I think he means the charge cable - universal mobile connector - that comes with the car and plugs into a standard outlet
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Ideas For Showing The Model 3
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I think he means the charge cable - universal mobile connector - that comes with the car and plugs into a standard outlet
-Alex
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Universal Mobile Connector. As with many things Tesla, they have changed the name again and now call it "Mobile Connector."
Gen 2 Mobile Connector Bundle
Great list. Two suggestions:
Tesla uploads software, safety and map updates through Wi-Fi or cellular directly to the car, so you don’t need to schedule and go in for a service appointment. These software updates often add new features or otherwise improve the car’s operation, with no additional fees.
Tesla cars are designed and built in the USA.
Exactly - couldn’t agree more! - a case of answering questions with enthusiasm but listening with just as much care. It’s interesting to hear other people’s thoughts both for and against electric cars. Instead of flat-out refuting their claims, it’s often best to say “Yeah, fair call... For me, I found...” - which is better than “shutting them down”, as that only tends to strengthen their resolve.
-Alex
I think it’s all too complex to try and explain. No-one wants to read a long list of details. At car shows, people expect beer, sausages, loud noise, and tire smoke etc.
How about a big sign saying “I could afford to buy something cool with a V8, but I bought this iPad-on-wheels instead.”
Maybe leave the Romance Mode on so there’s a nice roaring fire. When questioned about that, answer “oh, has it caught on fire again?”
I understand you can turn the heating off using the phone app while Romance Mode is active, though I haven’t had chance to try it.
I think the most important thing is not to seem like a ‘fan boy’, except to the people who are actually interested in the car. Having a list of information probably sends the wrong message of “my car’s so much better than yours, I’ve had to make a list of why”. I think Doug Demuro summed it up well when he said ‘the greatest complement I can pay the Model 3 is to say that it’s a car with nothing weird about it, no compromises’ (or words to that effect).
-Alex
Yeah, this makes sense. Since this is my "working car", I treat it well, but like any other car I use every day. I love Teslas, but I don't go overboard talking about them, so I hope to come across as "sane" and not a total fanboy/geek. One never knows, though. Lol!
I totally agree with Doug Demuro's summation. In fact, I generally say very much the same thing by telling people it's a very simple car to drive every day. Nothing weird, very straightforward.
Glad what I said made sense! Despite my attempt at self-deprecating humour which might not go down well over there
I’m sure you’ll do a great job of relating not only to the enthusiasts but also to the ‘uncertain’.
You’re right, you never know what audience you’ll have, but speaking from experience at car shows, it’s always nice to get something from them as well as them getting something from you.
For example I’d love to know what motivates someone to jack up their pickup and whether they ever wish they drove something low and sleek
At the same time, I’m jealous of how they can rock up to the in-laws/uncle’s/father’s and sling the dropsaw in the back with the mower, then still have space for the sheets of ply and the 4x2s etc., not caring about the sawdust. “Tesla’s going to make a truck - reckon you’d buy one?” Would be interesting to hear their reaction!-Alex
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I really wouldn't worry about the sign. Too much reading for people browsing. Open frunk, maybe trunk (make sure that everything is in the subtrunk). Make sure that you have a lot of charge, as the AC is probably going to be running all day and drain maybe 20% of the battery.
Be ready with the following
- Yes, it is fully electric, there is no gas motor
- Demonstrate nav computer routing to point where it shows the route, Superchargers and how long you have to sit, and what facilities are available.
- When people are looking inside, ask them "Where's the speedometer", "Where's the A/C vents"
- Show the battery display to show where the battery is
- What is the range
- I charge at home, it's always charged
- If possible, make sure you have enough room between cars for both doors to open fully.
- Your 0-60 speed
- Examples of LONG trips that you've need on
At this point, the biggest hurdle that EVs have to get over is lack of charging. That's the best place to focus. You need to make charging a non-issue for buyers.
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This addresses something I forgot to add to my list. Turn off the A/C when you arrive.
Great tips! The sign I have in mind will be very spare with details. Just make, model, major info. Maybe six lines of info, all printed very large.
Cool that you're an all-electric family. I haven't yet convinced my wife on that front. Lol! She'll come around one of these days.
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Glad what I said made sense! Despite my attempt at self-deprecating humour which might not go down well over there
I’m sure you’ll do a great job of relating not only to the enthusiasts but also to the ‘uncertain’.
You’re right, you never know what audience you’ll have, but speaking from experience at car shows, it’s always nice to get something from them as well as them getting something from you.
For example I’d love to know what motivates someone to jack up their pickup and whether they ever wish they drove something low and sleek
-Alex
I always appreciate good self-deprecating humor.
My good friend and neighbor has what I consider a very sane (not lifted), yet massive pickup truck that he gets excellent use out of. He says I can use it any time I want to, but there has to be something in it for him (i.e. he gets to drive my rocketship from time to time!).
We've always had a little bit of envy over one anothers' cars, but I think I finally got the upper hand with the Model 3. I told him there was a Tesla pickup coming soon. I think I'll show him the video of the "Truckla" that Simone Giertz built just to tease him!
You may want to consider plugging the charging cable into the car's charging outlet. This will prevent anyone from accidentally putting the car into drive while they're in the driver's seat. If you have a J1771 adapter, I'm pretty sure just plugging that into your charging connector is enough to prevent the car from going into drive.
Or, you could just set a PIN to drive. That's probably simpler, now that I think about it.
Or, you could just set a PIN to drive. That's probably simpler, now that I think about it.
