Australian Model 3 Highland experiences, tips, tricks

[Vostok]

It’s annoying that you can’t rename “Mid-Peak” as “Shoulder”

 

[cafz]

no don't think so, all I can set is one figure for home charging, and seasons, but no idea how I would even configure seasons

Basically want it to calculate and say 8c/kwhr 12-6am daily, and 0c/kwhr 11am-2pm daily

don't think the app can do this

You can definitely do that. Create a time-of-use rate plan that has Off-Peak from 12am - 6am, Super-off-peak from 11am - 2pm and use mid-peak and/or peak for the remaining times.

 

[Arashiii]

Living in Sydney, done 3868 km and costed $200 so far ... got two chargefox in my apartment

 

[SpokenFour]

Picked up mine today overall the car seems good so far. Looks great and very smooth to drive. Effortless power. Stalks and touch screen biggest storm in a tea cup - pretty easy to get used to.

Unfortunately unlike the rest of you I got a poorly aligned LED strip and door on both sides which has left me a bit disappointed for a $75k car. Which has left me a little flat. I’ve logged a service call but concerned whether they will take it seriously or not.

Just to update a couple of months on. Tesla Chatswood did nothing about the LED and gaslit me a bit saying there was no issue. I get it is minor. I ended up fixing it myself with this from bunnings:

https://www.bunnings.com.au/jack-50-x-5mm-x-1m-adhesive-rubber-foam_p3961980?region_id=117152&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MroIHevDrk5vWFvruGW2ZE6FjsZiNylfRgCCov97tB1F0SKnXkpXURoCd_wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

The part on the front windscreen side can be lifted up - it's on clips - then I put some foam underneath now it's perfectly aligned. It only needed to be raised maybe 4-5mm. I will add some photos later.

Otherwise the car has been great. 2000 kms on it now. Drives beautifully. Loving the home level 2 charging it's just so convenient especially with the AGL EV plan it's insanely good value. Hoping they release the speed boost for LR.

 

[Tesl3on]

Anyone else have/experienced a creaking steering wheel as per this reddit post? My car only has 1,250 kms on the clock and was built late December, 2023.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3/s/VmaekpfjnS

Subtle movements of the wheel cause it to happen as opposed to large movements (U-turns, roundabouts etc).

I usually listen to music but it’s quite annoying (even under the music) and affects the serene vibe of the cabin that we all love so much.

 

[BC92]

Anyone else have/experienced a creaking steering wheel as per this reddit post? My car only has 1,250 kms on the clock and was built late December, 2023.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3/s/VmaekpfjnS

Subtle movements of the wheel cause it to happen as opposed to large movements (U-turns, roundabouts etc).

I usually listen to music but it’s quite annoying (even under the music) and affects the serene vibe of the cabin that we all love so much.

Mine wasn't as loud as that and would usually happen when turning slowly (like into a car park). I took it into Tesla Mulgrave during the week (also for creaking front seats) and the technician said it is not that uncommon and a fairly quick fix. So far I haven't had it happen again.

 

[dronus]

Anyone else have/experienced a creaking steering wheel as per this reddit post? My car only has 1,250 kms on the clock and was built late December, 2023.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModel3/s/VmaekpfjnS

Subtle movements of the wheel cause it to happen as opposed to large movements (U-turns, roundabouts etc).

I usually listen to music but it’s quite annoying (even under the music) and affects the serene vibe of the cabin that we all love so much.

Yes and mines booked in for that and intermittent indicator issues this week.

 

[Tesl3on]

Yes and mines booked in for that and intermittent indicator issues this week.

Keen to hear how you go!

 

[dronus]

Keen to hear how you go!

Yeah I’ll report back when it’s done.
I think it’s now at tonsley so that will put some variety into my daily routine

 

[Wagits]

Yeah I’ll report back when it’s done.
I think it’s now at tonsley so that will put some variety into my daily routine

Do they give you a loan car while it's in for service or warranty work?

 

[dronus]

Do they give you a loan car while it's in for service or warranty work?

I think it’s only booked in for an hour so I’ll go sit under a tree if there isn’t a chair

 

[dronus]

I thought it was only EVs that exploded every 20mins?
Better forward this to my council…

 

[Jules22]

I thought it was only EVs that exploded every 20mins?
Better forward this to my council…

I'm sure MSM will find a Tesla that was driving within a 1km radius and blame it.

 

[dronus]

I'm sure MSM will find a Tesla that was driving within a 1km radius and blame it.

It seems quite common looking on YouTube, far more common and destructive than teslas catching on fire.
I was recently having a conversation with someone who indicated that my employer will never buy EVs due to the risk of them catching on fire. I asked if that is so common, can they list examples. They gave examples of hoverboards and e-bikes catching fire, and Samsung Note phones.
No examples of Teslas and ironically they have a Samsung phone… haha.

Confirmation bias for rev-heads and cognitive dissonance for when they realise that what they have been told might not be entirely true

 

[Vostok]

I thought it was only EVs that exploded every 20mins?

And one of the people sped away without “unplugging” their car… and probably without paying either

Fossil fuels are clearly very dangerous and should be completely banned, based on the evidence of this one video…

 

[Jules22]

And one of the people sped away without “unplugging” their car

Funny enough, many years ago I had a contract related to the IT systems going into Coles operated service stations and also did some work with Shell during the transition to Viva.

I found it fascinating to find out how often people drive away with the pump still connected.

 

[Mes1]

Yes, go into the app -> charge stats -> scroll down -> settings -> home, then you edit the schedule, buy price and if relevant sell price.

It can get up to 4 time-of-use tariffs and split them over the day.

The image shows the schedule for my house. View attachment 1045822

lol where is this section, I am looking everywhere and I can't see that!

See here -

 

[Mes1]

Do they give you a loan car while it's in for service or warranty work?

When I went for warranty service issue earlier this year they gave me a loaner it was a Friday, said if you want as your car might not be ready today, keep it for the weekend return Monday, it has unlimited free supercharging + free tolls!

I then said hrmmmm so I could drive from Sydney to Melb and back if I wanted, he said sure but dont do that

Then 2 hours later my car was ready haha, doh should've done a free road trip

 

[Hairyman]

Hmm… Not sure @Mes1 then sorry. I’m using iOS. Maybe set Season 1 to Jan-Dec inclusive as a work around?

 

[Mes1]

Mine wasn't as loud as that and would usually happen when turning slowly (like into a car park). I took it into Tesla Mulgrave during the week (also for creaking front seats) and the technician said it is not that uncommon and a fairly quick fix. So far I haven't had it happen again.

yep! booked in for service for this exact issue, in 2 weeks so will see

on top of that I got a left passenger door rattle (i found the cause its a loose plastic bitty under the window up down switch) when I hold this down rattle stops

Plus my center armrest is becoming more creaky which is annoying when leaning on it, opening/closing creakin like an old camry

other than these 3 issues cars perfect, just minor noise complaints which I want gone still hah