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I picked up my 2024 Model 3 two weeks ago. The headlights don't have the round projector, and they don't display "TESLA" during the light show. I saw this (Tesla appears to have reverted to using non-matrix LED headlights in latest Model 3 builds [Update]) and this...

Sad that my brand new Model 3 did not come with matrix headlights. Would have liked to see better around corners and the better visibility with adaptive matrix. :(

Thanks very much for the breakdown. After a few more charging cycles, I'll be able to see what the break-even point in price will be to charge from a more expensive rate/kWh at a supercharging station.

I read that only matrix headlights support the adaptive functions, and that you can tell if you have them if there is a round projector on the outer edge of the headlight. I have a brand new 2024 Model 3 Standard Range, but the headlights do not have a round projector on the outer edge. Am I...

The app says it's 1kW, +0kWh, 12/12A, 110V. The 1mi/hr is my approximation. This is the first time charging, and it was ~60% charged when I got it home.

Thanks very much for the guidance! :)

Great! Thanks for the reply. The Tesla associate told me to leave the app running and not to close it, so I assumed there would be constant communication. If communication only happens when I bring focus to the app, then that's a different story. :)

Thanks for the confirmation. Would it use less energy if the car was connected via Wi-Fi? I only ask because I charge a home w/ 110v and only get a little over 1 mi/hr. Don't know if the constant cellular connection uses much more energy than Wi-Fi.

Just took delivery of Model 3 Standard and started charging at home with UMC. With my phone's Bluetooth turned off, and the car's Wi-Fi turned off, the Tesla App is giving live charging status. Is the car constantly using its cell signal to transmit charging stats to the Internet for the App to...

Yep, Tesla won't comment to me on the different codes for that 7th digit; just that my car (with an E at the 7th digit) uses an LFP battery. Thanks for your response. 👍

I just got my VIN for Model 3 Standard Range (rear wheel drive), and digit 7 is 'E', whereas the VIN decoders say 'F' means LFP battery. Did they change the way they do the VIN code, or is my car going to have the old type of battery (I'd prefer the LFP)?

Re: the 80% rule, is that mainly used in case your receptacle is not high quality and in case other appliances are used on the same circuit? In other words, if an electrician installed a new 14-50 or 6-50 high quality receptacle and dedicated circuit and breaker, so nothing but the charger would...

Yeah, makes sense that the range and heating are 240V. I just wasn't sure how to read the panel. When I get the car and UMC, I'll see how things go and definitely monitor the plug temperature. I think by using the 10-30 adapter, the car will auto set the charge current to 24A. If it doesn't...

So the dryer outlet box has a ground wire that is connected to the receptacle's plate. After turning off the breakers for washer and dryer, continuity tester shows continuity between dryer ground and neutral, and also between dryer ground and washer (110v) neutral and ground. There's only...

Thanks very much for the info, guys. Very helpful. :)

Thanks very much for the thorough explanation, Eric! Much appreciated.

Thanks for the quick responses! Unfortunately, I rent, so I can't alter any receptacles or wiring. So if the adaptor routes Neutral to Ground, wouldn't that cause a problem? I thought you are never supposed to connect these two. If the temperature sensor on the end of the adaptor plug...

Hi, I didn't seem to find an answer to the specific question, so posting here. I rent, and have a NEMA 10-30R wall plug that is used for a dryer. Tesla sells a 10-30 adaptor for the UMC (I'll be buying the latest version of UMC). My understanding, however, is that Tesla does not use the Neutral...