My 3 is fron 8/20/2018 it just turned 205,000 miles 270 miles is my actual range. I always charge it to ninety percent and drive it down to 20 percent it's a great car
My 2019 Model 3 AWD Long Range is 50 months old now. Never been in the shop. Had to replace the little 12V battery a couple of years ago and the service team came to my house. Love my car!
I have a 2021 Model 3 LFP, picked up Sept 2021, to date I have 86,500 miles. It still drives like a brand new car! Best car I’ve ever owned! Picked it up w/ 253 miles @ 100%, now I get 237 miles! My wife has a 2022 Model Y Performance and she loves it too! We’ll never go back to ICE!
I bought a used Lexus LS400 for $3500 and put on 70,000 miles and it still runs like a champion. It needed a $600 repair in that time. It used 3500 gallons of gas and I changed the oil 12 times at a cost of $27 each time (I do it myself). It used two sets of tires at $550 each set and three sets of brake pads/one set of rotors at $250 total cost (I do the brakes myself) plus two alignments. That's it. $16,774 - let's call it $17,000 in total. Probably 1/4 the cost of your car so far. It's about the money for most people, and spending 4 times the money to start instead of a good used car is not a good deal.
Now this was a very nice video, I watched it twice just to enjoy the peacefulness of it again. It’s so much better than all of the other obnoxious noisy videos… thank YOU!!!
I absolutely love your calm and collected nature. Very concise video, made me smile a couple times just by the passion I could sense. Please do post more content. Great work!
@@raczjanesz74 some folks will buy into absolutely anything depending on its presentation, regardless of how bogus the product is! I think it's called gullibility? 🤣
If all he does is sit and drive on highways without the wear on the suspension. Yes, it’s impressive. Otherwise, this is not how most normal drivers drive.
It is absolutely true. I haven’t even changed the air flitter after 90k miles. But he forgot to mention the windshield fluid refill, which is of course trivial.
@@marketbuy it’s different in EV from an ICE car. Brakes are very seldom used in EV because of regenerative braking. My brake still feels brand new at 90k.
The conversation at about 2 minutes regarding use cases and useful life of batteries is so underrated and no mad media are talking about that yet. I hope more and more people think about it this way.
So funny, like the other 43,000 viewers, I was watching listening attentively, thoroughly engrossed in what you had to say until Tiger. Yes Tiger the cat did indeed steal the show. My eyes glazed over and all I could focus on was Tiger, what a handsome lad. 🎈❤️😂😜
you mentioned everything i love about my Tesla. very little maintenance, always a full battery and never needing to go to a gas station, good range. other brands should take note of what Tesla does right.
Very useful video. I've been driving minimal annual miles in my Miata for the past 11 years (my 4th sports car), but have been seriously considering a model Y for my 80th birthday, coming up in less than two years. The Miata is not a practical car but it is great fun. If I had a lot more money I might buy the Roadster. Ideally, I'd like an electric Miata: something fun, not a super-go-faster, at a more reasonable price point. Your personal take on the Tesla ownership experience added color to my own impressions formed without first hand experience. Next time there's an opportunity to rent a Tesla, I want to do that. Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts. Very well done.
Great long term perspective on Tesla ownership! Love your thoughts on battery degradation:) It’s so true! Even a 100 mile range would not significantly change my life since I charge at home and my work commute is within those miles. I think reviewers get so hung up about degradation when in actuality the percentage is minimal. Would love to see videos on FSD as well. Keep these up for sure - love the chill style!
A lot of people are obsessed with battery range! I've been driving a Nissan Leaf for almost 10 years which had an original range of 120 miles new. I am now down to 75 miles but still use it daily without an issue because most of my trips are within 15 miles range. When I need to go further I simply charge before heading back for usually $2 per charge.
Hey Ed thanks for that simple unbiased rundown. I see in the comments that you attracted a horde of trolls, honest appraisals that in this case is favorable, really brings them out. I'm glad you have had relatively good luck, the car was not perfect but very few even come close - ICE or electric. Thanks again!
I can attest! I have a Model S. Although I don’t have 100k miles on it, I’ve had ZERO issues throughout my ownership. Amazing and highly reliable vehicles!
Thanks for the video Ed! You seem such a nice guy, always with a smile in his face and with good explanatory skills. Altogether, a very good all-round communicator. Thanks again for the video and a big hug from Spain!
Thanks Ed for a frank account of your experience with the Model 3, it’s very encouraging. I love ICE cars and have driven many over the years. But it’s getting tiring doing the say thing and always paying big bucks for major repairs and paying a fortune for gas. So I have decided to get what you have. Just so I can experience something new and not do the same thing all my life.
In my area Tesla service is available 7 days/week and they communicate through the app immediately. The bar is set so high for legacy auto makers. I can’t see myself ever going back to any of them.
Your battery wear seems very good. You are taking good care of your battery. The battery replacement thing is just an unknown and we really don't know how long these will last. Time will tell. Hopefully prices for batteries will fall significantly so that it isn't a massive expense in the future. Your car looks great. That is good to know that living out in the boonies that Tesla will still come out to take care of things. How far away is a service center from where you live? Did they give you a loaner car when you had to go to a service center? I would still like to have a HUD or something similar to the way the S and X is done. I would still rather have some basic knobs and buttons for common access things that get changed a lot. I see some aftermarket products now where you can add a display and some basic knobs/controls. Sad that you have to go to an aftermarket company to get those things to make the driver experience better. Phantom braking is still a big issue. Auto wipers and auto high beams are known to malfunction. I am evaluating the purchase of a Model 3 and these are common reported complaints I am seeing. Firm stiff ride and road/wind noise seems to be another one. Build quality issues seem to be mentioned by many. So I am concerned. Feedback like yours helps. Slow down, enjoy the drive. If people don't like the way I drive then stay off of the sidewalk! LOL I get in the right lane and just enjoy the drive. Thanks for sharing.
