about this today the sales advisor told me they are just making customers aware that battery degradation may have occurred during the year the car was used as a demo unit. Battery is still fully warrantied as a new non demo car would be and is a battery pack from the year the car was made. It is a blanket statement to cover older demo cars being sold as well which is why it states the date back to 2017 | pkeller001 | 2021-12-20 23:11:03 | 92 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
facr61 | Aggregate HW3 Upgrade Experiences: Model 3 | I ve read through the open posts on HW3 upgrades but am curious to get a single thread together to aggregate experiences and set expectations since this process seems to vary greatly. If you ve gotten upgraded please share the following (if you have an S X let us know): 1. Build date 2. Upgrade date & location 3. Total upgrade duration 4. Did you get a loaner Uber voucher? 5. Did you experience any problems with the install or post-upgrade? 6. What s the coolest difference you ve noticed since the upgrade? Bonus: Did you request the upgrade or did Tesla reach out? *edited to add upgrade date and location* | *edited for bonus* | blondbother | 2020-02-27 14:20:42 | 78 | fix9w10 | Suggestion: also add Location to the Upgrade date. 1. May 2018 2. Feb 20th 2020. NYC-Brooklyn. 3. Drop off 9:30am finished 12pm the next day 4. Uber voucher $200 5. The backup camera looks different and is really hard to see in the dark. Seems like the contrast is too low. During install I was told that my car was missing a component which is why the upgrade wasn t completed on the same day. 6. On a sunny day when the sun get in my eyes while waiting at a light instead of staring forward and up to see the light change to green I can just look at my display. I ve also heard that the dash cam quality is improved but I haven t checked this yet. I requested the install. | Incyc | 2020-02-27 15:07:19 | 31 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
c5y7hd | Aggregating TeslaCam data of break-ins to put pressure on law enforcement | Every other day I see videos for a Tesla being broken into with the owner having no recourse. I think we can change that if we organize. Many of us have been victims of car break-ins and understand the hassle and anxiety that it results in. Law enforcement has used the excuse that petty crime is not worth pursuing due to difficulty in finding perpetrators. Petty crimes are small individually but a single uncaught robber typically breaks into hundreds of cars making the cumulative negative effect on society much larger than it seems. As Tesla owners with TeslaCams we might have an opportunity to change this. If all the videos of all the break-ins were aggregated by location the sheer mass of these events might be juicy enough for the media to it pick up and put pressure on law enforcement to deal with it. Especially since the videos typically provide car tags locations and the faces of perpetrators. Start catching just a few of these people and the consequences might make it not worthwhile for the rest of them. We could start with something simple like a google form to submit for each event. Similar to the google sheets uses to track Tesla car purchases delivery times etc. It could record Break in time Location camera footage police report ID and contact handle preferred by the submitter if any. & #x200B Would be curious if the community here would be supportive of this idea and how we could take action? | OrganicNuts | 2019-06-26 23:54:20 | 46 | es4tcac | Is this what you mean? https: www.teslacammap.com | lambaus | 2019-06-26 23:56:13 | 24 | Tesla Sentry Mode Setup |
793fnb | Aggressive Bluetooth | Did a quick search didn t find any fixes. Anyone have any suggestions for how to tone down the aggressive nature of the Bluetooth in Model S? Before I even get into the vehicle the car has started playing whatever was last playing in my phone even if I ve got a set of headphones on. Might be a first world problem but it still sucks. Granted it s better than the car having a flaky Bluetooth connection that s for sure. Thanks | bemental_ | 2017-10-27 14:04:19 | 33 | doyt0d5 | Join the crowd. No fix. I select radio every time I stop. This is less than good because: 1) the volume difference between radio and BT means my ears get blasted and 2) the ex-Apple kids doing the UI removed the ability to change audio sources using the right scroll wheel in 8.0 so the only way to change sources is with the audio app being an active app on the screen. This sucks because 3) it takes an extra screen tap to show the app icons thanks to those same ex-Apple kids and the stupid auto hide app selection bar. Edit: spelling | geo38 | 2017-10-27 14:24:22 | 26 | Spotify Gapless Playback |
