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I’ve had significant battery drain while parked, 11.6% over 2 days. Granted, it was very cold outdoors and my car is parked in an unheated attached garage, but I still don’t expect it to drop that significantly. Reading this thread and others, I decided to power down the car and restart it...

Just to add to the consensus, you should be fine. I drive 80 miles round trip through the north Chicago area and even on the worst days (sub zero temps + snow/ice) the range hit was around 30%. I have a 2019 SR+ and assume winter real world range will be 200 to 180 miles depending upon...

I like them! I am not able to quantify any range loss, but I suppose there’s a minor amount. Winter is tough on range, but now it’s summer and I’m still pulling 220 miles on 100% charge. I can’t tell any difference in noise. Wet traction is much better than OEM. It used to be that if I...

Indeed, the Vredestein Quatracs are rated highly for snow, which was a leading factor in my purchase.

OEM tires worked fine for me in Wisconsin, but I think my new Vredestein tires are better (still an all-season tire). I think all-seasons handle just fine.

Mine did the same thing. I took it in to Tesla and it was the hinge to the upper lid. They shot a little graphite powder at the joints and the problem disappeared.

So far the ride is very nice. Smooth and quiet (depending upon the road of course). I really don’t notice the difference between the OEM tires and those regarding noise. Grip seems really good on wet pavement. I actually experience less slipping. The OEMs could break loose easier rounding...

I replaced my OEM Michelins at about the same mileage. Since I live in Wisconsin, and snow is a threat in winter, I opted to get some replacements. I probably could have driven longer on the OEMs if I had known there’d be practically no snow in my region this season, but I still have no...

They will likely sell more MX-30 plugin hybrids which have a rotary engine. I’m watching this one closely.

My door handles were frozen once and, as you said, a gentle bump did the trick. I imagine if there were a thicker layer of ice on the door, it would be a problem, but then that would be a problem for any car.

Late to the discussion, but I am getting Quatracs installed on my M3 in a few days. Replacing my OEM MXM4s after nearly 27K. If I lived in a climate that didn’t snow regularly in the winter, I’d probably keep them, but Wisconsin will punish the unprepared. I’m surprised the reviews on this...

I’m reading the Tesla description regarding the J1772 version of the wall connector. Is it possible to connect a Gen2 Tesla connector to this J1772 and load share? I assume so, but the wording would imply only J1772 to J1772. The reason I ask is that I have a Gen2 wall connector powering my...

In my household, we focus more on Tesla’s mission statement. I am aligned ideologically to Tesla’s mission, but cannot support the other American auto manufacturers anymore. So, less about the man and more about what the company supports. I know, sometimes it’s difficult to separate the two.

It’s personal preference and no wrong answer. The way I see it is that I’m not putting my car in a show, so it really doesn’t make sense to protect it. I’m going to pound the piss out of the car with high mileage, so dings are going to a way of life. I don’t like it, but I can’t avoid them...

23K on my SR+ since March 2019, mostly highway miles. I’m going to need some new tires at abou 27K. Other than that, battery degredation perhaps by 5%. This car is still a joy to drive.

I love taking my car about 200 miles from home and arrive in the middle of nowhere to go fishing and prove to the naysayers in my life that this can be done. It was a fun drive and even better fishing experience.

The last time I drove my SR+ in significant snow was about this time last year. The storm was expected to drop about 6” and by the time I was on the road there was at least 3”. I was on the interstate, which is a mixed bag of partially plowed, some lanes not so safe. Side roads were not...

End user error. ;)

I have a 32 GB microSD card, used it for a year as well and now started getting this error since the last software update. Consensus among some of the forum members here appears to be that you can still use it. You’ll just have the alert pester you. It’s not a critical warning.

I am experiencing the same UI_A109 error code since the recent software update. I have a 32 GB microSD card that has been working since I got my car. Can anyone confirm that dash am still records videos despite the warning? Does reformatting the card fix the problem?