When I first got the car the nearest service center was a little under 2 hours away. Now I have one 30 minutes away. I did get a loaner car when I went in for service. I am not sure if that would always happen, but it did for me. The only control I wish they had made separate from the screen is the wiper control. They do have a button on the turn signal to initiate a single swipe, which is good, but I would have preferred a rotating control on the end of the turn signal. The rain detection works pretty well, but still has its moments where I need to override it. The automatic high/low beams I find to work well, and you can override that with pushing the turn signal arm forward or backward. I think there is also an option in the menu system. Wind/road noise is going to be more noticeable when you do not have gas powered engine noise to cover it up. That is just the way it is. As far as the build quality, I have never looked at my car and thought “Gee, there is an extra millimeter of space between these two panels“. However, I have looked at my car and thought “Gee, I sure am glad I don’t have to spend money on those ridicules gas prices!”. LOL Maybe I am just not as particular as some :-)
@@edfessler Wipers, lights, and climate controls come to mind for knobs and buttons for me. They get used so often and should be in a common easy to reach place without having to take my attention away from the road to operate them. I see in the leaked Highland update pics and video that Tesla is pushing everything to the screen and eliminating the stalks. I think that is a bad move. It may mean I have to accelerate my buying decision before they remove what few controls they have. I think another source of that wind and road noise is the fact that there is no roof, or roof liner to absorb noise. That glass just acts like an echo chamber and provides no insulation or sound deadening. I have seen some of these cars where they are pointing out the panel fit issues and some are pretty bad. It looks like it isn't consistent either. I have seen some 2023's where they look great, and then I have seen others recently where it looks terrible. Strangely the contrast is I have watched many that have the China built cars and they don't appear to have as many issues. Seems like Fremont needs to learn some things from Shanghai. Thanks again for sharing your car and your story. That was very helpful.
@@Longsnowsm I have 3 co-workers and myself who all own Model 3s (2019/2022/2023 - all Fremont built). There's no panel gaps or paint issues or any of the other things people tend to point to as "build quality" issues. I think the whole panel gap thing was just way overblown and one picture of a bad one is all you see, posted about, but the 99.5% of cars that are fine don't get counted. I would say that road noise and a few rattles in the cabin (which started after several years of driving) are the only real things that could be improved build quality-wise. The road noise isn't just because there is no engine so you suddenly hear it more.. I've sat in gas cars that are definitely far quieter even with the engine noise added in. But if you're on a smooth asphalt road it's extremely quiet. It seems all the noise is from the tires and they just didn't do anything to prevent it from reaching the cabin. I even pulled up the carpet and put in some noise dampening material and found that yes, there is a tiny bit from the factory, but it's very minimal. As for the HUD or button argument, I'm pretty sure almost everyone is very happy with only the touch screen/steering wheel controls. I actually find that driving a non-Tesla car now is kind of ridiculous and far more confusing than the screen UI. You are just used to it already, so your brain will assume changing it will be confusing .. but it really isn't and prefer the screen over 50 buttons any day. Plus voice controls are excellent and will do anything you want with one button.
@@Longsnowsm I should mention that I would 100% buy one again even with the few minor complaints. it's a better driving and ownership experience than any other car I've owned/rented/test driven in my life. There are a lot of surveys out there that say Tesla has the highest brand loyalty/customer satisfaction of any car manufacturer. People might make a few points that could use improvement but overall, they are super reliable, maintenance-free and great to drive.
My gas powered small SUV has gradually lost MPG on its way to 130k miles despite consistent maintenance schedule so I am looking at a Tesla for my next vehicle. The inconvenience alone for proper maintenance of a gas vehicle in taking time off to get it done or time to do it yourself and disposing of materials is more than made up for with the added cost for an EV for many people.
Thank you for your video! Your car looks amazing! I just ticked over 45,000mi in my 2019 LR AWD and it's been such a joy these last 4 years. Looking forward to many many more miles with my car.
did our first road trip. round trip was 300 miles plus. Charged at super charger. Went to the bathroom. 15 mins later was at about 70% and got home no issue. The time to charge is way overblown especially when you have Netflix in the car. I thought' it'd be an issue but it wasn't. Now I'm just worried about my tires...
Love your software glitch speech. Did IT work for 30 years and never updated any server until service pack 2 was out. Unless it was a security flaw or zero day patch.
