Knightshade
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Ok, so they will swap it with new batteries to qualify.
WHAT new batteries that qualify?
Because there aren't any that exist
Nor are they any factories to build them right now.
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Ok, so they will swap it with new batteries to qualify.
WHAT new batteries?
Because there aren't any that exist
Nor are they any factories to build them right now.
Tesla will not standby and not try to get it qualified. It will qualify one day.
They will also try to get it in their $25k Tesla. There are battery manufacturers out there that will make these in the US. Tesla will source them. Tesla may even allocate some batteries from Ys to the 3 to drive sale there.
The only 360 Tesla promised has been delivered to cars without USS. There was never promise nor hope of camera based birds-eye 360.And still no 360 it seems... someday? Lol
The only 360 Tesla promised has been delivered to cars without USS. There was never promise nor hope of camera based birds-eye 360.
The M3 Buyer's Guide shows that the M3 RWD Highland in Europe and Asia uses LFP.I scheduled my test drive for tomorrow. My biggest issue with our most recent Teslas were the lack of ventilated seats. This will be a game charger I expect for me.
I rented a MS recently, 2017 and my back was a sweat box even with the AC cranked. Lots of leaning forward to try and alleviate it was silly, lol.
I still have a camera from our MY for the front though I'm baffled it appears we still need to rely on the missing front bumper camera for parking sensors, a year later.
And still no 360 it seems... someday? Lol
Also, the RWD still has LFP like the M3 I rented last summer, right? I really want that chemistry.
MT351 Rear Wheel Drive (Highland)
- Produced: China
- Battery BTF1 from VIN TBC and continues (Oct 2023 and continues) for Europe and APAC
Sept 2023 saw the announcement of the Highland refresh Model 3 although the availability in different countries varies with production expected in China initially from late Sept and deliveries occuring from late 2023.
The Highland update includes many notable changes, the most controversial of which is the removal of the stalk controls for indicators, headlights, windscreen wiping and autopilot, replacing these with buttons on the steering wheel.
The batteries are unchanged from previous models but improvements to efficiency have resulted in changes to the performance. WLTP range is 513km, up from 491km. It can still do 0-100km/h 6.1s but the top speed is now 201km/h, down from 225km/h.
My demo was at 100%, so I asked and rep and they said it was because it was LFP.The M3 Buyer's Guide shows that the M3 RWD Highland in Europe and Asia uses LFP.
It doesn't mention US, maybe because no one has had one delivered yet.
Why make a reservation now if you don’t want the car until June? They are showing deliveries starting next month.The M3H (RWD) Mission Viejo Mall test drive yesterday was a good success. This was a daytime drive. My biggest takeaways:
Pros:
Cons:
- As expected, the ventilated seats are awesome. My biggest feature in a car, even in Winter here in SoCal.
- The seats felt more comfortable than our old MY.
- The Photon wheels look way better than the old Aero wheels.
- The new gear shifting experience was much better than I was expecting.
- We liked the Stealth Gray color and it's the free one new per the ordering system (we made a reservation already).
- We liked the new center console/cup holder arrangement.
- Plenty of power in the RWD version. More than enough for us.
- I liked the new ACC/Autopilot controls, using the right (press) wheel.
- The trunk seemed quite spacious and (apparently), the rear seats can be folded down? (If so, probably not a new feature - I never tried the one time I rented the M3 last Spring).
- Better looking car overall.
Other comments:
- Not having a left stalk drove me nuts. This will be very hard to get use to, having driven with a left stalk for 30+ years. I certainly couldn't get use to it during the test drive.
- NO front bumper cam. And, of course, no USS.
- The center screen still doesn't pan towards the driver.
- The distances were missing from the "T.V. parking sensors." The advisor advised this is a bug and will be fixed.
- No digital rear-view mirror. We really like this in our other car, especially since I'm 6'1" and my wife is 5'0" (no rear-view mirror adjustments needed w/digital).
Also noted above, we made a reservation, but we are in no rush. We would like to get it around June.
- It's still a sedan and not a hatchback.
