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    Preferred Model Y nose

    For comparison purposes, here is the Model Y with the current squared-off nose. In a recent interview, Elon mentioned they were going to try to improve the Model Y's drag coefficient; probably the easiest way would be to move from the blunt nose to something sleeker and more aerodynamic (more...
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    Preferred Model Y nose

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    MotorTrend article: Tesla Model 3 vs I-pace vs Alfa Romeo Guilia Q...

    You don't drive electric cars the same as you do fossil cars, but apparently that was what Pobst was trying to do. They should have used a race driver who knows how to drive an EV (with its single-pedal regen/magnetic braking) like Romain Dumas, and the result would have been more telling.
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    How does Regenerative Braking slow you down??

    I wrote a three-page tutorial on single-pedal speed control which goes into everything about regenerative braking (I call it magnetic braking, because that is what it is). SinglePedalShort.pdf
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    Regen Braking Preferred 3 settings.

    Robert Llewellyn (fullycharged) recently tested the Tesla Model S 100D, and noted its regenerative braking was significantly stronger than that of his own Model S 85 RWD. It's true that magnetic braking power for the Model S was limited to 50 - 60 kW a few years ago, but there is now reason to...
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    Regen Braking Preferred 3 settings.

    With a dual-motor Model 3, it's not a question of FWD vs. RWD, but rather AWD versus RWD. Magnetic/regenerative braking with AWD gives you twice the potential braking power of either FWD or RWD before limits of adhesion are reached.
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    Regen Braking Preferred 3 settings.

    Some finesse required. The pedal controls the speed—push down some to go faster, let up some to go slower, or put your foot at a spot that maintains a constant speed. It’s seamless; there’s no shifting your foot from one pedal to another to inform you when you go from power to braking...
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    Will there be a cream interior color?

    If black and white are the only options when my dual-motor reservation matures next year, I'll probably just wait until either cream/beige or light gray shows up. Hopefully not a long wait, or else other EV options will make the M3 color choices moot.
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    Model 3 entry via ... keycard & app. No fob.

    I am considering the current iPod Touch to operate the Model 3, assuming that works. It is an iOS device, runs the Tesla app, has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. The base version costs $199 (32GB), likely cheaper than any optional fob that Tesla may eventually sell for the M3. You can get cases for...
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    Model 3 entry via ... keycard & app. No fob.

    That's certainly not obvious. Why should those "folks" buy a smartphone if they have no need for one? The functionality of the key card is unknown, other than if you slap it against the side of the car, it will unlock. How will it lock the car? What if you're bringing bags of groceries to...
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    Model 3 entry via ... keycard & app. No fob.

    Baffling logic! A quarter of Americans do not own smartphones, so Tesla should refuse to sell them a car because they are in a minority? Why not just offer a fob to lock and unlock doors, trunk, etc and turn on the car? Good enough for Model S. Some people just have no need for a smartphone...
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    Model 3 entry via ... keycard & app. No fob.

    I have a Model 3 reservation and own Tesla stock and do not own a smartphone. If Tesla sells 2 million Model 3s in two years, and 15% of those people do not own smart phones, that's 300,000 people you're telling have no business buying a Tesla. What car do you suggest they buy? You need to...
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    White should be base color not Black!

    I don't think anyone is suggesting that standard paint should only be one color (except Tesla). Virtually every other manufacturer offers at least black and white, and most offer additional standard colors. And nobody is asking Tesla to make white pearl a standard color; a solid bright white...
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    Where are the employee model 3 reviews?

    They're all too busy enjoying their new Model 3s, and giving their family members, friends, and neighbors test drives. :)
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    Tesla owners: How strong is regenerative braking?

    Low/Normal/High options would be good. There may be hardware limitations as the A/C output from the motor has to be rectified to D/C to charge the battery — not a problem to do that, but they have to decide to do it. I think they (and other EV manufacturers) do not want EV drivers to get so...
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    Tesla owners: How strong is regenerative braking?

    You don't have to "time" your stopping distances. You control your slowing speed the same way as your acceleration — pushing down or letting up some on the pedal. Push all the way down for maximum acceleration, and let all the way up for maximum magnetic deceleration, but for levels in...
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    Model 3 Positives

    FullyCharged reviews the Tesla Model S 100D (video). His own car is a Model S 85. In the video, he notes that the regenerative braking on the 100D is stronger than what his 85 has, and attributes that to the dual motors, which both generate power during braking. Tesla has not commented on...
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    Model 3 Positives

    Yes! Hope you don't believe everything you see on the internet. http://www.telomeremedia.com/SinglePedalTutorial.pdf
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    When will we see a photo of SN1?

    First, last Sunday he said "expecting" to complete SN1 on Friday. He didn't say it would be complete on Friday. Very hard to predict precisely that far in advance. Second, SN1 could very well have been completed on Friday. His today's tweet said, "Production unit 1 of Model 3 is now built and...
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    When will we see a photo of SN1?

    He never said production of SN1 would start on Friday. He said "Model 3 passed all regulatory requirements for production two weeks ahead of schedule. Expecting to complete SN1 on Friday"
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    When will we see a photo of SN1?

    Elon tweeted last weekend that he expected the first M3 to come off the production line on Friday (yesterday). Very specific. Why would he make that announcement and then not say something about it when it happened? I expect once he's back form Australia and in the factory (during the day -...
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    Color of SN1?

    Yes, you could assume that, but we really don't know what the production colors are (only what they painted the RCs). It may turn out that the RC colors are the available colors, but until they tell us . . . And interiors — hopefully black is not the only choice.
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    Color of SN1?

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    Color of SN1?