Great, candid video! I'm a new owner with 125 miles as I write this! A lot of point brought up is conversation I've had with friends with doubt and skepticism to some degree and that's natural. EVs are really new TECH and its going to take a little rewiring the brain in how to make your EV be as beneficial as possible. I've come up with way MORE positives than negatives and therefore made the purchase. No buyer's remorse! Will there be problems? I'm sure just like ICE cars have them. I just think somewhat different. I spent recent money on my Acura MDX 12' for oil change, power stirring pump, a number of seals needed to be done in the rear axle( mileage 161k) all this was about 3k but the warranty covered it beside my deductible. This mean I've had the expense of a paying for a warranty, maintenance outside of that, payments, insurance and gas! NOW that car is up to par and be ready for the winter here in COLO. if and when I don't want to put my LR3 in the snow. I really think for anyone the idea is to really think of all the pluses after at least doing a TEST DRIVE and weighing in whatever negative you have. If the PLUSES are more than the NEGATIVES... knowing that the TECH is only going to get better, especially with range and lower cost, you could wait for all that. But if you can find a way to get into an EV(Tesla IMO being the best option) GO FOR IT! Hold on to your ICE as needed if you like! If you have Solar would be another great reason to get an EV. Remember the GOV may be able to help as well.
Good to know about battery degradation is just 6% is awesome. I owned 3 Tesla - 2 MY LR and M3 worry free compared w/ my two MBenz that I sold always reminding me on service engine soon...not going back to ICE cars again...
I bought a used 2018 with @17500 miles, its range was still @303 miles, its got 40k in it now, great car, definitely better than my old 2013 S RWD miss the sunroof and green paint thou ,Definitely get the phantom breaking, I think its a gps thing, it always happens Southbound on Rt 13 bypass Salisbury Maryland at Rt 50, drive out to AZ and back in both cars, definitely much better in the 3, ESPECIALLY THE SEATS! Great car, Ill keep it and replace the battery when needed, looking forward to the Cybertruck possibly.
You may not have to change your oil, but you do wait every time that you have to charge the car - especially on road trips. That is mitigated somewhat by fast charging networks, but still it is not as fast as filling a car with gas. So on road trips, you will spend 30 minutes to charge your car on a fast charger (if you can find one), where a gas car requires about 5 minutes to fill. I agree that ICE cars require more maintenance. I also do agree that having solar and using an EV is a smart choice. You are saving somewhere around $3000.00 a year in comparison with a gas-powered car. So you have saved approximately $12,000 of your purchase price for the car in your four years of ownership. That along with the $7500 rebate probably makes this car (roughly) affordable, though you bought the $60,000 version. Great video. You do a great job in honestly explaining the good things and the shortcomings of the car. You are a likable person that is very congenial.
@@jamesdawny1855 Sure, my comment was not a criticism, it was an observation, because you didn't mention the charging time on road trips. That charging time can be significant without a fast charger. One other thing you forgot to mention was that often there are no electric chargers available at charging stations. The greatly exacerbates your wait time to charge your car on a road trip. Another issue is charging EVs in very cold weather. Many EVs don't charge well in cold weather. Some EVs won't charge at all when it is really cold. Also, most EVs lose about a third (or more) of their capacity in cold weather. Combined with slower charging speeds in cold weather, an EV owner can be hating life if they are using public charge stations. My point in saying all of this is that there is more to the story than what you covered. That being said, I think you did a pretty good job with your video.
@@stevenschaffert6577 The only reason I would stop for 30 minutes after driving 250 miles would be to get something to eat. Don't presume to speak for everyone else in the world.
Thank you. Long trips have been great in this car. Charging takes between 5 and 35 minutes on a trip depending on a few factors. It is usually ready before we are, so it's pretty much been a non issue.
People don’t realise ice cars are literally wearing out every time you drive them, but they’re concerned about battery health. I mean would you road trip a 12 year old car across country without worrying about it breaking down people who do lots of road trips generally buy relatively new vehicles because they want something that’s reliable. People that buy cheaper cars tend to drive locally and therefore won’t need as many miles, and when the batteries are completely done and really no good now for the vehicle they will be able to recycle them for people that have solar panelled roofs for battery storage. There is no need for it yet as the batteries are lasting longer than people think. But as more EV cars are sold there will be recycling companies that will buy back the batteries when their done and no longer useable. The average life span of any car is around 14 years, yes lots will last longer if not used as much but in general a well used car lasts around 14 years
Some good points there but there is a difference in concerns. You are able to fill the same gas tank amount regardless of vehicle age whereas you can't store the same (power) fuel in EVs over time.
Tesla will wear down with each trip too. Motors will wear out and cost 7500 each with the battery at 25.000. Steering, tires and suspension wears out plus other things. ONe person who did 1 million miles on an S went through at least 3 batteries and about 6 or 7 motors.
100% range doesn't honestly matter when you have access to the Superchargrer network. You never drive 100%-0%. It's more like 70%-15% and then you charge. As long as you can still Supercharge at max speed (my 2018 Model 3 has NO reduction in Supercharging speed) there is no practical difference.
I really wish that the engineers built EV's to be battery interchangeable like a toy R/C car you would buy for your kids. As soon as the batteries go completely south, you can drop in a whole new battery pack. Good as new.
Great video. My Model Y is a road warrior and I'm happy every time I get to drive it somewhere. Of course EV ownership comes with caveats but the benefits have significantly outweighed the drawbacks for me so far.
I have had many old gas V8 cars that I can repair and keep going for 20/ 25 years but they get rusty. So dealing with the rust is the big problem especially in the North. I think that Tesla`s incorporate a lot of aluminum and that is a big plus but I don`t hear much about that advantage.
