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Yes, but… I agree that most dogs would be comfortable and fine in cool conditions. However, Dog mode does several things other than heat/cool the car. The screen displays that dog mode is active to reassure those strangers who otherwise would break into the car to “save” the dog. Also Dog...

Voice recognition. Perhaps using a user crafted code word.

I look forward to the time when good Tesla service techs take several years of experience in the service center and translate that into operating their own independent Tesla/EV repair shop. Then we will have the benefit of capable people not tied up by the restrictions of Tesla service center...

Deaf Paul, Have you tried 2023.44.30, the December software update? Written descriptions of the update regarding autopilot caused some concerns for me. Personal experience however I found the new visual notifications to wiggle the wheel easier to see. I had fewer struggles with keeping the...

The charge rate you are experiencing is about what is expected. Using the portable charge cord and 120 volt circuit at 12 Amps yields about 4 or 5 miles per hour average charge rate for model 3. A little slower when the weather is colder or if there is voltage drop in the system. A little...

What is it that draws you to the model S?

I took a look at the Model S this past May and found the experience underwhelming. We chose the Model 3 instead. The Model 3 if fun to drive and comfortable. If in your situation I would wait for the Model 3 Highland. My hope is that the Highland is a smoother suspension and a quieter ride...

Not having home charging definitely requires some thought. You are right to think clearly about this before buying. For a daily driver either the SR or LR will require charging every two to three days based on your 160km days. You will need to work this into your routine with either car...

…and send a bill to the license plate holder for idle fees

Seems like a perfect case to request “reasonable accommodation”. Just need to figure out a way to reach Tesla with the ADA request

I am thinking my 2023 M3 limits charging to 32 amps while using the UMC. It is the equipment in the car limiting the charge rate, not the mobile connector. There is no point in searching for a UMC with higher amp capacity. To achieve 32 amp charging rate the wiring feeding the UMC requires...

It seems to me your garage now looks better than most! You have a household decision about how best to use the space of the garage. You have shown us you have a few toys and tools, which frankly are good to have and need a place to be stored. The garage might be the best place for this stuff...

Consider posting reviews on google maps for the businesses that host superchargers. Something like “food was great, restrooms were clean, people friendly, but 2 supercharger spots were blocked by ICE cars. Can only rate this business with 3 stars due to allowing ICE vehicles to park in...

I have been using the Universal Mobile Connecter charging from a 15 amp circuit for months now. The car charges about 25% overnight, so this can keep up with your w we 40 miles per day. For us there are often days where the car charges more than just overnight. We have had no problem keeping...

Any thoughts or on why the algorithm shifted to longer charging stops to reach higher SOC on this most recent trip, versus running to lower SOC and charging to mid SOC as per historical behavior?

On a recent 700 mile planned day in my 2023 M3 SR+ the onboard computer was recommending what to me seemed like unusually long supercharging stops. Interested if others have observed this and any thoughts on the logic behind these charging plans. It is normal for the onboard computer to...

2023 M3 SR+ 5k miles, 230 Wh/mi. Definitely still enjoying the acceleration. Mostly country roads.

Absolutely, but not common. I am seeing evidence that insurance companies have stripped costs out of the back office so severely that their internal processes are full of errors and confusion. In the case you describe it is possible the insurance company just saw the total bill for the repairs...

This solution worked for me. Thanks for the idea. I had an annoying rattle coming from near or forward of the drivers side forward pillar. The rattle was only at speed, and very annoying. SC could not figure it out ( actually did not care enough to seriously look). I went tapping around...

GeoMetry, I am so disappointed the parts did not make a material difference. I was so hoping that this modest tweak would resolve the issue.

Interesting discussion about 70 amps vs 50 amps vs 40 amps vs 32 amps, all at 240 volts. Bottom line is that most owners will not notice the difference when charging overnight. The car will be ready to go at the designated go time tomorrow morning. So to the OP, when you get that new...

I recently purchased the 2023 M3SR+. Originally my plan was the MYLR, but a test drive demonstrated the MY was not going to be satisfying for me. So before walking away we drove and liked the M3SR+, but hesitated for a moment because of the shorter range as road tripping is part of what we...

In early May I went for a test drive, with a plan to order a MYLR. Having read about booming on the forum I was aware it could be an issue, but was thinking most MY did not have the issue, and was hoping that it would not be bad. When first driving away I was paying attention to a number of...

This is EXACTLY what happened last year about this time. The order page was extremely optimistic, but real world was 6 months lead time.

From following along here it seems actual deliver times are running 4 months. Is that correct? Tesla web site suggests a MY ordered today would be delivered April to June, so potentially 3 months max. This same time last year cars promised in 3 months were actually delivering in 6 to 7...

AGREE! It is likely Tesla could find itself sitting on some inventory at year end. There is a group of people who are ready and want their cars as soon as possible. Then there are many others who would rather slide the delivery date to take advantage of the US Tax credit (which is a poor...

What I see from Tesla is standard supply chain science. I would expect a factory to have a production cycle to move through. In the automotive world the cycle is often based on paint color. Each paint scheme is run for a calculated number of cars before moving to the next color. For a sold...

ouch! You are getting ready for a delivery coming up with in a fortnight, and Tesla changes the picture! I hope shortly you get a much improved delivery.

Today's F150 work involved a 60 mile trip hauling 1000 pounds of lumber. I suppose the Model Y with a trailer could have handled the weight...except for the final ½ mile which required full on four wheel drive and WAY MORE ground clearance than the Model Y dreams of. i see no comparison...

The F150 Lightning is an amazing vehicle, which I see as IDEAL as a locally used working vehicle. I see no comparison to the Model Y, they are completely different. Once it arrives my Model Y will likely replace my F150 for runs into town that dont require truck functionality. MY may...

Good that you figured out what was right for you before taking delivery. Forward from here...

Congrats! Yours is one demonstrating a perhaps shortening lead time...

Congrats on a much accelerated EDD with a pretty narrow 2 week window. This is getting real for your order. Everyone of us is doing the same calculus....value of delaying versus staying with our current order. Save at best a couple of grand in exchange for a longer wait. Each individual's...

Your dates are just slightly after my previous set of dates. ....you must be next for an improved schedule. I predict you will see October 31 to December 5 by this time next week

Boom... After months of showing three different EDDs all in mid November to late December, today we updated to late October to first week of December. I was optimistically hoping for this on the premise that Austin production is making increasing impact on delivery dates. OD 3/19/22 MYLR...

Thanks for the mattress suggestion. I tend to keep gear simple and minimum. Sounds like you have same philosophy.

I enjoyed reading about your trip. Any suggestions for making car camping easy and comfortable?

Fun thread here... I landed here having just said go to a $2900 project to get Tesla charger installed in my detached garage. The job involves 100 feet of new buried distribution wire powering a new 100A sub panel in the garage, with a pair of 60A breakers in that sub panel feeding the wall...

Wow, a sad experience with a new high end car. But hopefully the repair is quick and professional. Siting just barely the autobahn lane for 45 minutes had to be a bit unnerving.