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Thanks. That must be from a recent software update.

I have a GPS question of my own. After a year of happy ownership, by GPS yesterday started marking certain streets with red lines. Is this some sort of traffic warning?

It was great while it lasted, but the software update last week finally robbed me of the "Plus" feature I had enjoyed for free for four months (and almost 6,000 miles). Instead of 240 miles, my maximum charging range now reads at 211. The "Plus" is gone from the screen.

I have been an EV driver for 10 years and was a hyper-miler with the early Leaf, holding the record for several months for the most miles on a single charge (in regular driving conditions). As do ICE cars, EVs in neutral coast farther than they do in drive with the accelerator not depressed...

I have only had the Model 3 for 4 months, but already had 4 road trips totaling 3,000 miles and generally enjoy the supercharging breaks to explore the local businesses and get a snack. One exception was coming back to Miami from Key West a couple of weeks ago, and charging at the only...

Okay, my car finally started. Message on screen was "Software Update unsuccessful--wait for another update to be scheduled."

I agreed to schedule some software update for this morning at 2a.m. At about that time someone saw my headlights flashing. This morning I cannot start the car with ether the phone key or the key card. The key card unlocked the door but does not have any effect on the starting. My phone says the...

I agreed to schedule some software update for this morning at 2a.m. At about that time someone saw my headlights flashing. This morning I cannot start the car with ether the phone key or the key card. The key card unlocked the door but does not have any effect on the starting. My phone says...

How do you shift into neutral at speed to coast when regen will slow you too fast?

I love my blue one. Worth the extra $1,000.

I had 4 Leafs over the last 10 years (still have 1), and was the national leader in distance obtained on a single charge for awhile. I agree that the Model 3 range indicator is much more accurate. I have driven my Model 3 down to 1 mile left on range and it was a very precise countown that...

I never before saw a 380i either, so I took a triple-take at the model badge to makre sure. Now if I google "BMW 380i" I see a lot of what are supposed to be pictures of that model and several ads for sales of used 380i's. I cannot find a reference to it on BMW's website, and most of the ads...

Huh? You think I am making this up?

Today I pulled up at a light next to a sleak Beemer 380i. The prosperous young Black gentleman driving had his right passenger window down, so I lowered mine and asked: "Is that a very fast car?" When he said yes, I smiled and said "so show me." When the light turned green I burst so far...

I usually charge up to 80% when I am driving around town, and that lasts me several days. I go to 100% on road trips, using superchargers. I have had 3 such trips in the first 3 months with the car: 1) from Miami to Amelia Island with side trips to South Georgia; 2) Miami round trip to...

I like to find two guys who are already racing their hot ICE cars (Porsche; Charger; 'Vette) and then blow by both of them.

Hotter in Miami than Maui, so whenever I cannot park in shade I just leave the a/c running, or start it a few minutes before arriving at car.

Thanks Leafdriver. I just handed-down my 4th Leaf to my daughter.

The screen still says Standard Plus, which is what the sticker says. Yes, when I charge I move the slider all the way to the right (and leave it there on road trips). I keep it plugged in until charging stops (about 20 minutes after the first time my phone says I have "5 minutes" remaining). I...

As far as dropping down into neutral to coast sometimes, in 8 years of driving Leaf EVs, I have developed the knack of being able to coast in neutral just the right distance so when I go into regenerative mode (called :B" gear on the Leaf), the deceleration from that takes me down to a full stop...

Is this the place to post that the Model 3 needs a little bag hanger around the cupholder? I leave and empty bottle in the holder to hold the trash bag.

It is so we do not wear out the latch by closing it too hard and then wasting time at the service Dept to fix it.

I have a constantly moist sub-trunk, whether it is raining or not. The bag with the charging cord is always damp (or worse). I finally have started to speculate that it is because I leave the A/C on all the time in 95 degree weather, and it is condensation at the point where some warm air can...

Don't tell Elon and the CFO, but my only software suppression on range applies only to supercharging. On my home Level II charging system I have been using for 8 years with non-Tesla EVs, I still get like 236 miles per charge.

I just signed-on to post about my back trunk being damp. The frunk is not wet on my Model 3 (and I have been driving through the Miami rains as well), but the lower compartment of my back trunk seems constantly moist.

On my first road trip of 500 miles each way in April, my screen froze showing I was going 64 mph even when I slowed to a stop. I called Tesla and they told me to reboot the screen by holding the brake and depressing both steering wheel buttons until the screen unfroze. That worked. Last week...

Is the "new software" going to be received by radio bombardment from ourter space, or will I receive a disk of some sort to plug into the car?

The following is the text of a letter I sent by snail mail to Elon last week. I need help in getting my suggestion in front of him. Who knows the way to have this idea come to his attention? Thanks. Dear Mr. Musk I manage a portfolio of clean energy investments in which Tesla is...

Thanks, Buddhra. All I needed to see from that video (or hear from someone) was that the car came with an adaptor.

I have a Level 2 charging system in my garage at home that I use for my Nissan Leaf. Will it work (as is or with modifications) for my Model 3? Roy in Miami

My reservation has been called and I can order but I am waiting until the standard battery is available. If it is available by 12/31 I should have the full tax credit, right? Because my reservation is ripe I should be able to place my order immediately (meaning during 2018), right? I am a...

Nikeykid: Is the price a secret?

Troy, could I trouble you to run the estimator again using AWD? Many thanks. Roy

Thanks again, Troy. Could I trouble you to run the estimator again with AWD? I appreciate it. Roy

Thanks, Troy. The time was 13:08. RWD

3 were totaled in various crashes into my wife and me over the first 4 years of EV driving. Air bags blew and no injuries any time. For awhile with my first LEAF I was the worldwide single-charge mileage leader in real traffic driving with 134.8 miles.

Can you guys help me (a four-time LEAF owner) figure out where I am on the list? I made my reservation in Miami on 4/1/16 and have reservation number RN108986148. How many people are ahead of me? Thanks. Roy

Hey guys, help me with the math here (I snuck through college and post-grad degree without a single math class). I tried to use the delivery estimator, but I also am computer-challenged. I made my reservation online on 4/1 (I was 32d in line in Miami on 3/31 but did not know that they would...