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Looking for a wallpaper like this but with the facelift Model S | If there are any Photoshop experts out there I m looking for a wallpaper like [this](https: goo.gl images rxj8pG) but with the new face-lifted Model S | 2018-04-05 01:09:20 | 33 | [Few variations](https: imgur.com a Uf7ig) | 2018-04-05 01:41:53 | 23 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 11,031 |
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Any ideas of when Model X mass production is expected to begin? | I am not sure if it began already but on the last call Elon mentioned that they were trying to work out a few issues before the bots get to work. Have you guys heard any updates? | 2015-11-18 00:42:40 | 8 | No - there was [this email](http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 55185-Model-X-Email-All-Rez-holders-to-configure-in-2015) that went out to us reservation holders but no production timeline has been shared or even hinted about that I am aware of. | 2015-11-18 01:36:00 | 3 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 1,686 |
P85D owners will you be upgrading to a P90D or P85D+Ludicrous speed or neither? | Its nice they gave the option so you don t HAVE to buy into a new car but curious to know if many are willing to so quickly trade in for the P90D if they can spend less on their existing car to get the same 2.8sec time. edit1: sounds like getting the L update is an easy buy but understandable nobody is jumping to buy a new car so soon just to get the P90D decal on the back | 2015-07-20 19:12:00 | 14 | Yes I will be upgrading. Probably P85D+Ludicrious only since Elon is saying to wait on the battery pack but it might depend - if they ll update my decal to P90D I might spring for the battery pack too. :D | 2015-07-20 21:22:08 | 6 | Tesla Model Comparison | 14,659 |
Cybertruck wh mi | What are people s thoughts on the efficiency of the cybertruck? The math suggests TESLA is assuming the truck will use 400wh mi with a 100kWh pack. Do you guys think this is realistic based on the size weight of the vehicle as well as the ride height and massive tire size? This is obviously not accounting for any payload towing which I imagine will half that efficiency. | 2019-11-25 14:18:30 | 7 | Man I can hit 400 wh mi on a cold day in my Model 3. That feels pretty optimistic but then again I dont think I ve ever hit the 100% efficiency level for a drive of more than a few miles in my M3. I view stated range for electric vehicles as something you will likely never achieve in real world driving but as long as they re all calculated apples-to-apples it still serves as a useful comparison between the capabilities of different vehicles. IE: you may never get more than 400 miles on the 500-mile tri-motor variant but 400 miles of actual real-world range is still top of the market. | 2019-11-25 15:46:36 | 8 | Revolutionary Tesla Cybertruck | 4,398 |
HPWC v1 dead v3 out of stock. Help! | Is the home charger out of stock often? If so how long does it typically remain so? Should I wait or look at 3rd-party alternatives? Hard to imagine not being able to charge at home for long. (No 240v outlet anywhere near my garage.) | 2021-08-16 14:44:25 | 10 | Just wire in a temporary 50A receptacle and purchase an adapter for using the mobile connector. | 2021-08-16 14:59:40 | 55 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 7,413 |
If Tesla solves their production issues they ll be hit with a storage issue. | Edit: Changed flair to speculation. I should have worded my title differently as i don t want to make a concrete claim this is just what i ve seen over the past 6-8 months and the issue seems to be escalating. Context -- I work in in a business park about a mile from Tesla HQ in Fremont CA and share a parking area with Tesla s distribution center and a few other companies. For months their parking lot has been packed to the brim enough where model 3s are entirely blocked in by other model 3s. Maybe a few hundred total on any given day. Everyday trucks come and load up a few dozen cars but they re quickly replaced by others being dropped off driven in. Most cars have some plastic film covering certain parts of them but most also have many areas exposed to direct sunlight. Some sit long enough to collect dust dibris from the nearby estuary area of the south SF bay. Even with this single lot packed to the brim constantly they also are leasing parking lots of non-occupied office buildings throughout the business park where there are another few hundred thousand cars stored at those locations with direct sun exposure. They have 24 hour security guards posted at the lot but for the past few months the lots have been packed and some cars appear to sit for a long time before being moved to showrooms or to the customer or wherever they go. Reading about production problems and being able to actually see the storage lots grow and grow i m wondering if this is was an overlooked aspect of increased production. I m not in the industry so i wonder what other auto manufacturers do in this situation. Not making any claims or anything just passing on my observations and wondering what you all think? I m happy to answer any other observational questions. | 2018-07-13 22:15:42 | 14 | Be aware they stored and didn t deliver a lot that were produced in June to avoid delivering the 200 000th car in the US and triggering the start of a tax credit phaseout period. | 2018-07-13 22:18:41 | 31 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 9,463 |
How do you feel about autopilot in bumper to bumper traffic? Is the distance between you and the car in front appropriate or do people cut in front of you? | I love using autopilot during my daily commute but it would be so much better if the distance to the car in front of me could be reduced substantially if traffic is going very slowly. Otherwise idiots are constantly cutting in front of me. Other perspectives? | 2019-06-14 12:35:17 | 46 | My current complaint isn t the follow distance. The issue is coming from a stop the car will wait for the car in front to go few car length before start going again. And it will accelerate slowly often get left behind. | 2019-06-14 13:51:02 | 64 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 8,182 |
Model S from 2013-2015 question. | What do you think is the maximum life of a car from this period? What are the cons with the 2013-2015 ones? Im planning on having it forever if it dont break down. I dont drive very much and I also dont drive it like a race car. I treat my car very gently. Ive seen some people recommending buying from 2017 or later. | 2021-07-31 09:45:10 | 25 | Just turned 135k miles on my 2015 85D over the weekend. Battery degradation is at about 5.5%. I d say look for one that has a MCU warranty replacement and look up door handle drive motor actuator replacements on YouTube as you will need to know how to do this or be prepared to fork over $750 when they break. My car has had two replaced. As for benefits free lifetime unlimited supercharging doesn t suck. I m starting to see the 2015 s for less than $30k on a consistent basis. One last item is that the original warranty for motors and battery for these cars is 8 years unlimited mileage so you still have a bit of time if you get a ‘14 or ‘15. | 2021-07-31 11:39:49 | 22 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 12,644 |
Referral supercharger miles vanished? | I was wondering if anyone else has ran into this. In BC Canada I made 2 referrals in May and had 15 000 kms of supercharging credit. I ve used about 500. Then a week or two ago my credits disappeared from my loot box and my last supercharge was charged to my credit card. It is listed as a charged supercharge in my tesla.com account. I certainly haven t used them all and haven t hit any time limit. I ve sent an email to the generic service assistance email address and haven t heard anything back yet. Anyone else run into this? Or did I win the reverse lottery? | 2019-07-23 23:09:55 | 8 | I read that the 5 000 supercharger miles expire in 6 months from the referral if you don t use them so maybe that s what happened? | 2019-07-24 00:32:09 | 11 | Tesla Referral Program Issues | 16,295 |
That was fast... | Placed order 7 3 with Oct-Dec delivery. Yesterday 7 13 I realize my “edit design” button is gone and now delivery is Aug-Oct. Today 7 14 I get the call scheduling my delivery for August 8th. Still no VIN listed. Anyone else experiencing this speediness? | 2018-07-15 00:48:27 | 37 | > Still no VIN listed. They removed VINs from being displayed on the website ahead of time. People who had configured but were waiting for VINs were pestering ISAs (who are already slammed as it is) enough that they changed their policy to not disclose it until closer to delivery. | 2018-07-15 04:36:48 | 7 | Tesla Model 3 Delivery Experiences | 20,629 |
Does anyone else still have the old Model 3 reservation page? | So ever since the [changes we saw to the My Tesla home page here](https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 6pkhr6 mytesla_page_for_model_3_reservation_holder ) my Model 3 has disappeared from my My Tesla homepage. The only way I can access it is through a direct link such as: https: www.tesla.com mytesla profile?rn=RNXXXXXXXXX When I go there the page still looks like [this](http: imgur.com a MTCms) which is apparently old now and it s been kinda freaking me out so I was wondering if anyone else s page still looked liked that. EDIT: Fixed the image my bad | 2017-07-28 00:43:35 | 9 | No but mine says invitation coming soon https: i.imgur.com 2o6UOsC.jpg | 2017-07-28 00:55:52 | 11 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 5,404 |
Tall Tesla owners are the headrests high enough for you? | 6 6 guy checking in. i d love to own an S one day but I m concerned that since the headrest doesn t adjust it may not be high enough. | 2016-10-10 14:42:09 | 7 | 6 1 owner here. Front seats are fine but when I sit in the backseat my head is taller than the headrest and actually touches the roof. | 2016-10-10 14:58:22 | 9 | Model 3 Seat Impressions | 18,219 |
Taking a model 3 from the US to Europe | I m hoping someone has some factual information on this process. I want to take my model 3 to Germany with me. I know the standard response to this is “sell it and buy one there” but that s going to cost me $20-25k so I m investigating the feasibility of taking my car. I really have two questions - are there charging adapters and how hard would it be to get the car imported (fees process etc?) Thanks!! | 2020-01-31 03:46:55 | 25 | Charging Adaptor to use European Superchargers (only V2) with US spec cars: [https: evhub.shop charging-274 supercharger-euus-type2-to-us-p23](https: evhub.shop charging-274 supercharger-euus-type2-to-us-p23) Problem with Germany as a non military personnel: You must have amber turn signals in the back. You cannot just change the tail-lights since the US spec Model 3 only has wires for for brake- reverse- back-light but no wire for the turn signal. You would need new cabling new tail-lights (or parts of them) new back light control unit an most important: Somebody that can reprogram your car to accept the new control unit. If you do not find anyone that is capable of reprogramming that you could also get the turn signal from the front turn signals and the brake signal from the 3rd brake-light and do some electronic magic. (You cannot use the original side brake-light wire since it is also the turn signal) Then you have to find some 12V source (for the electronics) that does not give you battery warnings and use massive resistors instead of the original brake light wire so the control unit still thinks there is something connected and working. Also you have to get European tail-lights or open up yours and change some of the LEDs to amber. | 2020-01-31 04:56:53 | 19 | Tesla Model Y Purchase Consideration | 18,194 |
Buying new Model X trading in Model 3... Questions | So I am a current Model 3 LR AWD FSD owner since September 2018. I have loved the car and now thinking I will move to the Model X Long Range. A few questions for the community. 1. How has Tesla been on the trade in Value of Model 3 s? Has anyone done this trade in before? 2. If I were to try and sell Model 3 are there any preferred platforms to list these days? 3. I know the X is getting new seats is it safe to assume that anyone ordered now will have the new seats? 4. For FSD pricing it used to show you a now and later price for FSD. Is the price just $7k now regardless of when you buy until they formally up the price? 5. I know one really knows except tesla but do we think the interior refresh is coming in Q1? Just want to get some advice. I am for sure a tad gun shy as I got bit last year with a Q4 purchase and then big price drops.... | 2019-11-25 02:00:26 | 9 | I was about to go for the x as well. Then i had a test drive. Felt like a tank compared to model 3. Now Im waiting for the real tank cybertruck. | 2019-11-25 15:24:06 | 2 | Tesla Model 3 Ownership Experiences | 3,198 |
Do the vegan leather seats hold up well with dogs? | We recently test drove a model y and were very impressed with how comfortable the seats are but I would like to know if anyone has experienced any problems with durability on the vegan leather seats. We have a 6 month old golden retriever and he s already over 60 pounds. I m afraid he might scratch tear or otherwise damage the seats. Has anyone with large dogs had any problems? | 2020-12-21 21:25:49 | 20 | A big dog with untrimmed nails is going to shred any car seat long term no? It s not like real leather is impervious to scratches. | 2020-12-21 21:32:43 | 33 | Model 3 Seat Impressions | 5,254 |
Could the smaller D Motor be the main drive motor for Model 3? | Just makes too much sense not to mention. | 2014-10-14 21:52:00 | 12 | Yes and I expect the model 3 to have a higher end version. Remeber the model S was the $50 000 car but there were such low pre-order numbers for the 40KWh 50K version the scrapped it. So the model 3 will have a 35K version with 200 miles range and 1 motor. Everything else will be an option. Bigger battery leather autopilot AWD nicer rims paint superchargers data plan and performance whatever. I d expect to pay more like 50K | 2014-10-14 22:15:28 | 12 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 4,224 |
