New version of model 3... mid range

[dj_gon]

I'm actually doing a test drive of the M3 later this afternoon. I'm going to ask and see why the FSD is removed as an option. For a person like myself who cancelled due to the whole PC gov't fiasco, this mid-range might be a viable option to make up for the loss of the $14 rebate.

 

[hingisfan]

I'm actually doing a test drive of the M3 later this afternoon. I'm going to ask and see why the FSD is removed as an option. For a person like myself who cancelled due to the whole PC gov't fiasco, this mid-range might be a viable option to make up for the loss of the $14 rebate.

Where are you test driving? Does Yorkdale test drive the 3 now?

 

[pcons]

So what's the midrange kW pack sitting at? 60kW?

Doing the straight math it should be 62kwh since it's rated for 260 miles. Interesting because my wife's bolt is rated for 238 miles and has a 60kwh pack. Now, the way gm rates things we typically beat that easily except for winter. It seems Tesla's numbers are more optimistic than GM'S.

Looks like they are setting up for having 50 mile mumos between LR (310 miles), MR (260 miles) and SR (210 ? miles).

 

[YusufT]

I might be tempted with this Model and price, loan via Tesla seems expensive mind so if I can find a car loan cheaper I think I might bite on this one

You’re not gonna find a better deal than what Tesla is offering right now. Been there done that in June along with everyone else. If you do please share but I highly doubt it. Banks are doing high interest for Tesla in Canada

 

[bijan]

Doing the straight math it should be 62kwh since it's rated for 260 miles.

If you do the math based on driving range you should also take into account the reduction in weight due to less batteries. That'll affect energy usage a few percent.

You could also calculate it based on difference in weight itself since that's all presumably due to less batteries. I think someone on reddit calculated that:
New LEMUR Pack Architecture Guesstimate : teslamotors

Their guesstimate is 66kWh, 62 usable, 60 from 100% down to empty.

 

[adaptabl]

LR RWD started at $64,100
MR RWD starts at $58,800

Difference is $5,300
MR has ~80 km less range and is a tad slower. Also a few hundred pounds lighter.

It’s an interesting marketing move and may cause some SR waiters to buy sooner. I still subscribe to “range is king” but $5,300 is significant. Have to think about the impact of winter range loss, charging to 80%, etc to see if the MR will work for you. If I didn’t qualify for the $14k Ontario rebate, the MR would be enticing.

No one qualifies for the $14,000.00 Ontario rebate any longer.

 

[pcons]

If you do the math based on driving range you should also take into account the reduction in weight due to less batteries. That'll affect energy usage a few percent.

You could also calculate it based on difference in weight itself since that's all presumably due to less batteries. I think someone on reddit calculated that:
New LEMUR Pack Architecture Guesstimate : teslamotors

Their guesstimate is 66kWh, 62 usable, 60 from 100% down to empty.

Good point

 

[Ludatik]

No one qualifies for the $14,000.00 Ontario rebate any longer.

No *sugar* Sherlock. My point was, if I didn’t buy the LR before with the $14k rebate, this MR would be of interest.

 

[dj_gon]

Where are you test driving? Does Yorkdale test drive the 3 now?

It test drove it in Oakville this afternoon. It was a very nice hour and a half! They said the FSD is not available in Canada and certainly states at the moment due to the fact they can't forsee when the regulation will allow it. I'll probably wait until spring because I don't want to get a car before the winter and perhaps we might get a federal rebate next year... (Hope JT gets re-elected)

 

[Ocelot]

I was kinda hoping for small battery, dual motor. i wonder if this means the small battery will initially just be offered in RWD?

 

[03DSG]

I was kinda hoping for small battery, dual motor. i wonder if this means the small battery will initially just be offered in RWD?

Since the mid range is I imagine the standard range will be as well. Plus standard range with a ‘standard interior’ price point driven for those very patient folks waiting.

 

[SmartElectric]

Perspective.

Our 2013 S85 has 417 km range after 130000km with 90kW maximum supercharging speed. Original price $94K.

This new Model 3 MR has the same range and 120+kW charging speed with greater efficiency. $58K with all the new tech.

Tesla is going to sell everything they can produce from now till forever...amazing deal.

 

[5_+JqckQttqck]

The fact of Tesla offering a smaller (MR) pack means their through put for the of number of cars per week is outpacing the battery production of the 500km pack.

By reducing packs to 400km packs, they produce 5 cars vs 4 cars while still offering the PUP and EAP. Very smart move imho as they scaled up production. I read there's a second line for the battery pack coming online in the new year - most likely the SR line to pump those out to match demand once they've scaled up to 10,000 units.

Exciting times!

 

[aowhaus]

What?! Tesla doesn’t offer silver any more?!!! I don’t see it in the configurator.
That’s a real shame as it looks so nice in silver.

 

[Ludatik]

What?! Tesla doesn’t offer silver any more?!!! I don’t see it in the configurator.
That’s a real shame as it looks so nice in silver.

They discontinued Metallic Silver and Obsidian Black about a month ago.
Tesla to eliminate some paint options to increase production efficiency, gives last chance to order

 

[Pescakl1]

What?! Tesla doesn’t offer silver any more?!!! I don’t see it in the configurator.
That’s a real shame as it looks so nice in silver.

You can still "special order " it, but it will be more expensive and take more time to get.

I believe you have to contact Tesla directly to order as I do not think you can do it through the web.

 

[5_+JqckQttqck]

You can still "special order " it, but it will be more expensive and take more time to get.

I believe you have to contact Tesla directly to order as I do not think you can do it through the web.

Better to save the $2000 and wrap it with any colour you'd like - like Burnt Orange Metalic!

 

[spurs10]

I was kinda hoping for small battery, dual motor. i wonder if this means the small battery will initially just be offered in RWD?

I think it makes sense to only offer RWD to small battery at least for the initial launch. It helps Tesla to maintain their profit margin and average selling price

 

[hingisfan]

I think it makes sense to only offer RWD to small battery at least for the initial launch. It helps Tesla to maintain their profit margin and average selling price

Wouldn't awd have more profit margin?

 

[spurs10]

Wouldn't awd have more profit margin?

It does, but if people really want AWD, they will have to pay for a bigger battery, which drives their profit margin and selling price even higher. I won't be surprise when small battery launches, md range will come with AWD option.