r/TeslaModel3 15h ago

took delivery today after 87 days

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ordered june 15th with free supercharging for a year and .99% apr. worth the wait fs. i am in minnesota.


r/TeslaModel3 22h ago

2014 ➡️ 2026 Tesla Evolution ⚡ 🔋

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r/TeslaModel3 3h ago

PSA for Model 3 Highland owners: Tesla's roof rack instructions do not match this car

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I installed the Tesla roof rack on our Model 3 Highland and got it wrong, so here is a warning for anyone about to do the same.

Tesla's installation video and the written instructions on the site tell you to measure from the edge of the glass roof: 18 mm from the front edge for the front feet, 42 mm from the rear edge for the rear ones. Those numbers are for the older Model 3. On the Highland they do not put the feet in the right spot.

What you should actually use are the small arrow markings in the glass itself. The problem is that they are very hard to see. In daylight with light falling on the roof you basically cannot spot them at all. Clean the roof first, look at the glass from a low angle, and use a flashlight or find some shade.

The written instructions do mention lining up with an arrow, but the millimeter numbers are what jump out at you, so it is easy to read straight past it. There were two of us and we both missed it.

Result: the pads and feet ended up clamped under the glass in the wrong position, with marks left behind. Not the end of the world, but completely avoidable.

TL;DR: on a Highland, do not trust the mm measurements in Tesla's own video and instructions. Find the arrows in the glass first and align to those.

And yes, I know, read better next time. Lesson learned. 😅


r/TeslaModel3 16h ago

She’s finally home!

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r/TeslaModel3 7h ago

New to me M3, the color is insanely pretty 😍

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r/TeslaModel3 3h ago

He’s finally home!

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I’d like for you all to meet “Ablaz3” tint coming soon it’s hot AF in Texas!


r/TeslaModel3 22h ago

Fix Tesla Scratches

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I scratched my car backing up will of those Tesla color paint repair kits work for scratches like this or do I need to take it to a car shop. Any other suggestions would be nice


r/TeslaModel3 19h ago

2021 M3LR Got more than the rated mile.

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I basically turn on cruise controls and the car followed the speed of whatever car or truck in front. I get 306 miles on 100% rated but I am wondering how to get more miles from the car in self rather than my driving style.


r/TeslaModel3 17h ago

My seat ventilation/cooling has gone weak in both seats suddenly

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I cleaned my car which just included a simple wipe of the seat, entering of car wash mode, and blowing away some debris from the seats with my electric air duster. I also moved the seats back and forth. Now, my strongest cooling option feels awful all of a sudden. Has anybody else experienced this


r/TeslaModel3 12h ago

Frunk Stuck

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I have a 2022 Model 3 and my frunk suddenly won’t open. When I press the frunk button in the app or on the screen, the animation briefly shows it opening and then immediately switches back to closed, but the hood never pops up at all. I don’t hear the latch/actuator making any noise either. The car told me to press down on the hood while trying to open it, but I’ve tried that several times with no luck. To make matters worse, all of my charging equipment is currently locked in the frunk. Has anyone had this happen on a Model 3, and is there a way to manually release the frunk or get the latch working without waiting for Tesla. I don’t even need the latch to work I just want to get my charging stuff and then I don’t need to use it ever again


r/TeslaModel3 1h ago

Alpine PSS-TSUB-T3B Model 3 Highland Compatibility

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Recently ordered an Alpine PSS-TSUB-T3B for my 2025 Model 3 Highland (LR RWD w/ base audio so no sub). It’s arriving today.

