On April 1, 2016, I reserved a Tesla Model 3. I put $1000 down after only seeing a video of Elon Musk on stage with a prototype of the Model 3. Then this year on June 28th, I had the opportunity to configure my Dual-Motor Model three and put a deposit. At the time they informed me that the car would arrive between September-November. Based on this estimate and being used to waiting, I expected the car to be delivered end of November.
So in late August Eric and I decided to head over to the Paramus Tesla store to test drive the Model 3 since they finally had some available for test dives.
I was absolutely amazed at the experience. It was an adjustment to get used to driving with regenerative breaking but I quickly got used to it. The ride was smooth, seats comfortable and the monitor for a dash was easy to use. We test drove a rear wheel drive since they didn’t use the Model 3 Performance for Test Drives, however, the RW Drive had really fast acceleration.
Driving along Rt. 17 in Paramus, NJ has never been my favorite place to drive due to traffic and crazy left turn turnarounds, but when we turned on AutoPilot past the traffic the AutoPilot followed the road with auto steering and managed slowing down when cars were in front of us. It was amazing!
After returning to the Tesla parking lot, Eric had the opportunity to test Auto Parking, a feature for which I specifically ordered Enhanced AutoPilot for on my Model 3. It flawlessly backed into the parking spot between two brand new cars.
Here are some pictures from the trip to Paramus for the test drive:
Less then a week later, I got an email from Tesla which said my car was on it’s way to Tesla Mount Kisco, NY. So, we’re picking up my Tesla Model 3 on September 29, 2018 which is a week from today! So many things to do in preparation including getting the charger installed in the garage. I’m so excited!!!!
I know I’m such a geek, but does this make me a car geek?
Awesome I heard from many owners to buy the Tesla charger for the house. It is something like $500. I’ll buy one when I get my Model 3
I have the charger. It maximizes the Amps that the car can consume giving 44 mph charge. Tesla electricians are trying to pull together a quote and schedule the work for me. That may actually happen after we pick up the car
The charger, aka “Wall Connector”, or “Destination Charger” is absolutely worth it. Installation should run about $500-1500 (in addition to the ~$500 charger cost), depending on whether the electrician can use an existing circuit in your current breaker panel, or else needs to install a sub-panel or do a panel upgrade.
Make sure to use a licensed electrician and to get a building permit.
This is worth doing right down to the last detail, for the sake of safety and to make sure your homeowner’s policy requirements are met.
Rob, thanks for the tips! I’m actually have a quote from Tesla to do the work. We’re just looking to see if we can get more than 60Amps in case we get a second Tesla and not have to rewire.
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