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2018 Model 3 Long Range RWD lifetime: 232Wh/mile. We were 231 until 2 months ago when we had to make several trips of 180-200 miles RT at freeway speeds and we jumped to 232. Fully expect it to drop back to 231 soon. 18” wheels, always properly inflated, had alignment checked and is perfect...

Chehalis, WA. Sorry about typo.

We used the Supercharger station at Chelalis, WA on November 25, 2023. Station 10A appeared to operate properly, however, it went well beyond our 85% limit. When I noticed the range at 292 miles on our 2018 Model 3 long range, I quit the charging. It was set at 85% in my Tesla App, my Tesla...

230 Wh/mile at 22,310 miles in 2018 Long Range RWD Model 3. Highest was 231, so our Model 3 has been running very efficiently since “birth”. I have kept daily records since delivery!

SMUD is also trying to significantly increase grid connect monthly charges. They are using propaganda techniques, claiming that rooftop solar owners are getting cheaper electricity, which is unfair to everyone else. WHAT? We paid thousands to add rooftop solar TO SAVE SMUD REGION CUSTOMERS FROM...

I completely agree. While the image of our Model 3 is nicer to view, the speed is much smaller than before and much of the important data is crammed to the right side of the screen, much like the very first UI back in early 2018. WHY? I also received a notice about a message from my iPhone...

Strange that our fairly bare bones first EV, the Coda, even used a heat pump for passenger all-season comfort AND to heat/cool the battery pack. Why has Tesla remained with inefficient resistance heating?

While I have not been happy with CR’s lack of EV understanding, they NEVER accept vehicles loaned from manufacturers or dealers. They ALWAYS purchase these vehicles without alerting the manufacturer or dealer that they work for CR.

Any news on when the Incline Supercharger might be completed?

I just discovered that Mercury Insurance, the best for families with school age drivers, wanted $300+ more every 6 months for the same coverage on our new Model 3 as our 2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, which cost nearly the same. WHY? So I check with other insurers and was regularly disappointed...

So I arrive home, expecting to find my new Model 3 parked in the garage, happily charged, but it is GONE. It has decided to "autonomously" drive to the Tesla service center in Rocklin, CA, while I have been away from home. It could have at least phoned me and asked if it could go out with its...

My hope is that the Model 3 has the AP option. I will still like it without AP, but I will LOVE it with AP, AWD, and a few other goodies. Can't wait for the end of March to reserve.

How about adding towing capability to Model 3 as an option? I don't expect it to tow 5K+ lbs. like has been discussed with the Model X, but towing a 1500lb trailer wouid be a nice addition (as long as it doesn't cause more than a 20% range loss).

Supposed to be in March of 2016, according to the latest reports in May of 2015. This could be optimistic, but with battery efficiency projections coming within 5% of expectations for the Model 3, it is VERY possible that it will be available by the end of 2017. Yes, I know that every other...