You may want to consider plugging the charging cable into the car's charging outlet. This will prevent anyone from accidentally putting the car into drive while they're in the driver's seat. If you have a J1771 adapter, I'm pretty sure just plugging that into your charging connector is enough to prevent the car from going into drive.
Or, you could just set a PIN to drive. That's probably simpler, now that I think about it.
I could almost see your mind working as you were typing this. Lol!
Actually a great idea. I'll set a PIN code just to be safe.
Many good ideas above, be sure to show off both the frunk and subtrunk. The subtrunk is a really nice feature allowing so much extra space. I use it to carry tall buckets of supplies, I get looks from people when I slide a 5 gallon bucket in the trunk (which appears it will never fit) and it disappears into the subtrunk.
if you want to have fun, you could always get one or 2 (dual motor) of these and install it in the frunk, keep it closed for a bit and when you pop it open "surprise!"
https://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Toys-Spinning-Childrens-Electronic/dp/B00SW1VC6K
If you have Aeros you might want to pick up a wheel cap kit. They look much nicer than the Aeros.
Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit
if you want to have fun, you could always get one or 2 (dual motor) of these and install it in the frunk, keep it closed for a bit and when you pop it open "surprise!"
https://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Toys-Spinning-Childrens-Electronic/dp/B00SW1VC6K
If you have Aeros you might want to pick up a wheel cap kit. They look much nicer than the Aeros.
Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit
make sure you mention that Tesla is a 100% U.S.A. owned company
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I just took mine to a car show last weekend.
Some tips:
- You can put a sign with basic details on an 8.5x11 sheet in the frunk, taped on a window, or on the ground (taped or on cardboard/foam) Speaker stands make nice pedestals for a stand up sign. I had three signs, one with lots of details on a pedestal, one with just "Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor (Electric car)" with large font in the frunk, and a third with charging details and charger pictures in the trunk along with the mobile connector.
- Frunk hamster ball! (battery powered hamster from gag gift shop) - gets lots of the kids involved, and adults giggling. It helps to make the frunk flat as the front part is angled down - I put a flattened out cardbox under the frunk carpet to level it out.
- Mobile connector and charging information could be left in the trunk so when opened can answer some questions
- Turn off bluetooth on your phone if you let people in the car so it won't drive if they accidentally hit the brakes and hit the shifter
- Leave one door ajar so the touchscreen is visible and not off
- You can put some photos of the dash when driving, your garage charging solution, local chargers, drivetrain/inverter pictures, etc. in a google photos album (or other online photo album), and then bring that album up on the car's web browser app (save it as a favorite beforehand) if you have a premium equipped car
- Summon is a party pleaser. Just make sure you are noticeable near the car and give people nearby warning - I had one person run up to the car to stop it thinking it was in neutral and rolling away. I started announcing this and being prominent after. You need to close all doors, frunk, and trunk, and re-enable bluetooth on your phone to do this. Turn bluetooth off when done.
- Lots of questions on "how far can it go" even though I had signs.
- Sign information:
- Make sure Tesla is in pretty big font, many people don't know what brand it is and there are no logos anywhere on the car that say it.
- Mention it is an electric car
- Range is the most asked question
- "Never need to go to a gas station again!"
- Low maintenance, no oil changes needed, first service in 2 years after purchase for brake fluid and cabin filter
- 0-60 and torque figures (maybe 1/4 mile times) if you want to put in specs
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Many good ideas above, be sure to show off both the frunk and subtrunk. The subtrunk is a really nice feature allowing so much extra space. I use it to carry tall buckets of supplies, I get looks from people when I slide a 5 gallon bucket in the trunk (which appears it will never fit) and it disappears into the subtrunk.
if you want to have fun, you could always get one or 2 (dual motor) of these and install it in the frunk, keep it closed for a bit and when you pop it open "surprise!"
https://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Toys-Spinning-Childrens-Electronic/dp/B00SW1VC6K
If you have Aeros you might want to pick up a wheel cap kit. They look much nicer than the Aeros.
Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit
I had the same idea, except i used a hamster ball instead of the hamster wheel. The wheel might be better, as the hamster ball tended to get stuck in a corner ("oh oh, my engine is stalled!").I also had the Aero wheel covers installed on one side, and the wheel covers off (with tesla wheel cap kit) on the other side with information on the range benefits of the covers posted near one of the wheels on the "covers on" side.
Many good ideas above, be sure to show off both the frunk and subtrunk. The subtrunk is a really nice feature allowing so much extra space. I use it to carry tall buckets of supplies, I get looks from people when I slide a 5 gallon bucket in the trunk (which appears it will never fit) and it disappears into the subtrunk.
if you want to have fun, you could always get one or 2 (dual motor) of these and install it in the frunk, keep it closed for a bit and when you pop it open "surprise!"
https://www.amazon.com/Velocity-Toys-Spinning-Childrens-Electronic/dp/B00SW1VC6K
If you have Aeros you might want to pick up a wheel cap kit. They look much nicer than the Aeros.
Model 3 Aero Wheel Cap Kit
I'll make sure that the trunks get a lot of love. They're so much more roomythan people think.
And I love the dual motor idea!!!
I also had the Aero wheel covers installed on one side, and the wheel covers off (with tesla wheel cap kit) on the other side with information on the range benefits of the covers posted near one of the wheels on the "covers on" side.
This is exactly what I am planning to do with the wheels. I have the cap kit, but I want to show aero wheels as well as the regular wheels.
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