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Not to mention, you are saving money on gas. It's a win-win. Do you get range anxiety in winter or you have a home charger installed?

Yes, exactly! Here in Quebec, the SR+ qualifies for the $5000 federal rebate and the $8000 provincial rebate, meanwhile the LR AWD, not a penny less. /rant

It doesn't make sense to me. With BMW 330 series, the option to add AWD is an extra $2000 CAD. With the Tesla Model 3, if I want AWD and that additional 140KM, it's an extra $25K CAD. What is Elon thinking here. Such a huge price in gap for these extra 'premium' features, which the BMW 330i...

I see that you're in Florida. Here's our winter. I would rather have an AWD, especially if it's my only car. Sadly, I don't have the budget for the M3 LR AWD right now.

Because I love the Tesla and it hurts me lol. The LR AWD and SR+ price gap is too big for me right now. Hopefully by the time my BMW Lease is up, Tesla prices go down since there's more competition. Right now, demand is too high. They won't even listen to me for negotiations. They told me to...

Sorry guys. I love Tesla but the right model for me is LR AWD and I don't want to spend that money right now. I just purchased a property. For me to even lower my LR AWD payments to like $850 , I have to put like 5K down but i have some big expenses coming up. The BMW Lease is shorter. I'll...

Last update I went BMW. After factoring in the upfront cost for EV charger installation and procurement, my actual government rebate trickled down to $3K since the Tesla SR+ payments were 80$ higher than the 2021 BMW 330i xdrive. Since the 2021 BMW Lease term is shorter, it came down literally...

*UPDATE* I visited the Tesla dealership tonight for another test drive of the model 3 SR+, since last time I drove it was in mid-July. After careful consideration, I've decided to go with...

With all due respect, you live in California which is a complete 180 degree opposite compared to Eastern Canada. We get snowstorms and -20C weather. Cars take a massive beating after 3-4 years. I evaluated the buy back on my beemer and it wasn't worth the hastle. Hard to sell cars during...

Haha I was just watching this video. Now, not to sound annoying, the test wasn't performed in extreme cold weather like -15C and above. Sad reality here in Quebec.

I thought only the LR came with the premium sound and not the SR+. Also, does anyone have the 2021 M3 SR+ with heatpump. I visited the Tesla dealership yesterday and the representative said that it lowers the winter range by by 25% instead of 50%, as the case with older M3 models. Now, he's a...

OK so yesterday I test drove the 2021 BMW 330x and it was of course, very very smooth. I'm really 50:50 on this since the only reason I'd go with Tesla is for financial reasons since the government rebates is a huge $8K cheque. The Tesla M3 SR+ payments are higher but factor in the government...

BTW you guys have been great. Solid Tesla community 👌🏻 I'm test driving BMW 2021 330xdrive tomorrow.

Yes but in order to get anywhere near the SR+ lease payment , you have to put 5K down for the LR. If I'm putting money down , I would just buy it over 96 months. With our Canadian winters and the impact it does to our cars, I don't see the point of buying a Tesla. If I was in California or a...

And Yes in 3 weeks !

I get a company car allowance so kind of have to get a car... Believe me, I thought of going car less. Really with the mileage I plan on doing, I should be going with like a Prius or a barebone model make. I just love a nice drive. I am spoiled with the 2018 BMW 330xi. It's so smooth. I have a...

Can you please elaborate on that? I don't access full access within the app yet. The app suggests hotels with EV chargers?

I feel like in that case. I wouldn't put the actual address of where I am doing but instead the nearest supercharger when traveling. Unless the hotel I am staying at has Level 2 chargers already installed.

yes. The $5K is deducted on MSRP at the Tesla Dealership.

Thank you. But if you had a car allowance and the government gave you a $8000 cheque, would you go with the M3 SR+ for that reason? The provincial government is PAYING you to drive EV. I can do a lot with $8K lol.

Yes, confirmed. In my 4 year lease with BMW, I paid 0$ in maintenance/servicing. I only paid 200$ once since I asked them to run diagnostics on my 330xdrive battery. That's crazy- you're talking about the stock michelin M3 tires?

Also, my province reimburses 50% of the costs including purchase of charging station with installation.

You're probably right. Reoccurring themes are my concern for winter driving (even if its not much but it's there!) and peace of mind with charging, again during winter. Either I fork the extra $ to get Tesla AWD or stick with 2021 BMW 330xi which is a 36-month lease. Financially, I get a car...

