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In theory would a larger LV battery capacity waste less energy in certain scenarios, as the contractors and systems wouldn't need to be turned on/off as frequently, for instance when camping and drawing off the LV cell directly? Is there a known limit to the DC2DC ability to charge the LV...

Just curious if anything has changed on that front, as the post references the optional tow hitch on the unreleased M3L >M3L optional #TowHitch (500kg + 25kg vert.) Hoping that would mean a US factory supported hitch and ancillary equipment might finally be available in the US for the Model 3...

Anyone have any details which markets might the optional Model 3 tow hitch be available for? Any possibility for the US market finally? Was the UK the only market the Model 3 Tesla OEM hitch and trailer module was previously release?

Seen this asserted also, is there any long term clear and trusted data to support that supposition either way for a P vs LR battery degradation with the same cell?

Most seem to gravitate to the Tesla options even with the multitude of alternatives, most alternatives seem less compelling other than for niche applications, many times only for a program incentive or perks from their utility through a specific platform. Almost certainly if you don't know why...

Anyone failure with towing rules in the US? Is there any ordinance, rule or law prohibiting Adding a hitch to any US vehicle on the state or federal level? Other than reasonable practicality or self preservation, what if anything dictates when a vehicle can tow or how much it can tow in the US?

Curious about this also! Even if only to understand how effective that profile could be compared to a more traditional aspect. The weight on those is fairly low IIRC, even if the large diameter is reducing some of the benefit. Despite the clear detractors I wonder how much a wheel profile like...

Possible anyone could speculate how much current can safely be drawn from the Model 3 gray 3 pin trailer plug? Is there possibly a reference avalible anywhere for guidance? Does this circuit sit behind the type of circuit breakers I think most of these vehicles utilizes, and enjoy the same type...

I believe the rules are different in the UK. No such limitation here. If I understand correctly, if the vehicle does not come with the tow bar included in the UK, the placard is rated differently to reflect that, despite there being No known difference in the unibody construction of a model 3...

Did the Model 3 Performance ever lose the rear Brembo Brake calipers like the Model Y Performance did ~22' ? Or did it retain them uninterrupted?

Thank you for such thoughtful feedback and information, it's a fairly Niche topic, so not much Model 3 specific feedback available out there, since I think the Model Y is configured very differently. And that post was Very Helpful, Thank You! On the topic of trailer brakes towing and Regen...

I agree, just poking and prodding for further information, understanding and feedback on the topic to make informed hardware decisions by understanding the alternatives better. On that topic of digging deeper, would you have any further feelings/feedback on Pros/Cons of following through with...

If you know, did this Tekonsha unit have issues with losing "settings" under any scenarios? Requiring to be reset up? Possibly under any low 12V LV conditions for some ? Really want to learn how to avoid any of those problems by careful hardware selection if I can! Bit ambiguous which units...

How many wires and color code are going into the conversion module, and coming out to US Spec? Guessing it is the bare minimum, 4 wire out for the US Spec? And whatever the minimum for Euro spec is also going into the module? Stock photos don't make it 100% clear, but I assume they use the...

Is the Wh/Mi increase noticeable or significant when running one of these loaded carriers? Possible anyone has a ~benchmark increase as a rule of thumb?

Also, correct me if I am wrong, but the pictured adaptor just above , Female Socket euro 13 pin to Male Plug US 7 blade appears to be "backwards" if I am following along correctly? I believe they may have 2 distinctly different modules, one from US spec to Euro spec, and one from Euro spec to...

That's where I would put my humble and Very curious vote in for! If you are interested and willing to experiment? Have Not found a public example of someone making the OEM Tesla module US Spec compatible yet. Lot of speculative threads, but never seen someone physically do it. AFAIK, though...

Possible you can reference the documentation or information that details damage if done improperly? Not read that among the various ways that have been proposed to cut the LV DC system. Would that also be true of the first responders loop?

Shame there isn't a US spec 4 pin OEM Tesla trailer module. Did you ever consider something like this pricy solution ? Would really like to know more about this topic, or other clean alternatives that are out there. Especially a DIY fix to adapt the Euro Tesla trailer module to a US spec 4...

Possible anyone with access to one of these tools could Please check the individual pieces of glass and report back with their findings, explicitly for different stock Tesla glass components, windshield, side glass, rood glass, etc untreated with aftermarket films? Someone told me there may be...

Possible anyone can Clarify the difference between UV-A vs UV-B with automotive glass? Read several ambiguous and conflicting things, would appreciate some further explaination and understanding on the topic. Some things say, yes automotive glass blocks "all" UV, and some say its specific to...

Where can we find a breakdown of the specific warranty that is applied to all the various parts of the vehicle? Seems ridiculous a ECU would be warranted for a single year? How does the ECU not fall under the basic vehicle limited warranty ?

Related question to towing I hope someone may be able to answer. Does anyone use the "Curt Echo Wireless Brake controller" works with a 16V LV system on the 12V pin? Anyone know if that brake controller is fully compatible with the 16Vdc system? Possible anyone has tried it?

Headlights were pretty bad at one point flashing people , seems they fixed that issue. They purportedly fixed the dual HVAC blower zones with Highland, not sure what the limitation is with the older version, as it seems to be able to do it, just not accessible in the UI if I understand correctly.

