With the Leaf, I have always plugged it in when I got to work, or in one case
where I had a long commute, both at work and at home. Never had a battery
problem. Except during really cold weather but all Leafs have that problem.
Looking forward to the heated battery. Not understanding if I should not
charge the Tesla every day as my daily commute is about 14 miles RT. I like
having it topped up every day so that I can go wherever I want. But if that is
hard on the battery I will have to change the way I charge.
From: Darin Steffl
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 3:11 PM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
Cc: Chuck McCown
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] LENT
If you're not looking at the exterior with a microscope, you'll be VERY happy
with your M3 over the Leaf. It's faster, more range, bigger, and more fun. The
infotainment is awesome too.
Let us know your review of the car once you get it. Their charger network is
the largest in the world too so road trips are quite easy even with lower
range. You have the smaller battery in that model so charge time will be under
20 minutes to add 70-80% of the total capacity on each charge. You should not
charge to 100% unless you absolutely need that range to get to the next
charger. I recommend only charging to 80% on road trips to keep the charge
times down. Like any battery, the charge rate decreases the closer you get to
100%. It drops pretty quick after 80% so trips can be made faster if you charge
from 10% to 80% than if you charge from 40% to 100% for example.
For your daily charging at home, they recommend no more than 90% full to
maintain the range of your battery. If you charge more than that, plan on
driving the car within a couple hours so your car doesn't sit charged above 90%
for an extended period of time.
But if you ordered the RWD small battery version, I think you get the LFP
battery which means you can charge to 100% with no concerns about hurting the
battery. The link below will help you determine if you have the LFP battery. If
you do, you can charge to 100% at home but you do not need to do so on road
trips using superchargers because it takes too long to hit 100%. Just charge
until you have enough range to reach your next stop or destination. Also
download Plugshare and you can find Level 2 chargers all around the country
that aren't listed in the Tesla map. Many are free so you can find spots like
restaurants or hotels that offer free charging.
https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_jo/GUID-7FE78D73-0A17-47C4-B21B-54F641FFAEF4.html
On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 2:43 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
I am not terribly anal for fit and finish issues. A car is a tool, not a
trophy. It is an expense, not an investment. A tesla is an extravagance, not
a need. But I sure hate buying gasoline, so since my Leaf lease is expiring I
needed to get something. I am buying this and I bought an airplane once. Only
two times I have bought something I didn’t really need.
From: Bill Prince
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 11:42 AM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Tesla's in general do not have a stellar reputation for "reliability" or
build quality. That said, the M3 scores high, followed relatively closely by
the MY. The two share 80% of their components.
If you drill down on the reliability complaints, it is often to do with
niggling little things like door handles and retracting rear view mirrors and
the like. The MX is horrible for the X-wing doors. There are also on-and-off
issues with build quality (except for the ones made in China). They have been
getting steadily better, and the really new ones I've seen look almost perfect
WRT fit and finish.
bp
<part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com>On 5/26/2022 10:11 AM, Chuck McCown via AF wrote:
Is this coming from a Tesla owner?
Tesla owners I know don’t say anything bad about the car or company.
From: Ryan Ray
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 10:45 AM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Are you not concerned at all regarding build quality or longevity with a
company that hasn't been forthright about existing issues, poor warranty
experiences, and don't seem to generally care about their customer service or
customer in general?
On Wed, May 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com> wrote:
I am starting to have second thoughts, maybe try to buy a used one... I
have some time to cancel this order... I am a cheap bugger. This might be the
last car I ever buy, so maybe I do want the new one?
From: Robert
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:28 PM
To: af@af.afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] LENT
We will be coming on the end of our Model 3 lease in September, which,
after so many delivery date changes ( one of which would have been three months
ago! ) corresponds to the delivery date of the Model Y. Getting into and out
of the 3 was just too much for these knees, which are now being replaced. We
have really enjoyed all of the Model 3 features and I think the full autopilot
is just another Musk Troll that fanboys are willing to throw money at. I am
seriously tempted to flip it, if the prices for used stay this high. $20K over
our price would be hard to refuse, with the likely reduction in lead times in
the next year or so as the factories ramp up.
On 5/25/22 5:04 PM, Tim Hardy wrote:
Glad that shit is over. You’ll be happy with your Tesla, our Model Y is
is 2 years old today and its been a great experience. The wife’s car and I
still have the gas guzzling 911!
Peace out.
On May 25, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com>
wrote:
Model 3 They predict Sept to December delivery. $46K 375 mile
range I think. I really like the cruise control. It does lane keeping so I
really don’t see a use for an autopilot.
From: Cassidy B. Larson
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 4:31 PM
To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
Cc: Chuck McCown
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] LENT
Which Tesla did you go for? What are they saying for lead time?
On May 25, 2022, at 4:28 PM, Chuck McCown via AF <af@af.afmug.com>
wrote:
Sorry, I started it.
Sometimes it is amusing to watch the Jaime and Steve show. Ken and
Lewis used to join in too but they couldn’t take it anymore. But we do have
the OT in the subject line so you can filter this kind of crap out.
But yeah, I think we have all vented now, and trolled the guys that
need trolling. Steve and Jaime got to make their hyperbolic comments.
So it is now dead until Lent is over. Next year’s lent.
BTW everyone, I ordered a Tesla. My 4th Leaf lease is coming due
in July so I took the leap. Did a test drive today and really loved it. I
loved the last 10 years of Leafs too but man this is a quantum leap of
enjoyment.
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