Invites for Non Owners | It looks like owners are getting invites within a week of placing 3 reservation now. It would seem that means non owners should get invites pretty soon. Employees and Owners with Model 3 s reserved for Long Range and Premium should be finished soon. Any estimates? | 2018-02-16 22:24:33 | 9 | As long as people stop cutting to the front and they don t release new options like dual motor or white interior or something. | 2018-02-16 22:50:14 | 14 | Tesla Model 3 Delivery Experiences | 9,838 |
The death of SolarCity (as we know it) has finally come and I wish it had come sooner... | Their website - www.solarcity.com - now redirects to Tesla s website. Not sure when this went into effect but I was checking on it somewhat frequently to see when it would officially fade away into the internet abyss. I maintained a small position in the company but eventually sold at around $45 after having purchased in the high $30s several years prior. When Tesla bought SolarCity it was extremely relieving for a few reasons... - Everything that effected SolarCity would effect Tesla. When SolarCity was being destroyed by the short sellers & longs it s bad days would pull Tesla s share price down due to the Musk factor no matter how unrelated the events were. - It required some of Elon s attention because it was under constant assault. - Tesla paid very little for the company and it was a 100% good match as far as an ecosystem purchase. (I happen to be a SolarCity customer and don t own a Tesla yet...not a coincidence!) - With the low hanging fruit gone in residential solar selling solar out of Tesla s showrooms would drastically lower new customer acquisition costs compared to any other alternatives increasing profitability as solar technology would improve in the coming years. - It increased the amount of short-sellers in Tesla because they transitioned their SolarCity short position into a Tesla short position. My biggest disappointment has been that it took Elon a lot longer to do what I thought should have been done immediately after Tesla purchased the company. It was clear based on my own experience that SolarCity had way too many employees. I was always thinking the massive reorganization of SolarCity would come and it didn t. When it finally came this month I was relieved. There was always a SolarCity cloud hovering over Tesla (in my mind). It is nice to have it gone. I hate that people lost their jobs but luckily they get to say they worked for Tesla when they apply to their next employer which is something I wish I could have on my resume. Also Tesla seems to be going above and beyond regarding stock compensation so I m happy to see them at least get something for their pain and suffering in addition to their unemployment compensation from their states. I m really liking what I m seeing. I know I ll jinx it and next week a meteor will hit the factory but I like what I m seeing. - Elon appears to be 90%+ focused on Tesla compared to the normal 50 50 we ve been seeing over the years. - Elon Deepak and JB seem to be more powerful united and determined than I ve ever seen them in years. - The shareholder base continues to be united. DID YOU KNOW THAT 90%+ OF ALL SHAREHOLDERS SUPPORTED THE TESLA BOARD S VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS? BET YOU DIDN T! MEDIA DON T WANT YOU TO KNOW! Tesla Q2 is a moment of transition for Tesla. Good chance we see an insane amount of vehicles in transit at the end of the quarter setting up for an insane Q3 and Q4 and beyond as this company finally becomes a major auto-manufacturer. When Elon said Q3 Q4 profit cash flow positive was coming I didn t understand. But the cloud is gone...and it now makes sense. DISCLOSURE: Long TSLA cuz I like pain and suffering and I m a lemming troubled-investor cultist idiot fanboy Muskbro (insert media phrase-of-the-day here). | 2018-06-24 07:17:34 | 105 | Full disclosure I m definitely all in on Tesla and Musk for the future but solarcity was a terrible acquisition by Tesla. Musk bought a company saddled with absolutely massive debt that has almost certainly slowed down the progression of Tesla and cost it a ton of capital to manage the debt that came with it. Without that acquisition Tesla would have plenty of cash and there would be no concerns about a capital raise bankruptcy at all. Tesla paid 2.6 billion and took on 3 billion in debt. Think of how nice having that extra 5.6 billion would be right now. Also note this is not revisionist history as many advisory firms decried the deal at the time. I hope Musk can turn it around because the solar roof both looks awesome and fits in with the Tesla ecosystem but him trying to save that business through Tesla financing has cost Tesla significant amounts in money and time delaying the electric car revolution. | 2018-06-24 08:25:59 | 68 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 20,780 |
What about an Envious-of-new-Features-No-Regrets guarantee? | Since Tesla is constantly upgrading I read a lot about people who worry that a new feature will come out the month after they purchase and they will regret not waiting. Could should TSLA offer a guarantee wherein a new feature offered within a certain time period after purchase could be added at minimal cost? Maybe just the cost of hardware no labor charges or something? I m trying to mimic the retail practice of offering sale prices to those who ve recently purchased - Like if I buy a laptop for 300 and the next day it goes on sale for 250 Best Buy just refunds me the 50 bucks. Thoughts? | 2016-10-16 17:11:19 | 9 | If the upgrade is major it s probably not as simple as just installing new hardware. I think one of the facts you have to accept when you buy a Tesla is that new more advanced technology will likely be added soon. You already have a pretty unique benefit of being able to add features through software updates but I think adding new hardware would be much more difficult. | 2016-10-16 19:10:36 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 22,450 |
Dashcam Viewer for Windows OS | Hello Tesla community I m having trouble locating a good dashcam viewer for Windows that combines all 3 videos at once and allows for 3x or above speeds. I came across an OSX (Mac) compatible app which looked fully featured. Does anyone have a recommendation for Windows? Link to OSX app: https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments bux368 dashcam_viewer_for_macos_released ?utm_source=share& utm_medium=ios_app | 2019-08-11 03:39:23 | 9 | I use this one and like it a lot. https: youtu.be DXO11PsjMOY | 2019-08-11 03:49:19 | 3 | Issues with Sentry Mode | 4,828 |
Model Y read underbody aluminum casting | Listening to Ryan Mcaffery s interview of Elon yesterday I couldn t help being fascinated by Elon s mention of manufacturing efficiencies for the model Y. He said the rear underbody would be changing from a stamping process to aluminum casting. Initially the number of parts will drop from 70 to 4 with the “small” casting machine and eventually 70 to 1 with the “large” casting machine. Elon then goes on to say this will reduce weight improve NBH(?) reduce costs and reduce CAPX for the robots doing the work. For reference the clip starts around the 30:50 mark in the podcast. First what exactly is the rear underbody of the car? Second has this already gone into effect for the 3? If not will it? | 2019-06-03 09:58:49 | 88 | NVH maybe . Noise vibration and harshness? | 2019-06-03 10:52:51 | 53 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 13,028 |
Diameter of current-generation wall connector cable (24 foot model)? | I d like to run the wall connector cable across where my girlfriend parks but want to protect the cable for what should be obvious reasons so I m going to run it through a cable ramp that she can safely drive over. That said I want to make sure I order a ramp that ll accommodate the cable thickness. Does anyone have a measurement for the thickness of the wall connector cable specifically the 24-foot model if there s a difference between the 8-foot model and that. Thanks in advance. | 2017-10-30 06:09:42 | 6 | I have the 24 model and the cable is 21.5mm in diameter. I m pretty sure both 8 and 24 models are gonna have the same cable | 2017-10-30 06:42:58 | 4 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 5,027 |
Suggestion-- Tesla install sensor to detect cut charging cables and enable status updates . | I would like as a user driver to see the status of tesla charging stations to include if they have cables connectors that are cut or damaged to the point of danger non operationality. | 2022-05-11 13:05:12 | 34 | They would already have this. The handles have temperature sensors so if that sensor stops responding the station would know there is an issue. | 2022-05-11 14:35:24 | 30 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 17,884 |
What is Elon Musk s plan with regard to residential solar in Nevada? | Elon and Tesla are now major players in Nevada. With Tesla s soon-to-be acquisition of Solar City Tesla has a vested interest in residential solar in Nevada. But ever since Warren Buffett whipped out his big old rich ugly schlong and effectively nixed the residential solar market in NV Elon seems to be on the losing end of this battle. Is it going to be a battle of the billionaires Musk vs. Buffett? How will this play out in both the short term and long term? | 2016-08-02 04:45:05 | 5 | I feel like the end of net metering might be a good thing for solar city tesla _relative_ to other solar power companies. The reason I say this is that net metering increases the demand for a solar-battery combo. I mean why store power if you can profitably just sell it back to the grid? But if you can t sell it back profitably now you have more incentive to store power for personal use later. And that means a company which can offer an integrated and reasonably priced battery panel combo might be at an advantage. The usual solar leasing business plan might need to be modified though. | 2016-08-02 08:20:38 | 9 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 22,732 |
No regenerative breaking since 2021.4.15 update | Driving a 2020 M3 LR. Ever since updating to 2021.4.15 five days ago my regenerative braking has been limited 100%. It has been in the 60°Fs all week and was 78°F out today and I drove 20 miles home from work with no regen braking. I ve restarted the computer and messed with settings to no avail. I am hesitant to call out service to my house if there is a simple fix I am missing. EDIT: Customer service though the app messaged me and pushed a firmware update that solved the problem. A temperature sensor in the battery was reading incorrectly. | 2021-04-20 19:15:09 | 24 | Sounds similar to the issue noted [here](https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments mbb9kc daily_discussion_question_and_answer_experiences gry1rlh ). They ended up getting their pack replaced. Contact Tesla Service. | 2021-04-20 19:20:19 | 20 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 14,096 |
M3 Badging and FSD Mystery. Help me solve? | Hey all! I took delivery on the 31st and the first thing I noticed was a dual motor badge. Hmmm....I ordered an SR+. So logically I checked the VIN. Everything matched the car the color the battery capacity the window sticker and my paperwork. After I walked the car and everything else looked good I decided to accept the car. What s the worst that could happen? They give me a more capable car on accident? I m leaning towards this simply being a mistake with the badge but how can a tell for sure? Crawl under the car and look for the 2nd drive shaft? Take it to an empty road and time it? Now I also ordered AP on the car. I was under the impression that this didn t include NoAP summon or Autopark. But guess what? This car is making lane changes and I m moving it remotely with a push of a button! Haven t yet got Autopark to work but I read the manual a little more closely and will try again today. I ve read that there is a trial for FSD and while the DS went through the menus pretty quickly he mentioned nothing about the trial. There is also no opt out option on the AP menu in the car. I m on software version 2019.8.5.3aaa23d. Is this normal for that version? Am I on a trial? Thanks everyone! Just trying to get to the bottom of this. | 2019-06-02 12:32:12 | 27 | What does it say on the screen if you press the Tesla symbol. I think it should say dual motor there. | 2019-06-02 12:42:36 | 8 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 11,188 |
Where does FSD work? | My commute is 26 miles each way. About half my commute is on unpainted road and the other half is on a painted two lane roads. No high way but only one stop sign the whole way. The whole commute has a lot of turns and hills where forward visibility is limited. & #x200B Does FSD work on roads like these or would it be constantly asking me to take over? | 2020-06-24 20:33:20 | 6 | IMO don t buy FSD for this type of commute. The basic Autopilot will probably work fine on those marked roads and you ll have to manually stop at the one stop sign. AP or FSD won t work on the unpainted roads at all. Save the $7 000. | 2020-06-24 20:52:24 | 18 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 23,218 |