"Fixed" the parking assist without USS with Vision? Seems like the jury of public opinion is still out on how much some trust its precision or how well it performs in certain conditions.

Anyone that has looked "deeply" into selecting between the upholstery colors, is there a helpful video with examples of what to expect with the White VS Black over significant use and time and for different difficult use cases, especially around people/areas that are not particularly clean...

What manufacturing date is the vehicle?

Thank you, it does. I guess what I'm driving at with placement of the adaptor is, on my specific jack (which to me looks functionally identical to yours) if a force is Not placed directly over the centerline of the original jack pad rotation point, there seems to be a torque induced, possibly...

Hi Mike, thanks for detailing this solution, picked one of these Audi jacks up and planning to construct a adaptor for the Model 3 that mimics yours. And was hoping for some dimensions and details you feel works best for the adaptor? OD, Length, Positioning of the fasteners location on the lift...

Has anyone found updated cell type/spec charts that are more current? Also curious, has it been determined/speculated if the Panasonic or the LG equivalent rated capacity cells are considered "better" for specific attributes like charging performance, capacity retention, total pack utilization...

The underlying question being at low temperatures, if the 16V lithium LV pack can not be heated sufficiently, will the packs BMS deny power flow to charge the cells ever? Is that possibly why there have been some issues documented in social media with LV systems in the cold recently, and...

Anyone know, do any variations of the lithium 16V LV cells have issues in the "extreme" cold over long periods of inactivity and cold soaked? Is there any issue with the 16V LV cells not charging if they cannot create enough warmth and charging back up when the PCS turns on? Is that possibly a...

Absolutely! So disappointed that is not standardized, particularly here in the PNW. Because empirically it works SO well to prohibit squeaks, dry wipes and get just the Right wipe from the lightest mist to the heaviest downpours. Thats the dream is to have machine learning Fix those issues, not...

Is there any indication of how long Tesla will support vehicles or specific hardware? Do the oldest Model S continue to get updates and tweaks? Or just security/safety changes at this point ~10 years on? Any indications they would drop support for the atom VS ryzen at any speculated point? Or...

The is no mechanical pawl, so its just the brake pad engaged in any variation of scenarios? I assume that is the underlying crux of the question? There is no mechanical part that will shear off or break when the parking brake is engaged I think.

I think that plug is meant to plug into the Tesla trailer module, and the trailer module breaks out the trailer functionality? IIRC, that will plug will probably be a CAN signal and power for both trailer brakes and +12V aux on 12VLV equipped models . There are also aftermarket modules that tap...

Seems like there would be many alternatives to validate the port is clear even without the charger being powered up? Are we ignoring power outages that would need to be accounted for common human error? Even a microswitch in the vehicles charge port would be able to validate the port is clear...

Are there any good threads anyone has found to learn about how Tesla "Used Inventory" works, what are some of the pitfalls and quirks to avoid? Also interested in transport fees VS driving to pick up a vehicle across state lines, and what the difference between ads that physically state...

Has anyone found a tire sidewall efficiency test to quantify what happens when a wider sidewall is used VS the narrow profile they come with? And any secondary Pros/Cons that come with a wider sidewall that offer more wheel protection as most vehicles have traditionally come with?

Still curious if this one was a joke, or series of faults or conditions that allowed that to happen? Anyone find the story behind this photo, and a explanation of what allowed a vehicle to be driven away, presumably still plugged in to the connector?

Have you documented any of the details? Link? If they are as thorough as the Road Noise & Front Wind Noise thread you did, I would be Very interested to see what variations you have tested and the conclusions you have come to, and if they apply to all geographical locations.

Other question I'm hoping for clarity/help understanding: I read Oregon has a vehicle use tax that applies to new vehicles purchased outside of the state? Does this apply to used vehicles? What if any fees and charges are associated to purchasing a Used EV in Oregon to know about? If looking...

If Im in Portland Oregon (No sales Tax) purchasing a vehicle in used inventory that is currently in a different state ( Renton Washington) would I incur any extra fees or sales tax through teslas used inventory for any reasons? There is a estimated “Transport Fee”. Am I able to drive from...

They do have the 2024 spec up. 2017-2023 VS 2024

Is there a reference for the 11.7m figure, or even independent testing yet anyone has found? Thank you for the reply, have not seen a figure stated on that yet. So based on the video referenced "notably tighter steering radius", is actually a Larger radius VS outgoing Model 3...

Has anyone found a manufacture that is alloying disks/rotors to help prohibit surface oxidation yet? Curious if that will become a more common thing as EVs proliferate?

I believe you, but it is a sample size of 1, there seem to be several interpretations from many different geographic areas. Im curious if prohibiting the moisture in the filter media would Help stop issues that develop down the line inside the HVAC? Possibly bacteria that grow on the heat...

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?

Maybe someone could place a remote moisture sensors in the filter media, and profile the moisture content VS cycle routine while running service mode to pinpoint when/where the moisture is specifically coming from. Be curious to know if moisture was prohibited from saturating into the filter...

Has information been determined what is different, if anything, between the ~2018 Power Conversion System and modern iterations of the PCS? Have not seen many threads about failed PCS on newer vehicles, curious if that bears out in the data available or just perception? Possible anyone has...