I installed the Gen3 wall connector yesterday. I am an experienced electrical/computer engineer. Installing such a simple product is a easy job for me, usually.

After the installation, I follow the commissioning instructions on the small booklet (Installation Guide inside the packaging box). I connect the WiFi from my iPhone and visit http://192.168.92.1 from the Safari browser. It's vert slow and after a long time, only a picture showed up. I use my laptop for the connection, I got the information that I need to power cycle the wall connector or press the button on the handle for 5 seconds. I tried both ways multiple times, and use different phones and computers, but it never worked.

I googled it, that was supposed for me to setup the charge current and restrict what vehicles it can charge.

I bought some $10 smart pugs, and their setup is smoother than this $450 charger.

I was prepared to stay with Tesla for a good while. Even though I cannot stand Elon.

I keep reading more and more about Elon firing left and right.

I suspect we’ll stop seeing software updates soon and soon it will be hard to get parts.

Elon looks like he is giving up and putting all chips on robotaxi and FSD.

I was hoping for an S/X based on all the updates in cybertruck.

Looking at Lucid Gravity but that won’t be available for a while. And they are not in great financial shape.

Range and efficiency is crap on so many EV’s

Am buying my first Tesla (Model 3 LR) and the bulk of cars I am seeing in my budget are rather higher mileage than I would like - a lot are 70k+ miles. I have seen the stories of cars making astronomical miles but am wondering if those are the exception, with the norm being a lot of big bills. Any thoughts?

Wasn't sure if the machining design would look good, and since these were just for the track/check clearances, figured I'd give it a try. Turned out way better than expected. These are factory specs on 19". Weigh about 3 pounds less than the 19" OEM with hubcaps on. Need to implement a design change on one aspect of it, then will get a set in 21" with a machined lip around the entire wheel instead of broken up like it is.

I've been very unimpressed with the integration of iMessage and the Tesla system. That damn button in the bottom left never works for me. Curious if others are frustrated with the experience or maybe its just me.




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I wonder why, also wonder if this will eventually affect vehicles that already have steam installed?

Before I got my free FSD trial, I had the interior camera blocked to prevent it from looking at my eyes when using autopilot. However, I just got the FSD trial and it won't activate FSD if the interior camera is blocked. So, I unblocked the camera and it is now blurry. I would think that this is due to the calibration adjusting to the blocked state and I wonder if there is a way to recalibrate the interior camera? I know that you can recalibrate the autopilot/FSD cameras towards the exterior but I'm not sure if that would recalibrate my interior camera not to be blurry. On the positive side, being blurry prevents FSD from watching my eyes and I can look away without FSD shutting off but I'd still want my interior camera to function properly. Lens is clean, so, that's not the issue.

Hello All,

I just purchased my first Tesla MYL. I missed two issues during delivery/acceptance. I noticed there is a dip in rear glass and hatch and front windshield has a high point in the center, the pics are attached.

Tesla acknowledged and is good to replace. Should I do this or not? I am worried the car won't be same as factory.

Thank you in advance.

Does anyone know if the recent additions of speed camera warnings are disabled when driving through France?

I understand it's illegal to have a device that warns of speed cameras in France, including those as part of satnav systems. Does Tesla disable them based on location?

States it’s a “popular” item. Not sure if it’s recommended

Regelmatig kom ik op FB artikelen tegen waar in de batterij van een elektrische auto als zeer milieu onvriendelijk wordt afgeschilderd. Zou best kunnen. Iemand hier die hier iets over kan zeggen?

Talking about a Tesla model Y battery. It takes up all of the space under the passenger compartment of the car. To manufacture it you need:

--12 tons of rock for Lithium (can also be extracted from sea water)
-- 5 tons of cobalt minerals (Most cobalt is made as a byproduct of processing copper and nickel ores. It is the most difficult and expensive material to obtain for a battery.
-- 3 tons nickel ore
-- 12 tons of copper ore

You must move 250 tons of soil to obtain:
-- 26.5 pounds of Lithium
-- 30 pounds of nickel
-- 48.5 pounds of manganese
-- 15 pounds of cobalt

To manufacture the battery also requires:
-- 441 pounds of aluminum, steel and/or plastic
-- 112 pounds of graphite

The Caterpillar 994A is used to move the earth to obtain the minerals needed for this battery. The Caterpillar consumes 264 gallons of diesel in 12 hours.

The bulk of necessary minerals for manufacturing the batteries come from China or Africa. Much of the labor in Africa is done by children. When you buy an electric car, China profits most.

Hey all,
Anyone else seeing new behavior with the FWDs after the 2024.14.6 update? Mine were flawless before this, stopped at a reasonable distance inside my garage with the garage door open and above the car. Now it smacked it pretty hard, left a chip on my door. Tried cleaning the sensor area (not that it helps) and tired again, touched the metal bar from my garage door again.
FSD trial works pretty good, but honestly I’d rather have my working FWD back!
Thanks Tesla but no thanks.

Hi all, thought I’d share these photos from the Cybertruck Odyssey event in Solihull today. Got to check out the new cybertruck and a blue updated model 3. Unfortunately the Cybertruck wasn’t open to see the interior, nor were we allowed to see the tonneau cover opening/closing. Still a fun experience! Has anyone else had a chance to see the cybertruck in person? What do you think? Pictures below!