Tesla V10 and the fifth-screen economy | With V10 almost here ~~some~~ plenty of people are wondering why Tesla s focusing so much on in-car entertainment. Well the answer is really simple and it has to do with the fifth-screen economy. With self-driving cars being around the corner (this one or the next) people will have more time to consume content (and possibly ads). The reason Tesla designed Model 3 with a huge screen is because they are betting they can turn it into the fifth screen. For those interested this article goes over the basics: https: www.strategy-business.com blog Competing-for-consumers-in-driverless-cars > **The fifth-screen economy** > One way to view the evolution of consumer experience is as a history of screens. The first screen that really mattered was the cinema. Then came television computer screens and smartphones each with experience ecosystems and related economies. We are now about to see the rise of the fifth screen: a big interactive one in your personal car shared car or robotaxi. Passengers will use this fifth screen for entertainment shopping and work. It will integrate seamlessly with their smartphones and computers. > An urban commuter of the very near future will be able to take a work call on her smartphone then step into a driverless car that turns that call into a video conference on the fifth screen. This fifth screen will provide a virtual keyboard and enable voice interaction so she can modify the document under discussion while she rides in the car. When her work is done she ll use that screen to do some shopping pay bills and finish watching the TV show she had started at home the night before. As the car drives by stores ads for those stores will pop up on her screen and because the screen tracks her eye movements ads that don t interest her will rapidly disappear. > Carpools will be transformed by the fifth screen too. In shared cars the inner membrane will transform into multiple ubiquitous screens each tailored to a different passenger s wishes. Audio will be delivered through personal listening devices. And each screen will anticipate the individual s needs (weather news local restaurants entertainment). > **The company that offers this fifth screen experience and all of the work play shopping communicating and banking that its platform permits will have a central role in people s digital lives — as central perhaps as the role that current digital platform providers enjoy.** > **This fifth screen s quality and convenience will certainly help determine which vehicle consumers choose to buy share or hire. It will also be the doorway into new revenue and branding opportunities.It will be the center of a new economy.** & nbsp PS: I know most of you won t like it but Bluetooth integration doesn t sell cars games movies and hype does. | 2019-09-16 19:34:25 | 26 | > With self-driving cars being around the corner As long as you re measure corner means decade fine. > (and possibly ads). What is with some of you people and your fetish for having ads forced on you constantly? The first time I see an Ad in my Tesla I sell it. That s no joke. > turn it into the fifth screen. Someone must be attempting to coin a phrase in a marketing magazine somewhere. > For those interested Yup and there it is. Here s the problem with junk like this. Vehicles have a life of 20+ years in most cases and if we re looking at EVs that will do 1 million miles that s getting a lot closer to 30+ years. They re not nearly as upgrade friendly as that $1000 pocket computer you carry on your person all day every day. So anybody targeting the infotainment system in a vehicle for any of these purposes is going to have to be supporting computers up to 30 years old. Just for reference IPv4 as in the protocol that runs the majority of the Internet was described in RFC 791 in 1981 (38 years). In 1989 (30 years ago) the Intel 486 DX processor was new. That processor wouldn t even be able to address all of the RAM in my mobile phone today. The ISA or if you were FANCY the EISA bus in one of those computers couldn t even handle the throughput that my LTE phone regularly experiences let alone my WiFi network. People that try to make these predictions are foolish. Tesla is working to provide good infotainment experiences _so their customers enjoy their vehicles_. Not to open some stupid buzzword marketing campaign. | 2019-09-16 20:41:29 | 28 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 18,304 |
Using public charging stations to get priority parking | The two grocery stores I visit most often each have a pair of Blink charging stations front and center. The only better spots are for handicapped folks and expecting mothers I have never seen anyone parked there. Not an ICE (yay!) or an EV (boo!) After arriving on a busy day and having to park far out with two kids in tow on a day with record heat I had a realization If no one uses those stations they might get removed and I don t mind paying a little coin for priority parking. Also I m supporting EV infrastructure Signup was easy and the J-1772 adapter is always in my glovebox. It s $0.02 0.5min so I paid $0.40 for a ten minute run I ve also noticed people watching me plug and unplug so maybe there s a chance it s increasing awareness If you see these stations around and they are idle consider signing up and plugging in. It s like rounding up at the grocery store and helps push the EV ball forward just a tiny bit | 2019-09-29 13:07:59 | 39 | One of the grocery stores I go to has 4 stalls of Chargepoint near the front. They aren t fast but completely free. Almost every time I go there there s at least 1 person charging. I used to see them get ICE d pretty regularly but not recently so perhaps people are learning. | 2019-09-29 15:02:46 | 21 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 21,961 |
Model 3 Feature request: Mute sound by tap of center of audio button | I am aware that sound can be muted through the steering wheel but sometimes my front seat passenger may want to mute it without asking me to mute sound (say they are going to make a phone call). This is a first world problem request but really I feel like an intern could write the code for this feature in 15 minutes flat. It saves from the annoyance of the passenger jamming the sound all the way down and then all the way back up. | 2018-07-12 15:43:59 | 18 | Agreed! Not even just for passenger. If I m doing something on the screen it would be nice to be able to mute without having to go back to the steering wheel. Lots of stuff that s on the right side of the screen can be improved. Navigation instructions volume changing audio sources non-persistence of navigation audio cues while on a call etc. | 2018-07-12 16:17:41 | 2 | Spotify Integration Analysis | 11,743 |
Tesla tops Consumer Reports Road Report on Infotainment systems | In their October 2017 issue Consumer Reports rated cars on their Infotainment Systems in four categories: In-Dash Navigation Audio Streaming Bluetooth Phone Calling and Voice Commands. Tesla topped the first three categories and came in second in the fourth behind the Ford Lincoln Sync 3 system. | 2017-09-05 01:26:02 | 43 | I hope Acura is at the bottom of that list. Love my MDX but holy hell is the nav media interface useless. | 2017-09-05 02:19:35 | 14 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 20,385 |
The anti-TESLA media blitz is effective | Today I met with a guy to buy his used Prius. While chatting he mentioned his interest in someday owning an EV to which I responded with my appreciation for Tesla and the Model S. I detailed how from my experiences driving it the car is fantastic in virtually every respect. His reply was ** But what about those fires? **... Talk about disheartening. I proceeded to inform him on the reality of the skewed coverage that Tesla s fires received when compared to the much more prevalent ICE-based vehicle fires. He was relieved to learn the truth but this just goes to show how effective the anti-TESLA propaganda can be. | 2014-01-05 23:15:12 | 82 | At least he was reasonable once you explained it to him. | 2014-01-05 23:21:36 | 32 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 20,756 |
Garage charging location | In preparation for our Model 3 I m having an electrician put in a NEMA 14\-50 outlet in our garage. After some thought I decided that the best place to put it would be the thin sliver of wall between our 2 garage doors. This location is ideal because it s at the rear of the car so I wouldn t have to run the cable all the way from the front of the garage while charging. Also with it being in the middle it could be utilized by both spots if we decide to get another Tesla in the future. My main concern is that the wall is too narrow to support the mobile charger \(or HPWC although we will probably stick with the mobile charger for now\). There is only 11 of space on the wall between the 2 garage door rails. I m concerned that the coil of cable for the charger will not fit well in this space and maybe even get tangled up in the garage door if we re not careful. Does anyone else have their wall charger installed in a location like this? How is it working out for you? TIA. Edit: I don t think the picture made it into the original post. https: i.redd.it s7kv1xb5ln111.jpg | 2018-06-02 20:16:57 | 13 | make the coil holder perpendicular to the small wall part? As long as the coil drum is small enough to fit between the garage doors the coils on it should be fitting as well. You may have to build it yourself though. | 2018-06-02 20:36:26 | 5 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 7,110 |
Acknowledges AUS price point | It is absurd that a 40k USD car that converts directly into about 59.5kAUD sells for 75kAUD. I know there is import taxes and fees. It does seem quite a difference though. Also Australia has no federal tax credit for EV s so it makes it even harder. Interesting Elon has publicly acknowledged that yes it is expensive compared to US maybe a little too expensive.https: i.imgur.com RuHq8Jj.jpg | 2020-02-13 07:28:41 | 33 | When I did the calculation it lined up almost exactly. +gst +stamp duty +rego +3rd party + luxury tax on excess amount. USA prices are normally listed without this | 2020-02-13 07:37:26 | 37 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 1,223 |
When should we expect the first upgrades to Model 3? | Obviously the quality has been improved overall and they have adjusted the production to address the rain snow falling to the trunk—not to mention the improved performance via software update—but as someone who s about to order a M3P I am debating whether I should wait over the summer for the 1st wave in hope of explicit hardware upgrades. There has been discussion regarding air suspension and ludicrous upgrades but it s difficult to say whether they are realistic and or whether they are imminent. I am inclined to believe that there will be no drastic changes in the production prior to Model Y worldwide rollout of the Model 3 but I would love to hear your thoughts. Additionally any speculation on what the Performance model-exclusive updates mentioned in the configurator could be? More modes like Track Mode? Have a good week guys! | 2019-05-20 06:14:06 | 24 | If you wait for updates you will always be waiting. | 2019-05-20 07:01:02 | 63 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 23,136 |
Canadian SuperChargers same as USA SuperChargers? | Is the connector the same? I purchased my Model S in the USA and am planning to travel to Canada. Is the interface the same at the SuperChargers in Canada? Thank you! | 2016-11-04 01:09:04 | 6 | Canadian electricity is actually really different each electron has a maple flavour :-) | 2016-11-04 01:21:31 | 19 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 3,625 |
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Would you be ok with someone else moving your car away from of a charging station to a normal parking spot? | Granted you authorise this person via the App this person also owns a Tesla the car doesn t leave the parking lot and the car can only drive with summon-like speeds and safety measures. Would you be up for that? | 2016-12-18 19:27:44 | 5 | I don t know if I d trust a stranger with my car but a full service supercharger with valet would be really nice. | 2016-12-18 19:47:24 | 21 | Issues with Smart Summon | 23,935 |
Model X 8.1 : Can t force open FW doors inside garage through center screen? | Hello ! Just a quick question to my fellow Model X owners are you still able to force open the falcom wing doors through the center screen? I can t do it anymore indoor since 8.1. There was some mention of changes to the doors in the patch notes but I didn t see (or missed) that specific change. I can still force them up through the physical button though and forcing them while outside still works via the screen. It s rather annoying :) | 2017-04-01 20:53:18 | 8 | Some threads at TMC about this looks like the screen buttons have indeed evaporated for override in low overhead cases. People aren t sure if it s a bug or feature. :) | 2017-04-01 20:56:34 | 6 | Model 3 phone key issues | 12,756 |
Oil is now at six year low of $43 barrel. Is this actually good for TSLA? | People are going to start buying up SUV s with falling gas prices and at least the American OEM s will be mostly focused on meeting the demand for these high margin clunkers. Tesla s mission on the other hand is to build the best car possible over the long haul instead of picking up all the low hanging fruit that will be falling all over in the short term. Model S and X customers are not sensitive to gas prices so the demand will be just fine to ride out the production ramp till the launch of the Model 3. Tesla will have had lots of time without real competition in electric car space. Then at $35k for a car where a lease would be about $200 even $2 gallon gas will be significant. Telsa will then be competing against Volts Leafs Priuses or other crappy ugly boring cars. My theory: Cheap gas in the near term gives Tesla even better chances of crushing the current automotive OEMs in 5 years. | 2015-08-12 04:09:36 | 25 | I would have to disagree with your analysis. The main thing driving traditional automakers into EVs right now are emissions regulations by the EPA and by its European equivalent. In fact [BMW recently announced that it plans to make plug-in versions of its entire lineup](http: www.rttnews.com 2517223 bmw-all-models-electric-within-decade.aspx) within the next 10 years. Why are they doing this? Simple: to meet increasingly strict European emission regulations that have been proposed for 2024. If gas prices were higher I think we d just see a few more of short range econoboxes like the Leaf or the i3. And vehicles like that aren t exactly eroding Tesla s competitive advantage. | 2015-08-12 04:54:24 | 16 | Future of Electric Cars | 14,293 |
PSA Ban Seeking Alpha from your Google News feed | https: seekingalpha.com article 4172159-tesla-semi-dead They are short Tesla. They put out self serving articles. | 2018-05-11 06:18:11 | 114 | It s well known seekingalpha are full of it you cant post links to them in this subreddit either which is cool :) Ironically their Tesla investor call transcripts are useful. | 2018-05-11 06:32:26 | 45 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 14,713 |