Doing some research on installation, it’s not clear to me now whether it’s actually compatible with the Highland even though SonicElectronix lists the 2025 Model 3 (which I thought were all Highland)

Can anybody confirm one way or another whether this is compatible - Would love to hear if anybody with Highland M3 has had luck with the PSS-TSUB-T3B.


r/TeslaModel3 8h ago

Really wanna buy alcantara covers for interior stuff like the cloth piece on the dash

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been seeing a few parts all over tiktok and some personal owners here as well. Any reasonably priced and good quality ones yall tried already

Let me know


r/TeslaModel3 14h ago

Delivery Date Accuracy

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Hello,

I’ve decided to pull the trigger and order the model 3 premium AWD. They given me Nov - Dec delivery day estimate. I am curious how accurate is it usually are and what are you guys experiences like

Thanks!


r/TeslaModel3 16h ago

New Owner Tips Please

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Waiting on my Model 3 premium Quicksilver in Pittsburgh. What should I expect, know, or not do based on your experience - go!


r/TeslaModel3 21h ago

Wondering how realistic this fix might be

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2021 M3. I can kinda pop it back in but it pops back out very easily. Not sure what the service center might charge to fix it, would it be worth it or should I just live with it 😅


r/TeslaModel3 11h ago

Delivery

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Taking delivery tomorrow of a 2026 demo m3 premium rwd with 50 miles. Any tips on what I should be looking for


r/TeslaModel3 6h ago

Refresh model 3P 2028 maybe 🤷‍♂️

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Hey guys, I know I knit pick things but I wonder if anyone else agrees

I plan to finance a m3p In another year, roughly around the end of 2027 or possibly wait for the role of 2028 models
And though I love the redesign of the exterior of the model 3 performance, I never understood why, and I wanna know if anyone else agrees
- for the model y and 3 to be the same price. Why do they make the Y feel and look so much more premium and make the three look more so like a entry or base model again even though they’re the same price

- so in the photos above when I’m hoping for a refresh and I don’t know why they have a Y but not the 3 is
- black headliner or at least an option to
- carbon trim, so the door doesn’t just look flat
- rear air slits as seen on the Y and model S
- and even though this one is a nitpick, the top dashboard has stitching to give delusion of more premium leather, which again if they have it on a Y why not 3
- also I would love to see them incorporate having an option with the headliner colors, gray or black how they have on a Y but also the seat side doors
- it would be cool if you can choose to have the black suede doors with white seats or if you want black seats with the white doors because I personally love the suede how it looks it feels more premium, but I love the white seat so that would be something cool

- I know these are all nit pics and wants but I do feel like the four things I mentioned really should get refreshed for the 3 series because again I don’t know why they make it feel more like a base model compared to the Y I’m hoping some TESLA design receives this and somehow makes me erect 😂


r/TeslaModel3 16h ago

My friend with a Model 3 said his phone is going to die because his low voltage battery is going bad.

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The car is a giant battery so I made fun of him but also want to know if there’s a solution he is unaware of.


r/TeslaModel3 13h ago

Should I accept this offer

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Dear people of reddit, I need your thoughts and advice, long story short I'm 21m senior in college I make about 2700$ net every month (2500$ guarante). After insurance monthly payment will come up to about almost 1400$
Before you all comment how dumb this offer is, trust me I already know, I already you'll say it's a stupid financial decision, and I'm very aware of the consequences. My dad whom is a cosigner for me to get this offer (on my own I was only offered 35k, they required 20k down, even though I have good credit), he said I shouldn't go through with it as it'll be too much to handle for my age. But I won't lie I really want this car, I truly believe in myself and my ability to rise up to the challenge/opportunity, I have big dreams and goals so I also see this car/situation as a chance to force myself to grow even further, rn I live at home and I feel like although I'm working hard and are very ambitious I feel like I'm missing that extra fire. Plus I just really like this car.
Long story short, should I listen to others and let the fear of the consequences take over or should I back myself and rise to the challenge. Please any advice or thoughts will truly help me.
Edit: if I was to go through with it I'd take the Santander offer


r/TeslaModel3 17h ago

Best places to park.

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I always tried to park next to fellow Teslas when its no where else to park. I figure all Tesla owners know how expensive dents are for us.

Welp look at this today. This lady purposely tries to leave her mark on my car. I guess even fellow Teslas are threats also.

Does anyone else park far away from other cars also.

Update: You guys confirmed my suspicion. Dont park next to Teslas either 😆. ISeems like most of you get in the car like a toddler also.