3vr81t | Air Suspension - Can you Check Your Height? | I just had my drive unit replaced due to a noise issue and ever since my air suspension seems higher than it should be especially in the back. I m wondering if it needs to be re-calibrated or something. I took measurements from the flat concrete floor in my garage to the bottom of the fender (aligned with center of wheel) and here is what I have. Can anyone else with a Model S 19 wheels and air suspension please check these numbers against yours to see if I m imaging it or if I have a legitimate issue? Low Left: Rear 29.5 Front 29.25 Right: Rear 29.5 Front 29.25 Standard Left: Rear 30.5 Front 29.75 Right: Rear 29.75 Front 29.25 High Left Rear 31.25 Front 30.5 Right: Rear 30.5 Front 30.25 Very high Left rear 31.5 front 31 Right rear 31 front 31 | griffd | 2015-12-07 05:29:58 | 17 | cxqi7b4 | For a more readable format: |Height|LR|LF|RR|RF| |:-|-:|-:|-:|-:| |Low|29.50|29.25|29.50|29.25| |Standard|30.50|29.75|29.75|29.25| |High|31.25|30.50|30.50|30.25| |Very High|31.50|31.00|31.00|31.00| And u EatMoarToads measurements for comparison: |Height|LR|LF|RR|RF| |:-|-:|-:|-:|-:| |Low|28.30|28.50|28.40|28.40| |Standard|28.80|28.80|28.80|28.80| |High|29.70|29.70|29.70|29.70| |Very High|30.00|30.00|30.00|30.00| | JimboLodisC | 2015-12-07 18:22:53 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
2cw3kl | Air Suspension - worth it? | Did you opt for the air suspension? Why or why not? How much smoother is the ride? Some have mentioned this option adds a lot of maintenance to the car. Is this true? What else can you tell me about it to sway me either way? | leopor | 2014-08-07 15:36:32 | 19 | cjjlg8y | I love having the air suspension - I use it ALL the time especially here in NYC with all these pot holes and steep ramps in parking garages. I also use it at concerts a lot when parking on the lawn. The ride is nice and smooth and your efficiency goes up slightly because it will lower at high speeds. Get the air suspension. As for maintenance they say they are a lot more reliable these days nobody really knows yet - that s what the warranty is for. :) | griffd | 2014-08-07 16:08:32 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
691hpw | Air Suspension Overheating? | I m currently sitting at my local service center having my set of Arachnid wheels installed and an alignment performed. It s now been over 3.5 hours which is pretty bad considering the tires and TPMS sensors were already mounted balanced prior to my arrival. I just got an update from the Service team that the air suspension system is overheating and won t inflate the bags with air. They seem to be genuinely confused by this problem and are currently diagnosing the issue. & nbsp Has anyone heard of this before? Anything I should specifically know about this issue? & nbsp EDIT: Clarified that the update came from the Service team not via the mobile app. | aaronkalb | 2017-05-03 16:40:41 | 10 | dh2xush | If it s being serviced any alerts you re getting won t be accurate. | dirtyfries | 2017-05-03 16:41:55 | 7 | Tesla HVAC Functionality |
6ix1h2 | Air conditioning in Tesla vs. ICE | It s getting incredibly hot in the Bay Area so I m paying attention to my Honda Civic s air conditioning more than usual. It blows cold air but only when I m pressing the gas. If I m stuck in traffic or parked the A C is pretty terrible. I feel like most ICE A C systems are the same. Will a Tesla (or any electric car for that matter) blow cold air when at a standstill or do I also need to be moving? Any current Model S or Model X owners care to chime in? | kittyburritoeater | 2017-06-22 22:28:17 | 24 | dj9sh10 | One of my favorite features for the Model S X is remotely turning on the A C from your phone so you never come back to a hot car. The A C takes a couple minutes to get cold when car is hot at standstill but still works great even in SoCal heat. I usually crack the sunroof from the app turn the A C to lowest setting and head out 5-10 mins later to a nice cool car. | dieabetic | 2017-06-22 23:01:49 | 43 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
6er9qt | Air conditioning in the Model 3? | I ve seen pictures of the interior of the car but I don t see any AC vents. If they re present they re very well hidden. Are they adjustable? | azwethinkweizm | 2017-06-02 01:13:27 | 10 | dicem4l | You need to buy the Model S if you want air conditioning. -Tesla. | Fugner | 2017-06-02 01:15:50 | 42 | Tesla HVAC Functionality |
ekhfan | Air recirculating keeps turning off every time I get back in the car | Please Tesla engineers save this to the driver profile. Generally I like to keep my air recirculating settings saved permanently other cars have this as a manual switch and it s always on the setting it last was. I understand it causes fogging issues but I can turn that off myself when I deem it necessary. Edit. I think my climate setting as auto turns if off automatically every time. Thanks Tesla redditors! | influbit | 2020-01-05 19:08:39 | 65 | fdaxe7c | I m ambivalent on this. I usually turn on recirc when driving next to a diesel-spewer or through a nasty section of town but then I forget to turn it off leading to stale air and mold in the air filter. So in many ways I like that it turns itself back off. If the voice commands were even remotely reliable that would be great so I don t have to dig into the climate screen. | pobody | 2020-01-05 19:11:54 | 24 | Tesla HVAC Functionality |