A few Tesla tips passed my way anonymously... | Take these with a grain of salt. Many things change often but just putting this out there so there s something fun to discuss on the possibilities. Some tips turn out to be accurate some not. These few things that were sent my way is public info and can apparently be found online. - Refreshed Model S Long Range can hit near 500 miles of range (going the speed limit + not using HVAC heavily) - Tesla is interested in custom design + PPF from the factory - This week we may see a small FSD BETA V9 release. We may get some video + pics from current social media people. Some people already have FSD BETA 9 and Software V11 but aren t allowed to talk about it. FSD BETA is already being used by employees in other countries outside the US. - There is an air quality sensor in the new S X and you can get a read out of the air quality in the vehicle. Along with internal and external temperatures. | 2021-05-01 16:44:18 | 341 | > not using hvac heavily *laughs in miami* | 2021-05-01 17:17:42 | 140 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 930 |
PSA: If Autopilot crosses lane markings after activation your car may need service | I took my Model S for service a few weeks ago. They did a routine wheel alignment and they also replaced the steering column due to some unrelated noise issues. When I got my car back I noticed that enabling AP would throw the car into the adjacent lane. I took the car back in. They redid the wheel alignment. No improvement. I brought the car back a second time. The service manage straight up told me he “didn t believe me” about this being an issue. I took him for an uneventful test drive. He told me it s “normal” for AP to be biased towards a side of the road. I argued that it wasn t like that for my first 40k miles of ownership and that what I experienced wasn t safe. They decided to replace the AP camera (what?!). Of course no fix. Two more service appointments later and a second test drive with a really cool technician and I was able to demonstrate the issue. The technician took ownership of the issue. Eventually they found out that the steering column was reinstalled incorrectly and some part was misaligned. The wheels and steering wheel were aligned properly but the AP sensors didn t know the steering angle correctly. This was extremely frustrating to get resolved. Even on my second visit I told them it *had* to be a steering issue the car s instrument cluster clearly knew it was crossing the lane markings. Instead they wasted time trying other things. Having been called a liar was also not pleasant (though they did apologize about it after). If you run into a similar issue please don t give up and make sure they eventually take care of it. | 2019-04-03 14:44:47 | 144 | I find it odd (and scary) that AP doesn t have a feedback loop that would correct for poor steering alignment issues. I would expect some tolerance issues and or warning but if it needs to turn the wheel more to obtain control it should know to that. Any PID controller would handle that. From your description it sounds like AP is not trying to drive based on what it sees but rather some open-loop response. I hope I am wrong. | 2019-04-03 15:54:28 | 23 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 14,829 |
How you ll know when a Tesla Plane is coming | **TLDR when Elon gives us the kWh output of a battery pack multiply that by 1000 and then divide by the weight of the pack. If that number hits 500 a Tesla Plane is already in the works** In a shareholder meeting earlier this year Elon made a passing comment that batterypacks need to hit 400 Wh kg in order for a plane to be feasible. With all that spaceX has done in the field of flight doing the math for a plane is probably relaxing to him. So I believe this number but lets give him some wiggle room and call it 500 Wh kg. The best I could find is that the 85 kWh battery pack is at 157 Wh kg which suggests that Tesla s best packs currently flirt with 200 Wh kg (that is best case scenario. Worst case stronger packs are heavier and therefor have lower equal Wh Kg). The metric we always get with Tesla battery packs is their total output in kWh. So to get the metric Elon used about the planes multiply that by 1000 to get Wh and then divide that by the weight of the entire pack. This is all simple enough but the weight of the pack isn t always easy to dig up which is what makes this all so mysterious. I m posting this now because I m curious what the stats are on the semi and roadster 2.0. All we have right now is that the Roadster 2.0 has a 200 kWh pack. I am curious if this pack which is over twice as powerful has improved its weight thereby getting us one step closer to a Tesla Plane. Regardless if Tesla s battery packs break into the 400-500Wh Kg range that is when a plane is coming. | 2017-11-17 15:06:50 | 56 | I m very curious too because I m very surprised you can get 200kwh in that roadster and have it accelerate that fast. | 2017-11-17 16:45:18 | 17 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 8,687 |
Question about the Tesla autopilot in the US (OR + WA states) | Here s a strange question that I suspect isn t that common here but I hope that someone has an answer. I m writing a sci-fi novel that plays out on contemporary Earth and I m writing a scene where two alien characters are driving a Tesla between Tillamook OR and Seattle WA. I know that the Tesla autopilot is advanced and I d like this scene to be factually correct. However I live in Sweden and I ve never driven a Tesla so I m not sure how it works in practice especially in the US. If you drive on a road like the I5N from Portland to Seattle can the driver relax enough to have a conversation with a passenger? (I.e. let go of the wheel and focus completely on the conversation) Is it legal to simply engage the autopilot and not focus on the road or would you be stopped by the police? Any input would be greatly appreciated. | 2020-08-20 10:40:59 | 11 | You have to keep your hands on the wheel otherwise warnings will start going off after about 15 or 30 seconds. Police would not be able to tell nor get involved. | 2020-08-20 11:10:20 | 11 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 15,828 |
Enable Car Wash Mode | Has anyone had any luck enabling car wash mode on v10? It was listed in the new features for this update but I can t find a toggle anywhere on the main screen or settings. Do you think they somehow use google maps to only give you the option when at a car wash? I would appreciate anyone sharing any experiences with the v10 update. I ll try going to my usual car wash tomorrow afternoon to see if it changes anything. | 2019-09-27 11:06:22 | 17 | Yes its titled vent on the app be sure you press it before entering a carwash 🤣🤣 | 2019-09-27 14:08:33 | 33 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 6,002 |
Obtaining CPO from a pre-owned Model S | Hello All So i m in an unusual situation and looking for some advice. I purchased a 2015 85D ~6 months ago from a private seller. The car was under a rebuild title and the person I purchased it from was a mechanic (not for Tesla). He did the repair work himself (passenger front control arm arm mount cv shaft sway bar end link). There was no frame damage anywhere on the car and I honestly think the lack of experience with the insurance company + expensive body work is what caused the insurance company to deem it salvage. Anyhow The seller put around 5 000 miles on the car and I ve put around 7 000-8 000 miles on the car and it drives like it s brand new. Absolutely love the it. Recently though I ve been getting the steering wheel clicking noise. I ve done some reading and it appears it was a known issue and the column just needs shimmed up or tightened a bit. I don t live near the mechanic who did the initial work (AZ to OH) I called the service center and they said since it s a rebuild title they can t work on it unless i get it certified. I m OK doing this as i know the work was done to a high standard and the car performs as it should. Part of the CPO process is Tesla engineering reviewing the parts used and invoice of the work done. What i m nervous about is that a non-Tesla mechanic did the work and did it to keep as a personal car so there is no formal invoice from a shop and no Tesla parts receipts etc. Does anybody have any advice or experience going through something similar? Thanks in advance for any guidance anybody can provide. -Just to state the obvious I know these are the risks you take when getting a rebuild car simply looking to see if anybody has any experience with doing something similar with Tesla specifically- | 2017-08-09 18:44:01 | 17 | I don t have any advice but I feel like this will be an interesting thread. Does your car still get software updates or is that restricted until it s signed off as well? !RemindMe 1 month | 2017-08-09 18:47:34 | 6 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 14,240 |
Model S Warranty Claim Timing | Hey all I am the happy new owner of a 2015 Model S 85. Bought it used private party for an awesome deal of 36.9k. The caveat is the milling noise. Coming from the drivetrain loud and clear. Do I need to wait a few weeks before having Tesla service look at it? Just registered it in my name two days ago. Thanks! | 2020-01-08 22:52:35 | 16 | If you ve already got the car on your Tesla account schedule service and let them prioritize it. | 2020-01-08 23:47:54 | 9 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 12,606 |
A new Tesla is now very expensive in RHD markets and “other Europe” | Now the 75 pack has been removed from sale in RHD markets and “other Europe” there is no cheaper option when buying a new Tesla than the £88 800 Model S 100D or a Model X 100D for £90 800. There was a point in 2016 where you could buy a new Model S 60 for £53 000 (maybe even less). How are sales in these markets and when will the Model 3 fill that void? Will this lack of clarity (estimate 2019) hurt Tesla in these markets? I d really like to hear these questions answered on the earnings call. I see mostly 75 packs in the UK was it the most popular version? | 2019-01-27 05:40:52 | 26 | > when will the Model 3 fill that void? That is the eventual solution. Unless there is still some inventory of 75D that they can sell off. Unfortunately I seems likely that is was not worth keeping 75D production going just for these markets. I m sure a key reason for this change is to increase Model 3 production volumes that might help us RHD customers. I am getting a Model 3 there are more Model 3 buyers in relation to the number of unsatisfied 75D buyers. > I d really like to hear these questions answered on the earnings call. I agree I am expecting some answers. I ll be surprised if there are no questions on this topic. | 2019-01-27 06:02:05 | 12 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 982 |
Detroit - Clarkston Michigan Service Center Now Open | As expected Tesla has started quickly rolling out service centers by using old dealerships in Michigan. From the thread it appears they are setting up lifts and remodeling. Unable to do alignments yet. Likely the first of many service centers to come. [**Clarkston Michigan Service Center Discussion @ Tesla Motors Club**](https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc threads detroit-clarkston-mi-service-center-new.187198 ) Address: > **8105 Big Lake Rd** > > **Clarkston MI 48346** Quote from [TMC username TA Tessie](https: teslamotorsclub.com tmc posts 4534853 ): > This was a Jeep Dealership then a Mobility van company that just closed the end of Feb this last month. | 2020-03-07 20:57:08 | 71 | Fuck I was hoping for the Farmington Hills one. Dammit. | 2020-03-07 21:29:26 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 5,023 |
How the Tesla Model 3 became the world s safest car | [How the Tesla Model 3 became the world s safest car](https: youtu.be bkayYiwrjyQ) He shows how the very aspect of having a flat battery floor and a glass roof that is supported by a solid frame makes the car safer. That the glass roof is actually stronger than sheet metal but how it breaks distributes energy away from passengers unlike a sheet metal roof that collapses into passengers.The floor makes all Teslas extremely hard to flip and allows for the chassis to have much better crumple zones that again distribute energy away from passengers. He then shows how a Tesla model 3 that was hit in a side impact at 70mph and made for one of the extremely rare cases of flipping still resulted in only minor injuries to person in the model 3.Additionally he shows many crash prevention features that of course were not part of the NTSA rating review as they are preventative. One key one... the emergency lane departure yes many cars now have this... but I note it as the very feature that would have prevented the accident I was in as an infant were an uncle flipped his VW Beattle off the freeway with us in it. One feature no other car has... A Tesla can see through several cars ahead and behind. So if a car you cannot see suddenly stops or wrecks your car tells you in time to react before the cars in front of you drive into a pileup. I have been the middle car in a pileup before... my car then was stopped so this wouldn t have protected me but it would have protected 3 of the 4 behind me if they had been Teslas and that in turn would have stopped them from hitting me... | 2019-06-15 18:55:18 | 23 | Can we please stop calling the Model 3 the worlds safest car? Safest in the crash test is not the same thing as safest on the road. Weight is a factor I d rather wreck in a 5000 pound model S than a 3500 pound Model 3. | 2019-06-15 18:58:47 | 9 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 8,546 |