Great review. Really nice to hear as someone who's been looking to hopefully get a Tesla. (Also nice to hear one from someone that enjoys driving efficiently.) With the recent price reduction, I might be able to finally get one, but I'm still figuring out if I'd rather go for an older one with things like FSD and AWD that I couldn't normally afford or go for a new basic one that'll have the color I want (blue) and a solid warrantee. I think buying a used Tesla seems a lot less scary than you'd expect (especially considering reviews like yours). Something I always wonder about Teslas before 2021: how is the road noise? I'm really curious how much that window upgrade really even matters. They did add heated steering wheel and power trunk in '21 also, so those are still a consideration, but I wonder if it's even an issue. Since I don't think you mentioned it, I doubt it is an issue.
I don't really notice the road noise. Of course you don't have the ICE engine to contribute to the noise. Everything else is just the standard wind and tire noise. Not sure it would be that much different than most other cars. I know the tires have a foam insert to help. The power trunk would be nice, but not a big deal. However, I was very disappointed that they did not have a heated steering wheel when I got my M3 in 2018. My hands are almost always cold, so for me personally that would really be nice. I know some people I have spoken with think it would be a complete non-issue for them, so I’m sure it just depends on how your body works. I try to remind myself, “Cold hands, warm heart”. LOL
@@edfessler Sounds like road noise wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, so that's good to know. Power trunk is big but my current car isn't powered and it does piss me off sometimes when it closes itself, but it's not the end of the world. That was a surprise perk of my 2015 Nissan Leaf S. I didn't expect much, but it had heated steering and I was really surprised (and so was the dealer taking me on the test drive). Maybe I could find some wheel cover that's warm or doesn't get super cold, but I don't know. I'm currently suffering to enjoy the life of owning an EV, so I think I'd put up with a lot of crap. Haha. I love the "Cold hands, warm heart." 👍
What difference would being stuck in traffic in Winter make? An EV uses zero energy when it's stationary. And in any case, an EV battery is large enough to run a HOUSE for 3 to 4 days, so warming 2 cubic metres of car interior isn't going to trouble it for at least a week to ten days.......
I do find it amusing that many people hate manually driving their Tesla. Although I'm intrigued that your phantom breaking issues aren't that bad. I find my car is afraid of hills in the summer. It's also afraid of the moon sometimes. Granted I got stuck with a vision only model Y.
I bought my current car back in 2007, for people who keep the same car for many years, battery health is a issue so i would like to know how much it cost to replace/fix out of warranty.?
It's expensive, Tesla charges about $15-20k depending on the model. They basically give you a new battery, repair is usually not an option, it's a full replacement. There are shops already that specialize in battery repairs and they charge about 50% of that. You remember the first prius? When it first came out people were screaming that it was a garbage full of technology that nobody would be able to fix, and that the car would be garbage after 10 years when the battery dies. The technology turned out to be very simple and there is many shops out there specializing in toyota's hybrids only, the battery can be replaced for around $3k and it usually needs that at about 200k miles, or 15 years. With that being said, there are teslas with over 300k miles that are still going strong and had no previous serious issues. Calculate how much it costs to run regular maintenance on a gas vehicle for 300k miles + gas cost. Then, after 300k miles, if the gas vehicle isn't dead already, it will likely have other costly issues (the biggest one is usually the transmission, then you have the turbo, injectors etc.) To rebuild a transmission it costs $3k minimum, that's if you're lucky (I've seen $8k bills). Turbo rebuilds are also $1.5-3k. Injectors are $1k minimum nowadays too. Timing belt? Head gasket? You get the story. The worst part is that usually a transmission malfuncioning, or injectors, or turbo can cause other parts to malfunction as well. EVs don't have any of those elements and they are actually very simple. So overall it depends on what you need. If the cost of owning a vehicle is an issue for you, it's best to buy a used mid class 5yr old one with lower milage (already depreciated), run it for 5-10k years till it gets to about 150k miles and get rid off it, repeat the process. A used toyota/lexus usually does the job with minimum maintenance. Keeping a vehicle for too long will likely cost you more than replacing it with a newer one with low milage. Don't ask me how I know but I learnt that in a bad way - after owning an used cheap vehicle for nearly 3 years (my first serious job) that needed constant minor and major repairs + towing + uber and all that I put all the bills together (just the repair bills) and realized that I could have bought a much younger vehicle of the same class for what I paid for the vehicle + repair bills. My parents always told me "we can't afford to buy garbage" and then I learnt what that meant. It's a shame but it's usually the lower income people who end up with garbage vehicles and tons of repairs, but because it's a circle and they need a vehicle to work they keep putting the money into the repairs while they can't afford to spend a larger amount of money to buy a reliable vehicle that would cost them less in a long term run. In that case it doesn't matter if you drive an EV or a gas vehicle. I own a gas vehicle (lexus RXL) as well as the tesla model 3. They both perfectly accompany each other. My tesla is perfect for everyday use and short trips (like 500 miles total). My lexus is perfect for longer trips and hauling my entire family around. I love them both. There's no bad and good, there's a vehicle for everyone, but like everything on this planet, they all have their lifespan.
