Hi everyone!

This is my first winter in northern Europe with my model 3. Please people who live in colder climates, give me your tips!

Currently (thank you climate change) the weather can go from +8 degrees to -8, so there is raining and the next day it's all ice. So, the "invisible" door handles can be completely frozen, there's like a freaking layer of ice on top, and I just can't push them open. I have tried the defrosting mode, but it doesn't do anything for the doors/handles. I'm afraid if i try to break the ice I'll damage the handles/paint etc.

So, what do you do??

Thanks all!

Many tire shops are fraud and recommend replacing tires too early. Just replace tires when the wear indicator line on tires matches to tread. I was advised to replace tires at 19000 miles and still going strong after 24000 miles. https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_ie/GUID-94F63B13-EA2C-45D9-83AB-5DCA6295D587.htm Update: This post is for awareness purposes so that you don’t blindly trust tire shops. Do your research before committing to tire changes. This issue is prevalent for EVs as shops use that as an excuse for early changes. Also for the people who are doubtful about my post, I have worked in auto industry for years as an engineer

Had Tesla tow my car as it was my first time dealing with a flat and wanted to see what the experience was like with roadside assistance. Tech made me replace the tire saying the nail was crooked and too close to the sidewall…. With my experience having flats this seemed a little questionable to me. It seems to be an inch from the sidewall which should be patchable. Given it’s a newer car and I’d have to tow it to another tire shop I wanted some thoughts on whether I got scammed and what to do if I’m in this situation next time. Normally I’d just pump it and drive to my nearest tire shop but my daughter had the car and didn’t really have another option.

Someone else posted this recently, as an FYI for MY owners who may have frozen handles in the upcoming cold weather. I assumed from the post that for some reason wasn't an option on the M3, but turns out it is! Not sure if it's new, but I don't recall seeing it before. I searched and searched, but wasn't able to find the previous post, so I'm making another one incase anyone else has frozen handles this winter. Enjoy!

For a new Tesla owner with a 2024 Model 3 AWD LR : What is more effected by cold winter weather, range or battery loss when parked? How much range reduction can I expect at various temperatures outside?