What time will Elon s announcement at the Detroit autoshow be? Any reasonable speculation? | I m hoping were finally going to get some details on the model X. Edit: Title shouldn t have been announcement but talk rather. Other Updated Notes: This sub is swimming with the news from Elon so no need to post it here. Thanks for the replies. | 2015-01-13 15:13:04 | 9 | [Proof of 4:45 EST time](http: www.autonews.com section autonewsevents02) since there are differing times in this thread. Also just because Elon is speaking at this event doesn t necessarily mean there will be an announcement. He could just be giving a generic speech about the EV industry and asking competitors as to why they are refusing to play catchup. But if he does announce new information expect some Q4 numbers if they were good like last year. There is a possibility he ll talk about the Model X since I think reservation holders deserve an update by now. There may be some new information about the Model 3 to steal the thunder from GM s Bolt but I m not sure Tesla saw GM s announcement coming before this past weekend. Elon might not be prepared for an apt response. I don t think the venue is conducive for an actual vehicle unveiling (Model X alpha or Model 3 prototype). Often vehicles are unveiled at the actual auto show but Tesla never scheduled any press conferences. | 2015-01-13 15:32:16 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 22,980 |
Question about key fob | Hi everyone sorry if this is a stupid question. I recently order my Model S and as I wait I ve been reading through the owners manual and watching walk through videos to make sure I remember how to actually take advantage of all the great features. For reference I currently drive a Mazda 3 that doesn t even have power locks or power windows so pretty much every aspect of the car will be a huge upgrade. I m clearly new to keyless start and the key fob but know the basics of unlocking and getting the car started. My question is about where I store the key fob at home. Right now I leave my wallet and keys on a table that s right next to the door to my attached garage which is about 5ft away from the car itself. If I keep the key fob in that same location will my Tesla constantly pick it up and activate the car? Or will it eventually shut down and lock again if I don t get into the car after a certain time period even though the key is close? Thanks for any help! | 2016-06-01 18:43:36 | 24 | It will lock again even if the key is in range. If the key remains in range (i.e. your keyfob parking spot is too close) you ll need to give the door handles a gentle push to unlock and wake up the car. | 2016-06-01 18:49:29 | 10 | Model 3 phone key issues | 15,798 |
Regular Model S X commuters are you finding that Autopilot takes some of the stress out of driving? | Mostly towards AP 1 users since I know AP 2 is a bit unpolished right now. I m curious to see how you are enjoying the semi-self-driving while on open roads moderate traffic and especially very intense traffic. One of the main reasons I m considering a Model S is for the self-driving for my upcoming summer commute which will be ~1hr each way. Insight appreciated! | 2017-03-01 03:05:33 | 62 | 100% yes. i have zero road rage people cutting me off has no effect i dont bother speeding to get anywhere. i told my wife i felt enlightened in the first few months of commuting with AP1. | 2017-03-01 03:14:45 | 70 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 16,355 |
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Solar Size Calculation | I m planning on ordering the Tesla solar panels but am confused by the size recommendations. My house fits into the medium category at ~2 000 sf but my monthly bill seems to warrant a the large category as my bill is elevated due to charging my M3 at home. As I m writing this it seems like a silly question and that clearly I should be paying attention only to my bill as opposed to the house-size metric but I would appreciate some input from the Tesla community. Thank you! | 2019-08-23 22:33:12 | 14 | Absolutely. The metrics the solar PV system is based off of are your annual usage (kWh) panel orientation and tilt panel efficiency power rating inverter efficiency number of sunny days and offset goal. It would be very unprofessional if these are not considered in your solar PV design. | 2019-08-23 22:45:08 | 11 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 17,511 |
Looking for recommendations and ideas for updating maps without at home WiFi. | I ve had my Model S for about 3 months now and I just got a pop up saying my maps are out of date and can only be updated over WiFi. I park underground where there is no WiFi so I can t do that. Is there anyone out there in a similar situation? What do you do? I ve thought about a hotspot from my phone but I don t have that much hotspot data. I ve also considered parking outside of a Starbucks but there isn t any way of knowing if the maps are downloading and when they are done. Can I bring it to a service center and just have them install the maps? I don t really want to do that though since I don t want to take up their time on something that isn t wrong with the car. Thanks :) | 2018-09-23 21:14:22 | 16 | You can park at a service center and it ll join their WiFi. Or go hang out at a friend s house with WiFi. Or use your phone as a hot spot. | 2018-09-23 21:16:46 | 12 | Car Software Update Connectivity | 11,060 |
Radar removal on OTA question. | Hi all I don t catch every word that flies out if Elon s mouth or Tesla s board room but I have heard about the radar removal. On top of that I ve read some disheartening posts on this thread from those that it s affected. People have been saying that those who have radar will have to removed through an OTA but I can t find anywhere on which update that is? I kind of want to steer clear of it for a bit if I can. I can t seem to find patch notes for an update to know what s in it before updating. And after I have been updating all it ever says this year is cold weather improvements and minor improvements . Is removing Radar use considered a minor improvement ? I m currently running 2021.4.18 if anyone is wondering. It s the fourth update in a row to state minor improvements without listing them. | 2021-05-30 15:17:27 | 14 | Tesla hasn t removed radar usage for radar equipped cars yet. An update that does that could be next week next month next year or never. | 2021-05-30 15:59:59 | 34 | Tesla Software Updates Overview | 16,092 |
Tesla Delivery issues: looking for advice. (TLDR at bottom) | So two and half weeks ago I finalized a purchase on an existing inventory 2020 Model 3. My Tesla owner advisor specifically matched me with this particular vehicle because it matched the config I wanted and was located in Austin Texas. I live close to where he said the car was located and was told I would be able to drive over and take delivery after proof of payment. Once I receive confirmation from Tesla that they have received proof of payment I am contacted by a delivery support specialist. When asked about when I might be able to drive over and take delivery the support specialists informs me that he is unsure because the car is sitting in a holding lot in Arizona. A bit confused they apologize about the miscommunication. Just to confirm the whereabouts of the car I call the Austin Pond-Springs location where I was originally told the car was. A nice gentleman answered the phone but disappointingly broke the news that the car was neither in Austin nor in Arizona. I am told the car is in California waiting for transport. I called my delivery center this morning only to be told the car just left the factory (despite being matched with an existing inventory M3) and will be queued up for transport in the coming days. & #x200B TLDR: Purchased an existing inventory M3 Tesla told me was down the street in Austin then told it was Arizona then was told it is California waiting for transport. As of today two weeks after finalizing the purchase I am told it just left the factory and being placed in line for transport. & #x200B My question is this: If you have dealt with similar issues was there a helpful department contact number or email that helped you resolve the delivery issue or at least provide some clarification? No one I have spoken with in customer support has been very helpful and seems just as clueless as the next guy. Thanks in advance. | 2020-05-04 17:29:55 | 10 | It s simply amazing that Tesla can ping any of their vehicles at any time to know precisely where they are. Yet when it comes to cars they are still in possession of they can t figure out what state it s in. | 2020-05-04 18:55:49 | 14 | Tesla Model 3 Delivery Experiences | 18,897 |
Model 3 deliveries have started in NJ | Just visited the Springfield NJ Service center for my MS and was surprised to see a lot of Model 3s in their backyard. Asked the rep and she said they have started deliveries of model 3 a week ago and said they were expecting it much later for east coast states in this volume but were surprised to see so many deliveries scheduled for NJ customers. | 2018-02-17 00:42:44 | 37 | They ve been happening for a while. I ve seen two Model 3s on NJ one delivered a month ago one about two weeks ago. | 2018-02-17 01:45:53 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 12,133 |
Please Wait Vehicle Powering Up | I m so fed up with this message. Yes I know it s a 1st world problem but seriously... Every day I get in my car put my foot on the brake close the door put on my seatbelt and then have to wait for the car to power up (about 5-10 seconds) before I can drive away. I sit there just waiting feeling mildly annoyed at the delay. In the old days I would literally put my car in ~~gear~~ drive as soon as I was done buckling up and drive off. One smooth efficient move. It felt wonderful knowing I didn t have to start the engine it was just in secure go. Quiet smugness. I feel that Tesla have many opportunies to wake the car up sooner and miss them. * I walk up to my car and it know s I m there as it unlocks it does nothing. * I open the door it does nothing. * I sit on the seat it does nothing. * I close the door while sitting on the seat it does nothing. * I put on my seatbelt it does nothing. * I put my foot on the brake and finally it starts to wake up. I apprecaite that Powering Up might take a significant amount of power waking the car from sleep mode or whatever. I appreciate that they may not want fasle positives that could affect the vampire drain on the battery. I could see how a simple unlocking of the door might not be a good time to power up as there are many false positives when the car is in my driveway and my wife or I walk past the car to do something else and it unlocks unnecessarily... However I could argue that acutally opening the door should be **the** decision to wake it up. I rarely open the door just to get stuff out. (When I do it s because I just got out of the car and forgot my cellphone again.) It could be based on something smart such as when the driver door opens OR two passenger doors open then go ahead and start the power up sequence. Please TESLA do something to make the car way up earlier. | 2019-04-26 15:34:03 | 20 | This is def a bug for you mine is immediate. New update rolling out now hopefully will fix. If it doesn t then contact SC. Wake up should be immediate. | 2019-04-26 15:37:07 | 58 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 15,273 |
How long until data from autonomous vehicles used in law enforcement? | Soon level 3 and then level 4 Teslas will be among us equipped with Tesla Vision and with the capability to identify illegal driving behavior document the behavior with video and a suite of sensors and provide the description location and heading along with the video evidence to...anyone who gains the right to receive it. I think most of us would be amenable to allowing such activity from our privately-owned Teslas helping to quickly locate potential Amber Alert victims stolen cars impaired drivers and those who install software in their giant diesel pickups to intentionally blow thick black smoke from their exhaust (it s called Rolling Coal and is an instant indicator of a driver with a micropenis). But will it also be used to identify expired tags speeding rolling a stop sign changing lanes without signalling and even parking violations? Or rather when will these violations be deemed too dangerous to the autonomously-driven masses to allow them NOT to go unreported? It would be in the interest of Tesla and other manufacturers to provide this information to law enforcement thus incentivizing drivers of non-autonomous cars to purchase an autonomous vehicle for fear of being cited for literally every minor infraction during manual driving or after losing their driving privileges due to being cited for several minor infractions. Or maybe after their auto insurance rate skyrockets due to data purchased by their insurance company that shows an extended pattern of risky behaviour documented by multiple sources over time. I assume every police vehicle will be doing this all day every day and I wager law enforcement agencies could justify purchasing additional autonomous vehicles to use as unmanned rovers for the express purpose of surveillance as well as gathering the data from every city-owned vehicle. A savvy agency might turn a profit by offering ride-sharing services in these roving surveillance cruisers or subsidize a local ride-sharing fleet for access to the data. Doesn t Uber still want a million Teslas? That data represents quite a potential revenue stream. I assume the national surveillance agencies will cut deals such as the one recently revealed with Yahoo using the national or even international data as they see fit to track...whatever they want I guess. I believe Tesla isn t evil but will they have an option? Too paranoid? I think it s inevitable. We can t keep the government out of our email we won t keep them out of our cars. | 2016-10-13 05:08:43 | 5 | Autonomous driving should remove the need for traffic citations -completely. However surveillance... that s a different story. | 2016-10-13 06:41:25 | 6 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 8,395 |