So many Tesla haters since the beginning of Tesla and even more haters now but these cars are amazing. Yes their build quality isn’t perfection but you also have to look at the pricing. The base m3 and my are affordable with the incentives depending on your state and the supercharging network is incredible and that’s why other manufacturers are partnering with Tesla so they can use their chargers. I drive a Chevy bolt and I bought it over a m3 due to the price.. I picked it up brand new for $23k after incentives but I’ll be getting a m3 or Y next year. I started to drive more and the 50kw/hr charging on the bolt is slow compared to teslas charging. Solid video (:
Great Video. How did you manage the solar charging? Have you got a system to manage the excess? I wrote an app to adjust the charging amps depending on the excess energy but I am not sure if it is a good idea adjusting the amps (between 5A to 15A) every 15 minutes. I don't know if it can affect the lifespan of the battery pack, it it affects at all? Thanks
I'm pretty sure I have the correct video but a while back I made a comment about the chrome trim on the model 3 and how I have it as well on my 2020 performance and I think it's much nicer than the black trim, well I wanted to tell you a funny story I live here in Las Vegas and I do Uber part-time with my model 3 mine is the pearl white with dark tint the performance one with the carbon fiber spoiler and the dark 20-in wheels which I had dipped in a clear gloss which makes them glossy instead of the matte color so it gives a car a unique look but the funny thing that I want to tell you was this lady was jumping up and down when I picked her up at the Bellagio and she goes "wow I finally get to ride in a nice Tesla! She goes this must be a really expensive one because every single one I've ridden in so far is a base model and I finally get to ride in one of these nice ones!" Well eventually she went on to tell me that she thought that the ones with the black door handles and the black trim the newer ones were all base models and the ones with the chrome trim were the expensive ones and how beautiful mine is and it really made me feel good so I just thought I would tell you that I thought it was pretty cool that she was so excited!! Sorry this is a little lengthy cuz I'm doing voice typing but I thought it would be cool to let you know that!!
That is unbelievable on the original tires. I had to change mine around 27k. Just bought my third set of tires around 67k. Got my M3 in May 2018 & have had no major issues.
My paint is holding up extremely well. Just a few nicks in the front from road debris I used touchup paint on. I had someone who repairs bodywork and paint that said Tesla paint is some of the best. I'm not sure why you are having trouble with yours. No swirls on mine.
@@edfessler interesting I was asking the OP that but I’m surprised you don’t have swirl marks using a touch car wash. That is good paint if you’re not getting swirl marks from that. Typically that is one of the contributing factors to micro scratches. The other is washing your car with a mitt before properly rinsing it down. Is your Tesla red?
I’m lucky enough to have free charging access… so I put the cost of what I would of used on gas in a savings, $80 a week. Don’t mind holding unto my Model Y for as long as I can.
I had to have an oil change and it was a Saturday. I had to pay $80 for this privilege. I am an old fart here in Louisiana and I have never even seen a Tesla but I have a few shares of their stock and am glad.
I had to pay for oil change every month when I had my ICE car. Afterwards I only purchased EVs and put 50k miles and literally paid zero for maintainer, not even tires. Only purchased a set of winter tires which I would have done it anyway with any car. It is great feeling for sure, but sometimes I miss my Corolla, because it was paid for. My Tesla has monthly payments, but I have to remind myself the savings I had with the Tesla. It is easy to consider them given. But they are indeed not. If you do a lot of miles like me, I would highly recommend one. If you don’t, it is a nice splurge which you can resell with minimum losses. Tax credits help massively when bought new.
Agreed. We early adopters bought the 2018 TM3 sight unseen. My first sighting was my car when picking it up July 2018. I drove it around the block. Stopped. Took a deep breath. Called my broker and instructed her to buy as much Tesla stock as possible. She thought me crazy. I still enjoy the 2018 TM3 continue to be pleased with my decision to buy Tesla stock.
My Ex Wife bought the new Model S with the 402 mile range with free money made off her Tesla stock that I told her to buy! I bought her Long Range 2018 Model 3 and am buying another New Re Fresh Model 3 Long Range! I am hoping for a 400 mile range on it! My daughter is getting my 2018 M3! When you drive a Tesla you don’t want to drive anything else!
Didn’t buy stock but been watching it since 2013 it’s been a roller coaster 🎢 ride lots of ups and downs but if I bought some back then I could have bought 10 Tesla’s by now.
Did the same thing with significant stock purchase after our reservation in 2017. Knew it was going to be a game changer. Looking back, I could almost say our dual motor model 3 was "free" from the stock market gains, and it is also supporting my early retirement. The stock can be a rollercoaster as Elon is a divisive billionaire business leader. I think SpaceX shows that he still has the disruptive itch.
According to the internet a replacement NEW Tesla 75kw battery pack for this car is $16,500 installed. So if you buy a used 100k miles 2018 for $30k. Drive it till it’s 400k, the battery fails, replace for 16.5k and go another 400k. You’ve spent $46.500 and gotten 700k miles. Not a bad deal today.
no mention of the electric motors. They can’t go forever..surely? What do they cost to replace? You’re right about the battery just not sure which would go (become a liability) first, the battery or motors?
@@lawrencecoleman6998 Actually electric motors do last a long time, I would be surprised if you needed to replace them in 700K miles. I believe they are designed for a Million Miles however they are only warrantied for 120,000
Some Teslas suffer from inverter failure (occasionally very early in the car's life) that renders the drive unit inoperable. There was a recall in China but not so in the United States.
@@lawrencecoleman6998The motors generally should go much farther than the battery. Early Model S motors have been known to fail, in some cases before 100,000 miles, but these are groundbreaking motors, the first of their kind. Later ones seem more reliable. I watch and read a lot about EVs. I'm not aware of any motor failures in Model 3 or Y. It must have happened to someone somewhere, but it's not something you hear about.
Great video, people need accurate information about Teslas. It's amazing how regular media won't acknowledge what an amazing transformation this is. Thank you for putting this video together.
