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2021 Model 3 and differences from 2020
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TimothyHW3
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If the heat pump also cools and warms up the battery, that will at least make supercharging and DC fast charging even more efficient. As it is now the car used the motor stators to heat up the battery which took about 4kW on the RWD models and 7.5kW on the AWD Models which on 50kW was more than 10% loss in addition to the cable heat loss. On Supercharger it is still about 5% extra loss or let's say 140 instead of 147kW max on 150kW.
So that will save money and time, especially in Europe or in cold climates. That is a far bigger benefit.
So that will save money and time, especially in Europe or in cold climates. That is a far bigger benefit.
Wow, a lot of information on heat pumps can be found on google. Might check a few pages out first and then ask any questions here that you missed.
A lot of other EV’s use them as well as residences. My sister lives in Phoenix and doesn’t have a traditional heater, it’s just a heat pump. In layman’s terms it works in reverse to provide heat.
A lot of other EV’s use them as well as residences. My sister lives in Phoenix and doesn’t have a traditional heater, it’s just a heat pump. In layman’s terms it works in reverse to provide heat.
pdx_m3s
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The heat pump is the compressor. It’s just a different kind that can work in both directions.
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Got assigned VIN today but still an L.
My Tesla contact worked fast, too fast that got me matched with a VIN in one day after texting him that I would like to revive my sleeping order once I heard these refresh items - expecting to get VIN assigned 5-8 weeks per the delivery timeline for California.
Is there a chance that this L VIN has been refreshed too? Or not...
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Chances are slim to none, I would reach out to them and have it unassigned.Got assigned VIN today but still an L.
My Tesla contact worked fast, too fast that got me matched with a VIN in one day after texting him that I would like to revive my sleeping order once I heard these refresh items - expecting to get VIN assigned 5-8 weeks per the delivery timeline for California.
Is there a chance that this L VIN has been refreshed too? Or not...
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Please, people, for the nth time, Model 3 is not getting double pane glass. This is double pane glass:
Model 3 will get laminated glass like this:
Two pieces of glass with a polymer sandwich holding them together. Makes the glass shatter proof and greatly reduces sound transmission.
Which parts of the existing Model 3 aren't already laminated? The windscreen certainly is...
I thought laminate was standard part of all "safety glass" on all modern cars.
Laminated glass - Wikipedia
Maybe Tesla is considering "double glazing" like on some Mercedes? Double glazing and road noise
Laminated glass - Wikipedia
Maybe Tesla is considering "double glazing" like on some Mercedes? Double glazing and road noise
pdx_m3s
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Generally it's just the windshield, and often times the rear window, that are laminated. Side windows usually are not.
Got assigned VIN today but still an L.
My Tesla contact worked fast, too fast that got me matched with a VIN in one day after texting him that I would like to revive my sleeping order once I heard these refresh items - expecting to get VIN assigned 5-8 weeks per the delivery timeline for California.
Is there a chance that this L VIN has been refreshed too? Or not...
5YJ3E1EC6LF807XXX
it all depends how soon you need the vehicle....I’m comfortable waiting 5-9 weeks as my current lease is over 12/2/20
Since you have a VIN with L, it’s definitely a 2020 model built in September...there are plenty left over just sitting in lots
the only issue I now have are the wheels...those photos being passed around look like the new 19” rims and there is no way I’m going to pay $1500 for them (even if they increase range a few miles)
At this price point, I’m more about aesthetics than 10 miles
brucet999
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brucet999
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Windshields must be laminated. Most automotive side and rear windows are tempered glass, a very strong single layer that, when struck hard enough, or even just sharply at a corner, will break into thousands of little cubes of glass.
This is my driver side window glass:
Decoding Your Car's Windshield | Glass.com
Yeah, so it looks like my side glass is NOT laminated and not as safe as the AS1 windshield glass.
@captain_sahaj is that a picture of the glass from a new Model 3? If so, any chance we can get a picture of the label in the bottom corner of the glass like TEG provided?
I was just showing what double panes looks like, it will be in the 3 as confirmed in China Giga
