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    Sold my '19 model 3

    I haven't driven a new Leaf, but offhand I'd say the 2020 Leaf is much improved, with greater range and nicer styling. It seems to get some positive reviews. If you've ever literally interacted with an actual POS, I'd say your comment is a bit exaggerated.
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    WTB Model 3 Euro tail lights

    That's "brakes". Breaks are when something is broken. Please fix and I'll delete this.
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    After FSD 3.0, Summon accident!!! Crashed my bumper and hood

    That's not what happened. The OP was not a native English speaker and meant to say "stunned".
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    Full self driving capability

    How can you be sure?
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    25 minute hold for emergency roadside service

    I have kind of a naive newbie question here, but is it really true that Tesla Model 3 cars do not come with run-flat tires, do not include a spare tire, do not include a tire repair kit, and rely on Tesla roadside assistance in the event of a flat tire? That sounds like a deadly combination, and...
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    Can Someone Explain To Me Why The LR RWD Is Going Away?

    I've long had this theory that Tesla might eventually start manufacturing a less expensive Model 3 version (call it the SR-) in China, and then import that model into the U.S. The base version would lack the glass roof, heated seats, and other amenities, and perhaps have 17" wheels and tires, a...
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    How Can I Politely Decline Speaking To Strangers About My Car?

    Louisiana is lovely but you may just have to move to L.A. or San Francisco -- there are three Teslas on every block. Or just be patient, as Tesla continues to sell more vehicles in your state.
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    Express Lanes and FasTrak

    You guys are asking the wrong question! I'd like to see FasTrak support integrated into the Tesla electronics. Imagine being able to check your account balance on the screen, and see a payment confirmation message on the screen whenever you drive through a toll area. Plus it would be great to...
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    My experience at the Jaguar and Audi Dealerships today for their EVs

    My sense is that Jaguar is currently attempting to limit the number of iPace BEVs sold, due to a limited supply but also due to limited profit. Unless you make it abundantly clear to the salesperson that you really, really, want an iPace and nothing else, they're probably going to steer you...
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    People are crazy not to buy Tesla cars!

    Some of the calculations that show a Model 3 to be less costly to operate at 20K miles per year than a mainstream ICE vehicle include cost of energy consumed and also take into account projected depreciation. Operating cost does not just include maintenance; in fact, maintenance is often the...
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    The Real Use for Auto-Pilot

    Despite your opinion of other drivers, Tesla's autopilot nonetheless leaves quite a significant distance between your car and the vehicle in front of you, I would assume for safety. My experience is that, in heavy traffic, my Tesla can nearly stay put while cars on both sides of me cut in front...
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    The Real Use for Auto-Pilot

    I wanted to add that you only have to really tap the brake pedal slightly, not necessarily enough to significantly slow down the car. So experiment with the brake pedal, and become familiar with the "feel".
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    Planning to only use 110 outlet

    I don't know where you got the idea that charging at 110V would cause damage. Does it say so in the User Manual? Did a friend tell you that? 110V is still the default home charging voltage for nearly all EVs, and 110V isn't a "trickle", it's legitimate charging, albeit slowly. Many more people...
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    Dog Mode Improvement Needed

    I might be wrong here, but it's very possible that, for safety (emergency) and perhaps cost management reasons, our cars are not wired or engineered in a manner such that the central computer can disable the window buttons. That would mean that your feature enhancement request cannot be...
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    Model S Refresh coming in September. What about X

    The refreshed Model X will not simply be a slightly larger Model Y. I believe there will always be a strong, albeit smaller, market for the Model X. Why? Because the Model X will always be significantly larger, with a more luxurious interior and a significantly smoother and quieter ride.
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    New to the family

    Also, for people that live in sunny climates such as Arizona's, combining an EV with solar panels at home is a truly synergistic combination that provides a zero carbon footprint, and which can pay for itself (depending on many things) in around 7 years.
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    New to the family

    For buyers who keep their cars for a long time, an additional justification for buying an LR model is that, as the batteries degrade slightly, you'll be able to absorb that loss without it affecting anything.
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    How about a slower roadster?

    Yeah, well, you're more right than you may think. Self-control isn't exactly the highlight of the human race, and while many of us usually exercise appropriate self control, you know there are a few of us that can't, or that occasionally don't. Think alcohol abuse, drug overdose, bar fights...
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    How about a slower roadster?

    You guys didn't seem to understand my point. I never suggested that Tesla reduce the maximum power of the Roadster. For those of you who must have (and will pay for) a 1.9 second sports coupe, a Tesla Roadster could be the ideal choice. However, I am suggesting there's a HUGE untapped market...
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    How about a slower roadster?

