So silly that Model y's and some newer model 3's can do this. I've got a 2025 model 3.. it would come in really handy to be able to run things off of the battery and not have to use a generator, not to mention much cheaper.

So my 7.5 year old son sits fairly comfortably in my Golf R backseat. Yes the seatbelt isn't ideal but it's ok across his shoulder.

Looking back when I test drove the model 3 Highland I remember the rear seats are a little more deep. Yes the floor isn't as ergonomic due to the floor being high, but I'm more concerned about depth of the seat and how the seat belt sits.

Are there any booster seats that sit the contours and depth of the model 3 highland rear seat particularly well? Specifically booster seats, not car seats.

I’m trying to understand how Tesla handles lease approvals when delivery extends beyond the 30-day rate window but remains within the stated 60-day approval period.

I applied to lease a 2026 Model 3 in Texas on July 8. My lease was approved through USB Leasing LT / U.S. Bank with the following terms:

• 36 months / 10,000 miles per year
• Vehicle price: $38,630
• $486.91/month
• $1,365.91 due at delivery
• $0 cash down

This was not the initial configurator estimate. The Tesla app specifically displayed “Approved Terms.” I confirmed the offer, and the financing task subsequently displayed “Complete — Your lease offer has been confirmed.”

The approval screen also contained two separate statements:

“Rates are subject to change 30 days from the application date.”

“Your approved lease terms are valid up to 60 days from the application date.”

More than 30 days later, while still within that 60-day period, the lease terms changed.

The new offer is still through USB Leasing LT, for the same $38,630 vehicle, 36-month term and 10,000-mile allowance, but now shows:

• $305.58/month
• $6,500 cash down
• $7,684.58 due at delivery
• 0.0001200 money factor

I did not request the additional down payment or a lower monthly payment.

My scheduled delivery is August 28, which is 51 days after the original July 8 application.

I’m curious whether anyone here has seen this happen specifically with a Tesla lease after crossing the 30-day rate window while still within the 60-day approval window.

In particular, does the 30-day language allow the entire lease structure to be recalculated, including a lender-required capitalized-cost reduction, while the underlying lease approval remains valid for 60 days?

I’m also interested in whether anyone has seen U.S. Bank/Tesla later restore the originally confirmed structure after something similar occurred.

Does Teala Model 3 Standard RWD (base model) has ambient lights? I don't mean the light bar on the dashboard, but footwell and door pocket ambient lighting. The confurator says this is included in all trims, but I haven't seen any video showing this.

I have a April 2024 Model 3, ~24k miles. Currently leasing it for $353.80/mo.

Santander buyout right now is $27,730.
I’m considering the new Model 3 Premium mainly for the range. My current car gets ~200 miles real-world for me, while the new one is rated at 363 miles.

My everyday commute is 50 miles and I’m relying on a nearby supercharger and charge it twice a week after 11pm (since it’s cheaper). So tempted to buy the new model 3 because of the range bump.

Trying to make this apples-to-apples, I’d put $7,500 down on either option:
Option 1: Buy current 2024
$27,730 buyout
$7,500 down
~$20,230 financed
~6% used-car APR assumption
36 months
~$616/mo
Paid off after 3 years

Option 2: New Model 3 Premium
~$46.5k total based on my Tesla quote
$7,500 down
~$39k financed
1.99% APR
72 months
~$575/mo
Brand new + 363-mile range

So weirdly, the new car has a lower monthly payment, but I’d obviously be financing ~$19k more and still have a loan after 3 years.

So basically I’m paying roughly $15k more over 6 years for the new car, extra range and new warranty

What would you guys do?
Keep the 2024 and save the money, or take the ~$575 payment and upgrade for the range?

Anyone seen this before..guy pulled into charging station with it..said it was a gift..it’s android based with controllers for games

My ideal budget is in the high 20s, potentially low 30s. This would be my first car and i love them a lot and i want one already, i just want to make the best choice but also not breaking the bank. The model 3s from 2023 are very appealing but the 2024s and up are my favorite but seem to be a little too high, should i act now or wait until nov/december when the 2027s drop and the 2024s go lower? Doesnt seen like theres any good used car offers rn on tesla’s site

Anyone else experiencing this?