    Porsche Cayman comes in four standard colors (white, black, red, and yellow). Plus eight metallic colors (add $650), and four special colors (add $2580).
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    Color of SN1?

    Bright solid white is not drab. It stays new looking after many years, and perhaps most importantly, it is highly visible to other drivers, too many of which apparently do not use their mirrors or look over their shoulders before changing lanes — into a space already occupied by another car. I...
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    Color of SN1?

    Elon said the first car (SN1) would come off the line this Friday (in two days). I can't imagine there won't be a ceremony/photo op.
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    Color of SN1?

    The first Model 3 to come off the assembly line will have exceptional importance. Photos will show up in media outlets all over the world. So Tesla undoubtedly has given a lot of thought as to the color they are painting it. The most widely shown prototype was silver; do that again? White is...
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    Model 3 Positives

    Nothing like it in the pipeline. I've been waiting almost ten years for an EV that has not been lacking in some serious way. Model 3 is now here. Dual-motor version essential for better handling, balanced 4-wheel magnetic braking and ultimate single-pedal speed control. Love the interior...
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    Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

    Yeah, I think Tesla employees are more likely to be average people/customers than the VIPs. But however the rollout plays out is fine with me; I'm certainly not going to get stressed out if numbers and dates do not meet someone's expectations. It is what it is, completely out of my control.
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    Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

    SpaceX launch coverage starting. www.spacex.com/webcast
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    Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

    Now inside 60 minutes to the SpaceX launch. Fueling has begun.
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    Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

    Weather forecast for the SpaceX launch has now improved to a 60% chance of acceptable conditions (up from 40%).
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    Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!

    The SpaceX Intelsat launch is at 7:36 p.m. EDT. But just a 40% chance of acceptable weather for launch (storms and clouds).
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    Model 3 RC sightings

    Don't go well with silver?!
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    Model 3 RC sightings

    Unless the Model 3 has been optimized for, and be available only with one battery size :-) (Like pretty much all other EVs, except Tesla)
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    Getting interesting... BMW 3-Series EV

    Fake news. The source story in Handelsblatt says the electric 3-Series will be introduced "at Germany’s premier auto show in Munich in September." Really? Germany's premier auto show in September is in Frankfurt. If they can't get something as obvious as that right . . .
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    Model 3 tire performance

    Latest M3 tires on 18" wheels are Michelin Primacy MXM-4 "Green". 235/45 R 18 TireRack has a video review of them compared to similar tires from other manufacturers. The test cars they used were BMWs. The Michelins did very well.
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    Almost July now. When is the final announcement?

    Elon said late-July or end-July on a couple of occasions months ago, and since things always slip a little, but still with a desire to not have it slip into August, I expect July 31. But this won't be the Part 3 reveal — that's been going on for the last few months. We've all now seen the...
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    Model 3 RC sightings

    Dropping the very popular solid white pushes people to pay the $1500 for pearl white, which may be excusable for an expensive Model S, but not for the "affordable" Model 3 meant for the masses. I actually prefer a bright solid white to pearl white. I have pearl white on my CR-V (a standard...
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    Model 3 Black Interior Only == Not Good For Warm Climates

    It's not just the heat. For me, an all-black interior feels claustrophobic. A light-colored interior feels much more open. I certainly am not suggesting that a tan interior be the only color; I think we should have a choice. The Mercedes C-Class offers three standard interiors — black...
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    Model 3 Black Interior Only == Not Good For Warm Climates

    I live in San Diego county (inland). Sun is very intense and summers very hot. So black interior is out. Want a light and airy interior. But waiting for the dual-motor option, so hopefully there will be a tan/beige interior option by then (or a light gray). White interior is also out; I'm...
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    Private Model 3 Viewing

    Update tomorrow (June 6) at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time — Tesla Annual Stockholders Meeting.
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    Private Model 3 Viewing

    Tesla's Annual Stockholders Meeting is this Tuesday, June 6 — webcast at 2:30 p.m. Expect more information.
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    Model 3 wheel options

    Hyundai Ioniq Electric wheels, giving that car the highest efficiency rating of all EVs. I like the Tesla aero wheels (they're distinctive, so they may take some getting used to for many people). If they are offered, or standard (to give the highest EPA range possible), I'm sure there will be...
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    Did Tesla make a weirdmobile? Comparison 3 BMW 3 dash

    I love the simple Model 3 dash, because I love to drive. All you need to drive the Model 3 is the one pedal (single-pedal speed control), and the steering wheel. Your eyes are free to look outside the car (where they and your mind should be focused). The BMW and other ICE interiors are...
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    Model 3 Projected 0-60 Times

    The two prototype Model 3s were dual-motor, and passengers at the reveal commented that they were almost as quick as the faster Model Ss. Elon later said the production dual-motor Model 3s would be a lot faster than the prototypes. For what that's worth. Of course, plans can change.
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    Model 3 wheel options

    I was judging the wheel size by the amount of tire between the rim and the road. The turbine-style wheels appear to mount lower profile tires, to my eyes, compared to what's in this photo. I looked at a number of different photos before making the judgment. Of course, July will bring specifics.
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    Model 3 wheel options

    Another photo of the other wheels on the white RC. Look to be smaller than the fan blade wheels.
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    Model 3 Mule Sightings

    I'm now assuming the Model 3 will have an all-glass roof standard, based on 1) Elon said glass was really cheap, 2) the old standard metal Model S roof was dropped in favor of the now-standard all-glass roof, and 3) having the dark-tinted glass roof standard on the Model 3 will simplify the...
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    Can't! Decide! Which color are you getting?

    Hoping you're right about that. Also from SoCal, where a black interior would be an oven. Tan/beige would be great.