Also to add, the indoor garage is heated. My understanding is that with my battery at 100%, even with the charger plugged in, the TESLA will stop charging correct? In that case, it wouldn't degradate as much? I am just worried about the winter months and vampire drain effects, that if I go with...

Here's a test with 2021 M3 SR+. Hmm sounds like any car I guess. I'm coming from BMW and I never complained about cabin noise.

I see that you are in Montreal. I feel like our city is small and M3 is the perfect commute car.

Yes, I hear. Apparently, it's less bad with the 2021 models. How bad is it, though? Like in an airplane lol?

How do you do it, when you arrive at your destination with like 10%? You can't just leave it there. Do you change your destination to a supercharger location, and do one last charge before arriving? Say I am supposed to arrive at hotel with 20%. What's the point? I will have to charge it so I...

Exactly why I made this topic, haha. I would sign a 4-year lease with Tesla versus a 3-year lease with BMW. If my situation changes (e.g not working from home) then the tesla is even a better idea since it rewards you for more mileage and saves you much more. There was a period (1 year) where I...

How does synching to your Tesla account work btw?

That's what you want, right? Run errands, come back. Plug. rinse repeat. I always want to leave my house at 100%.

Right, so for fun I did a ABRP toronto to montreal here A Better Routeplanner 7 hours to Toronto is pretty ridiculous lol. Do you think it will yield the same travel time during winter months? If not, you're at a serious disadvantage and you'll get stuck with 0%. I see your point though with...

Please visit this link: Eligible new vehicles |Québec Government rebate for new VE Only 2018 LR M3 models are eligible. The BMW that I drive now is a lease. I give it back. The buyback wasn't worth it. Might as well get a new lease at that price. Regarding condo, as more and more people drive...

I was going to ask about this. Are you sure ABRP takes into account weather temperature? Can anyone confirm this?

I think it's a typo but he or she means Level 2

Thank you for the honest input. I always look at the numbers. In my region, Hydro Quebec provides our electricity and they have a calculator that shows you how much you save by switching to electric. For 5,000KM its like 650 dollars a year. That's not huge but it's something. Obviously, as you...

I had the general contractor come in this morning. He said it's an easy job. We'll have to decide between installing a Flow charger, Tesla Charger or EV duty. I might not install a tesla-branded charging station given I might rent my condo and the person might not have a tesla.

Maintenance is included with BMW. Each time I go to the dealership for scheduled maintenance, it costs 'zero'. Those costs are masked in the lease payments somewhere for sure.

Yes I live in Quebec. The roads are icy and bad during winter months. We get over 20 cm of snow some weeks. I guess you are right, since I work from home, where am I going during the day. But when I do decide to drive, nothing beats AWD in snow. Any testimonials for winter driving in Eastern...

I test drove the Model 3 SR+ for 30 min. My delivery date is Sep 5.

Would they fit on Tesla M3 SR+?

I will discuss this with the electrician on Sunday. Do you know how fast the SR+ will charge on Level 1 15A? Also, apparently for the 240V I need to install a DCC-9 panel and that's minimum $1120 CAD. Do you need that for Level 1 ?

Exactly. Thats my dilemna. If I lived in a single detached home, I hear its maximum 600$ to install an EV charger. In my case its upwards of $2000+ dollars to install home charger. With the mileage I did in the last 4 years, if I continue at same rate, I would be losing money versus going with a...

2018 BMW 330 xdrive. I am checking with my mechanic on this. Can anyone confirm it?

OK. Regarding Part 1) I was thinking along those same lines. Forgo the charger installation and just leave it in my garage since if I shut off sentry mode and other settings, i'll lose max 1% a day. It's like 16 degrees in the condominium indoor garage. The nearest supercharger is like 5 km...

Point 4. I would have to buy new set of winter tires for the Tesla 3 SR+ where my current BMW winter tires would fit on the 2021 BMW 330

I am currently waiting on Model 3 SR+ which scheduled for delivery in 2 weeks. Here's my current situation: I barely drive and I am returning my BMW 330xi drive with 24000 KM accumulated over 48 months. I like Tesla because the technology is so advanced and also it is ecofriendly. However, I am...

Is there a a button that shuts everything off with a click of one button or do you have to manually turn off each setting? Sort of like pressing "rest mode" and your car goes into sleep.

Wow! Ok thank you for sharing this