Does model 3 delivery with front license plate bracket preinstalled?

[dandrewk]

I just saw a picture of a recently delivered Model 3 in California. It had front plate holders installed.

I wonder with the advent of temporary plates, if this will now be a requirement.

 

[AZjohnInCA]

I wonder with the advent of temporary plates, if this will now be a requirement.

@dandrewk, this is exactly my feeling. Just saw on a different thread a SA e-mail reply that Tesla is delivering in CA with front licence plate frames. It is attached with tape and needs heat to remove, no bolt holes drilled in front.

 

[neurocutie]

what about NY ? Does Tesla preinstall the front plate sticky-tape thing ? Does it make sense to bring an alternative front plate holder to avoid the yucky sticky tape holder?

if it is preinstalled, can it be removed without damaging the paint?

 

[tren01t]

I requested that my front license plate not be installed prior to delivery since I had the hardware for the grill install without the 3M tape. It also helps if you are in law enforcement too LOL

 

[Skotty]

Our 2020 Model 3 in Missouri did not have front plate holder pre-installed.

Hard to say if they are consistent or not, but at least in my particular case, the plate holder was not installed even though it is required in my state.

If it's required in your state, I advise just putting it on and forgetting about it. People generally see past the plates and it doesn't generally affect people's opinion on the appearance of a car. It's there because it has to be there, no big deal.

 

[M3BlueGeorgia]

I imagine it depends on your state. I live in FL which is a rear-only plate state. No front plate bracket was included.

Likewise GA doesn't have a front plate, but there was a holder in the trunk, which I still have.