Tesla Model 3 - Review

[take8easy]

Thanks for the details. I assume that does not count the cost of installing a charging station if you want to charge faster than what 110V provides.

Does your car stop automatically at red lights and/or stop signs and start again automatically when it is safe? That is a feature I wish my Elantra had. My Elantra is very good at the normal smart cruise functionality (automatically speeding up and slowing down with traffic) but does not see red lights or stop signs which to me is the "next step" in automatic cruise control.

JD

I think for that you have to pay extra. ($10,600, I believe) I have the basic most package. Unless I am mistaken.

Too bad, I blew three quarters of a Tesla on this hobby otherwise I would have a higher model. But oh well, it is all worth it.

Regarding cost of installing na charging station, my garage as a 220 v outlet so I didn't have to pay anything extra. But yea, if you don't have it you are going to have to pay for it. Unless you are ok with about 7-8 km/hr charging.
They also have this wall connector which is about 600 bucks. I am not sure how quick that is though.

 

[take8easy]

I read on a Porsche forum of a fellow from Vancouver who bought a new Taycan and drove his son to Toronto to start unvirsity, then back home in 10 days round trip. They found charging stations before they left, only "bricked" the car once, got better range than anticipated. So long trips are doable in a short time.
He averaged about 1,000km/day driving.

I am not ready for one, yet.
My cars need to have a soul, character and sound.
Not saying I won't get one, but not ready yet.
My biggest gripe with tesla, is they have no character. They all look the same ( yeah they've got a few models), but old and new ones look the same and they are everywhere now. Can't leave home without seeing multiples of them.
Not to bash them, they are good vehicles on paper.

Test drive one.

 

[take8easy]

The charge time of cars is insane, so say good-buy to an exercise like driving to Calgary.
I test-drove the Hyundai Kona (EV) and the Ioniq (hybrid).
Fantastic acceleration on the Kona, and absolutely awful acceleration on the Ioniq (tiny gas motor).
The worst thing is the interior on both cars are too friggin' cramped.
Not being a homeowner with ready access to a even a 120v plug puts a damper on charging said cars.

I wish the hydrogen fuel cell idea would pick up more steam. 5-minutes to refill would be ideal.

There are at least 7 or 8 super chargers between Van and Calgary. Abbotsford, Hope, Merritt, Kamloops, Revelstoke, Golden, Canmore to name a few. That is about one every 125 km. I think that is pretty decent. Even if you make four stops along the way, you should be good. I have been up and down to Calgary and making four stops make perfect sense.

And why just Tesla superchargers, there are others as well all along the highway. Heck, seems like there is one at Coquihalla summit as well.
https://chargehub.com/en/charging-stations-map.html

 

[nwtl]

Lucid on the horizon.

 

[lobsterboy1156]

I have had mine in Kamloops now for a few weeks. The Supercharger network makes getting anywhere in the lower part of BC or into Alberta very easy. 10 minute stops (pee break while you charge) and off to the next supercharge location. I have done two trips back to the lower mainland and it was about 30 minutes slower than my gas car was.

 

[take8easy]

I have had mine in Kamloops now for a few weeks. The Supercharger network makes getting anywhere in the lower part of BC or into Alberta very easy. 10 minute stops (pee break while you charge) and off to the next supercharge location. I have done two trips back to the lower mainland and it was about 30 minutes slower than my gas car was.

Did the range drop because of some steep mountains? Did you have to make a stop in the somewhere in the middle like Merritt?
I would like to try it on that Coquihalla one day but may be after March next year. There is no way I would risk going there in a Tesla during cold and wintery weather.

 

[LM987]

Did the range drop because of some steep mountains? Did you have to make a stop in the somewhere in the middle like Merritt?
I would like to try it on that Coquihalla one day but may be after March next year. There is no way I would risk going there in a Tesla during cold and wintery weather.

Last winter coming back to the Fraser Valley, a horrible storm hit us between Manning & Princeton. Stuck for 5 hours in the snow and a Tesla was in front of us. Felt bad for them as we could start our car to stay a bit warm, but that driver did not. Next charging station I am guessing would be Hope. Like you said, not a chance I would do that drive in the winter.

 

[take8easy]

Last winter coming back to the Fraser Valley, a horrible storm hit us between Manning & Princeton. Stuck for 5 hours in the snow and a Tesla was in front of us. Felt bad for them as we could start our car to stay a bit warm, but that driver did not. Next charging station I am guessing would be Hope. Like you said, not a chance I would do that drive in the winter.

Yea, I would not even think of taking it on long drives during winter months.

