Could pay a sparkie to install a 20A or 32A circuit and run the UMC with a tail from that. 20A will get you 4.6kW so about 15 hours to charge from 0. Including loses. Cheaper that a wall charger + sparkie and you will use what you already have at hand.
do Tesla 9or third parties) sell UMCs separately? I am thinking of using the UMC + standard port, but would like the convenience of having it ready in the trunk for when I am away. Yes, you could pack it up, etc but I would prefer to have a second UMC and hang it on the wall.
You probably don't want to supercharge your M3 for 50,000km, as it will significantly increase your battery degradation. I had a sparky to install a 15A GPO at my garage for $200 (with dedicated 20A circuit breaker), which gives me around 25km/hr charge rate using the UMC 15A tail. If you are going to drive less than 300km/day, then this option could be sufficient, and you can refund the wall connector too
Yes Tesla sells UMC but it costs more than a Gen3 wall connector. I leave my UMC at home connected to a 15A GPO, and brought a $250 type-2 charging cable to put in the frunk. Many free destination chargers are either without cable, or with a broken cable, so I think this was a better investment than a 2nd UMC.
I’ve been looking at: center console organisers, hidden armrest box, air inlet cover, trunk hook, jack pads, screen protector, invisible air freshener and complete set all weather mats.
Awesome
Fantastic.First full day with my Standard Range Model 3 in Adelaide with about 300km now on the ODO.
A few comments.
Car drives like nothing I’ve ever driven. Very quickly got comfortable with one pedal driving. The trick is very smooth feathering of the accelerator. You very quickly get used to it.
Even Standard range destroys my old BMW M3 in performance. If you’re on the fence the SR is more than enough car for day to day driving.
Merging with traffic or overtaking is a game changer. You have the same torque 60 - 80 as you do from 0 with no spool up. Just gets the job done.
My initial camera calibration stopped at about 95% and wouldn’t progress. I don’t know if this was because I did a number of short drives which confused it or that I installed the pending software update before it was finished. Without the calibration I obviously couldn’t use autopilot.
Went in the service menu and reset the camera calibration. On the second attempt it completed inside 20km without a hitch. Autopilot now works but I still need to adjust to trusting it.
My alerts showed an error on my Tesla USB key. Was able to resolve this with the Format USB Drive button in safety. Weird that this wouldn’t have been done in the factory but sentry mode is all working now.
Topped up at the Franklin Street supercharger. No hassles, only one there. Peaked at 120kw. 20 minutes and $10 later I was on my way. Couldn’t be easier.
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Be prepared for people to stare at you at lights. It’s unnerving at first
Also got my first “Tesla wave” from another Model 3!
So far the car is everything I wanted it to be. You won’t be disappointed.
With all the aliexpress stuff I got Ive had to use a file/sandpaper to sand back some of the edges so be prepared..
yeh i do agree sometimes aliexpress products can be hit and miss. Ordered some screen protectors for an ipad that arrived broken
obviously not too good. But multiple phone cases where all great quality.$3,100 for full front PPF and tinting. Quality workmanship, takes them 48hr minimum to allow it to dry properly before you can use the car again.
Haha I'd love to see everyone else's haul of accessories. I've just ordered a bunch of stuff and I'm still 4-6 months away from setting foot in my car!!Ditto. I have had to stop myself now. Will be glad when I can see the spare bed again
Very practical take on this matter. Appreciate your honest remarks
