Model 3 RC sightings

[ecarfan]

I also don't believe there will be a P version of the Model 3. They have priced the Performance package on the Model S/X very high over the standard car and I expect they will want to keep the high performance limited to the high end cars and the new Roadster.

I'm pretty sure that Elon has stated publicly that there will be a Performance version of the Model 3, but it won't be released until later, meaning probably not this year.

I don't expect the Performance Model 3 to be quicker than an S/X P100D.

 

[cdub]

Yeah, I liked the Blue (Deep Blue Metallic version) so much I got it on my Model S almost two years ago.

How do you like the Blue? Does it get dirty easily like black? I'm torn between blue and with for my 3.

 

[cdub]

According to this spotting on Reddit... the CHARGING FLAP IS AUTOMATIC! CONFIRMED!

Close-up on the wheel of the Model 3! • r/teslamotors

 

[JeffK]

As for the VIN, don't forget early RC VINs started from 0001
From number 48

 

[beantownrich]

Not necessarily... just because it flips up automatically doesn't mean it closes automatically. If it's spring loaded for example, the signal from the charger could just trigger the release of the door and it will flip up. The real question is, does it flip down on command? Of course of all things with the car this is one of the most inconsequential things outside of FSD when it's alone.

According to this spotting on Reddit... the CHARGING FLAP IS AUTOMATIC! CONFIRMED!

Close-up on the wheel of the Model 3! • r/teslamotors

 

[Stolz25]

Futuristic
Retinal
Control
System

You know, for the HUD

We have a similar acronym in aerospace that means failure root cause analysis.

 

[Stolz25]

Not necessarily... just because it flips up automatically doesn't mean it closes automatically. If it's spring loaded for example, the signal from the charger could just trigger the release of the door and it will flip up. The real question is, does it flip down on command? Of course of all things with the car this is one of the most inconsequential things outside of FSD when it's alone.

Elon said eventually they want these things to be able to drive cross country by themselves. Wouldn't it have to flip down automatically for that to be possible?

 

[MP3Mike]

Elon said eventually they want these things to be able to drive cross country by themselves. Wouldn't it have to flip down automatically for that to be possible?

No, the robotic charger arm could push the flap down and close it.

 

[SageBrush]

No, the robotic charger arm could push the flap down and close it.

Or leave it open or rip it off, to mimic human behavior.

 

[Thomas Edison]

No, the robotic charger arm could push the flap down and close it.

Or leave it open or rip it off, to mimic human behavior.

Elon did say A.I. is the single largest threat to humanity. I'm pretty sure this is the reason he was alluding to.

 

[cdub]

Not necessarily... just because it flips up automatically doesn't mean it closes automatically. If it's spring loaded for example, the signal from the charger could just trigger the release of the door and it will flip up. The real question is, does it flip down on command? Of course of all things with the car this is one of the most inconsequential things outside of FSD when it's alone.

He said it closes automatically too.

 

[Twiglett]

He said it closes automatically too.

Actually, he said.....
"We'll cross our fingers that the flap closes itself too!"

 

[cdub]

Actually, he said.....
"We'll cross our fingers that the flap closes itself too!"

Well it's safe to assume that if it works the same as an S & X in in opening it it'll work the same in closing it.

 

[sports4eva115]

Well it's safe to assume that if it works the same as an S & X in in opening it it'll work the same in closing it.

I don't think S and X's port uses a spring mechanism, otherwise it wouldn't be able to close automatically. If Tesla really wants to cut cost for M3, then spring will be much cheaper than whatever S and X has.
The poster did mention that the opening motion was smooth, if it were a spring mechanism maybe it'll be more of a jarring motion?

 

[stopcrazypp]

I don't think S and X's port uses a spring mechanism, otherwise it wouldn't be able to close automatically. If Tesla really wants to cut cost for M3, then spring will be much cheaper than whatever S and X has.
The poster did mention that the opening motion was smooth, if it were a spring mechanism maybe it'll be more of a jarring motion?

Not really. If they have a damper it'll still be smooth.

 

[lunitiks]

Could be rubber bands.

 

[cdub]

It'll work exaclty the same as the model S & X. No reason for it not to.

 

[Twiglett]

It'll work exaclty the same as the model S & X. No reason for it not to.

There are many things that S&X do that will not be in the Model 3, so I don't think using them as an example is valid with such a degree of certainty - unless you have some inside knowledge?

 

[AssortedBread]

 

[MP3Mike]

@AssortedBread Where is the picture of the insides of the trunk?