Pictures of production Model 3s

[22522]

Typically the toothed rings are for ABS sensors, but they are usually mounted inboard. Maybe for R&D purposes?

Is that enough resolution for a rotary encoder? I guess if you keep the signal analog/time phase wise... Looks coarse if it is just information.

I think speed sensing is a better idea than those other ones.

 

[RubberToe]

When the car is doing a lane change, it shows vehicles in the adjoining lanes. When the car gets into the lane it is changing to, the display of cars in adjoining lanes no longer appears. So the car is obviously aware of the other cars, to some degree, but Tesla has chosen to disable the display of those cars when lane centered.

RT

 

[anonim1979]

#381

NY employee delivery! #381 • r/teslamotors

Finally saw one of these bad boys. VIN 381 • r/teslamotors

 

[anonim1979]

VIN 131 @ Trader Joe’s in Cupertino • r/teslamotors

 

[JRP3]

Are they trying to use the (heavy) disc/rotor as some sort of regenerative braking element...

No, regen happens in the motor.

 

[souslik]

No, regen happens in the motor.

Plot twist: AWD Model 3 has an electric motor integrated into each wheel. What you see is a part of the new open transmission. This setup allows for easy lubrication as well as fast conversion of RWD to AWD and vice versa. It also allows Model 3 customers in cold parts of the world to more easily switch from summer motors to winter motors.

 

[anonim1979]

Obligatory VINs: Gray 003 and white 515 • r/teslamotors

 

[Snow Drift]

More of #381. I just got back from seeing her. She’s gorgeous. All of the people shopping for an S or X were smitten. Can’t be good for current sales of inventory cars.

Tesla Model 3 - Employee (Not my car)

 

[rzareiser]

Seattle guy here. Finally got to see a Model 3. Happened to be in SJC on a trip today and drove up to Fremont Factory. Silver Model 3 waiting for Super Charger. It’s a beaut.

 

[anonim1979]

Another Model 3 at the Factory! Candy Red with Black Interior, simply stunning! • r/teslamotors

 

[Scrith]

White Model 3 between a white S and white X today at San Mateo SC.

 

[Trevor B]

#381

NY employee delivery! #381 • r/teslamotors

Finally saw one of these bad boys. VIN 381 • r/teslamotors

Curious if this is a NY thing ... to have new license plates at time of delivery (it takes a few weeks to get them in CA)

 

[PoitNarf]

Curious if this is a NY thing ... to have new license plates at time of delivery (it takes a few weeks to get them in CA)

It’s possible they just transferred the plates from their previous car. My current car has the same exact plates on it that my previous car did.

Anyway, nice to see several shots of a Model 3 with a front mounted plate. Front plates are required in NJ and while I’m not thrilled about putting it on the front, it actually doesn’t look too horrible.

 

[anonim1979]

Curious if this is a NY thing ... to have new license plates at time of delivery (it takes a few weeks to get them in CA)

If nothing changed starting 2019 you will get your temp plates immediately at DMV:

California closes the Steve Jobs license plate loophole

From 2019, California joins most of the other states in the nation by requiring newly bought cars to be issued temporary license plates. Additionally, the law will create a system to allow car sellers to report details of the sale to the DMV, including the date of sale and the names and addresses of the dealer and purchaser.

The bill (AB516) was the work of California Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin and was inspired by the hit-and-run death of Michael Bonanomi. Bonanomi was killed in 2013 by a car that was wearing paper dealer plates, and no one has ever been identified as the driver. ....

Mullin's statement also adds that the law will allow California to collect roughly $19 million a year in bridge and road tolls that the state currently loses due to unidentifiable cars on its roads.

 

[hingisfan]

It’s possible they just transferred the plates from their previous car. My current car has the same exact plates on it that my previous car did.

Anyway, nice to see several shots of a Model 3 with a front mounted plate. Front plates are required in NJ and while I’m not thrilled about putting it on the front, it actually doesn’t look too horrible.

That yellow orange plate on the front is hideous. At least a white plate isn't so noticeable.

 

[bro1999]

That yellow orange plate on the front is hideous. At least a white plate isn't so noticeable.

And then factor in the aero wheels....good god.

 

[bradl]

I’m withholding judgement on the wheels until I can see a few in person. I hear folks say they look better in real life; I believe that because they couldn’t look much worse in photos...

 

[electracity]

I’m withholding judgement on the wheels until I can see a few in person. I hear folks say they look better in real life; I believe that because they couldn’t look much worse in photos...

I dunno. The aero wheels are starting to look good to me.

 

[souslik]

That yellow orange plate on the front is hideous. At least a white plate isn't so noticeable.

Pretty sure it looks good on the orange Model 3 ... oh wait ... maybe a yellow one ... darn!

 

[Skryll]

I’m withholding judgement on the wheels until I can see a few in person. I hear folks say they look better in real life; I believe that because they couldn’t look much worse in photos...

I saw them in person, they look great on the white, not so good on the red (IMHO).