With the Leaf, I have always plugged it in when I got to
work, or in one case where I had a long commute, both at
work and at home. Never had a battery problem. Except
during really cold weather but all Leafs have that problem.
Looking forward to the heated battery. Not
understanding if I should not charge the Tesla every day
as my daily commute is about 14 miles RT. I like having
it topped up every day so that I can go wherever I want.
But if that is hard on the battery I will have to change
the way I charge.
*From:* Darin Steffl
*Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 3:11 PM
*To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
*Cc:* Chuck McCown
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
If you're not looking at the exterior with a microscope,
you'll be VERY happy with your M3 over the Leaf. It's
faster, more range, bigger, and more fun. The
infotainment is awesome too.
Let us know your review of the car once you get it.
Their charger network is the largest in the world too so
road trips are quite easy even with lower range. You
have the smaller battery in that model so charge time
will be under 20 minutes to add 70-80% of the total
capacity on each charge. You should not charge to 100%
unless you absolutely need that range to get to the next
charger. I recommend only charging to 80% on road trips
to keep the charge times down. Like any battery, the
charge rate decreases the closer you get to 100%. It
drops pretty quick after 80% so trips can be made faster
if you charge from 10% to 80% than if you charge from
40% to 100% for example.
For your daily charging at home, they recommend no more
than 90% full to maintain the range of your battery. If
you charge more than that, plan on driving the car
within a couple hours so your car doesn't sit charged
above 90% for an extended period of time.
But if you ordered the RWD small battery version, I
think you get the LFP battery which means you can charge
to 100% with no concerns about hurting the battery. The
link below will help you determine if you have the LFP
battery. If you do, you can charge to 100% at home but
you do not need to do so on road trips using
superchargers because it takes too long to hit 100%.
Just charge until you have enough range to reach your
next stop or destination. Also download Plugshare and
you can find Level 2 chargers all around the country
that aren't listed in the Tesla map. Many are free so
you can find spots like restaurants or hotels that offer
free charging.
https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_jo/GUID-7FE78D73-0A17-47C4-B21B-54F641FFAEF4.html
On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 2:43 PM Chuck McCown via AF
<af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
I am not terribly anal for fit and finish issues. A
car is a tool, not a trophy. It is an expense, not
an investment. A tesla is an extravagance, not a
need. But I sure hate buying gasoline, so since my
Leaf lease is expiring I needed to get something. I
am buying this and I bought an airplane once. Only
two times I have bought something I didn’t really need.
*From:* Bill Prince
*Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 11:42 AM
*To:* af@af.afmug.com
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Tesla's in general do not have a stellar reputation
for "reliability" or build quality. That said, the
M3 scores high, followed relatively closely by the
MY. The two share 80% of their components.
If you drill down on the reliability complaints, it
is often to do with niggling little things like door
handles and retracting rear view mirrors and the
like. The MX is horrible for the X-wing doors. There
are also on-and-off issues with build quality
(except for the ones made in China). They have been
getting steadily better, and the really new ones
I've seen look almost perfect WRT fit and finish.
bp
<part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>
On 5/26/2022 10:11 AM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
Is this coming from a Tesla owner?
Tesla owners I know don’t say anything bad about
the car or company.
*From:* Ryan Ray
*Sent:* Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:45 AM
*To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Are you not concerned at all regarding build
quality or longevity with a company that hasn't
been forthright about existing issues, poor
warranty experiences, and don't seem to generally
care about their customer service or customer in
general?
On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM Chuck McCown via AF
<af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
I am starting to have second thoughts, maybe
try to buy a used one... I have some time to
cancel this order... I am a cheap bugger.
This might be the last car I ever buy, so maybe
I do want the new one?
*From:* Robert
*Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:28 PM
*To:* af@af.afmug.com
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
We will be coming on the end of our Model 3
lease in September, which, after so many
delivery date changes ( one of which would have
been three months ago! ) corresponds to the
delivery date of the Model Y. Getting into and
out of the 3 was just too much for these knees,
which are now being replaced. We have really
enjoyed all of the Model 3 features and I think
the full autopilot is just another Musk Troll
that fanboys are willing to throw money at. I
am seriously tempted to flip it, if the prices
for used stay this high. $20K over our price
would be hard to refuse, with the likely
reduction in lead times in the next year or so
as the factories ramp up.
On 5/25/22 5:04 PM, Tim Hardy wrote:
Glad that shit is over. You’ll be happy with
your Tesla, our Model Y is is 2 years old
today and its been a great experience. The
wife’s car and I still have the gas guzzling 911!
Peace out.
On May 25, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Chuck McCown via
AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
Model 3 They predict Sept to December
delivery. $46K 375 mile range I think. I
really like the cruise control. It does lane
keeping so I really don’t see a use for an
autopilot.
*From:* Cassidy B. Larson
*Sent:* Wednesday, May 25, 2022 4:31 PM
*To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
*Cc:* Chuck McCown
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Which Tesla did you go for? What are they
saying for lead time?
On May 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Chuck McCown
via AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
Sorry, I started it.
Sometimes it is amusing to watch the Jaime
and Steve show. Ken and Lewis used to join
in too but they couldn’t take it anymore.
But we do have the OT in the subject line so
you can filter this kind of crap out.
But yeah, I think we have all vented now,
and trolled the guys that need trolling.
Steve and Jaime got to make their hyperbolic
comments.
So it is now dead until Lent is over. Next
year’s lent.
BTW everyone, I ordered a Tesla. My 4th
Leaf lease is coming due in July so I took
the leap. Did a test drive today and really
loved it. I loved the last 10 years of
Leafs too but man this is a quantum leap of
enjoyment.
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