Hey everyone, new here. I'm considering buying a Tesla model 3 standard range plus in April but I have an issue. I live in the heart of Montreal city and do not have access to parking. This would be the first time I'd be buying a car in many years as well as the first EV I've ever owned. I am curious to know if there are other Tesla owners in Montreal that get by on a similar situation. I am really sold on getting a Tesla however in my current situation I don't want to end up making a really inconvenient mistake. I'm concerned about keeping my car charged while parked in the city without having a set parking space at night to charge. I'd be most likely getting a parking permit and using street parking however my schedule is fairly lenient so I don't foresee charging at a super charger at night to be an issue. The other issue I have is that Montreal is notorious for parking tickets, have other owners run into a similar issue with street parking/charging and being ticketed in the city or would my permit protect me against that? I've also heard that Teslas have a rough time in the winter, this shouldn't be an issue for some time as I plan to buy after the snow melts but with a street parking situation I imagine this would be something to think about as well as I see myself continuing to live in my location for at least one more winter. Lastly for people who street park how often does your car get damaged or messed with. I understand Tesla has Sentry mode and I am not too concerned with capturing an event however should I leave sentry mode on with street parking? Would it drain the battery? Also in general do people mess with Teslas and Charging spots in the city? I've heard that that is also a fairly frequent thing. I'm really excited at the opportunity to buy a Tesla, I've been wanting one for years and finally have the money set aside to comfortably buy one with the full FSD, I just hope my living situation doesn't create more problems than it's worth.
Sorry for all the questions, really appreciate the answers.
Sorry for all the questions, really appreciate the answers.