Another little bad:
The clock on the console is very tiny.
No AM radio.

 

[deathreborn]

Getting over 400km per charge puts it in the same category as gas powered vehicles. And personally I only drive that distance about twice a year.

California's announcement last week of selling only EVs post 2035 is the writing on the wall for petroleum.

just going to speed up the mass exodus of people leaving california. and those that are stuck will most likely be making roadtrips to nevada and arizona to purchase reliable gas powered vehicles.

 

[CanineCowboy]

just going to speed up the mass exodus of people leaving california. and those that are stuck will most likely be making roadtrips to nevada and arizona to purchase reliable gas powered vehicles.

Sorry bro, but it is a basic fact that gas powered vehicles can't compete with the high reliability of electric

 

[take8easy]

First negative experience.

My phone keeps getting disconnected from the car. Which basically mean, there is no continuous communication between these two as a result, I can't see the charging update, sometimes it won't unlock automatically and I still have to use the card key to start.
A few times I had to disconnect and reconnect blue tooth, a few times, I had to restart my phone and in some cases, I had to reboot the computer. It works and t hen it stops again.

Based on some Tesla forums, it seems like a common issue with Tesla owners.

 

[licks2nite]

Read folks got stuck hours on a winter road with Tesla and couldn't operate a heater.

 

[maximus]

I heard that Tesla’s are just as bad as gm for warranty work done in the first three years of ownership,so can’t see how you call that being reliable.

 

[take8easy]

One point I missed is the 220V charging. The adapter has to ordered online. It is about 45, 50 dollars. But the charging is about 6 to 7 times faster.
While 110V household adapter charges about 7 to 8 km/hr, the 220V charges it at least 50 km/hr.
But obviously you have to have a 220V installed in or near your garage. I was lucky that we live in a newer house and had thought ahead.

 

[Adictedtopussy]

Sorry bro, but it is a basic fact that gas powered vehicles can't compete with the high reliability of electric

I personally drive my cars into the ground and the thought of relying on modern (shitty) battery tech makes me shudder. Yeah, before you tell me about how Tesla batteries are the cat's meow, stop - I've read up on it "bro". Also,. specific to Tesla - don't like the big brother approach of pushing updates to your car and the absolutely insane amount of telemetry data that is logged. And the quality control issues.

 

[take8easy]

I personally drive my cars into the ground and the thought of relying on modern (shitty) battery tech makes me shudder. Yeah, before you tell me about how Tesla batteries are the cat's meow, stop - I've read up on it "bro". Also,. specific to Tesla - don't like the big brother approach of pushing updates to your car and the absolutely insane amount of telemetry data that is logged. And the quality control issues.

Seems like both of you are on extreme ends of the matter.

Electro autos (Battery operated ones) have still a long way to go. But I strongly believe that THAT is the future.
I still believe that reliability wise, gas or hybrid vehicles have an edge (my first choice was a Rav-4 or a Prius).
I might just be reading something that is on the wall but "Future is here and (I never thought I would say about an American car but) Tesla is leading the way.

 

[SirJimmy]

How expensive was ICBC? I read that insuring Tesla's can be expensive because so few shops are authorized to work on them? That is why Tesla has their own insurance offering in the States.

Also, because Teslas are so heavy and have so much tempting torque, the expensive tires need to be replaced more often than on a similar gasmobile. This is one maintenance cost that is higher for electrics like Tesla.

 

[take8easy]

From what I understand, I had to pay about 3 to 400 dollars more when I transferred my 7 yr old car insurance onto my Tesla. Frankly, I was expecting more. So ... there you go.

As far as tires are concerned, talk to me in a few years.

In the meantime, I will make sure that I post almost EVERYTHING on here. Including slightest glitch/maintenance/ negatives.

 

[JimDandy]

From what I understand, I had to pay about 3 to 400 dollars more when I transferred my 7 yr old car insurance onto my Tesla. Frankly, I was expecting more. So ... there you go.

As far as tires are concerned, talk to me in a few years.

In the meantime, I will make sure that I post almost EVERYTHING on here. Including slightest glitch/maintenance/ negatives.

I am personally look forward to your report when you get laid in your new car After all, this is PERB. Or is that what you was referring to when you said "almost" everything lol.

JD

 

[take8easy]

I am personally look forward to your report when you get laid in your new car After all, this is PERB. Or is that what you was referring to when you said "almost" everything lol.

JD

Never done it in a car. Well, I have made out a few times but that’s about it. It’s just not for me. Chances of me even making out with someone are pretty slim at this age. So that covers a big portion of almost everything.