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Pre-ordering the Model 3? Some things to consider…

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  1. iplug

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    The most affordable $35k base trim or any trim Model 3 to be ready by the end of 2017? Any $7,500 federal tax credits to be remaining for the base trim? New vehicle build reliability issues?

    Gonna put this right here. (Tesla fans, please don't read)

    Tesla’s Model 3 Could Destroy Elon Musk’s Company - The Daily Beast
     
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    You know, this is not anywhere near the first (nor the last) Debbie Downer clickbait article about Tesla Motors...and nobody should buy in expecting to receive the credit.
     
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    april fools?
     
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    Thought that after reading the bold title, but the author seems to suggest it's rather many of those who took pre-orders that were April fools. The article seems serious from his perspective.
     
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    Looking at the 215 mile range!
    So, Tesla 3's 215 mile range is charging to 100%, but recommends charging 50-80%(107.5-172 miles) on a regular basis, plus using accessories such as climate and "cold weather range loss"; COLD WEATHER RANGE LOSS. | Tesla Motors
     
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    [QUOTE="Sergiospl, post: 2327270, member: 75826".........., plus using accessories such as climate and "cold weather range loss"; COLD WEATHER RANGE LOSS. | Tesla Motors[/QUOTE]
    But that it is true to any BEV or Hybrid Plug-in.
    My former 2012 PiP in the middle of winter was rendering about 8 / 9 electrical miles of driving, if I kept the temperature low, the electric boost heater turned on and my electric range dropped another 1.5 miles less.
    And that was with a PiP the the EPA awarded almost 12 electrical driving miles. Do you agree that I was loosing 1/4 of the energy?
    That really sucks, for a vehicle that I originally paid almost $36K. I'm glad I got rid of it.
     
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    Do you feel threatened by the Tesla Model ☰ ?
     
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    So, most plugins charge with a 10-15% loss from the wall; EKM Digital Submeter Measures EV Charging Efficiency
     
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    You may want to take that up with Edward Niedermeyer. The Model ☰ remains on the short list for our family’s next vehicle, so "threatened" is probably not a good description of my sentiments.

    The Model ☰ will bring welcome competition to the fold. Getting past Niedermeyer's sensational title, he addresses some important details that all should become familiar with who are in the market for a Model ☰ and other PHEVs/BEVs in general.

    Do you feel threatened by Niedermeyer’s data?
     
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    All cars suffer efficiency degradation in the cold.
    The people that drive their car every dayfor over half of the Model 3's 80% charge is just 10% or less of the population.
     
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    The higher end model will be rolled out first take it or leave it! @ 60+k after the loaded sales slows down then they will start production on the next lower end models. That business ! profits on upsales! If your not willing to fork out 60k you have to wait a while to get a strip done model!
     
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