Model 3 Premium Connectivity

[Grymbok]

Hi everyone new poster and hopefully soon new Tesla owner.

If I get the RWD SR+ can I upgrade to Premium Connectivity? The Tesla website only seems to have the original announcement of the feature that I’m guessing is out of date.

Thanks

 

[Tony Hoyle]

Not yet.. but it wouldn't surprise me if they offered it eventually.

 

[andyfox]

I suspect this will come as soon as Tesla start charging for renewal.
In theory, all cars which have it will need to renew it on an annual basis after delivery. Expected cost is $100 per year.
Right now, Tesla haven't actually charged anyone.

 

[Grymbok]

How good is basic maps then? Is there any traffic info at all?

 

[Roy W.]

How good is basic maps then? Is there any traffic info at all?

According to the Tesla man I spoke to at Stockport, the basic nav still uses the traffic data when working out your route, but you just can’t see it on the display. I thought that seemed odd, but that’s what I was told.

 

[Ausis74]

Does anyone know if the SR+ has DAB Radio or just FM?

 

[davidmc]

Does anyone know if the SR+ has DAB Radio or just FM?

It does have DAB

 

[MrBadger]

According to the Tesla man I spoke to at Stockport, the basic nav still uses the traffic data when working out your route, but you just can’t see it on the display. I thought that seemed odd, but that’s what I was told.

+1 @ Heathrow SC

 

[davidmc]

I suspect this will come as soon as Tesla start charging for renewal.
In theory, all cars which have it will need to renew it on an annual basis after delivery. Expected cost is $100 per year.
Right now, Tesla haven't actually charged anyone.

I also hope that Tesla do some type of "Spotify/Netflix/iTunes" subscription service (Free/Standard/Premium tier) with app store on a monthly/yearly payment that allows users to have access to better features. Could be the next "iPhone" on the road!

I also hope that Tesla allow thing such as Zap-map etc to show other charging networks on the map and also allow Tesla users to pay through the Car for charging at these other Suppliers (Mercedes EQC 400 has this built in to save the hassle of multiple accounts).

 

[dan223]

I imagine as v10 is coming soon with Netflix etc that is when a lot of data is going to be used, so probably when plans are going to be released.

 

[-DB-]

I imagine as v10 is coming soon with Netflix etc that is when a lot of data is going to be used, so probably when plans are going to be released.

Agreed, it's easy money as the software is already built. Just a case of flicking on and off for certain VIN's

 

[Roy W.]

I imagine as v10 is coming soon with Netflix etc that is when a lot of data is going to be used, so probably when plans are going to be released.

The report I read said that video streaming would only be enabled over WiFi, and because of that Tesla were intending to install WiFi at all Supercharger locations.

 

[Grymbok]

Thanks all for the responses. I have an order in for RWD SR+ but keep worrying I should upgrade it to AWD LR!

 

[Peteski]

The report I read said that video streaming would only be enabled over WiFi, and because of that Tesla were intending to install WiFi at all Supercharger locations.

That would be pretty cool and makes more sense than using a ton of mobile data. Apart from when Supercharging, I can't think of many other scenarios where I would choose to sit in the car for any length of time watching videos.

Anyway, I hope this means that the web browser is actually going to work properly. I don't think newbies are likely to be aware just how poor the current web browser experience is!

 

[dan223]

The report I read said that video streaming would only be enabled over WiFi, and because of that Tesla were intending to install WiFi at all Supercharger locations.

Ah I guess that makes sense, they probably have internet for the superchargers to communicate anyway. Either way I recon the charging will start when v10 is released.

 

[Peteski]

Ah I guess that makes sense, they probably have internet for the superchargers to communicate anyway. Either way I recon the charging will start when v10 is released.

Quite possibly. Does anyone know what the situation is over in the US? Are they charging for ongoing connectivity there yet? I expected it to be imminent after the M3 ramp up.

 

[pjuk]

That would be pretty cool and makes more sense than using a ton of mobile data. Apart from when Supercharging, I can't think of many other scenarios where I would choose to sit in the car for any length of time watching videos.

The problem is that on the current MS and MX I'll end up with a crooked neck watching TV.

 

[dan223]

Quite possibly. Does anyone know what the situation is over in the US? Are they charging for ongoing connectivity there yet? I expected it to be imminent after the M3 ramp up.

They aren't charging yet, they were suppose to charge after 30th June at approx $100 but it hasn't happened.

 

[Andy_T_73]

Does anyone know which carrier they use for data in the UK? I asked during a test drive and the guy said "Oh we have our own", I rolled my eyes.

 

[Tony Hoyle]

It's usually Manx Telecom for that kind of stuff (their SIMs roam across multiple networks, so no dead spots).

But Tesla might do it differently.