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According to what I have been told (Model Year 2022 Refresh M3/MY) deliveries into the UK in March have all the 2022 updates, so there is no benefit in waiting until September.
There was some reference over on the German forum to a MI02 option code for 2021 model year cars built with VIN N=2022, but I doubt these will still be around in May/June or later.
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Tesla is constantly improving it's cars, at a much faster pace than traditional OEMs; as such, no matter when you order the car, by the time you take delivery there is ALWAYS something better at the horizon. My suggestion is to take delivery as soon as you can, you won't regret it.
Yeah the tape measure does not lie, and I plan to measure upon delivery to see if I got the lowered suspension on my bill. The ride height should only differ by half the diameter difference of the tires approximately if the same suspension is used. Air pressure and vehicle weight (performance weight 14lbs more than the Long range) also impacts this. If you see only a couple millimetres of difference between the performance and long range, then Tesla is not providing lowered suspension.It's an "optical illusion" until you measure the loaded ride height side-by-side The optical illusion does come into play when you're comparing the fender well gap between the wheel and top of the fender, but that doesn't change physical measurements from the body to ground. The part numbers for the suspension are different, but the heights are very similar (at least on current models). Of course, with Tesla this could change at any time..
Exactly. Unfortunately, my ‘22 M3P measures 0-4mm HIGHER than most LR measurements that I’ve seen. Of course this is easily within the margin of error considering all of the variables, but it’s definitely not the 5-10mm lower that Tesla had claimed in the past.Yeah the tape measure does not lie, and I plan to measure upon delivery to see if I got the lowered suspension on my bill. The ride height should only differ by half the diameter difference of the tires approximately if the same suspension is used. Air pressure and vehicle weight (performance weight 14lbs more than the Long range) also impacts this. If you see only a couple millimetres of difference between the performance and long range, then Tesla is not providing lowered suspension.
18” AeroWheels (235/45R18) = 26.34” [669mm] diameter
19” SportWheels (235/40R19) = 26.42” [671mm] diameter
20” Uberturbines (235/35R20) = 26.50” [673mm] diameter
With that said l, I don’t personally care that the car isn’t lower as that wasn’t why I bought the performance. While I would like for there to be less wheel gap, the ground clearance is already pretty low (~5.2”) and I wouldn’t want to sacrifice much more.
What's updated today...won't be tomorrow. I vote take the car and enjoy. In three years, 50% (scientific percentage of course) of that car's tech will be obsoleteI've been following this post almost everyday, since i was about to pull the trigger on a M3P (Blue & White)
At this moment i placed an order with a rental company for a 4 year contract (it's a company car and here in italy it's pretty common) i've 2 options: Take delivery of the car around may/june
wait and take delivery in august/september
What do you guys suggests? To have the most "updated" car, should i wait till september or i can take the june delivery since the new updates are coming relatively soon?
Must be the next batch that are the hairpin motors. I’ll keep an eye on mine when I get a VIN.I finally got through to someone via chat who understands the option codes and they confirmed that my 'latest specification' 2022 Model 3 Performance has the Panasonic 3L battery pack (BT42).
Must be the next batch that are the hairpin motors. I’ll keep an eye on mine when I get a VIN.
AIUI they have the hairpin motor (3D6) just not the cat. 3 variant.Must be the next batch that are the hairpin motors. I’ll keep an eye on mine when I get a VIN.
That’s what I’ll need to check when get mine.AIUI they have the hairpin motor (3D6) just not the cat. 3 variant.
taking delivery on the 24th... how do I check that?
I have a M3P on order due in may (ish).I finally got through to someone via chat who understands the option codes and they confirmed that my 'latest specification' 2022 Model 3 Performance has the Panasonic 3L battery pack (BT42).
The 3L battery is not a change for 2022, having already been used in the 2021 M3P.If true what is the advantage of the Panasonic 3L? Sorry not up on this change.
The 3L battery is not a change for 2022, having already been used in the 2021 M3P.
Advantages I guess are that it is a known quantity with high peak power, fast charging rate and it’s the largest capacity offered in the M3.
The change for 2022 is the inclusion of the LG 5L battery. This would have been my preference but I’m not going to lose any sleep over it if Tesla are sticking with the 3L for whatever reason.
It has higher voltage at lower states of charge (SoC) and potentially more power at low temperature. Essentially it could provide more consistent (linear) performance across a wider range of SoC and temperature in cooler climates. This used to be a problem with the 3L before 2021.4.11 but not so much now, so the difference might be marginal. Anecdotally the LG batteries are more punchy when cold. The M50 cells are rated for max continuous current from 10c to 25c.What are the advantages of the LG 5L battery?
The Tesla website says that you can get a new M3P in March timeframe. Is that not really true?I have a M3P on order due in may (ish).
If true what is the advantage of the Panasonic 3L? Sorry not up on this change.
May be due to region / options but mine said March when ordered. Next day it updated to this:The Tesla website says that you can get a new M3P in March timeframe. Is that not really true?