I agree! Too much nonsense on both sides of this topic. I will never drive an ICE car again, but it has nothing to do with any political stance I have. Honest reviews like this are what we need.
Yup! The people at the ICE Car industry plants people to bad mouth Teslas’s it’s the same with foreigners that watch CNN they all hate President Trump! The big Three Auto manufacturers are in Big Trouble along with Toyota, Honda and Nissan! They Have to Bash Tesla with Negative information to try to get even 10% of us to buy Gas Pigs with constant problems! I have had Zero Problems with my Tesla long range model 3 and Enjoy the Car immensely over my Mercedes CLS 550 twin Turbo V8 with real wood and Message seats that heat and cool…… the Beauty is the Simplicity and Quiet ride! As fast as a Porsche 911 S Carrera and 1/3 the Price and next to nothing to Travel anywhere! I go from Palm Desert to Marina Del Rey going 75 for $12 & no oil changes or engine air filters or rotor/brake pad replacements! My Paint is Perfect and I have No panel gaps for the ICE Care Nut Jobs out there!
Ahahahahahahabahahahahahahahahahahah a completely mass media BRANDING operation to boost the agenda BEHIND the 2030 agenda, and as usual another PROPAGANDA video,noting to see HERE.
My first language is Arabic and I have been working in media for a long time. You can imagine that I did not complete a video of more than 20 minutes a long time ago and I often do not write comments, and I am not even obsessed with Tesla, but as soon as I opened the video I completed it to the end, because your style and the arrangement of your ideas and your ability to choose your words and the transition between points were smooth, beautiful, and beneficial to the audience, so I found it my duty to tell you that I enjoyed watching the video, and I strongly advise you to produce videos about anything in life, and you will find viewers. best regards bro.
My 2018 M3P is at 93k. 11% degradation, slower charging even with pre-conditioning (20 min vs 30 min). Charging habits are half SC, and half 240V home. Had a windshield replaced under warranty. Paid for a dead 12V just after warranty expired (of course). Replaced normal wear and tear items (on my 3rd sets of carbon cabin filters & tires). She still pulls 1g accelerating! Love the car, no regrets.
RUclips videos of people experiencing Tesla linear acceleration, being pressed back in their seats, from stop to whatever speed you want to get to, still gives me a smile! Our production dual motor without any modifications is rated 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. Over and over and over. It is beyond comparison with any other mass produced internal combustion can ever be. Change has arrived... our kids will wonder what took us so long.
Got my Y last month and as you said the quietness and effortlessness is one of the most wonderful features of the car. Another game changer is one pedal driving on twisty country roads. How good it this😊! Phantom braked a couple of times but I know why, it occasionally mistakes shadows for physical objects and paints marks on the road can throw it at times also but overall a fabulous car to drive..and the amount of space is a whole other topic. Very informative video btw. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺👍
Nice to see that a Tesla Model 3 from 2018/19 is still in that good condition in 2023! I have my M3 now a good year and it is still the best choice I've ever done.
Made our reservation for the long range dual motor as soon as we could in June 2018, and took delivery of one of the first in Canada in September 2018. 100,000 km (62,000 miles) later and it is still amazing. Did PPF paint protection as I knew this could easily last 20 years. Looking at how much used ones go for, others would agree.
I am not a fan of EV's, but I am a realist and I understand that the world is going in this direction. So eventually I probably will break down and buy one. But, what I want to say here is that I appreciate your review greatly. It was a fair and honest review of your real world experience. You didn't try to persuade people toward or against EV's. You presented your facts and your reaction to what you experienced over time. A great review. Thank you. I enjoyed it.
I would recommend you consider plug in hybrids. They are the best of both worlds. It’s like a mini ev with mini ev range. They tend to have 15-40 miles of electric range which is good for most of the peoples commutes.
Accotding to Elon Musk, gas cars have at least another 50 years before we notice a diminished presence on the road. the igasoline/diesel nfrastructure is there as opposed to EVs with close to 2% infrastrucure and 2-3hour wait times to get an open charger then another 45 minutes to charge to 50%. Yeah... sounds like a REAL revolution!
@seanoleary1979 all new cars sold in the eu will be evs after 2030. Doubt it will take 50 years to see EV dominance. There are already tons on the roads around me. (But I live in quite a wealthy area)
@@froge_ The EU always seems to think they are looking forward while in actuality, they're going backwards. On the other hand, there is probably 10X the amount of nuclear power to generate electricity while the US is still 60-70% fossil fuel and coal. The needs and demands of cars in the EU is NOT anywhere near the same as the US. People over there drive around in cars that resemble pimples. Here, men are men, and sheep are scared!
@@Beafybrian we had a plug in Pacifica hybrid which was great for when we had it. Zero complaints. One downside to the hybrids that I came to recognize is usually overlooked: they have double the engine / motor maintenance / potential problems vs a pure EV or pure ICE as they have both propulsion systems. Still a good choice I think when the pure EV doesn't fit the requirements for some reason (other than FUD)
You have a 4 year old car with 100,000 miles with 6% battery loss. Assuming you replace the batteries at 400,000/ another 12 years what will be the cost to replace them? And with battery technology advancing and costs for those batteries declining, there's no reason not to believe costs will plummet. And with the sheer number of Model 3 (and Model Y) sold there will most likely be after market companies offering battery replacement options.
