Model 3 RC sightings

[stopcrazypp]

From this angle it appears that the aft edge of the charge door (at least on the left side) lines up with the body seams above and below it. This is somewhat different than what we saw on the right side of the blue model.

Looks the same to me. Look at the shape of the open cover. It is the same as in the previous photos. If it were to follow the body seams, it would have to be a triangle, but it's not.

I think we should give up on the idea of following body seams. Others already pointed out why it's not made this way: the panels/parts are much easier to align without gap if there are not 4 corners converging at one point.

 

[Garlan Garner]

What's with the gap between front and rear doors...is the front door ajar?

yep

Model 3 RC sightings

 

[T34ME]

Looks the same to me. Look at the shape of the open cover. It is the same as in the previous photos. If it were to follow the body seams, it would have to be a triangle, but it's not.

I think we should give up on the idea of following body seams. Others already pointed out why it's not made this way: the panels/parts are much easier to align without gap if there are not 4 corners converging at one point.

I have taken a look at the enlarged photo of the charge door, and I think you are right.

 

[MissAutobahn]

finally seeing the charge port!

where was this from? I looked on both instagram and twitter under jassummers and found someone in San Jose and Edinburg but neither with this pix

Maybe we are allowed to copy the photo before the year 2107? ...or does it mean NOT before 2107?

 

[ecarfan]

Man, I'm still hoping for the auto flip when you press the button on the charging cable. This looks manual .

How can you possibly tell that from the photo?

Of course it won't be manual. The Model 3 will be able to use the "hands free" Superchargers that Elon has mentioned are coming at some point.

 

[Topher]

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Hinges on the top! I was finally right about a prediction.

Thank you kindly.

 

[Big-T]

Uh, don't we already know for sure that the Model 3 will have an optional glass roof and panno roof? It seems weird that those would be left off the Model 3 side if this really were from Tesla.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Hinges on the top! I was finally right about a prediction.

Thank you kindly.

Yep...almost. There is only 1 hinge.

 

[anonim1979]

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A lot of "dead" space.
So (IMHO) in Europe Mennekes port in Teslas will be upgraded with DC pins to full CCS port.

Now in the US - will there be J1772+CCS pins on the other side of a car?

 

[kingjamez]

A lot of "dead" space.
So (IMHO) in Europe Mennekes port in Teslas will be upgraded with DC pins to full CCS port.

Now in the US - will there be J1772+CCS pins on the other side of a car?

I'd be nice if it was just J1772. No need for DC from CCS.

-Jim

 

[Sonny Daze]

To get this thread back on track.

Taken by /u/_jasay_ on reddit

 

[ecarfan]

Looks like that photo may have been taken in downtown Palo Alto somewhere. It's interesting how Tesla is openly driving multiple Model 3's around the Bay Area on a regular basis.

 

[Neo_fd3s]

They have to get as many km's on the releases before going fully public. The more testing the better.
Really liking the blue.

 

[Lukas99]

From more and more pics coming in, the M3 actually looks quite massive!

 

[Sonny Daze]

Can anyone read the tire size on the sidewall?

 

[AnxietyRanger]

Now in the US - will there be J1772+CCS pins on the other side of a car?

IMO there is room for the CCS next to the Tesla connector as well. Maybe it is coming down the line...

 

[S70D]

99% sure the charge door is manual - didn't actually touch it but in person it's not a beefy as my Model S charge door.
What was cool was the charge light (not a color ring) is a little "T" tesla logo next to the plug.
Door was slight open - engineer was in the car - it was pretty hot yesterday in the central valley
Yes, car had solid glass roof but it wasn't solar
Interior was ... well Tesla like and similar to other pics on here.
When I self-volunteered to leave my phone (aka camera) in my car and not take pictures, the Tesla Engineer was "very friendly"

 

[stopcrazypp]

99% sure the charge door is manual - didn't actually touch it but in person it's not a beefy as my Model S charge door.
What was cool was the charge light (not a color ring) is a little "T" tesla logo next to the plug.
Door was slight open - engineer was in the car - it was pretty hot yesterday in the central valley
Yes, car had solid glass roof but it wasn't solar
Interior was ... well Tesla like and similar to other pics on here.
When I self-volunteered to leave my phone (aka camera) in my car and not take pictures, the Tesla Engineer was "very friendly"

The hinge looks like the type of hinge in most trunks (the non-strut type with elbow hinges). The actuation mechanism can be inside the taillight, without any parts on the charge door (charge door can be pure plastic).

 

[alexeiw123]

When I self-volunteered to leave my phone (aka camera) in my car and not take pictures, the Tesla Engineer was "very friendly"

Jealous...

 

[TEG]

Looks like that photo may have been taken in downtown Palo Alto somewhere. It's interesting how Tesla is openly driving multiple Model 3's around the Bay Area on a regular basis.

LOL... After street viewing around for an hour I finally found it...

Not downtown...

Double LOL... There was a Model S in front of it a year ago when Streetview drove by: