Tesla Model 3 General Discussion

[Wiegert]

Also still that super cheap as **** interior. Like **** am I paying $30k+ on something with a cheaper interior than a Micra.

I don't recall minimalism being a synonym of "cheap".

The interior layout is certainly divisive and not without room for improvement, but if the materials and tech are up to snuff then that's hardly a fair assumption and comparison at this point.

 

[05XR8]

I love it. I dig minimalism in car interiors.
When it debuts, hopefully the quality is good. Seriously doubt it would be as bad as a Great Wall or Chery.

 

[Dennisch]

I just read that Tesla is developing a electric Semi and a pickup truck.

I hope that that Semi is so incredibly groundbreaking that it pretty much destroys all competition. I mean, if there is one thing that has the room for batteries, it's a Semi.

 

[bremics]

I just read that Tesla is developing a electric Semi and a pickup truck.

I hope that that Semi is so incredibly groundbreaking that it pretty much destroys all competition. I mean, if there is one thing that has the room for batteries, it's a Semi.

Imagine how much those batteries cost lol.

 

[Dennisch]

Imagine how much those batteries cost lol.

Seeing how the current batteries have a lifespan of 15 years, and a semi uses roughly 25L/100km of diesel, and the average truck here in Europe doesn't last for 15 years due to emissions, I'm pretty confident that in the grand calculations a Tesla truck might be quite a bit cheaper to run.

 

[Tornado]

I'm not sure if a semi is necessarily the correct application for something with the specific issues regarding range as electric vehicles have, though I admit that I don't know if trucks in Europe are used for the same purpose when it comes to cargo transport as those in the US are. I suppose if they had enough batteries that the thing could go farther than truck drivers are allowed to drive in one day it would be perfect.

 

[Dennisch]

EU rules state a maximum of 9 hours of driving per day and 2 days of 10 hours. There are some exceptions for when visiting other European countries but that's roughly it. And remember that we have a speedlimiter on trucks kicking in at 80-85KM/H.

So, single driver trucks should be good, having a second driver for the long hauls might be a bit of a stretch on the batteries.

But if we start replacing all those Mickey Mouse Trucks that drive around the cities it would be a massive step towards cleaner air.

 

[Dan]

EU rules state a maximum of 9 hours of driving per day and 2 days of 10 hours. There are some exceptions for when visiting other European countries but that's roughly it. And remember that we have a speedlimiter on trucks kicking in at 80-85KM/H.

So, single driver trucks should be good, having a second driver for the long hauls might be a bit of a stretch on the batteries.

But if we start replacing all those Mickey Mouse Trucks that drive around the cities it would be a massive step towards cleaner air.

Mickey Mouse Trucks?

 

[Dennisch]

Mickey Mouse Trucks?

Basically a glorified van.

 

[Dan]

Basically a glorified van.

Oh. I've never heard of them being refferred to as "Mickey Mouse." Maybe it's an exclusively European thing.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Check Out The Tesla Model 3's Nude Body

 

[Grandea GTR]

looks like Elon decided to respond to many people asking him to "send nudes."

 

[Dan]

looks like Elon decided to respond to many people asking him to "send nudes."

Model S, 3, X.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/05/tesla-model-3-details-allegedly-leak.html

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Another Model 3 spotted.

 

[Dan]

In case anyone misses it, there's a second image inside that embedded Instagram post. If you hover over the image, an arrow should appear.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I've seen one nearly every day for the past month or so. Tesla tests at the facility I work at.

 

[bremics]

Doesn't look bad at all now that is has some trim.

 

[homeforsummer]

Doesn't look bad at all now that is has some trim.

Agreed - much better than those first few prototypes.

Exterior shape still isn't growing on me though. Still looks a little too close in proportion to the awkward Model X than the more elegant Model S. Pity they didn't see fit to drop the roofline a little - think more 4-series Gran Coupe than 3-series Gran Turismo. Really high tail on it too - can't imagine rear visibility is up to much.

 

[CodeRedR51]

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/06/tesla-model-3-release-date-to-be.html

They've certainly ramped up testing lately. I can go for a short drive and see 4-5 of them right now.

 

[AudiMan2011]

First customer car will roll off the production line this Friday. First deliveries will be on 28th July.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/3/15903114/elon-musk-announces-first-tesla-model-3-release-date

 

[GTPNewsWire]

This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:

Tesla Model 3 Approved for Production; First Deliveries on July 28

This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on July 4th, 2017 in the Automotive News category.

 

[ss3]

Every single time a see a thumbnail for an article about a specific car I always think they introduced it to GTSport. But then I read it and I can only hope.

 

[Antonio_1989]

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Every single time a see a thumbnail for an article about a specific car I always think they introduced it to GTSport. But then I read it and I can only hope.

If it says anything other than "Gran Turismo Sport", it's not for GT Sport.

 

[aguia]

Anyone ever notice that Tesla has an exceptionally bad logo? It looks like a v-neck shirt with a wet noodle hovering over it...which has profound implications if you think about it really deeply.

Also depends on the point of view. For me is a T in form of lips, his lips maybe.

 

[ss3]

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If it says anything other than "Gran Turismo Sport", it's not for GT Sport.

I'm talking about the thumbnail pics though. Because that's what I see first

 

[TVR27]

Buy a Mazda better value for money.

 

[Solomzi]

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/05/tesla-model-3-details-allegedly-leak.html

It really looks like they are trying to get people to buy the Model S while trying to get lots of cash from those who use the Supercharger service for their Model 3.

 

[RocZX]