2021 Model 3 and differences from 2020

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Tesla Model 3 ‘refresh’ with chrome delete, new center console spotted in factory

"Interestingly enough, several members of the Tesla community observed that the screen of the new Model 3s seemed to be a bit different. Some noted that the placement seems a bit higher, while others speculated that the bezels of the display seemed slightly smaller"


Is a bit of an old article now and nothing really confirmed since

 

[Irata]

Will there be a visible difference with the heated steering wheel?

Perhaps they are already being installed, and a future software check will enable the command to turn the heated wheel on.

This could well be true, because I find it odd that they would install a modified steering wheel for just one month or even two months. It's a manufacturing and supply chain pain to swap and swap again. Plus spare parts need to be considered. A steering wheel is a very critical component after all.

Maybe the steering wheel does have the heating element, but it's not connected because a different part was not available. Or, as suggested, the software and testing wasn't ready in time. Or, it isn't actually going to happen.

My personal opinion, there is a heating element in that wheel, it's something else holding things up.

 

[EV Promoter]

My personal opinion, there is a heating element in that wheel, it's something else holding things up.

I'm not sure to remember correctly: the rear seats heating of Model 3 at the launch wasn't present but activated later? Can someone confirm it? If that was the case it could be for similar reasons.

 

[Perscitus]

Only for the lessee models. LR RWD, LR AWD and Performance models of old, had rear seat heating enabled from day 1.

 

[Ben177]

Just do what I am doing, invest into getting wheels powdercoated black, if you like the look of course. The $1500 sport wheels and $500 at max to powdercoat is still cheaper than most aftermarket wheels, so that is what I am doing.

It’s a company car I’m getting, so I can’t modify it.

 

[cusetownusa]

Hard to tell based on the photo of the charging mat, but does anyone know if there is open storage underneath the console where the charger mat is?

 

[BHouse]

Hard to tell based on the photo of the charging mat, but does anyone know if there is open storage underneath the console where the charger mat is?

I saw on a different video that yes there was room under there. The storage access slides open, and then the storage area went down and towards the front (under the phone charging).

 

[ijohann3s]

Had a weird interaction with a Tesla employee just now. He called because I wanted another source to confirm that there is indeed a heatpump in the 21 SR+. He said that that's true but he basically tried to persuade me to buy the current version because I have a garage and therefore the heat pump would be pretty much useless and also apparently the new SR+ doesn't include the LFP Battery (does anyone have a source on that?) and therefore I wouldn't be able to use the full range every day because in the LFP Battery it is recommended to charge to 100%.

Was kind of weird and seemed unprofessional to me, what do you guys think?

 

[ehacke]

Was kind of weird and seemed unprofessional to me, what do you guys think?

Meh. Little weird, but sales people are going to sell.

 

[jawnly211]

driving up the 405 this morning (san fernando valley), i saw a truck/trailer shipment full of the refreshed model 3's going southbound (opposite direction)

i was able to catch the white tape around the new black trim of the windows - wasnt able to see the rear license plate frame to indicate if it was USA or another country

any idea where these were headed? huge port down in long beach - could they be destined for trailers then shipped to east coast? or will socal people soon get their VINs and delivery appts?

 

[Gagan]

driving up the 405 this morning (san fernando valley), i saw a truck/trailer shipment full of the refreshed model 3's going southbound (opposite direction)

i was able to catch the white tape around the new black trim of the windows - wasnt able to see the rear license plate frame to indicate if it was USA or another country

any idea where these were headed? huge port down in long beach - could they be destined for trailers then shipped to east coast? or will socal people soon get their VINs and delivery appts?

Hopefully USA models!

I'm surprised there isn't a website already that has someone constantly watching everything that leaves Tesla factories. Would be nice lol

(I just want mine already )

 

[jawnly211]

Hopefully USA models!

I'm surprised there isn't a website already that has someone constantly watching everything that leaves Tesla factories. Would be nice lol

(I just want mine already )

i was tempted to exit and catch up to the truck and snap some pics, but i was headed to work hahaha

 

[MrHopsing]

i was tempted to exit and catch up to the truck and snap some pics, but i was headed to work hahaha

You need to get your priorities straight!

 

[Irata]

Only for the lessee models. LR RWD, LR AWD and Performance models of old, had rear seat heating enabled from day 1.

Ah, then maybe it's going to be an at cost upgrade option in the app.

 

[mpegripper]

i just want to hear from owners that the windows close all the way haha, i want to add tint on top of it, so it needs to fit

 

[rohan_aus]

Hard to tell based on the photo of the charging mat, but does anyone know if there is open storage underneath the console where the charger mat is?

Updated parts catalog shows space under the charging mat:

 

[rohan_aus]

Updated parts catalog shows space under the charging mat:

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In addition to this... I think I may have discovered a HDMI input port on the Refresh no one has noticed... Parts catalog update looks suspiciously HDMI-shaped.

Can't be USB, as the USB ports have moved to the rear of the cubby:

 

[Cycleman6]

Ordered ours today with the 19" sport wheels. Already called Wheel shop to powdercoat them as well. Will make the complete look

 

[ehacke]

From reddit: Model 3 Delivery Timeline Toronto, Canada : teslamotors

Seems at least one shipment scheduled to arrive in Toronto on Nov 19.

 

[Marius A]

Talked to a delivery rep today. He said there's no heat pump in the SR+, but he agreed with me that it's a minimal gain. The heat pump is not used to heat the batteries, so in cold climates just start pre-heating early, preferably while plugged in.
He also told me there was no heated steering wheel, before I got the chance to ask.
Oh, and the ship with cars headed for Europe has left the port, deliveries starting in December.