6ulq66 | Air vents of model3 to X and S? | As S and X continues to be improved I could see the getting the new feature of the air vent like the one of the model 3. The new vents should be a lot quieter than normal due to less disturbance in airflow and bigger cross-section of Area of the vent-hole What do you guys think and if so when can we expect it? | ElonFanatic | 2017-08-18 23:44:25 | 11 | dltvbkc | The reason it works with the 3 is because it doesn t have an instrument cluster in the S X the instrument cluster would be in the way and wouldn t allow the same directional control. | David-El | 2017-08-19 03:20:19 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
4diifl | AirBNB charging for emergencies? | Would you be willing to help out a fellow motorist by renting out your personal home charging station for a fee? Every Tesla home becomes a potential super charging station like UBER? | Tree0wl | 2016-04-05 21:08:23 | 10 | d1r8xog | Yep see [plugshare](http: www.plugshare.com) for similar. | tau-lepton | 2016-04-05 21:20:13 | 10 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
knbabk | Airplay Chromecast instead of more and more built in games | Airplay and chromecast would be a lot more effective to add to the media player instead of adding every possible game out there to the firmware. And which are only the games which are able to run on the hardware. With Airplay or chromecast I could remote play my Xbox series x at home on the Tesla screen via the Xbox app while supercharging (with a good 4G+ or WiFi connection). | thbo | 2020-12-30 21:30:03 | 112 | ghjgulv | Casting option is absolutely a good idea. As is just biting the bullet and doing CarPlay and Android Auto. | Valendr0s | 2020-12-30 21:44:31 | 42 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
bq8f8c | Airport charging? | Is this a dumb question.... For airports that have chargers are people using them temporarily? Look here https: www.plugshare.com location 122585 These are in long term parking. If you drive to the airport and leave your car there for 3 days how does that work? | rcx918 | 2019-05-18 20:27:44 | 14 | eo22ouv | Airports should install level 1 charging rather than level 2 charging in long term parking. That way on one 240V 100A run they could install 13 charging spaces at 120V 15A instead of 3 charging spaces at 240V 30A. You re going to be gone for at least a day if you re at long-term parking and that s plenty of time to recover enough range to get home. Honestly all you re usually looking to do with an EV in long-term parking is minimize phantom drain anyway. 120V 5A would probably be plenty but there s no standard receptacle for that and it would be a waste to install proper EVSE for such low power. | Doctor_McKay | 2019-05-18 20:36:30 | 23 | Tesla Model Travel Experiences |
bt8dn6 | Alarm going off every day at 7:00 AM. Worst alarm clock ever. | I have a Model 3 and got the 16.2 update the other day. I enabled Sentry Mode to automatically turn on when I leave the car. For the past two days the alarm has gone off horn blaring music blasting at exactly 7:00 AM. I ve been parked in a carport at home both days. Both times I get a notifications saying Sentry Mode has triggered the alarm state . Nothing has been going on in the carport either time. When it happened yesterday the car didn t save any video clips of the incident. I m using https: github.com marcone teslausb to wirelessly send clips to a networked drive and there are no clips of this morning s incident yet either. I also have a motion sensor in the carport that notifies me and it hasn t triggered either time so it seems like the Tesla is just being a super-annoying alarm clock. Anyone know what s going on? | myquealer | 2019-05-26 14:14:39 | 24 | eouut90 | I d start by removing your custom addons like the teslausb etc one by one and eliminating them as the source. | kushari | 2019-05-26 14:37:08 | 29 | Tesla Sentry Mode Setup |
gp1gb7 | Alerting thing for Tesla Inventory | I was looking at the tesla inventory listings and for a few days saw some ex-demo model 3 performance at around 10k less than list price (around 9k miles). I didn t move fast enough and a few hours later they were sold :-( Anyway .. I had a look at the website and to get the details back for inventory is pretty simple so I wrote a thing to alert me if such a car spec price appeared again. Would anybody else find this useful ? Have I just redone what another site service does already ? | ragmondo | 2020-05-23 08:28:09 | 12 | frj8r9b | Definitely would be useful as I ve been in market for used model s with specific modifications | 01colin | 2020-05-23 08:37:02 | 8 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
3r1jka | Alex Roy claims he drove Autopilot 40 minutes without nagging. Can anyone do better? | If you make a video about it aswell I bet it will be big news. But seriously what is the best place on earth to have the longest nag-alert-free autopilot session? Even better is there a place you can drive in a loop and theoretically drive Autopilot forever? Source: http: jalopnik.com we-set-a-cross-country-record-in-a-telsa-that-drove-its-1739410767 | Arxcis | 2015-11-01 03:03:28 | 14 | cwk401d | I suspect the very next person to drive that route could beat it... | Caracul | 2015-11-01 03:24:48 | 12 | Tesla Autopilot Performance Review |
6osgr0 | Alexa what s your favorite car? | You will appreciate the answer. | Seldain | 2017-07-22 02:01:07 | 50 | dkjvym3 | Haha it replied Tesla Model S ! | Gunnernaut7 | 2017-07-22 02:44:12 | 21 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