Spider! He is our hero!

Lucky guy. I wish my wife embraced EVs and Tesla as much as I did. Since you don’t drive much during the pandemic, hold on to what you have for now. Once you know more about what the future state looks like, make your purchase then. Perhaps by then you can afford another Tesla. Remember...

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I’m starting to reconsider my position on using Chill mode. In my experience in driving on ice and snow, the primary concern is to avoid locking the tires. The more you can keep the tires rolling, the more control you have over the car. On my previous vehicles, this meant cautious use of the...

I would appreciate your evaluation of the tire after a bit more mileage. I’m considering this tire as well. My primary concern is efficiency as noise does not seem to be an issue with this tire.

Yes, I have American Family insurance, comprehensive glass coverage, so no deductibles. This is especially important with so much glass on the car. Simply put, Tesla does not work with insurance companies. You must pay out of pocket and file your claim afterwards. To expedite everything, I...

EAP isn’t going to solve your range problem and it’s unlikely that we will see significant improvements to the range of the Model 3 for a couple of years (I hope I’m wrong though). So this really becomes a more a question of whether or not you can live with your current charging lifestyle for...

The one in Highland Park on Old Skokie Road.

I’m sorry that your experience with your local SC is so poor. Not all of them are like that, however. Since the days I was looking to buy a Model 3 to the days where I needed service, the Chicago SC has been great. Knowledgeable people, provided me with loaners when my car was there and...

My pugs usually ride in the back seats and, while I dearly want to spoil them, the wife said no. To be fair, they don’t ride in my car often, but still......

Your husband sounds like several guys I know that are very mechanically inclined and like to tinker on equipment. While I admire their abilities, their “flaw”, if you will, is that they are very hesitant to buy into anything that they can’t fix themselves. They will bemoan the fact that they...

It’s frustrating, frankly. I made a point to tell the company in a customer experience survey that they really need to catch up with the times and start working with Tesla to ensure I don’t have to pay out of pocket. That’s why I am paying for zero-deductible comprehensive coverage. If I...

Good to know! Out of curiosity, how would anyone else know that you replaced the windshield during trade in? Only you and the company servicing your car would know that, right? Would this be found on a Car Fax report?

If it is under your insurance, the cost of time and materials should be covered, no? I have comprehensive coverage for all glass repair/replacement and I had to replace the front sunroof panel (twice) due to stones kicked up on the interstate. AmFam helped me find body shops and glass repair...

I got the usual, “What do you do when it runs out of charge?”, but was asked once “It doesn’t have a gas tank?” I think that was a result of the Chevy Volt. I will give that question some credit because most people don’t even know that much about hybrids.

I am staying on standard. I don’t feel I gained so much that warrants paying for the service.

I have an SR+ on 2019.40.2.1 and went to the chargers in Oshkosh WI today, hoping to see an improved charge rate. The battery was preconditioned before plugging in, the SoC was at 34% and ambient temperature was about 38 F. Peak charge rate was 101 kW. I needed to get to take care of...

I had a loaner S and while it was nice, it didn’t feel as nimble as my SR+. As has already been stated, the controls are busy and took some time getting used to it. Nothing about the S made me feel like I had the lesser of the Tesla lineup. I was happy to get my SR+ back.

I have an SR+ and took it into the service center in September to replace a chipped sunroof. I was told that since the car would be there for more than 2 hours, they would provide a loaner. I received a Model S P75 complete with autopilot.

My list is long, but the top things I love about my Model 3: 1. No more gas 2. It’s a gorgeous car 3. Kids instantly recognize it and get excited about it. I was driving around town with the windows up, but I could read their lips mouth “TESLA!” 4. Maintenance is minimal 5. The convenience of...

I think the enhanced display updates are great, but I find the oncoming traffic visualizations to be distracting. I can see the car moving in my peripheral vision and while I recognize it for what it is, I still need to make an effort to ignore it. I wish there were a display toggle for this...