Great colour choice. Our red dual motor has over 100,000km (62,000 miles) since delivery in Sept 2018. I love that with the free over the air software updates, it's better than the day it was delivered! Map software is always current, without additional fees (compared to our Chrysler van $$$ for updates). The "come to you" service is underestimated. No time wasted at the garage waiting for your vehicle to be serviced. People need to experience it to believe it.
It's interesting, people will see their MPGs drop and not bat an eye since that's part of a car getting old and worn, but when an EV loses 4% battery people lose their minds. Lower MPG is less mileage per full tank, and degrading battery is less mileage per charge.
Watching this in my 2018 LR Model 3 currently 290 miles displayed at full. No issues so far. Only maintenance has been windshield wipers, 12v battery and a set of tires. Car drives exactly the same as the first day I got it. Best car ownership in smiles per mile ever!
Great video. I bought my Model 3 (same colour) back in October 2018 and it’s been nothing but fun and excitement. Battery degradation is similar, but like you said it doesn’t really matter, as long as you have a good number of miles in the battery, you’ll be fine. Your cat stole the show, by the way.
My 3 is fron 8/20/2018 it just turned 205,000 miles 270 miles is my actual range. I always charge it to ninety percent and drive it down to 20 percent it's a great car
Very impressive 👏
How's it doing now?
My 2019 Model 3 AWD Long Range is 50 months old now. Never been in the shop. Had to replace the little 12V battery a couple of years ago and the service team came to my house. Love my car!
I have a 2021 Model 3 LFP, picked up Sept 2021, to date I have 86,500 miles. It still drives like a brand new car! Best car I’ve ever owned! Picked it up w/ 253 miles @ 100%, now I get 237 miles! My wife has a 2022 Model Y Performance and she loves it too! We’ll never go back to ICE!
Have the same car with 70K on it. It is so cheap to drive, I still walk to my car with a smile everyday. Best purchase of my life.
70k miles in how many years? Its not about the miles, but also how many years it last.
I bought a used Lexus LS400 for $3500 and put on 70,000 miles and it still runs like a champion. It needed a $600 repair in that time. It used 3500 gallons of gas and I changed the oil 12 times at a cost of $27 each time (I do it myself). It used two sets of tires at $550 each set and three sets of brake pads/one set of rotors at $250 total cost (I do the brakes myself) plus two alignments. That's it. $16,774 - let's call it $17,000 in total. Probably 1/4 the cost of your car so far. It's about the money for most people, and spending 4 times the money to start instead of a good used car is not a good deal.
@@privateer0561 can you compare a used Lexus to a new Tesla?
You're pretty easy to appease and haven't do e much in life yet... I look over at my neighbor's Tesla and want to vomit every morning.
Now this was a very nice video, I watched it twice just to enjoy the peacefulness of it again. It’s so much better than all of the other obnoxious noisy videos… thank YOU!!!
I like how he talks. Kind face, nice demeanour.
I absolutely love your calm and collected nature. Very concise video, made me smile a couple times just by the passion I could sense. Please do post more content. Great work!
Agree 100%
@@raczjanesz74 some folks will buy into absolutely anything depending on its presentation, regardless of how bogus the product is! I think it's called gullibility? 🤣
Nothing but tires and a cabin filter in 100k miles, that's truly impressive. Really appreciate the thoughtful update.
If all he does is sit and drive on highways without the wear on the suspension. Yes, it’s impressive. Otherwise, this is not how most normal drivers drive.
It is absolutely true. I haven’t even changed the air flitter after 90k miles. But he forgot to mention the windshield fluid refill, which is of course trivial.
@@dhui777 At 60K, you should flush and bleed the brake fluid. OP does not know better.
@@marketbuy it’s different in EV from an ICE car. Brakes are very seldom used in EV because of regenerative braking. My brake still feels brand new at 90k.
@@marketbuy Bleeding the brake fluid is in the service manual to be changed after 3 years.
The conversation at about 2 minutes regarding use cases and useful life of batteries is so underrated and no mad media are talking about that yet. I hope more and more people think about it this way.
So funny, like the other 43,000 viewers, I was watching listening attentively, thoroughly engrossed in what you had to say until Tiger. Yes Tiger the cat did indeed steal the show. My eyes glazed over and all I could focus on was Tiger, what a handsome lad. 🎈❤️😂😜
BWAHAHA!!! :-)
you mentioned everything i love about my Tesla. very little maintenance, always a full battery and never needing to go to a gas station, good range. other brands should take note of what Tesla does right.
Thanks for your decent and informative video; I look forward to seeing your 200,000 and 300,000 versions ! Cheers.
Very useful video. I've been driving minimal annual miles in my Miata for the past 11 years (my 4th sports car), but have been seriously considering a model Y for my 80th birthday, coming up in less than two years. The Miata is not a practical car but it is great fun. If I had a lot more money I might buy the Roadster. Ideally, I'd like an electric Miata: something fun, not a super-go-faster, at a more reasonable price point. Your personal take on the Tesla ownership experience added color to my own impressions formed without first hand experience. Next time there's an opportunity to rent a Tesla, I want to do that. Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts. Very well done.
You’re one of the most likable people I’ve ever encountered
Great long term perspective on Tesla ownership! Love your thoughts on battery degradation:) It’s so true! Even a 100 mile range would not significantly change my life since I charge at home and my work commute is within those miles. I think reviewers get so hung up about degradation when in actuality the percentage is minimal. Would love to see videos on FSD as well. Keep these up for sure - love the chill style!