Request: Can someone with AP1 try out the fail road and post a video? | Prettt much the title. I figure someone on this sub has to live close + have an AP1 car. Would be a great comparison! | 2017-04-01 20:57:24 | 18 | When my HW2 car was in the service center I got a AP1 car for a couple of weeks. I drove it to NJ to work and tried as much as I can to experience what AP1 could do. I couldn t find the 90 degree turn like in the fail road but AP1 could not do a couple of 70-80 degree turn at rated speed of 30mph. I tried a few more times and it could do it at around 15-20mph. I know it s not a direct comparison but just something for reference. | 2017-04-01 23:06:11 | 12 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 16,487 |
Official Video of last night s event (with good audio music)? | Does anyone know if Tesla has made available the official video from last night s event ? I watched it four times on ustream (until 5am - I m exhausted) but no longer see it. I just watched it a 5th on YouTube with th best source I could find and it was awful. They removed or replaced all the great music and destroyed the awesome effect (ie Sabotage). Thanks ! | 2017-11-18 03:45:25 | 10 | It s still available at Tesla s livestream URL: [https: livestream.tesla.com ](https: livestream.tesla.com ) | 2017-11-18 03:51:02 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 14,278 |
Navigate on Autopilot lane change confirmation? | Running 2020.48.26 on a 2020 MY and decided to change my Navigate on AP (NoA) setting to allow lane changes without confirmation. This was the first time I used NoA with this setting enabled. However when it wants to do a lane change I still need to either confirm with the turn signal or a gentle turn of the steering wheel in the direction of the lane change. I thought it would perform the lane change on its own? | 2020-12-29 04:35:43 | 16 | It requires you to be actively holding the wheel. If you are already doing that it will just make the turn on its own without confirmation. | 2020-12-29 04:55:36 | 16 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 13,608 |
[Discussion] New Autopilot pricing Beginning next month... | In Tesla s announcement about the new autopilot FSD pricing for existing owners (https: www.tesla.com blog upgrading-autopilot-and-full-self-driving-capability) the final paragraph says Beginning next month any existing customer who wants to upgrade to Autopilot or Full Self-Driving capability will be able to do so with a one-click payment. Technically it shouldn t take a month to modify the website etc. to allow people to buy this. Are they trying to shift the revenue that will come from existing owners buying the upgrade into the 2nd quarter? EDIT: As someone pointed out Elon said on Twitter that the new pricing should show up in a few days (https: twitter.com elonmusk status 1101741213722525697). So maybe the beginning next month... is for making the payment process more streamlined via the app or car instead of the website. | 2019-03-03 14:33:59 | 16 | A website button isn t all that needs to be created tested audited integrated and deployed. | 2019-03-03 14:56:10 | 23 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 24,631 |
PSA: When the Car needs Service light goes on head straight to the service center. | So yesterday the service indicator popped up saying that the car may not restart and power is reduced. I was on the way to an event about 70 miles from the nearest service center. Called support they said to just reset the power and the indicator usually goes away. Tried that will no luck. An hour later I tried to drive home and the car had no power at all. I had to be towed 70 miles back to the service center on New Years Eve. Being out of warrantee the towing alone could wind up being several hundred dollars. The lesson dear reader... When the indicator pops up get to a service center. | 2019-01-01 15:04:40 | 27 | Get Aaa plus. Hundred miles of free towing a few times a year. Having to pay for one tow would cover years of the service and being able to help others along the way with tows lockouts gas etc. | 2019-01-01 22:06:33 | 14 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 14,941 |
Window tint supposedly causing rear glass to crack? | So I wanted to get window tint on my model 3 that s coming tomorrow I hope. Getting things scheduled and basically one installer said that they could do the tint I want all around the car (20 percent) but they wouldn t warranty the rear glass because as soon as two weeks ago they had a model 3 rear glass crack after tinting (he didn t have any issue with doing it in one piece). He was thinking it was because it was trapping too much heat. He said he read up on it and had other people with the same issue. He recommended I do 35 on the rear instead since it traps less heat but still wouldn t warranty it. Any insight into this? Thanks! | 2019-06-10 15:24:06 | 11 | Go somewhere else. | 2019-06-10 15:54:10 | 30 | Ceramic Coating Application Process | 23,751 |
PSA: Cross climate+ (most recommended for the model 3) are on a national backorder | On my 2018 dual motor model 3 OEMs lasted 20k miles. I was waiting till around black friday to snatch a good deal on the new set. I decided on cross climate + (based on the posts and research of fellow redditors) went around costco discount tire tire rack and Belle tire only to realize that the CC+ are on a national backorder. Eta is now around mid January. Just wanted to let everyone know if you are in a similar boat. Please feel free to post what you would recommend as the next best option experience. I am in Michigan and would like to go with an all season that is reasonable in snow and has a decent tread life! | 2020-12-06 03:14:43 | 22 | Probably shifting manufacturing to Crossclimate 2s. [Engineering Explained video](https: youtu.be PT2odY3C6Og) | 2020-12-06 04:07:26 | 24 | Model Y Wheel Options | 14,797 |
[Discussion] Is AP2 getting better? | Over the last month I think AP2 has been getting better. It holds a more stable position in lane. It has fewer oh shit! moments. When I commute home on the highway I hardly need to touch it. I m a little skeptical of Elon s AP happy talk but the product does feel better than 3-6 months ago. Thoughts? | 2018-01-01 20:40:00 | 34 | Most of us agree that 2017.42 was a substantial upgrade in AP2 performance. There were modest improvements up to 2017.48 and 2017.50 is controversial (a fairly even split between people who think it s worse better or unchanged) Certainly compared to 3-6 months ago AP2 has made monumental progress especially since that era from Feb-August 2017 were so uneventful. | 2018-01-01 20:55:42 | 33 | Tesla Autopilot Performance | 24,476 |
My Dashboard to display PowerWall Solar House Grid output and use just reached v2.0! | A couple months ago I created a post with my first beta version of a powerWall UI to display output and the status of my solar-powerwall system. It was heavily influenced by the soon-to-be discontinued SolarCity App-WebApp and I have been (slowly) adding more to it updating and streamlining the app to be more stable less of a memory hog and adding in some much needed historical data views making use of the MongoDB storage of my house s 24 7 energy output. You can view some snapshots of my Dashboard in action here: [https: imgur.com a K3sWwoE](https: imgur.com a K3sWwoE) You can check out my dashboard s code on my GitHub page here: [https: github.com rhodesman PWDashboard](https: github.com rhodesman PWDashboard) ***Just a reminder:*** I work on this on my off time when I can between being a father a husband having a full time job and other general life obstacles. So please be gentle when you find one of the million bugs that probably reside in this. Most of this coding was done after hours accompanied by several drinks to keep me going. ) | 2019-06-03 21:34:52 | 22 | Looking good! & #x200B I m working on something similar. Have you used [InfluxDB](https: www.influxdata.com blog influxdb-is-27x-faster-vs-mongodb-for-time-series-workloads ) before? It s built for time series data. I have a Zigbee device that talks to my electric meter now I m just working on getting more live data out of my SolarEdge inverter. Modbus over TCP FTW! I m using [Grafana](https: grafana.com) for visualization now but I might go with a native Android app running on a 10.1 Kindle Fire tablet (unless I can get a web view to go truly full screen had some issues with that). | 2019-06-05 05:37:19 | 3 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 13,244 |
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You Tesla guys suck... | I put my down payment for my Tesla 3 and mentioned that I had yet to drive a Tesla so they set me up with a test drive at the new location here in Atlanta. Well I went yesterday for my drive...and I can t stop talking about that damn car. Shit I want my wife to go take a test drive just so I can possibly get another chance to drive it too. I was already a huge fan but once I got to drive the car holy crap I m in love. So...you guys that already have a Tesla you suck I m jealous. I think I might go find a used S in the meantime while I wait for the 3. My wife thinks I m crazy but she s also all for it. Also any reason they stopped selling the 85? | 2016-05-13 02:17:21 | 81 | > Also any reason they stopped selling the 85? Because now they sell the 90. | 2016-05-13 02:24:17 | 23 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 24,008 |
Next-gen seats now available for all Model S versions. | ~~Also dual charger option gone whatever that means.~~ Dual chargers now available on accessoire page: http: shop.teslamotors.com collections model-s-charging-adapters products 2nd-onboard-charger There might be other changes I ve missed. http: my.teslamotors.com models design via http: www.teslamotorsclub.com showthread.php 43698-Website-Design-Studio-Update-Twin-Chargers-no-longer-available | 2015-03-02 13:13:36 | 31 | That would be a pretty big typo... I mean HPWC and the Dual Chargers are gone from the USA site... maybe they ve built a 2-in-1 module that can replace both? Curious to see what comes of this. I must say though I like the price drop if that is true. **Summary Edit:** - Base Prices are still the same. $69 900 (60kWh) $79 900 (85kWh) $104 500 (P85D) - Carbon Fiber cost is now $1 000 (was $750) - All other Trim options are now $750 (was $650) - Next Gen Seats available to all for $3 500 (was $2 500) - Metallic paint cost is now $1000. (was $750) - Wall Connector and Dual Charger option gone in Design Studio but available in the [Accessories Store](http: shop.teslamotors.com collections model-s-charging-adapters products 2nd-onboard-charger). - Winter Tires gone from Design Studio. Still available in Accessories Store. - Appears as though Navigation itself is no longer part of the Tech Package but comes standard. - **In other news** - u 32no says that the official CPO program will be [announced this week](http: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 2xknoy tesla_model_s_resale_value_reaffirmed cp0zi1f). | 2015-03-02 13:52:00 | 7 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 49 |
Thanksgiving at the factory | My son and I were driving home after a late Thanksgiving dinner in Oakland California. Fremont was coming up and my son asked Do you mind if we go see if we can spot a Model 3 at the factory? He s on the waiting list and had yet to see one in person. I was a bit worried about getting tangled in Black Friday traffic at the Gilroy Outlets and it was getting late. However I too was curious and thinking there was a zero chance in Hell we d even get past the front gate I agreed to the detour figuring it wouldn t be long before we were back on the road. We got off at Cushing crossed over the freeway and turned right towards the factory. Sure enough there was a guarded gate but to my surprise my son turned right along a frontage road instead of approaching the gate. We drove south for a hundred yards or so and found an unguarded opening into the employee parking lot. A left turn and we were cruising in a mostly empty *giant* parking lot looking for a Model 3. We came up behind a car that was stopped by an oncoming car which we figured to be security. We waited a few seconds and the car in front of us pulled over to let us pass. Thinking we d be stopped there we drove forward. Sure enough the oncoming car was security and as it turned out was the car we had caught up to. Instead of being stopped by either of them they ignored us as we drove past. We drove another 100 yards or so and saw a slew of charging stations up next to the factory with several cars parked next to them. Since the lot was almost completely empty the clustered cars stood out. We drove over and started cruising past multiple Model Ses but no Threes. Looped back on the last lane and Lo! there was a lone white Model 3 charging. We got out admired the white paint job peeked through the window at the darkened interior walked around the car a couple more times and left. My son couldn t believe his luck and I couldn t believe how bizarre the parking lot security is to have multiple unguarded entrances along with a guarded entrance. I was a bit perplexed by the fact that there was just one Three charging. I would have thought there would have been several that rolled off assembly at the close of business on the prior Wednesday. Maybe they get their first charge elsewhere on the grounds and the one we saw was an employee s. The car was quite quite attractive. I started thinking about getting one in a few years when it s time to replace my 2005 Accord but then my son mentioned that my favorite car color white is $1000 extra. Along with a $1000 delivery fee coupled with the already high base price scotched that potential purchase. A self-driving car is *very* attractive but I can wait for the price to come down further. And who knows maybe [Rice University s Gilsonite battery](https: arstechnica.com science 2017 10 paving-the-way-for-a-lithium-battery-that-uses-an-asphalt-electrode ) will become a real thing which means the battery would last as long as my Accord has. Gilroy Outlet traffic turned out to be a non-issue - there wasn t any. I guess Bezos won the Black Friday wars. Hey Son if you re reading this post the picture you took. tl dr An old man s rambling story about his son seeing his first Model 3 at the factory. | 2017-11-25 20:45:09 | 32 | > Hey Son if you re reading this post the picture you took Post has reached maximum dad. | 2017-11-26 01:40:12 | 43 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 20,625 |