- Still no HUD, driver screen, grab handles, or roof shade (no surprises here)
- We couldn't find a USB port in the forward center console, but 12V only. There's 1 USB-C in the area under the armrest, however.
- The rear (passenger) screen doesn't do anything for us (no kids).
- The HVAC went panel has been re-designed. This may limit our options for a screen-add for now.
- Ambient light is fine, but I should check it at night.
- The rear seats are perforated as well (though not ventilated)
- I forgot to try the wipers. With no left stalk there's no button to push. Hmmm.
- It didn't seem too low for me.
- I forgot to check the charge screen to see it shows the LFP "limits" like my LFP M3 rental had last Spring. The advisor thinks it's LFP, but I want to confirm.
There is a wiper button on the wheel now, in place of the stalk button.The M3H (RWD) Mission Viejo Mall test drive yesterday was a good success. This was a daytime drive. My biggest takeaways:
Pros:
Cons:
- As expected, the ventilated seats are awesome. My biggest feature in a car, even in Winter here in SoCal.
- The seats felt more comfortable than our old MY.
- The Photon wheels look way better than the old Aero wheels.
- The new gear shifting experience was much better than I was expecting.
- We liked the Stealth Gray color and it's the free one new per the ordering system (we made a reservation already).
- We liked the new center console/cup holder arrangement.
- Plenty of power in the RWD version. More than enough for us.
- I liked the new ACC/Autopilot controls, using the right (press) wheel.
- The trunk seemed quite spacious and (apparently), the rear seats can be folded down? (If so, probably not a new feature - I never tried the one time I rented the M3 last Spring).
- Better looking car overall.
Other comments:
- Not having a left stalk drove me nuts. This will be very hard to get use to, having driven with a left stalk for 30+ years. I certainly couldn't get use to it during the test drive.
- NO front bumper cam. And, of course, no USS.
- The center screen still doesn't pan towards the driver.
- The distances were missing from the "T.V. parking sensors." The advisor advised this is a bug and will be fixed.
- No digital rear-view mirror. We really like this in our other car, especially since I'm 6'1" and my wife is 5'0" (no rear-view mirror adjustments needed w/digital).
Also noted above, we made a reservation, but we are in no rush. We would like to get it around June.
- It's still a sedan and not a hatchback.
- Still no HUD, driver screen, grab handles, or roof shade (no surprises here)
- We couldn't find a USB port in the forward center console, but 12V only. There's 1 USB-C in the area under the armrest, however.
- The rear (passenger) screen doesn't do anything for us (no kids).
- The HVAC went panel has been re-designed. This may limit our options for a screen-add for now.
- Ambient light is fine, but I should check it at night.
- The rear seats are perforated as well (though not ventilated)
- I forgot to try the wipers. With no left stalk there's no button to push. Hmmm.
- It didn't seem too low for me.
- I forgot to check the charge screen to see it shows the LFP "limits" like my LFP M3 rental had last Spring. The advisor thinks it's LFP, but I want to confirm.
Good question. But that's me, Mr Impulsive. Anyway maybe I should change the color and options from the base on everything to try and delay this. But we'll see. It's hard to say no after already putting $ down.Why make a reservation now if you don’t want the car until June? They are showing deliveries starting next month.
I’m just wondering how long they will let you delay delivery once they match you to a VIN. My advisor told me it’s a very short window.Good question. But that's me, Mr Impulsive. Anyway maybe I should change the color and options from the base on everything to try and delay this. But we'll see. It's hard to say no after already putting $ down.
Has anyone found empirical spec for turning radius improvements ?
The old version seemed large compared to similar wheelbase cars, curious if they resolved that discrepancy with the new version?
Is there a reference for the 11.7m figure, or even independent testing yet anyone has found?Model 3 Owner's Manual | Tesla
Learn about the various subsystem components and their specifications in your vehicle.www.tesla.com
Highland has a turning circle of 11.7 m (38.4 ft)
Old version has a turning circle of 11.6 m (38 ft)
Went up yesterday.Surprised it hasn't been mentioned, but the Model 3 LR price has increased by 1k. Not sure when it took effect, but I just noticed it today.