d211ca | Alexa Auto works with Model 3 | I just received my Alexa Auto and it works great with the 3. You can leave the microphone unit in your center console with the cigarette lighter adapter and it still seems to hear you fine even with the armrest closed. So no need for complicated rigging. Or you can use the rear vents for mounting and the rear USB power plugs. You then get all of the Amazon services and access to your contact list and Spotify playlists. It ll even read text messages. The only thing I need to solve still is how to share destinations from Alexa to Tesla Nav. Overall very happy for $25. It s no Google Auto but eliminates most of the most egregious Tesla infotainment limitations. https: www.amazon.com Introducing-Echo-Auto-first-your dp B0753K4CWG | im_thatoneguy | 2019-09-10 02:03:30 | 43 | ezsc4jw | If you re already required to use your phone what purpose does this in car Alexa serve? Everything you mentioned is doable right from Google Assistant via voice anyway and in my experience has much deeper and better understanding of commands. | coolmatty | 2019-09-10 03:40:03 | 18 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
60meqz | Algorithm to design a self-sustaining renewable off-grid solar power system | A few weeks ago I posted an [album](http: imgur.com a QVGY4) describing an algorithm I wrote to design off-grid renewable power systems using solar panels and Tesla Powerwalls. A few people asked for the algorithm. [Here](https: github.com OffGridEnergy offgrid-solar-power-system) is a link to the algorithm and [here](https: github.com OffGridEnergy offgrid-solar-power-system wiki) is a link to the wiki describing the algorithm. If anyone has any connections with Tesla I am an MSEE graduate looking for a job and would love to continue working on this project with Tesla. | LiveWithEarth | 2017-03-21 08:23:10 | 61 | df7muta | Kinda related: Google Deepmind is trying to do this for the UK electricity grid at present (link: https: arstechnica.co.uk information-technology 2017 03 deepmind-national-grid-machine-learning ) | TheFutureIsMarsX | 2017-03-21 11:07:27 | 10 | Tesla Solar Panel Decision |
n728oj | Alignment - Normal for SC tech to drive 20+ miles in my car? | I took my 2018 Standard Range M3 into the Nashville TN service center last week for a full body alignment. 3 hours later and $160 bucks I am good to go. I noted though that the odometer was +22 miles from when I parked it at the service center. Is that normal to drive that far to verify alignment success? *edit* I appreciate the info. For some of the angry keyboard smashers I am not worried that someone is trying to joyride with my sad unfun lowest on the totem pole M3 - I am simply trying to understand if that is the normal amount of mileage it takes after an alignment or if possibly there was something else they were potentially investigating but did not report on. | already_unadvised | 2021-05-07 16:15:28 | 23 | gxah3uv | recalibrate of AP can be 20-25 miles. Would not surprise me if it is recommended after an alignment since the chassis will respond differently from what AP had learned. Probably not required unless there is a major adjustment or damage repair but I could see a shop making it a standard part of procedure to recalibrate just due to some liability. | PulseDialInternet | 2021-05-07 16:34:17 | 53 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
c8ne37 | All Model 3 Models now have a 3 week wait in the US. | Don t know if any of you guys noticed but Model 3 wait time has increased from 2 weeks to 3 weeks. I know it s not a big increase but one of the bear arguments has been there is no demand because there is only a 2 week wait to get the car. Obviously yesterdays news of 95 200 deliveries should have dispelled the demand cliff myth but I think this small news adds to the story. What do you guys think? | dhruvkumar12 | 2019-07-03 12:17:33 | 200 | eso1ob4 | The showroom near me sold essentially every car that they had on the lot so I m not surprised. | Zendrifta | 2019-07-03 12:36:23 | 101 | Tesla Delivery Woes |
n3dhsr | All Model X Orders Delayed Oct-Nov | Elon said in the earnings call that model S X orders will ship “very soon”. I just received update that my feb order was delayed to October-November. At this point I m more amused and find it funny than disappointing. Imagine the most valued auto manufacturer can t ship their flagship product for almost a whole year. Now im considering canceling my order and trying my luck with Xpeng or Lucid Motors. Has anyone else received any updates on their S X order? | BBC_and_Tea | 2021-05-02 19:12:30 | 146 | gwpfybr | It s actually hilarious to think you ll get a Lucid Motor vehicle before that time even. | Heidenreich12 | 2021-05-02 20:28:13 | 259 | Tesla Delivery Woes |
fjbooo | All Tesla models (besides Y) now available within 1-2 weeks... | Is everybody waiting for battery investor day? | tierneyalvin | 2020-03-16 00:24:21 | 170 | fkm2fq7 | 98% of Tesla owners don t know what battery day is | 0bviousTruth | 2020-03-16 00:47:56 | 161 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic |
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