Which States Offer off peak Rates? | One of the big advantages of the Powerwall is that it can charge up when electricity is cheap and discharge when it is expensive. I was wondering which states vary their KWh charge based on demand? It seems like not every utility does this and I couldn t find info on who does and doesn t. | 2015-05-04 04:52:16 | 9 | I did a bit of research but couldn t find any information that shows utility by utility where Time Of Use rates are available. However it seems as though smart meters are the key enabler of TOU pricing so they can be used as a proxy. [I found this infographic](http: imgur.com MfREdOU) from GreenTech Media showing smart meter market penetration by state. | 2015-05-04 06:06:56 | 2 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 23,264 |
Trade-in experience with Tesla (so far) | Will be trading my in 2012 Infiniti M37X w 64000 miles on it heavily optioned. Car is is pretty good condition no accidents general wear and tear nothing glaringly wrong with it. KBB in good condition is somewhere around 16 000-16 500 trade-in value Tesla offered 15 500 (pretty good considering what I ve read online I was expecting less) CarMax offered 14 500 (pretty bad considering I have done business with them before and they offered right near Blue Book. Was hoping for 16 000) I could probably sell it for 17 500 privately.. maybe... Anyway pretty happy overall 17 days and counting!! | 2018-07-01 22:32:28 | 27 | In many states the trade in value is deducted from the sale price when calculating sales tax. If that is the case for you add that value to the trade value when comparing to what you could make selling it privately. For instance if your sales tax is 6% that s an additional $930 value to add to the trade in of 15 500. | 2018-07-01 22:59:05 | 35 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 21,419 |
What would be the most logical timing for the Part 2 Model 3 unveiling? | I dont know if I am the only one here craving new info on the Model 3? The Part 2 event seems like the logical place to unveil the final design on the model 3 and it can t come soon enough. What time do you guys think would be the most logical for Tesla to host this event? | 2016-09-17 19:39:07 | 18 | My thought is December January. They d increase their reservation numbers thus giving an extra cushion to expand their manufacturing capabilities. | 2016-09-17 19:44:44 | 18 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 23,039 |
New build 240V outlet install in garage | Not sure if I understood the electrician correctly but he said he would install a 30AMP wire to the 240V. He commented that that would charge a Tesla 0-full in 90 minutes. Is this true it seems odd. What wire do I get to the 240V to get 0-full in 6 hours. Hope I am making some sense. | 2020-11-03 20:27:18 | 25 | 240V @ 30A would only get you 7kW which depending on your vehicle is no where near 90 minute full charge - more like 8-14 hours. Is the electrician installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet? Are you planning to use the included mobile adapter or a permanent wall-mount charging adapter like HPWC from Tesla? Best you can do for a Model 3 LR which charges max 48A is install a Tesla HPWC on a 60A breaker. For SR(+) max is 32A. Keep in mind the breaker needs to be sized over your charging amps (ie 60A breaker needed for 48A charging to the car) Read this... https: www.tesla.com support home-charging-installation wall-connector | 2020-11-03 20:32:59 | 35 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 13,924 |
Tesla friendly electric infrastructure upgrades? | We are going to do some rewiring in the house. A new electricity distribution central solar panels and a charging point externally compatible with a Tesla. We live in Sweden. What can I read to learn what would be optimal to install (230 volt charging or three phase? Etc). | 2015-08-27 17:25:20 | 10 | Looks like in Sweden the Model S comes with a IEC 60309 red 5-pin adapter for 400V industrial connectors. Is that something you can get installed inside your house? http: www.teslamotors.com sv_SE models-charging# outlet https: en.wikipedia.org wiki IEC_60309#Red_3P.2BN.2BE.2C_6h | 2015-08-27 17:57:20 | 8 | Issues with Tesla Energy Installation | 19,821 |
[Q] Charge Rates | Hi All Sorry for asking several questions on this sub but I am getting close to pull the trigger on an S60 and want to understand certain things a little better Charging.... the Tesla site indicates the following: * 110V: 3 - 4 miles range per hour * 240V: 29 miles range per hour * Supercharger: 170 miles per 30 minutes About once a month I will have to go about 260miles (i.e. at least one SC stop) where the destination will only provide a 110V recharging option. Refilling the car to ~100 miles range would take about 33 hours.... right? Or am I missing something? Thanks! | 2016-06-21 15:41:00 | 16 | Check http: www.plugshare.com for a level 2 (J1772) charging station near your monthly destination. | 2016-06-21 16:04:44 | 12 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 25,164 |
Make sure your referrals are credited to you! | I think I caught one of the Toronto sales guys trying to switch out my referral code. My coworker had asked me if I have a discount for a Tesla. I gave him my code. He bought the car but I didn t see the referral. I emailed the North America email they told me I maybe had to wait for the lock out period. I waited. It still didn t show up. I emailed them back and with my friends information and they said they used a different referral code but couldn t tell me who for privacy reasons. I told them I ll deal with the store directly. I made sure my friend gave them my link because maybe they had family or friends with a link and then called. They opened a case and informed the manager and I got a call from the sales guy and he said he d fix it. Which it now does. So make sure your referrals are being credited to you. Tldr: if your friend or family member used a sales person and didn t buy it online using your link make sure your referral shows up on your Tesla account (instantly not after the lockout period). I think this was done intentionally by the sales person. | 2016-11-29 23:38:16 | 34 | Same thing happened to a friend of mine. | 2016-11-30 03:33:26 | 6 | Tesla Referral Program Issues | 11,342 |
Feature Request Megathread | Hey Everyone! If you could try to format feature requests by model if needed with a small description and scenario. Also while trying to keep it realistic within the software realm and currently known hardware realm. These will post every 2 weeks. | 2023-05-23 13:00:13 | 49 | All models: Have each driving profile save their latest air vent position. I love the vent blasting directly at me. My wife likes the air towards her shoulders. I would always have to adjust the air vents if she s driven the car before me. | 2023-05-23 13:44:06 | 59 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 25,917 |
PSA: after the release of the mid-range model Tesla lowered the prices of AWD back to 5k | I was going through the posts and didn t see this specifically. The AWD is back to being $5 000 & #x200B 35k base + 5k PUP + 5k mid-range = 45k 35k base + 5k PUP + 9k long-range + 5k AWD = 54k & #x200B Also worth the mentioning again what [somebody else posted](https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 9perr0 white_interior_available_on_mid_range_rwd_for_1000 ): white interior is down from $1 500 to $1 000. & #x200B If you recently ordered LR AWD and or white interior and haven t yet taken delivery I d recommend contacting Tesla to **possibly** get a lower price. They have been pretty good recently about honoring the best price during price changes. & #x200B edit: prices shown in US dollars | 2018-10-19 04:58:26 | 46 | These prices move as fast as the stock prices :) I m glad to see AWD come back down. I got lucky getting it for 4k. | 2018-10-19 05:12:26 | 21 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 14,957 |
Touchscreen Protectors Necessary? | I m about to take delivery of a Model 3 and I was wondering if anyone has a screen protector on their touchscreen? I make sure to always put one on my phone but I drop that at least once a day. I don t expect the touchscreen to experience much impact. Is it needed? | 2019-06-15 09:12:09 | 6 | No. It s not something like a phone that will go in your pocket and bag so unless you are holding your keys while using it or cover you hand in sand I feel it will stay scratch free. Anti glare might be a reason but honestly I have never had an issue. | 2019-06-15 09:56:02 | 11 | Ceramic Coating Application Process | 21,378 |
Was my Model 3 hit? | My car was parked on the street last night where there are only two spaces. Once parked the only available space was in front of the car. At some point my phone gets a notification that the alarm has been triggered. I looked at the sentry-mode footage and this other car either got SUPER close or hit my Model 3 because the camera basically loses sight of the bottom of the other car. I don t see any damage (no transfer of paint dents etc.) which is a relief. Question: will my Model 3 sound the alarm if a car gets too close? Or will it only go off if contact is made? Thanks in advance! Edit #1: The event.json says the following: (I ll omit the location) reason : sentry_aware_accel_0.773383 camera : 0 . So maybe sentry aware means that impact didn t occur? | 2021-04-25 15:11:55 | 29 | Probably got bumped. It doesn t go off for proximity. But no harm no foul. So is the life of street parking. | 2021-04-25 15:17:53 | 72 | Issues with Sentry Mode | 22,256 |
I made 50 Tesla Roadster 2020 and Semi videos. Where do I go next? | Link to all videos: https: www.pond5.com artist alborzdesign#1 2063 Hi Everyone. A while ago I started rendering videos of Tesla Roadster and Tesla Semi. The main reason I started doing this was so that Youtubers covering Tesla s future cars have footage to go along with it when they re talking about the cars. I started with the Tesla Roadster and the Tesla Semi in different colours different angles and shots with both of them next to each other so you get. abetter sense of scale. I also made a few videos of Tesla Semi next to a traditional Volvo Semi to get a sense of how small and efficient Tesla s packaging of the car is. ([Here s the video](https: www.pond5.com stock-footage 97488648 5-videos-or-tesla-2020-semi-truck-next-volvo-vnl-tractor-tru.html)) I was planning on doing a lot more of these. I was planning on having the Mercedes electric semi next to the Tesla semi for comparison and other EV cars next to each other that otherwise you would never see side-by-side to compare. I collected a list of about 70 cars that I wanted to do the renders with. [Incomplete list of cars](https: imgur.com jf4y901) I also planned on adding more realism to the scene. [Here s my first attempt.](https: imgur.com a Xfadzj5) I replaced the artificial lights with a realistic sunlight. The street took a long time to get correct. But the background (the dessert) didn t turn out how I wanted it so I decided to add a city instead with lots of buildings to get even more realistic. As of now it takes my laptop about 2 days to render one of the videos (6 to 10 seconds) and each car costs me about 100 CAD. I decided to put [all of the videos on Pond5](https: www.pond5.com artist alborzdesign#1 2063) for sale. Each video costs 25 USD (the minimum that Pond5 allows me to set the price as) and I even made compilation videos that cost half as much as the short ones individually. **Edit:** Forgot to mention that the videos can be downloaded for free under the editorial license as long as I m credited in the video somehow. The main reason I did this was to help with Tesla s mission of helping the advent of adoption of electric cars. But all the car models and the time I can t use my laptop when it s rendering is costing me a bit. Anyway. Long story short. I haven t been getting any traction. So I wanted to ask the community. Do you see any value in these? Should I make them free and have a donation button somewhere instead? Should I keep going? What would YOU want to see out of these renders? Any feedback is appreciated. | 2018-11-28 17:23:51 | 31 | Considering I have never even heard of Pond5 before I assume that many others haven t as well. That s definitely restricting your audience... In addition I ve never seen your work before due to this. Personally I wouldn t pay $25 for a 6 second video of a car.. | 2018-11-28 17:43:57 | 14 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 9,099 |
Custom Aftermarket Audio (Pics) | Had some custom aftermarket audio installed in my 2018 Model S P100D. Took 2.5 weeks just picked it up today. Components are 2x Focal Kevlar KX2 Mosconi Pro 5 30 amp for the front Mosconi Pico2 for the rear Focal E25KX sub. I left the design completely to the installer \(Matt Schaeffer\). I had no idea what I d be getting until I picked it up. Absolutely floored. Amazed how he matched the wood grain of the car so perfectly. Everything ties together and looks like it belongs while also being something I want to show off because it looks so cool. The stock cover for that well fits seamlessly over it so I don t lose any of the trunk storage space \(besides that well\). [https: imgur.com a HkhGRan](https: imgur.com a HkhGRan) These show the amp rack and the subwoofer enclosure both custom and the dsp controller \(I do lose one cupholder in the console\). Also included an interior pic for comparison and then just a sexy exterior shot. I don t think the pictures do the craftsmanship justice. Even the grills are custom cut solid sheets and the holes are lasered in. Oh yeah it sounds great too. | 2018-05-28 03:49:49 | 37 | Congrats. Looks amazing. Bet it sounds even better. | 2018-05-28 03:51:51 | 7 | Tesla sound system comparisons | 4,323 |
