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I think the model 3 nose also incorporates the hood/bonnet and the fact that the hood/bonnet doesn't "overhang" the bumper makes it seem bigger. Most likely done to improve drag, but I'm still not sure I like it... Also where does the water around the hood/bonnet go?

The question is; when will people get their cars? And will people's patience run out? Tesla have showed they can deliver, just not on time. Yet all they have to do is deliver 1 model 3 in 2017...

Anyone here sit in the front on the test drive? Elon made comment about the front seating position to be further forward than normal. Can anyone comment on how it felt?

I watched it again. Supercharging is standard on all models. Autopilot safety features are standard, but the other autopilot features you have to purchase.

Tesla have done good. Supercharging and autopilot included. Design is nice, but not sure about front bumper and bonnet/hood design. Front lights are nice. The inside looks like a step down from the outside... What is with that steering wheel? Looking forward to some car reviewers getting their...

I think it's a good move that the people who get the first few thousand model 3s are Elon employees. They will be into providing feedback without running to the press and blowing stuff out of proportion. New model, new gigafactory. There will be teething problems, I'm happy that these people...

so... 55k aud for base model?

It's going to be life size car. Even a clay model would be a joke. Expect it to have everything but do nothing. Still... How could Elon not unveil the model 3 by setting up a garage door and calling the car to him from his smart phone. Or something with autonomous driving.

The expectation of the future is different, but the % of disruption isn't even next to the decimal point. (Elon said it best, had to copy him)

Lindisfarne Tasmania. My first Model S spotting in Australia.

Was going to say the same thing except "80's" In Australia we call this "granny spec"

I wonder if they will make a "trailer mode". The 100% torque at take off would be quite violent to the trailer. Also wonder how much the rear spoiler helps with trailer aerodynamics. Thirdly; show us those seats!

pics or it didn't happen :p

Crap! How do I get my model X reservation back?

Ev2 ^_^

Not if you can work from your car.

Good to see falcon wing doors on everyone's list :p

Considering one day the majority of cars will be electric, tesla is getting the "better spots" on a first in best served basis.

No need to upgrade your switchboard etc for a fast charge at home either... :)

Yeah, now a model 3 with 240miles and boom game over to everyone who's aiming for the claimed "200mile holy grail"

Plus the data from the already delivered S85D & P85Ds

Wireless charging?

Similar color to my current car. Looks good at night too

I see this as telling one side of the story. Yes tesla used government money to fund their factories, but the other car manufactures get funding too. And yes tesla has played catchup with safety "technology" (autonomous driver assist) BUT in a crash the model S was the safest car ever tested...

+1.

At the last earnings call elon said the modelX delay would not impact the model3 and that they couldn't let it because the gigafactory is on track. This is also where the "less radical design" comment came from, so that the model3 doesn't get delayed like the X So 2017... Go elon.

Depends how safe tesla were with their bms. They want to build a trusted reliable brand, so going safe with the bms makes sense. Now that they have thousands of model S data they could be refining it.

Has to be supercharging for everyone as standard. Or something else significant. A navigation update doesn't seem significant enough for a press conference.

Dat pano!

Those figures probably have a lot to do with the motor gear ratio rather than aerodynamics.

I think it's possible to dangle a cherry while still holding onto the golden goose egg. Elon said at The D unveiling that he wants the car to plug itself in and drive to your front door. That's 2 announcements that can encourage people to buy the tech package, even though it's not available yet.

That depends on tesla and their road map of updates. The best thing tesla can do is when they release the model3, is also release a timeline of updates they plan to implement so people are encouraged to buy non standard packages; tech package, 85kwh/sc access, awd, extended warranty etc

It was good to see that Elon is very self aware that the model S is already an expensive car. i expect a price drop to be the secret weapon.

20% smaller than the S is still a decent size car. My thoughts are if you take a 3 series, add an aerodynamic front bumper, change the trunk to a hatch with a higher trunk so head room on the back seat isn't compromised. That will be pretty close. Obviously Elon will want to put his mark on it...

+1 And by the sounds of things the service centre guys will give you a pat on the back.

What if the seats are made by a 3rd party? I wouldn't be surprised if the same locking mechanism is used in other restraint applications(by other manufacturers), because sometimes it's more trouble to reinvent the wheel.

VW and BMW won't make cars like tesla until the scales of economics tip and it's cheaper for them to produce an EV. Because until that happens they would be eating away at their own profit. Tesla on the other hand have to convince people that EVs are the future, so they have all the incentive in...

Looks really good,. Any photos of that exterior body kit?

At least the tesla can make any driver look good :) poor hellcat driver was completely exposed. First time at the drags? Lol

Thank you

While nothing has been revealed yet, I say well done to GM for making an EV that goes 200miles for 30k. Tesla needs a gigafactory to make an EV that goes 200miles for $35k. I hope GM do well with this car, the more EVs on the road the better for everyone.

Hey Chuq, I think Tassie is different when it comes to supercharging needs. I'd prefer a service centre with super chargers. One in Hobart and one in launceston. I assume we will at least have a service centre in Hobart by the time model 3 gets released.

I remember elon taking a question (at a shareholders meeting) about hub cap aerodynamics and how a flat disk hubcaps improves range, but look terrible. Elon responded with "we are working on some thing's that we think you will like" (something along those lines). We are yet to see anything so...

It makes sense that Panasonic would showcase a tesla. They are large investors in the gigafactory and want the X and model3 to do well.

Went to chadstone and sat in my first model S today. The car looks amazing, that Duco and those rims *drool* The inside seemed odd at first. I can see why a lot of people say the inside is lacking. There's not much there other than the screen. All the usuals are missing and one 17" inch screen...

And that's only when you range charge. I think tesla will just sell more of the higher kWh pack, so it's not that important to them. As long as they hit the 200miles and 35k on paper then they have done what they said. But I guarantee they plan on selling more 50k+ model 3s than 35k.

Airport to airport is 390 miles

Just to add to JPR3s point; Tesla is not constructing something new, it's still packing batteries with the current technology that's on the market today. And Panasonic is their biggest partner and they know a thing or two about running a battery factory. The biggest obstacle is 100,000 model...

I'm holding onto my 2001 :) I wanted to keep it until it was only good for scrap metal. The Model S changed my mind.

We need gears. Hopefully tesla can make an awesome gearbox for the model 3.