    I think a less expensive Roadster is an absolutely brilliant idea. If Tesla can sell a car with the Roadster's sheet metal and chassis but with, say, the powertrain of a Model 3 Performance -- and sell if for $100K less -- there will be a line around the block. All my previous cars were 2-door...
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    2015 Tesla Accelerated into a wall

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your nearly "new" Model S, and I'm very happy your wife was not injured. But I'm also not buying it. I'm gonna say she mistook the accelerator for the brake, and then "doubled down", pressing it even harder. I also don't buy it because the airbags would have gone off...
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    Did the Model 3 kill the Model S and the Model X and Tesla with them?

    Yeah, I have thoughts. Musk had NO right and NO reason to boast of a $35K Model 3 so far in advance, before Tesla had an opportunity to complete the design of the car, battery pack, and especially the assembly line. There was no need - Musk set inappropriate expectations and then was consumed...
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    Tesla Sentry Mode in Action

    What if the trunk isn't empty? That's pretty much the point of having a trunk, isn't it?
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    Drove Audi e-tron Today

    Of course there are Tesla competitors. There always have been and always will be. But instead of taking sales away from Tesla, at this stage I'd say that these competitors are expanding the size of the overall EV market. At only a few percent of market share, there's plenty of room for...
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    Had a SR+ for 7 days, returned it!

    Tesla showed really poor judgment by denying the possibility of a hardware issue and causing you to legitimately have to write this post. Tesla, wouldn't it have been better for your reputation to swap cars right away so this thread wouldn't have even been necessary? Now potential customers...
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    Battery size strategy: go bigger, or not?

    Well, looks like my earlier guess wasn't entirely correct. Tesla appears to have announced a switch to the new reluctance motor technology on the Model S/X, along with some other (less significant?) drivetrain improvements, to add around 10% more range using the existing battery pack...
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    Battery size strategy: go bigger, or not?

    You can add to your list the Model 3's completely different battery configuration and possibly different chemistry. If Tesla re-designs the Model S/X battery pack to switch from the 18650 cells to the Model 3's 2170 cells, *THAT* is the short-term improvement will push the Model S/X's range...
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    Battery size strategy: go bigger, or not?

    No doubt Tesla feels that same way. It is inarguable that battery technology is by far the weakest link in the design of any EV, and is the one single area where vast improvements are still needed. Tesla isn't holding back; they are actually pushing the practical limits. And it's not just an EV...
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    Switched Reluctance motors

    I know this is an old thread but I was wondering whether you'd be willing to update your "nearly useless" comments. Apparently Tesla has invented a way to mitigate the disadvantages of a SR motor and has installed them successfully in hundreds of thousands of Model 3s, including mine. I am...
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    Battery size strategy: go bigger, or not?

    Agreed, although Tesla seems to like throwing a curve ball here and there, and seems to occasionally like a "shock and awe" approach, to please their customers and intimidate the competiton. Plus, the piecemeal (I'll generously call it "just-in-time") approach can eat into one's own sales as...
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    Battery size strategy: go bigger, or not?

    There is also evidence (well, rumors) that Tesla plans to change the electric motor technology used in the model S and X to the newer technology used in the Model 3. As you may know, the Model S and X use a 3-phase induction motor as pioneered by Nikola Tesla, while the Model 3, ironically...
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    Battery size strategy: go bigger, or not?

    There's strong evidence that Tesla plans to switch to the newer battery chemistry used in the Model 3 when they refresh the Model S and X. The new batteries do have a higher energy density per kilogram, so Tesla is likely to use that technological advantage to make a longer-range chassis that...
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    Charging Rate

    davecal, just so you know, a home charger is primarily intended to completely charge your Tesla overnight, working hard while you sleep. But basically just once per day. If you need to fully charge you battery more than once daily, a supercharger may be your only good option. The supercharger...
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    Autopilot nag "Apply light force to steering wheel"

    I am confident that, as Tesla gains more real-world experience and collects more driving data, they may relax or even eliminate this restriction. I know how annoying the nag is, but Tesla must believe that, for now, it saves lives, and they may be right.
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    No AM radio?

    This would be a lot of work, but there is a way to get AM radio in your Tesla. They make small, inexpensive, battery-operated Bluetooth transmitters that plug into a standard 1/8" headphone jack. If you then get a small pocket AM radio, plug the Bluetooth adapter into its headphone jack, and...
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    I appreciate the TMC people

    The Audi is a German car, isn't it?