Australian Model 3 Waiting Room

[billyM3]

Interesting that the range change only affects LR. Surely there's a logical reason for it not affecting RWD/SR+? Advertised ranges sandbagged in advance?

I think this may relate to the differences between the large battery types & the ways the 12v Li-ion battery are being charged by the larger battery in RWD vs LR/P.

The new Ryzen MCU is powered by the new 12v Li-ion battery in all M3 cars, but the 12v battery is being recharged by LFP battery in RWD and by NCA battery in LR/P. Looks like the recharging efficiency for NCA battery had reduced when 12v battery type was changed from lead-acid to Li-ion? While the RWD range wasn't impacted by the same 12v battery update...

 

[Abbydabby]

Thanks for the build confirmation. Based on that you would have missed Morning Clara so advices being distribute today must be including subsequent ships also?

 

[karlos22]

Anybody received a VIN on a silver LR? My SA told me I should make the cutoff but given Tesla seems to build in batches if others with the same configuration have received VINs and I haven’t my gut feel is I’d be Q2

VIN's are assigned manually so it could take days or weeks to assign them all. There are literally thousands of cars.

 

[Bigjuzza]

Order date 5/12 Brisbane LR Blue/Black. Nothing yet. Anybody know what boat is heading to Brisbane?

 

[Locktech]

my order date was 26.11.21
today my leasing person has received an email from the Tesla guy saying late Feb / early March for delivery
how long after the boat arrives is that?

Morning Clara is scheduled to be in Port Kembla 22/01/2022, there is also Morning Midas with another potential batch scheduled for Port Kembla for 13/02/2022, which sounds more like the timeframe from your SA

 

[Locktech]

With VIN’s circulating today can anyone confirm that we are about to receive 2022 production models? Believe the 10 th letter in the VIN should be N…. Thanks

The 10th character in the hidden VIN for my order is 'N'

RWD Blue/Black

 

[Bigjuzza]

Morning Clara is scheduled to be in Port Kembla 22/01/2022, there is also Morning Midas with another potential batch scheduled for Port Kembla for 13/02/2022, which sounds more like the timeframe from your SA

Vedaprime said there was no Teslas on the Morning Clara

 

[GilR]

Vedaprime said there was no Teslas on the Morning Clara

The plot thickens! Which ship are the Teslas on according to VedaPrime?

 

[sdca]

Order date 5/12 Brisbane LR Blue/Black. Nothing yet. Anybody know what boat is heading to Brisbane?

I don’t think any cars get off in Bris, my broad understanding is that they only get off at Kembla…

 

[Nobody Famous]

Surely there's a logical reason for it not affecting RWD/SR+?

The 990 motor is more efficient than the 980. I recall by about 0.3Wh/km but can't find the table.

 

[Ozdw]

The plot thickens! Which ship are the Teslas on according to VedaPrime?

Best way to find out is subscribe to his Patreon for a month. That's how he supports his efforts.

 

[cafz]

Best way to find out is subscribe to his Patreon for a month. That's how he supports his efforts.

...and if you have your VIN you may be able to find out which ship your assigned vehicle is on.

 

[Tyler_Durden]

Any Alexandria bound assigned VINs?

 

[DrewBytes]

My only issue with NRMA is the hire car is only for 14 days. A thread on this website suggests that repairs can take MONTHS! :S

Choose the Comprehensive Plus option which has unlimited car hire.

 

[GilR]

...and if you have yourI w VIN you may be able to find out which ship your assigned vehicle is on.

Thank you - Will need to do that

 

[Dangermace]

Model 3 LR (Blue/Black)
Order date: 1 Dec 2021
EDD: March 11 - March 25
VIN: Assigned
Located: WA

For those that want to see if they have a VIN, just log into your Tesla account and click Manage on your order. Once that page finishes loading, open up the browser's Developer Tools (normally you can just hit the F12 button on your keyboard). Then in the console type the following, and then hit Enter:

Tesla.ProductF.Data.Insurance.vin

You should then see your VIN (if you have one assigned), e.g.:

 

[lint]

Got a VIN today in the order page source.

Ordered 30/11, SR Red
Delivery Alexandria, Sydney
EDD 25/02 - 11/03

Order page updated to show final balance and payment details but no final invoice yet.

 

[Bigjuzza]

The plot thickens! Which ship are the Teslas on according to VedaPrime?

You have to subscribe to get that info

 

[GilR]

You have to subscribe to get that info

And now I know - thanks

 

[chrome]

Interesting that the range change only affects LR. Surely there's a logical reason for it not affecting RWD/SR+? Advertised ranges sandbagged in advance?

Also, no hidden VIN for me yet (order details below)

It appears the range decrease message also applies to the M3P, this is a screen shot from the Model 3 & Y FB group. 20km decrease in WLTP...