Model 3 - LR AWD Waiting Room

[terranx]

Yeah they are required (now). Electrical code in use normally lags a few years behind the current date. The code in use now in most places requires a GFCI breaker for that type of outlet for EV charging. I say this not because I am a code expert or anything (I am not) but from reading here of a lot of people who actually are code experts.

Basically, code requires the oulet to be GFCI protected now, but a hard wired device does not have that requirement. Since your install was "before" this code was enforced, you dont have to worry about meeting code for it, unless you change something.

It's also one of the more nonsensical code requirements since the GFCI requirement is dependent on what you plan to plug into the outlet rather than where the outlet is located or the type of plug it is. If I install a nema 6-50 for a welder, no GFCI required. Install otherwise the exact same circuit, but my intention is to use it for an EV? GFCI now required.

 

[Sentinel North]

Congrats, VIN has to be coming very soon!! What does your latest edd show? Also socal here with edd 1/25-2/8 but no text/vin

Still shows 1/27 - 2/24. That's only the second one I've ever had, and it's been holding steady for well over a month.

 

[chris919]

You might have ordered just before they reduced the free connectivity from 1 year to 30 days.

There was a switch in Oct. I had the 1 year before the deadline, but I changed the color after. Now I only have 30 days. Not the biggest deal but annoying.

 

[whiskeylover]

Congrats! How’s the checkout experience and any freebies? We are going to get a lot of snow I heard…protect the beauty.

Checkout experience was great. The SA was super nice and let us take as much time as we wanted to inspect the car. Unfortunately no freebies (except the front license plate cover, which looks nice.)

Yeah, will have to get the bra to protect from the snow.

 

[whiskeylover]

Hmmmm. Did you express any regrets about the Intel processor? If I see one in my new 3, I am planning to start crying in the hopes that adding Premium Connectivity would make me stop the hysterics. I don't really care about the processor, but I am prepared to make it look like it if I detect a sympathetic ear.

No regrets. I knew when I accepted the VIN that it was going to be Intel. The interface looks nice, so no complains.

 

[dpraska21]

Thanks for keeping me company all these weeks, you guys. Just picked up my Blue M3LR at Dedham, MA today, and it's beautiful.

Also, checked the config. It's an Atom processor (not that it bothers me). Also, got one year of free premium connectivity (as opposed to 30 days that most people are getting these days.) Pics are coming soon.

Good luck with your waits, guys. Hang in there.

How did you get the one year free of premium connectivity?

 

[whiskeylover]

How did you get the one year free of premium connectivity?

No idea. But mine expires on Jan 24, 2023. I guess I placed my order in October, maybe that's why.

 

[jjrandorin]

No idea. But mine expires on Jan 24, 2023. I guess I placed my order in October, maybe that's why.

you probably ordered before the cutoff date. 'New 3 and Y ordered AFTER Oct 15 2021 = 30 days premium connectivity. You likely ordered < October 15th which is why you have a year.

Connectivity | Tesla Support

Connectivity is an important part of all Tesla vehicles, further enhancing the driving experience by providing access to features that require data usage. Find out more about Standard and Premium Connectivity.

www.tesla.com

(relevant text)

 

[whiskeylover]

you probably ordered before the cutoff date. 'New 3 and Y ordered AFTER Oct 15 2021 = 30 days premium connectivity. You likely ordered < October 15th which is why you have a year.

Connectivity | Tesla Support

Connectivity is an important part of all Tesla vehicles, further enhancing the driving experience by providing access to features that require data usage. Find out more about Standard and Premium Connectivity.

www.tesla.com

(relevant text)


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Aah, that makes sense. I ordered on Oct 8th. Barely made it in

 

[Doggerton]

Congrats, VIN has to be coming very soon!! What does your latest edd show? Also socal here with edd 1/25-2/8 but no text/vin

Mine is 1/26-2/9, so also anxiously awaiting! I hope you hear something tomorrow, and pave the way since I am a day behind you

 

[mnguy]

Did it come with a front license plate, or did you have to buy something? I think we are required to have them here in CA, though half the cars I see on the road only have the rear one....

Yes it did come with a front license plate. It also came with a Model 3 License Plate frame which I didn’t expect!

 

[In_the_process]

Mine is 1/26-2/9, so also anxiously awaiting! I hope you hear something tomorrow, and pave the way since I am a day behind you

Me too!! SoCal is getting their cars so so soon now! I am hoping for a VIN by Wednesday this week.

 

[mnguy]

There was a switch in Oct. I had the 1 year before the deadline, but I changed the color after. Now I only have 30 days. Not the biggest deal but annoying.

My original order date was 10/12 and I switched from SR+ to LR on 10/30 and I still got the 1 year premium connectivity. You might get it after all!

 

[Maple00]

MSM/White Interior/19” wheels/No FSD - SoCal
OD: 1/17/2022
EDD: 2/13 - 3/13
Received VIN 1/24
EDD 1/24-1/30
167xxx vin

Wow how is it this fast???

 

[cmy4x4]

Interesting. My electrician did not use GFCI breakers when my 14-50s were installed in 2019. Are you sure they're actually required? I'm not too worried about it because my 3rd party EVSE has an internal ground fault interrupt and so does the Tesla.

1. “All 125-volt through 250-volt receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(A) (1) through (11) and supplied by single-phase branch circuits rated 150 volts or less to ground shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection for personnel.”
2. Before the 2020 change, the 2017 NEC specified GFCI protection only on 15AMP and 20AMP outlets for dwelling units in certain locations of the home.
3. The new 2020 code has done away with specifying amperage, and has included 30AMP and higher outlets.

There is now added GFCI protection for all outlets regardless of amperage for the following locations (with a few exceptions within this list), as well as any area within 6ft of a sink or water source:

• Bathrooms
• Garages
• Outdoor areas
• Crawl spaces
• Basements
• Kitchens
• Sinks
• Boathouses
• Shower stalls and bathtubs
• Laundry areas
• Indoor damp and wet locations

 

[Keninblaine]

Me too!! SoCal is getting their cars so so soon now! I am hoping for a VIN by Wednesday this week.

My current EDD is Jan 24 (today) to Feb 6, but I have yet to receive a VIN. So you don't necessarily get the VIN when the early EDD date arrives.

 

[Acturbo]

That’s absolutely right. Now you are making me going back and forth again. Haha.

Pretty much a non issue unless you do a ton of driving. You are only charging the battery to 80-90% anyway most of the time. At 32A your adding about 25 miles per hour. So in 8 hours of sleep you will be adding approx 200 miles range. Won't work for everyone but I'd say it works for most.

 

[cmy4x4]

Wall Connector Technical details	Charge Speed Max miles of range per hour of charge
Circuit breaker (amps)	Maximum output (amps)	Power at 240 volts (kilowatt)	Model S (mph)	Model 3* (mph)	Model X (mph)	Model Y (mph)
60	48	11.5 kW	34	44	30	42
50	40	9.6 kW	29	37	25	36
40	32	7.7 kW	23	30	20	29
30	24	5.7 kW	17	22	14	21
20	16	3.8 kW	11	15	8	14
15	12	2.8 kW	7	11	5	10

 

[T4M3]

My original order date was 10/12 and I switched from SR+ to LR on 10/30 and I still got the 1 year premium connectivity. You might get it after all!

Interesting, so maybe they apply the new price but still keep the original connectivity agreement?

 

[In_the_process]

My current EDD is Jan 24 (today) to Feb 6, but I have yet to receive a VIN. So you don't necessarily get the VIN when the early EDD date arrives.

I am on my 6th EDD, so I sure hope this window is accurate!