Unlike the Model S or Model X, the Model 3 has almost all of it’s controls on the screen. After all it wouldn’t be a Tesla with out it’s iconic touch screen console.
The controls for the heated windshields, heated seats and climate are all permanently displayed at the foot of the screen. When driving, your speed is permanently displayed in the top-left corner, putting it as close as possible to the driver’s line-of-sight.
You will soon begin to appreciate the company of a passenger when you want to adjust your mirrors or turn the wipers on while you drive 120KM/H. It might be challenging at first to navigate through the center console while keeping your eyes on the road.
Amazon is already selling screen protectors for your 15″ touch screen. It’s a great idea considering how much you’ll need to use it on a daily basis.
For those who are considering getting the Model 3 might need to hold back on going with the fully loaded option.
Clean energy vehicle for British Columbia offers up to $5,000 incentive for purchasing full electric or hybrid vehicles. However vehicles costing more than $77,000 are not eligible for this program.
BC Scrap-it program offers $6,000 towards the purchase of a new electric vehicle or $3,000 towards a used one.
Combining the the two incentives can potentially reduce the purchase price by $11,000!
As mentioned previously Canadians who pre-ordered the Model 3 can now start building the car. However they are only rolling out Model 3s with the premium interior package and long range battery upgrades
RWD option starts from $64,100 CAD with the premium package included.
– With $5,300 CAD more you can now choose the AWD option.
– Delivery estimate is roughly the same as the RWD option ~3-5 months.
Color Option:
If you want anything other than the included Solid Black colour, it will cost additional $1,300 CAD – $2,000 CAD.
+$1,300 CAD
-Midnight Silver Metalic
-Obsidian Black Metallic
-Deep Blue Metallic
-Silver Metallic
+$2,000 CAD
-Pearl White Multi-Coat
-Red Multi-Coat
Wheels: Standard option is the 18″ Aero Wheels.
For $2,000 more you can opt in for the 19″ Sport Wheels.
Interior:
There isn’t an option to customize the interior. Here is a list of what is included in the Premium Interior Package:
Premium heated seating with 12-way, power adjustable front seats
Center console with covered storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones
Premium audio system
Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection
Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors
Custom driver profiles
LED fog lamps
Premium Connectivity (1 year included)
Satellite maps with live traffic visualization
In-car streaming media
Over-the-air updates via Wi-Fi & cellular
Autopilot Enhanced Auto Pilot:
-Auto Lane Change -Autosteer -Auto Park -Summon
$7,900 upgrade if added after delivery
Enhanced Autopilot includes additional driver assistance features. Every driver is responsible for remaining alert and active when using Autopilot, and must be prepared to take action at any time.
Full Self-Driving Capability:
In the future, Model 3 will be capable of conducting trips with no action required by the person in the driver’s seat.
Requires Enhanced Autopilot
$6,600 upgrade if added after delivery
Final Remarks:
Definitely by the end of this long post you can already tell the car might not be as affordable as advertised. My build ended up being $80,000 CAD (excluding sales taxes).
We’ve definitely started citing a few Model 3s in Canada within the past 2 weeks.
After the end of second quarter, Tesla has opened up the flood gates to allow all US and Canada reservations to customize their Model 3. Unfortunately the basic $35,000 (~$43,517 CAD) model won’t be available until end of this year/early next year. There will also be an AWD option that will be available next year!
Unlike the Model S or Model X, the Model 3 has almost all of it’s controls on the screen. After all it wouldn’t be a Tesla with out it’s iconic touch screen console.