Model 3 passes the Zoe to become the 7th most sold BEV ever in Norway in just 6 months of being sold there | Considering how long so many of the brands and models at the top of Norway s BEV list have been sold there it s staggering to see how rapid the ascent was for the Model 3. Not the least expensive on the list by far and even the I-Pace and Etron (though more expensive) have been sold in this market longer as more recent newcomers the Model 3 still has amazing numbers in so short a time. [https: elbilstatistikk.no ](https: elbilstatistikk.no ) & #x200B In just 1 100 or so more deliveries the Model 3 will take over it s larger brother the Model X for the #6 seat for all time sales. | 2019-08-30 14:46:59 | 94 | Zoe is the best cheaper option after a model 3 in my opinion for the EU (exluding Norway though). Drove that car for 3.5years with pleasure. Upgraded battery through the dealer with excellent service. Now waiting for a model 3 sr+ | 2019-08-30 15:12:39 | 17 | Tesla Model Y Purchase Consideration | 12,304 |
Upvote this if anyone else is having weird things happen to comments.. | I see there should be comments on posts but then there is nothing there | 2018-04-02 20:49:27 | 31 | Yeah and it started happening right after I wrote the best comment of my entire fricken life. | 2018-04-02 21:08:29 | 10 | Growth and Moderation of r/teslamotors | 21,864 |
Need help on Model S steering mode | Hi guys is your MS s comfort mode much smoother than sport mode? It seems like there is no difference between my MS s 3 modes. My comfort mode is even stiffer than the loaner car s standard mode. The service center said the loaner car is using a different steering wheel system that s why mine is stiffer but the loaner car is built at early Aug mine is late Aug is that possible that they have such noticeable difference? Is there anyone s steering wheel has the same issue and confirmed by SC that it s a problem and got fixed? Thanks in advance! Update: mine is standard 19 wheels. | 2017-09-14 03:59:04 | 5 | Comfort-> standard-> sport makes a big difference to the amount of force I require to turn the steering wheel in my Model S but otherwise does not change the amount of turn for the amount of steering turn (obviously since there s a mechanical link between them there) nor does it change the amount of feel in terms of feedback from the road I get. In general the feedback level is the same and very low at all levels compared to sports cars I ve owned or driven. | 2017-09-14 06:27:46 | 5 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 13,679 |
The Truck Is Growing On Me | The more and more I look at it the more I m starting to like the way it looks. I may be in the minority on this one but that s OK. I m a lineman apprentice and am on the road constantly for work here in California. Everyone has a gigantic diesel truck and mondo fifth wheel that they live in when going from job to job. I prefer a travel trailer so I don t have to deal with a fifth wheel hitch. The Cybertruck could easily pull any travel trailer I throw at it it seems. The payload numbers were impressive. My 2018 Sierra I have right now does a great job but you can still feel like something is behind it. Just imaging worry free towing is blissful. Profoundly less moving parts to deal with. The 4wd system on the Cybertruck is also a huge selling point. After learning how large mining trucks work using a diesel genset and electric motors to facilitate power to the wheels I always wondered why consumer truck manufacturers didn t do the same. The hybrid technology exists and it seems cheaper to build than a clunky 4wd system and has much better reliability. The Cybertruck ditched the diesel motor entirely for batteries-one less thing to worry about. Then there s the price and this was probably the biggest selling point for me. A F-350 Platinum with a Powerstroke in it will easily cost you $90K. It s incredible how much those trucks cost. The Cybertruck with its best option package retails for $69K. You get AWD lightning quick acceleration massive payload capabilities and supreme handling (this is an assumption taken from the keynote “corners like it s one rails” pops up in one of the slides somewhere) all for a reasonable price. I m kinda sold on it and am weirdly into the way it looks. VERY futuristic. I m a fan. Plus I get to tell people the exoskeleton is made out of the same material used for a rocket? Badass! | 2019-11-23 23:58:49 | 369 | Yup... my first thought was “oh no” but it fairly quickly went to “hmm not bad” to “this is badass” over the last 24 hours. Totally never been a truck guy I love my tiny maneuverable 3... but if I were to buy a truck I d go for this thing for sure. | 2019-11-24 00:07:51 | 146 | Revolutionary Tesla Cybertruck | 20,741 |
[Discussion] Model 3P > competition | This isn t getting enough attention. The **price and specs released for the Model 3P are superior** than all three of the most legendary sport sedans on the market: BMW M3 Mercedes AMG C63 Audi RS4. [Breakdown here](https: www.teslarati.com tesla-model-3-performance-against-track-legends ) Elon claims it performs well on the track which is new for Tesla. The S and X \(and in even the original roadster to some extent\) were known for being fast in a straight line but not great on a track. [Early evidence](https: www.teslarati.com tesla-model-3-laguna-seca-raceway-track-racing-video ) from people taking the 3LR on the track suggests this is changing and Elon s tweet could mean *we finally have a Tesla track king*. People are freaking out about the price but at $78k plus autopilot it s close to half the price of a Model S P100D and very comparable to the ICE competition. Edit: I agree the jury is still out as to how well it will perform on track but even the 0-60 time for a practical four door luxury sedan is competitive for the price. Edit 2: I m a Tesla fan yes but I ve been a car guy for much longer. I grew up fawning over Porsche s and BMWs. I m excited that Tesla might finally become a performance contender and trying to share different perspective than all the FUD about price. | 2018-05-21 16:34:02 | 32 | Let s see what happens when they re independently tested instead of taking Elon at his word. | 2018-05-21 16:45:36 | 43 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 24,597 |
M3 Software rebooting when reversing | Has anyone else experienced this or something similar? My Model 3 on software version 2020.28.6 has rebooted itself multiple times while reversing with navigation running. Immediately upon shifting into reverse the AC and the battery cooling fans will audibly kick into high gear and then a few moments later the screen goes blank and cycles through what appears to be a soft reboot. The car remains drivable during that time but anything that depends on the on-screen controls can t be controlled until the SW comes back up. Also if the reboot happens to occur when a warning chime is sounding the chime will continue to sound even after the screen comes back up until I perform a second reboot using the scroll wheels. | 2020-08-14 01:10:52 | 20 | Yeah definitely call service for that. It may just be a simple as pushing a software update. Perhaps you have an update that did not properly install. | 2020-08-14 01:54:51 | 7 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 11,209 |
Model X left rear quarter panel damage totals car | A bit of a continuation from the info I had posted a bit in this https: www.reddit.com r teslamotors comments 5rc2hq model_x_quarter_panel_repair submission but now different enough to maybe deserve its own thread: Five months ago my parked Model X 75 was hit by a 90 year-old lady driving a Grand Marquis (zero emissions vs maximum emissions smackdown). The left rear quarter panel was destroyed the left rear wheel was tweaked about 10 degrees out of true the tire was popped -- all in all a hefty collision albeit limited to the left rear quarter panel. The passenger door and rear hatch were okay. The car would turn on but could not go into towing mode (lots of clunks from the transmission and then warning beeps) so watching the tow-truck driver drag it onto the flatbed looked absolutely barbaric. Here are a couple pictures of the damage: http: imgur.com a uezTb http: imgur.com a PLz7g Gruesome to be sure but looks fixable with some good welding and new electronics... Five months into this fiasco the auto shop has determined with much help from Tesla that the car is fried and they cannot restore power. The case had been seen by several local Tesla Rangers over the months and eventually escalated to a team that came down from Fremont -- even they cannot get power to the car. The body shop is about 1 4 mile from a large Tesla Service Center so it was easy for them to pop over repeatedly. From what I understand from the body shop and Tesla the Model X Achilles heel is the charge port right there in the middle of the left rear quarter panel. Some horrible thing happened that won t allow the charge port to just be swapped out despite them dropping the battery and ripping out the frunk to get to the electronics. http: imgur.com a 65BA6 And thus my four month old car is now declared a total loss. I m currently in limbo waiting for my insurance company to tell me how much a pristine four month old Model X 75D with ~ 1200 miles on it is worth. I m worried their number isn t going to be close enough to mine. So now - where do I go from here? I *loved* that car. I had treated myself to my first new car ever and it was the greatest thing I d ever bought myself. The entire family loved it and I had been so happy with my choice. But now I m wondering - do I put myself through this again? Is the car as well-designed as I thought it was? The left rear quarter panel is hardly the place where you d want to put a car s kill switch. On the brighter side I could now upgrade to AP 2.0 hardware. I left the body shop after cleaning out my car and headed straight to the Tesla shop to configure a new red MX 75D. Can t pull the trigger until I hear from the insurance company. I am a true Tesla fan. (Former) Tesla owner TSLA stockholder SCTY -> TSLA stockholder and evangelist in every way. Elon is my hero. And yet I feel a little betrayed by the design that this seemingly small injury to my baby could destroy it outright. Curious if anything similar has happened to others. | 2017-03-12 17:53:27 | 119 | Just a quick question about insurance. Why is it *your* insurance covering the loss? Shouldn t it be the insurance of the lady that hit you? Or was it a hit and run? | 2017-03-12 18:53:29 | 54 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 12,829 |
does tesla model 3 crash test video show solid roof? | just saw the crash test video again. Wondering if anyone else thinks that roof is solid and not glass | 2017-08-13 13:26:41 | 27 | It s hard to tell now that you mention it but it doesn t really make a difference. That small piece of aluminum wouldn t offer any negligible difference in structural integrity. It s the frame that s keeping that pole outside the passenger cabin. | 2017-08-13 14:03:06 | 21 | Miscellaneous Tesla Topic | 25,359 |
Has there been a confirmation if the order process for the 3 requires a $2500 payment *in addition* to the reservation deposit? | The impression I got is that the screenshots where we saw the $2 500 payment being required were from someone who didn t have a reservation in place but I ve been failing in my searches to confirm this. Doesn t really matter too much in the long run just trying to wrap my head around the idea of a car payment and what it ll be roughly… | 2017-09-06 09:36:37 | 17 | > screenshots where we saw the $2 500 payment being required were from someone who didn t have a reservation in place Nobody without a reservation is ordering this car for a long time. They were all reservation holders. The $1 000 will be reflected in the amount you owe at time of delivery. | 2017-09-06 12:23:19 | 11 | Tesla Model 3 Delivery Experiences | 7,660 |
What happens when your car is totaled and you purchased AP and FSD post delivery? | Was in a bad wreck today in my Model 3 mid-range. Someone rear ended me. I m thinking it s bad enough to be totaled but we will see. One of my concerns is that I purchased AP and FSD after delivery. Will this be considered when they value my vehicle since it wouldn t show on the original sale price? Second concern. Tesla no longer offers the midrange.... will they give me replacement value for an AWD if it is in fact totaled? | 2019-07-19 03:40:34 | 23 | If you have proof that you purchased FSD et. al. provide that to your insurance. Tesla should be able to provide you with the proof of purchase. As for getting another MR it would depend on if the ability to get one is there in your area. I will say that I am planning to sell my MR with 8k miles very soon :P If you cannot get another MR reasonably Insurance might have to write you a check for the value of the MR so you might have to find a MR on your own or throw in more money to go up to LR AWD. WITH THAT BEING SAID:::: Insurance is different and you will get 14 answers from 10 people so please make sure you get EVERY option sorted out before making a decision. | 2019-07-19 03:45:49 | 38 | Tesla Service Experience Feedback | 22,709 |
Is the Nav a bit weird or did I miss a setting somewhere? | So my wife and I decided to go grab some of our 1500 km at a Supercharger. That was a bit of an adventure in itself but still pretty fun. When we finished charging we thought we would grab some food. My wife found the Hungry (Directly translated from German dunno what it is in English) button. The Nav found a nice place in Dublin. Now I really would like to go visit Dublin but we were hungry and didn t want to drive 1200 km to get food. We tried a few more times. I kept bringing the map back to where we were near Berlin and the Nav kept finding fun things for us to do in Dublin. So what did we do wrong? Should we just give up and go to Dublin? I m guessing a reset might help (we didn t try) but is this something that happens often and is there anything I can do about it? The Nav seemed to work fine otherwise. It took us to a place nearby (when we directly selected it) and afterward home. So it seems to know where we are. So why Dublin? | 2020-05-03 16:32:27 | 10 | I love how you float the idea of simply succumbing to your Tesla overlord. We ve all probably considered it at one time or another. | 2020-05-03 17:05:14 | 16 | Tesla Supercharger Road Trips | 10,076 |
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