FlatSix911
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Agreed, and for comparison: Chevy Bolt connectivity Plans & Costs
Chevy Connectivity & Technology: Infotainment System
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Agreed, and for comparison: Chevy Bolt connectivity Plans & Costs
Chevy Connectivity & Technology: Infotainment System
Agreed, and for comparison: Chevy Bolt connectivity Plans & Costs
Chevy Connectivity & Technology: Infotainment System
Yikes. I wouldn't have that shat in my garage to begin with but that is SIGNIFICANT money for "unlocking the full potential".
I did not pay for the ridiculous connectivity for Onstar/Data on my Volt (lease - waiting for M3) after the trial.
seattlite2004
Active Member
Right..price is rediculous for what's ofered. Most Bolt owners are reporting that remote unlock and precondition are available without paying for any OnStar plan. Nav, traffic, music can be had with Android Auto or Car Play. Updates can also be done using the Bolt's WiFi connectivity. So, a Bolt owner isn't really losing any features if they chose not to pay for connectivity.
I don’t need traffic or internet in my car. Streaming radio would be nice but it’s not a necessity either. Right now in my Infiniti I have my iPod plugged in 24/7. Too bad it won’t work in the Model 3. Still blows my mind that an iPod won’t work in this car.
NoBeard
Member
Agreed, and for comparison: Chevy Bolt connectivity Plans & Costs
Chevy Connectivity & Technology: Infotainment System
Ahh GM, Won't ever even walk through their door after 3 years of hell leasing an Equiobnoxious POS.
Did get my revenge on them by walking into showrooms and telling my stories to people about to buy them 3 or 4 times.
Once ,they were actually signing the paperwork and I asked if the guy would like to hear my story before signing, he walked out and I gave the salesman the phone number of the GM "support" person we'd battled with to thank.
Such Fun.
Just wanted to point out that Electrek is the only media outlet reporting on this (everyone else is just citing Electrek) and even they haven't cited an official source. Until there is confirmation from Tesla or from other media outlets that have independently verified this (such as an actual statement from Tesla PR), this is all just speculation and is subject to change. As much as I like Electrek and their point of view, this is unfortunately a poorly written news article and borderline fake news.
jeffro01
Active Member
So disappointing and sad... First Tesla cheapens the interior of all of their cars... Then they take it one step further by removing ventilated seats... You're paying a significant premium for a base model Kia interior that lacks even the most BASIC features of any other car in it's class... Then, on top of that, you strip out ventilated seats which was a freaking joke... Tesla cheapened it's interiors so much that it had to add the ventilated seats back to the P models to give them SOMETHING beyond a Kia interior...
Now this??? Really...???
Elon is continuing to make it harder than it should be to make me WANT to get another Tesla when my lease is up...
Jeff
Now this??? Really...???
Elon is continuing to make it harder than it should be to make me WANT to get another Tesla when my lease is up...
Jeff
Actually, I seem to recall when I ordered the Model 3 that Tesla indicated that the cellular service would be free for 1 year, that the 4 year free period applied only to the Modrl S and X. So Model 3 future owners are not being short-changed. Those that ordered early (pre-July 1, 2018) are getting a bonus, that's all.
If Tesla were smart they would give M3 reservationists the option to lock in for $2500 and get the lifetime connectivity.
Their car is ready when it’s ready no matter if it is P, AWD or SR.
They get upfront Capital raise and future owners don’t get soured.
Their car is ready when it’s ready no matter if it is P, AWD or SR.
They get upfront Capital raise and future owners don’t get soured.
That’s cool. But why should 3/31 line waiters who would otherwise immediately order AWD or P miss out on that bonus? It would be nice to avoid shortchanging that group regardless of whether the bonus is worth $10 or $1000, and regardless of whether the new pricing model is on par with other companies. And yes, it’s likely much ado about nothing, but I’ve been waiting for over two years and what else is left to talk about?
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I would have been laughing at GM all the way to model 3 delivery but since I just got one, lol anywayAgreed, and for comparison: Chevy Bolt connectivity Plans & Costs
Chevy Connectivity & Technology: Infotainment System
Msjulie
Active Member
When I use Tesla nav for a trip and it locates super chargers, I pay for super charging... I don't need anything else from my data connection (well once i get the WiFi update and can do updates that way). Offline maps/nav would be nice - plan the route at home, grab all the needed etc and then it doesn't matter ... more or less
Someone mentioned CarPlay. That works, I already pay a data plan on my phone so..
Someone mentioned CarPlay. That works, I already pay a data plan on my phone so..
Austindude
Member
I get that you are frustrated by potentially having to pay more money for a feature you believe should be free and that you feel much of the software is bloat. While I don't agree with that I can certainly appreciate that at this point you might want to cancel your order. I actually think you should cancel (not that you should care what I or anyone else thinks) because most likely there are going to be other things (big and small) which are going to make you unhappy. Seriously, like it or not Tesla is still learning how to become a major player in the car industry and to be happy with the Model 3 you may have to overlook some glitches. Overlooking things however is not for everyone and it may create unhappy customers. This car is not a Toyota Camry or a Honda Accord. You will be unhappy if you expect it to be a car (and from a manufacturer) of that maturity. After 2500 miles I have experienced some minor things with my 3 and I'm sure more will occur but so far I absolutely love the car. For me it is the most satisfying vehicle I have ever owned. If being a Tesla owner however is going to frustrate you then you should cancel and go buy some other vehicle. Like you said, there are now many other EV's for you to choose from.
There’s a EV with an electric only drive train that I can drive nationwide without having to plan my route around the use of random availability fast chargers with random payment infrastructure?
Didn’t know I had choices, tell me more please!
davedavedave
Member
Sounds like you should buy a Kia.
Glamisduner
Active Member
Not sure what this had to do with the car being a Tesla. It's basically a feature delete. Is showing traffic on a map really that data intensive?
comparing to s bolt is unfair, because you have Android auto this essentially allows you to use your phone from the cars screen safely while driving and it's free. So with the model 3 we now basically have to buy a phone mount and play music via Bluetooth just like every other basic car. It pay a monthly fee. Personally I'm sick of all the monthly fees, they add up quick. Maps is the big one, but I want a way to delete it hide all of the streaming music stuff and when browser since won't be using it anyways.
What phone mounts are you all going to get for your 3s so you can use your phones maps and music while driving?
maybe some nfc chips to auto enable your hotspot in a pinch? most people have limited tether and hotspot bandwidth though. So probably best to find some kind of mount you can cleanly run a power cable to....
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It doesn’t play CDs either. This is 2018. If you don’t like the streaming, or Tune-in, put your music on a USB key.