Pictures of production Model 3s

[Zaxxon]

Today at the Littleton, CO location, I ran into the exact Model 3 configuration that I'm planning on--blue with 18" aeros. So of course I had to park my blue Nissan Leaf next to it and take some comparison shots for sizing. Apologies for the low quality--these are just cell phone shots. As expected the 3 was longer and wider, but I did not expect the height difference to be as pronounced as it is in person. The 3 is about 4" shorter but it looks/feels like more in person.

And no, I did not grab the VIN.

 

[plankeye]

Saw it yesterday at opening with minimal wait, it was beautiful. Later in the afternoon and evenings, 90 minute waits!!

I ordered mine on Thursday so I hope it gets here within the 4 weeks estimated and you may see me around

I hope I do! What color?

 

[mlebl1h]

I decided to play with the aeros in Photoshop, and tried changing just the fake spokes to silver. These are the darker grey color in the aero caps. I left the medium grey flat areas as-is. I think these could work quite well for those of us who don't like dark wheels.

 

[RobStark]

 

[Mishakim]

Today at the Littleton, CO location, I ran into the exact Model 3 configuration that I'm planning on--blue with 18" aeros. So of course I had to park my blue Nissan Leaf next to it and take some comparison shots for sizing. Apologies for the low quality--these are just cell phone shots. As expected the 3 was longer and wider, but I did not expect the height difference to be as pronounced as it is in person. The 3 is about 4" shorter but it looks/feels like more in person.

And no, I did not grab the VIN.

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Thanks for that - I got to see the showroom car in Boston yesterday, and generally felt that it was larger than my Leaf (aside from the height), so seeing how close they are is helpful. (I'm also jealous of your blue Leaf, that wasn't an option in '14, but soon to be remedied with the 3)

 

[Cnasty]

I hope I do! What color?

This will be my wife's primary car so I wanted red but she loved the Pearl White so she wins.

 

[9erDog]

This will be my wife's primary car so I wanted red but she loved the Pearl White so she wins.

This will be my primary car and I want blue but my wife wants Pearl White and she will probably win! Happy wife, happy life.

 

[Oil Freedom]

Today at the Littleton, CO location, I ran into the exact Model 3 configuration that I'm planning on--blue with 18" aeros. So of course I had to park my blue Nissan Leaf next to it and take some comparison shots for sizing. Apologies for the low quality--these are just cell phone shots. As expected the 3 was longer and wider, but I did not expect the height difference to be as pronounced as it is in person. The 3 is about 4" shorter but it looks/feels like more in person.

The only thing I found to be less spacious in the M3 vs. my 2011 LEAF was the entry/exit. I'm 6" 2", and have to bend down more with the M3 so I don't hit my head on the frame at the roof. I can live with that!

 

[augkuo]

2 stickers too many. Only need one on the lower right. Carpool is the left lane, unnecessary sticker on the left. Nice stance.

The DMV requires one large sticker on the rear and two small ones on the side/rear. I actually put one on the front left side and one on the rear. Sometimes the CHP hang out on the left side so it makes sense having one in front so they see the sticker as you approach them.

 

[plankeye]

This will be my wife's primary car so I wanted red but she loved the Pearl White so she wins.

Well I for sure hope I see you/her then because I'm getting white too!

 

[Zaphod]

Rear tint. Starts from top defrost line.
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Thanks! Doesn't look too bad. Probably best compromise for installation and appearance.

 

[billyripkin]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

 

[Cnasty]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

I may never forgive my wife for not letting us get red.

Well made and thanks for sharing that!

 

[ZeApelido]

Sorry I've seen the blue a few times IRL now, and it's just too dark.

 

[pdxgibby]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

Gorgeous. Great video....if not slightly overly-dramatic, IMHO.

 

[Zaphod]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

Nice video. What wheels do you have? Cant tell in the video.

 

[mike8472]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

Great video!!! Congrats on the new ride!

 

[MarkinArch]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

Looks like you have a pretty significant window tint...which looks awesome. What percentage did you use? The black glass roof looks stunning.

 

[Muhammad]

Cutting to the chase, no pics

However, i was driving down Kato Rd alongside the model 3 lot (per my daily commute home) and noticed a blue model 3 coming the opposite direction (towards the factory) . At first I didn't notice anything special, except that when it began to pass me, I had a good glimpse at the interior and to my surprise it was white!

It passed so fast I knew I wouldn't be able to catch up with it, so I didn't bother. It's moments like this that make me wish I had a dashcam

In any case, this seems to indicate the "fall 2017" white interior release is immanent.

 

[Cattledog]

Received my red Model 3 last week in Chicago. I am a filmmaker and made a quick video of it this weekend:

How did you edit out all the snow?