Happy to say the Model 3 handled it like a champ!
The good stuff
The meh stuff
My tips:
The good stuff
- No problems unplugging from my outside wall charger. I did have to be careful with cleaning ice around the handle and the door however.
- No problems with frozen windows getting stuck.
- No problems with door handles being unable to open.
- No problems with doors sticking shut with the frozen seals.
- No problems navigating thru unplowed streets. I did have to get used to the traction control - it is much more instantaneous than what I was used to.
- No problems with main roads with slush and snow. It tracks really nicely.
- The pirelli snows (19") from tesla are super. Really, really glad I got them.
The meh stuff
- Battery range (it was -17C) was noticeably reduced. Not really an issue on my drive length - but after a day of use it needed to be charged - which wouldn't normally be required in more mild conditions
- Wipers are both good and bad. I found they iced up and I'm not convinced the drivers side sprayer is working well... but when they did hookup and wipe it was good.
- The fender mounted cameras covered over with salt and I was getting some erratic results once all the roads were cleaned off and it was safe for autopilot. I gave them a wipe down and will try later today to see if it's better. I will now keep a spray bottle in the car to wash them off.
My tips:
- Get the snow tires if you haven't already
- Precondition your car before heading out
- Lube the door seals with silicon
- Spray bottle in car to clean cams