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Chopr147
Active Member
I am probably somewhere around 250k on the list. I have solar panels and the prospect of actually $0 to charge and drive is amazing. BUT, I need to test drive before making a final decision. I am in a Yukon XL now and planned on buying smaller car, maybe a BMW 535i in a year or so anyway (kids are older) . The Model S is too rich for my blood but what a beautiful car it is! I am also interested in that Powerwall Tesla now has but I will look into it after production. (no reservation) Getting completely off the grid has been a goal but it is just too expensive right now. I care about the environment just like anyone else but my main reason for the 3 is it's a cool car. 
Thalass
Model 3 reserved zomg
Someone, I think on the main Tesla forums, there is a table for newbies showing how many miles per hour of charging you can get from various outlets (so many different types in North America!). It works out to roughly three times the kW rating of your outlet. For a 20 amp 110 volt outlet you can do roughly 6.6miles per hour of charging. (for km it's 4.83*kW)
I don't have any first hand experience to back this up, mind you. But if you lived 20 miles from work, so had to charge up 40 miles worth of power every night it would take you 8 hours on a 15 amp 110 volt circuit. Not unreasonable. Though I can't recall if 15 amp is the norm for regular outlets in North America. A NEMA 6-15 outlet can put out 15A at 250V, which is 9 miles per hour (11.25 miles at maximum, but you're only supposed to draw 80% of the max current)
Disclaimer: this could be bupkis.
Depends on if you want to drive an ugly, uninspired car in a year, or wait 2 years for something better.
It seems Chevrolet isn't interested in taking reservations, probably because it isn't seriously interested in selling the Bolt. Given the interests that run the auto industry, who's surprised? The Bolt will probably be sold only where GM can gain carbon credits for it, like every other compliance car. It's also not much of a redesign, but basically a conventional car with a battery. Will it work?
I'd like to be wrong. Musk is right, that others' joining this game (if joining seriously) would be good for everyone. Increased demand placed on the conventional manufacturers will also mean more cars for Tesla, unless it makes a colossal mistake.
I'd like to be wrong. Musk is right, that others' joining this game (if joining seriously) would be good for everyone. Increased demand placed on the conventional manufacturers will also mean more cars for Tesla, unless it makes a colossal mistake.
melindav
☰ 2018
I hadn't paid much attention to the Bolt, so just went to chevy's site to take a look. Not even getting into the exterior design (ugh), the interior is full of molded plastic and econ looking seats. What I would expect from an economy entry level car. THEN looked at the economy $14k Spark (fuel version, EV is $25k) and it has a similar but nicer looking interior.
I would expect the Bolt may have more fleet buyers (such as municipals being mandated to go zero emissions) than individuals choosing this vehicle.
nexsuperne101
Closed
Does anyone know how the reservation numbering system works? I wasn't in a position to put my money down until the 12th April. I'm number RN1086XXXXX. How many thousand in front of me? (I will be ordering the AWD, highest spec, biggest battery available).
TIA
TIA
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melindav
☰ 2018
a couple days ago it was announce reservations were at 400,000. general consensus has been the RN#s are a random ID and don't have your actual priority coded in them.
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nexsuperne101
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t8ness
Member
Planning on reserving one, as me and the wife have decided that this car is better on every level compared cars in this same price range. I have my reservations about whether or not TESLA can deliver, and meet the demand. At the rate these reservations are piling up, in conjunction with the S and X orders, they'll need another facility. I don't want to see late 2017 deliveries turn into late 2018-2019....
Edgewood Dome
Member
That's about the same driving we were doing. You are spending about $160 month in gas and you will spend $50 to $60 in electricity. It best to plug the car in anytime your not driving, so every night. No need to do it only every couple of days. The auto air condition/heat in the morning will use plug power as well as any preheat on the battery pack, that's why it's always best to keep it plugged in.
jeewee3000
Active Member
Little (off-topic) word of advice: don't throw your reservation number around on the web. TMC can be read by anyone and people with bad intentions could abuse this information.
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Breezy
Member
I've seen the number 360,000 reported in a couple of places. It was mentioned in the Toronto Star on Saturday and here as well:
Editorial: No Matter How You Cut It, A Tesla Model 3 Isn't For Everyone (And That's Okay)
Editorial: No Matter How You Cut It, A Tesla Model 3 Isn't For Everyone (And That's Okay)
nexsuperne101
Closed
Too late now. I don't know if Admin can remove the information or not.
Edit: Thanks Admin!!
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The Model S gets about 90 miles per gallon equivalent (33.7 kWh of electricity). The Model 3 is 20% smaller and perhaps as efficient, it may be more than efficient than this but lets just say the Model 3 will get 100 miles per gallon equivalent.
So look at your electric bill and see how much you pay for each kWh of electricity and multiply by 33.7 per 100 miles. The US average is about 12 cents / kWh. At 250 miles per week, you'll be paying about $10 / week, if you only charge at home. If you supercharge, you may get those miles for free (depending on how Tesla rolls out supercharging for the M3).
So look at your electric bill and see how much you pay for each kWh of electricity and multiply by 33.7 per 100 miles. The US average is about 12 cents / kWh. At 250 miles per week, you'll be paying about $10 / week, if you only charge at home. If you supercharge, you may get those miles for free (depending on how Tesla rolls out supercharging for the M3).
Where do I see my reservation number? Just got an email confirmation but I do not see any number....
Too late now. I don't know if Admin can remove the information or not.
Edit: Thanks Admin!!
photog72
Member
Thanks! Sounds like a pretty good amount of $$ saved per month, which will go toward the Model 3 payments.
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