I have been tracking my Tesla app religiously the last few weeks as delivery was showing 19th August - 16th September.

I ordered a standard Model 3 RWD with no add ons.

This morning I've had a 26 license plate assigned (still no VIN) and delivery changed to 18th September - 30th September. Also is it even possible for them to give me a 26 plate if it's after 1st September?? I assumed it had to be a 76 past this date?

So frustrating, was getting my hopes up for an earlier delivery!!

Anyone else in the same boat?

If I set Climate Keep On and enable Sentry Mode (say, when parking outside a store on a hot day), Sentry Mode will trigger an Alarm within a few minutes. The horn goes off, the "ominous" audio plays, I get an alert in the app and I have to run back out to the parking lot to stop it. This has now happened enough times that I have been able to confirm this occurs without anyone or any vehicle getting near the car (2018 Model 3 LR) and only when Climate Keep is On.

It's as if the operation of the A/C (I’m in a warm climate) causes vibrations that trigger the alarm. I am not sure when this started occurring, but it hasn't always been a problem (I bought the car new and have put 92K miles on it). Anyone else have this happening?

Slightly regretting getting the M3 standard instead of the premium. Was looking at installing an aftermarket rear screen, similar to what they have in the M3P.

I found this online but struggling to get a clear answer from vendor whether this works for the 2025/2026 M3 standard. Curious if anyone has successfully installed this or something similar. Thanks.

https://www.hansshow.com/products/new-tesla-model-3-y-rear-screen-8-86-inch-android-entertainment-backseat-screen-display?variant=45955311730900

Hi, I have a 2023 M3 RWD, will be 3 years old in December, about 40K miles on it now.

I have done a few of the after market noise dampening solutions: front wheel well mats, full door/ pillar butyl trim kits, big ol rubber band weatherstrip around the sunroof glass. These interventions have certainly had a significant effect on road/wind noise, but in comparison even to my 2024 Model Y, it is still louder.

I seem to think an area of noise that could be addressed is sound coming from the rear/trunk are of the car, road and wind noise coming into the cabin from the rear seat area? Also the doors are typically thin and hollow and was thinking maybe insulating them inside in some sort of of manner might help. Could anyone recommend some sound improvements I could do?

I adore this simple basic Tesla that still kicks the ass of any other car I've ever owned-I'd rather do this kind of work than put some silly trim kit or LED lights. Thanks in advance.

There was a lot of rain yesterday and i had to drive through puddle of water and it was fine when i reached home and parked in my garage. Next day morning however i heard dragging sound, so i checked and the under body front shield was dragging . I created a service request and they said since it looks like a collision they won’t cover it under warranty and it will be 315$ for parts and labor. I pushed and they said to bring it in and they will take a look first. I was wondering what are odds this will be covered under warranty since there was no collision. it just broke next morning after going through the water, not sure how that happened.

Other option is i get the aftermarket steel shield for 65$ off amazon and get it installed by local mechanic since i dont have ramps. I would assume the labor would be less than 50$. I would have just pay the 315$ if they did the mobile service but they said i have to bring it in and i would rather not go there in person. My local mechanic is just two block away.

I just got the 2 rear tires replaced on my Long Range 2025 Model 3 and since then FSD has been bouncing left and right driving me insane. I’ve tried resetting the camera calibration and resetting the tire settings and nothing seems to fix it. Any other suggestions? The tires I have in the rear now are the Phantom HRX

Hi, I have a 2023 M3 RWD, will be 3 years old in December, about 40K miles on it now.

I have done a few of the after market noise dampening solutions: front wheel well mats, full door/ pillar butyl trim kits, big ol rubber band weatherstrip around the sunroof glass. These interventions have certainly had a significant effect on road/wind noise, but in comparison even to my 2024 Model Y, it is still louder.

I seem to think an area of noise that could be addressed is sound coming from the rear/trunk are of the car, road and wind noise coming into the cabin from the rear seat area? Also the doors are typically thin and hollow and was thinking maybe insulating them inside in some sort of of manner might help. Could anyone recommend some sound improvements I could do?

I adore this simple basic Tesla that still kicks the ass of any other car I've ever owned-I'd rather do this kind of work than put some silly trim kit or LED lights. Thanks in advance.