Loghain_Mac_Tir
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It’s been exactly one year since I picked up my 2023 Model 3 RWD, and I thought I’d share my thoughts after 25,000 miles. Overall, the experience has been great, but like many owners have said, the car has its quirks.
The battery and drive train have been rock solid, no noticeable issues there. It still drives like new, and I’ve seen minimal battery degradation. A full charge shows about 264 miles, and I’ve been following Tesla’s advice to charge to 100% daily since it has an LFP battery. I also time the charging to finish right before I leave in the morning, just to minimize how long it sits at full charge. It’s been more of a habit than a proven necessity, but I figure it can’t hurt.
Driving this car is a joy, it’s quick, smooth, and fun. I’ve been impressed with how little tire wear there’s been over the past year. Charging at home has been seamless using a Clipper Creek Level 2 charger, and I’ve only had to use a Supercharger a handful of times for road trips.
That said, not everything has been perfect. The quality control issues are real. My frunk has a leak that Tesla couldn’t replicate, and now the rear trunk lid is showing similar issues. I’ll be taking it back to the service center soon. Tesla Vision has been hit-or-miss for me, there was even a phantom braking incident on the highway, which was unsettling enough that I haven’t used Autosteer since.
Summertime brought its own challenges. The seats and interior get unbearably hot under the glass roof, but aftermarket sunshades paired with reflective insulation have helped a lot. If you’re in a hot climate, I’d highly recommend those upgrades.
Despite the quirks, I’m still loving the car. It’s efficient, environmentally friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to drive. Have any of you tried charging your LFP batteries to 100% regularly like Tesla recommends? I’m curious how others are managing battery health over time.
The battery and drive train have been rock solid, no noticeable issues there. It still drives like new, and I’ve seen minimal battery degradation. A full charge shows about 264 miles, and I’ve been following Tesla’s advice to charge to 100% daily since it has an LFP battery. I also time the charging to finish right before I leave in the morning, just to minimize how long it sits at full charge. It’s been more of a habit than a proven necessity, but I figure it can’t hurt.
Driving this car is a joy, it’s quick, smooth, and fun. I’ve been impressed with how little tire wear there’s been over the past year. Charging at home has been seamless using a Clipper Creek Level 2 charger, and I’ve only had to use a Supercharger a handful of times for road trips.
That said, not everything has been perfect. The quality control issues are real. My frunk has a leak that Tesla couldn’t replicate, and now the rear trunk lid is showing similar issues. I’ll be taking it back to the service center soon. Tesla Vision has been hit-or-miss for me, there was even a phantom braking incident on the highway, which was unsettling enough that I haven’t used Autosteer since.
Summertime brought its own challenges. The seats and interior get unbearably hot under the glass roof, but aftermarket sunshades paired with reflective insulation have helped a lot. If you’re in a hot climate, I’d highly recommend those upgrades.
Despite the quirks, I’m still loving the car. It’s efficient, environmentally friendly, and genuinely enjoyable to drive. Have any of you tried charging your LFP batteries to 100% regularly like Tesla recommends? I’m curious how others are managing battery health over time.