Model 3 RC sightings

[smak]

How much smaller does the front look then the S. I believe you own an S?

 

[Reciprocity]

Since we are all just speculating, could the keycard be a special keycard to get into the Model 3 area of the Tesla property? And not the car's key.

occam's razor

 

[BluestarE3]

Hey guys, I was the one who took the photos, feel free to ask any questions not already answered - I definitely got a good look at the car!

Just curious how you were able to get closeup shots of the car's interior through open windows when others have been told (at other times and locations) not to take closeup photos. Did the driver caution you in any way? Or did you get the impression he wasn't concerned at all? Or did you simply disarm him with your Oxford accent (based on your profile)?

 

[Ken7]

The more I see the interior, the more it's growing on me.

 

[Runt8]

what's with the blinking brake lights? any idea?

LED lights can look funny on video. You wouldn’t see that in real life.

 

[e-FTW]

Good work. 300 miles rated is pretty darn good, but the supercharge rate sucks. He's only getting 70 kw at 31%. Was this a paired stall? Seems like it is likely given the other pic shows cars on either side.

Yeah, you are _always_ sharing with another car in San Mateo.

 

[e-FTW]

Full size image of interior.
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Note the Model 3 Keycard.

And the failed high-tech sheet of pressed dead tree fiber screen cloaking device.
Someone had a bad day at work today...

 

[e-FTW]

Hey guys, I was the one who took the photos, feel free to ask any questions not already answered - I definitely got a good look at the car!

What's your favorite colour?
What's up with Brexit?
;-)

 

[bmah]

What's your favorite colour?
What's up with Brexit?
;-)

What is the airspeed of an unladen Model 3?

Bruce.

 

[3Victoria]

It actually might be more practical. As mentioned previously, right now when most people go out/driving, they carry at least 3 things with them: phone, wallet/drivers license, and a car key. If you could make the car key card-like, it'll fit in your wallet, and you'll only have to carry 2 things.
If you get one of those credit-card-holder phone cases, you'll be heading out to your car with only one thing in your pocket!
it'll definitely take time to get used to tho

The key card might unlock the car, but it could be for accessing the building the car is stored in instead.

What is the airspeed of an unladen Model 3?

Bruce.

Is that an African Grey or a European Red?

 

[ecarfan]

The key card might unlock the car, but it could be for accessing the building the car is stored in instead

That is the most sensible theory I've read so far. Thanks.

I think it almost certain the Model 3 will have a fob similar to the S/X. Fobs are cheap. They are reliable. And they offer functionality that a card does not.

 

[smak]

The key card might unlock the car, but it could be for accessing the building the car is stored in instead.

Is that an African Grey or a European Red?

I think the only thing that might make Tesla HQ madder than leaving the keycard to your RC Model 3 in the car in plain site, is leaving a keycard to Tesla HQ in same.

 

[geometro]

Full size image of interior.
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Note the Model 3 Keycard.

That would be great as it will be waterproof!

 

[Zaphod]

what's with the blinking brake lights? any idea?

Just the camera and refresh rate of the LED out of sync which gives the appearance of blinking. It won't look like that to normal viewing.

 

[Garlan Garner]

It says Model 3 on it. And there are rumors that the key is a credit card type thing.

I'd be shocked if the range of the 3 nears 300 miles.



Maybe it's because they are just regular charging? But 150 miles/hour doesn't sound like regular charging.

Well, prepare to be shocked.

 

[animorph]

Seems like you could tap the key card on the trunk lock area to open the trunk with a key card. No buttons required. On the other hand, strange that they were apparently offering a free ride to anyone who wanted to drive it off (with the key in the car)!

 

[SgtLou02]

Not sure if this was mentioned already but this is my guess on what the card in the cup holder is. RC VIN card

 

[Garlan Garner]

View attachment 232395 Not sure if this was mentioned already but this is my guess on what the card in the cup holder is. RC VIN card

What is that box on the passengers seat? Looks like an organ donor box.

 

[BluestarE3]

What is that box on the passengers seat? Looks like an organ donor box.

Beer cooler?

 

[Zaphod]

What is that box on the passengers seat? Looks like an organ donor box.

Dummy weight to simulate passenger