Here is a good tracker to track the deliveries of the new M3P. You can see what what color/interior combos have VINs, a map of where deliveries are scheduled, and lots of other great data..

NOTE: This is outside of TMC and TMC is not responsible for any grabassery that occurs.

Did anyone get the auto shift update that was supposed to roll out with 2024.14.3? I don't see it.

Hi Everyone,

Could someone please post a pic of their rear window seal, the seal thats on the window that seals between rear of boot and rear window?

As per the pic attached, mine has been trimmed on both sides by varying amounts, on one side theres no seal and I can see the boot strut through the gap. Pictured is the better side.

Much appreciated

Can you settle an argument, my logic is that if I choose to go off grid from the App then ALL power for my house will come from the Powerwall and even if solar power were available from my solar panels it would NOT charge the powerwall while it is off grid.

Supposed to be able to view them on phone with 14.6 software but I’m getting no alert on my phone

An EV newbie in 2021, it is time to reflect on my 35 months with an M3 LR 2021 (June) with 18-in aeros sold this week. Our M3 Highland chapter starts with delivery on 5th June when we go again!

• Total mileage 32,985 miles included 7 trips to southern France (also taking in Corsica and the Pyrenees), and trips to Norway, Amsterdam, Cornwall and Northumberland! The ABRP app proved invaluable for scenario planning.
  
  
• Lifetime total energy on touchscreen 7,916 kWh, lifetime efficiency 240 Wh/mile. My separate charging record indicates 9,321 kWh delivered to the car taking into account charging losses, losses when parked, rounding up on billing, etc. Total cost GBP 2,380.
  
  
• Charging included 120 supercharger sessions in 8 countries delivering 4,130 kWh in total, of which 92 sessions outside the UK with 72 in France. We experienced only 1 faulty stall (in France) and only had to queue once (in Gateshead!).
  
  
• ChargeMap app/card was used for public chargers off piste in France (most villages have 22 kW connectors delivering at 11.5kW to an M3). Electroverse card was useful in the UK and gives discounts on the Instavolt tariff.
  
  
• Battery normally kept within range 85% to 15% SoC on trips, 70% to 30% SoC at home. We were not aware of significant battery degradation though I did not try to monitor it. The touchscreen showed 314 miles range at 98% SoC when I parted with the car.
  
  
• We had a great example of the benefits of regen. In Norway we descended the 16km from the Dalsnibba viewing point at 1500m to Geiranger at sea level barely using the brakes. SoC increased from 63% to 71% (approx. 6kWh added) as predicted in the trip planner.
  
  
• Tyres were the original Michelin Pilot Sport 4s throughout with approx 4mm tread remaining. We had no punctures, though we always travelled with an air compressor and repair kit in case.
  
  
• We suffered a major issue at 18,000 miles needing warranty replacement of the steering rack and front harness. Luckily the issue occurred near the Service Centre at Aix-en-Provence who took us in hand, gave us an M3 loaner and we were able to extend our stay at low cost. Tesla France really delivered for us to fix our rhd car within 10 days in the post-Brexit era!
  
  
• Other warranty repairs were a replaced rear light cluster (condensation) and a replaced charge port door (not opening when pressed) fixed by mobile service at home.
  
  
• Regular servicing comprised a 2-year service at Reading SC and two separate tyre rotations. This was to maintain a full service record rather than being necessary, as tyre wear was pretty even. Total cost GBP 295.

This was a positive EV transition for us. We managed to navigate the wafer-thin Tesla customer service with support from YouTube videos and contributors to this forum. We also enjoyed many conversations with the international community of Tesla owners!

Jontie

So, I FINALLY got my free FSD trial on my 2022 Model X Plaid. I used it this morning extensively and it's working amazing EXCEPT school zones. It completely ignores the flashing light with the school zone speed limits. Happened twice, on the way to my daughter's school an on the way back. 2 different school zones on my way home and it would not slow down to the school zone speed limit. FSD did see the flashing light but didn't associate it with the speed limit below the flashing light.

Does anyone know, or have a theory, why Tesla has cars on its new inventory which are more expensive than the price when ordering a new, similar spec car? It's not an isolated example, there are numerous examples in the Model 3 new inventory which are more expensive. I simply can't see why.

TLDR: a mean smack dab in the middle obvious pothole on autopilot was $1000 in tires for my Tesla model 3 performance. Anyone else experience fun like this?

Even wat punten inzake elektrisch rijden:

Verduurzaming van het wagenpark blijft gestimuleerd worden. De elektrische rijder gaat eerlijk bijdragen, om de opbrengsten op de lange termijn houdbaar te houden.

De aanschaf van elektrische voertuigen blijft ondersteund worden, waarbij ook oog gehouden wordt voor de ‘fossiele rijders’ en een eerlijke verdeling van de kosten tussen beide groepen. De subsidies stoppen allemaal per 2025, de MRB gewichtscorrectie (fiscaal) blijft bestaan. Bezien wordt op welke manier het instellen van zero-emissiezones kan worden uitgesteld, onder andere om uitzonderingen voor bijvoorbeeld ondernemers landelijk te kunnen regelen (standaardiseren). De instelling van zero-emissiezones blijft een gemeentelijk besluit.


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There are 2 slots in the sides so will rain get inside and damage it?