The funny thing with ice cars is that the owners forget about the larger expenses, as major engine repairs , etc.
A lot of people are obsessed with battery range! I've been driving a Nissan Leaf for almost 10 years which had an original range of 120 miles new. I am now down to 75 miles but still use it daily without an issue because most of my trips are within 15 miles range. When I need to go further I simply charge before heading back for usually $2 per charge.
Hey Ed thanks for that simple unbiased rundown. I see in the comments that you attracted a horde of trolls, honest appraisals that in this case is favorable, really brings them out. I'm glad you have had relatively good luck, the car was not perfect but very few even come close - ICE or electric. Thanks again!
Tesla’s are incredible!
Driving slow in the SLOW line I respect it 🫡
I'm flabbergasted that Tesla Model 3 is now cheaper than the basic model of Volkswagen ID.3 in The Netherlands!
I can attest! I have a Model S. Although I don’t have 100k miles on it, I’ve had ZERO issues throughout my ownership. Amazing and highly reliable vehicles!
Thanks for the video Ed! You seem such a nice guy, always with a smile in his face and with good explanatory skills. Altogether, a very good all-round communicator. Thanks again for the video and a big hug from Spain!
Basically drive the speed limit, park it in driveway. Charge it at night. Travel from A to B.
thanks for the vid - have had my model 3 for a month... absolutely loving it
Beautiful car! I have a 2019 LR with 60k on it now! Love it!
Thanks Ed for a frank account of your experience with the Model 3, it’s very encouraging. I love ICE cars and have driven many over the years. But it’s getting tiring doing the say thing and always paying big bucks for major repairs and paying a fortune for gas. So I have decided to get what you have. Just so I can experience something new and not do the same thing all my life.
Very good presentation on using a Tesla. I have a 2022 model Y and a 2020 model 3 and we’re having an identical experience
My 06/2021 Model 3 has already 56k. Just changed the tires once at 45k.
In my area Tesla service is available 7 days/week and they communicate through the app immediately. The bar is set so high for legacy auto makers. I can’t see myself ever going back to any of them.
Your battery wear seems very good. You are taking good care of your battery. The battery replacement thing is just an unknown and we really don't know how long these will last. Time will tell. Hopefully prices for batteries will fall significantly so that it isn't a massive expense in the future.
Your car looks great. That is good to know that living out in the boonies that Tesla will still come out to take care of things. How far away is a service center from where you live? Did they give you a loaner car when you had to go to a service center?
I would still like to have a HUD or something similar to the way the S and X is done. I would still rather have some basic knobs and buttons for common access things that get changed a lot. I see some aftermarket products now where you can add a display and some basic knobs/controls. Sad that you have to go to an aftermarket company to get those things to make the driver experience better.
Phantom braking is still a big issue. Auto wipers and auto high beams are known to malfunction. I am evaluating the purchase of a Model 3 and these are common reported complaints I am seeing. Firm stiff ride and road/wind noise seems to be another one. Build quality issues seem to be mentioned by many. So I am concerned. Feedback like yours helps.
Slow down, enjoy the drive. If people don't like the way I drive then stay off of the sidewalk! LOL I get in the right lane and just enjoy the drive. Thanks for sharing.
When I first got the car the nearest service center was a little under 2 hours away. Now I have one 30 minutes away. I did get a loaner car when I went in for service. I am not sure if that would always happen, but it did for me.
The only control I wish they had made separate from the screen is the wiper control. They do have a button on the turn signal to initiate a single swipe, which is good, but I would have preferred a rotating control on the end of the turn signal. The rain detection works pretty well, but still has its moments where I need to override it. The automatic high/low beams I find to work well, and you can override that with pushing the turn signal arm forward or backward. I think there is also an option in the menu system.
Wind/road noise is going to be more noticeable when you do not have gas powered engine noise to cover it up. That is just the way it is.
As far as the build quality, I have never looked at my car and thought “Gee, there is an extra millimeter of space between these two panels“. However, I have looked at my car and thought “Gee, I sure am glad I don’t have to spend money on those ridicules gas prices!”. LOL
Maybe I am just not as particular as some :-)
@@edfessler Wipers, lights, and climate controls come to mind for knobs and buttons for me. They get used so often and should be in a common easy to reach place without having to take my attention away from the road to operate them.
I see in the leaked Highland update pics and video that Tesla is pushing everything to the screen and eliminating the stalks. I think that is a bad move. It may mean I have to accelerate my buying decision before they remove what few controls they have.
I think another source of that wind and road noise is the fact that there is no roof, or roof liner to absorb noise. That glass just acts like an echo chamber and provides no insulation or sound deadening.
I have seen some of these cars where they are pointing out the panel fit issues and some are pretty bad. It looks like it isn't consistent either. I have seen some 2023's where they look great, and then I have seen others recently where it looks terrible.
Strangely the contrast is I have watched many that have the China built cars and they don't appear to have as many issues. Seems like Fremont needs to learn some things from Shanghai.
Thanks again for sharing your car and your story. That was very helpful.
@@Longsnowsm I have 3 co-workers and myself who all own Model 3s (2019/2022/2023 - all Fremont built). There's no panel gaps or paint issues or any of the other things people tend to point to as "build quality" issues. I think the whole panel gap thing was just way overblown and one picture of a bad one is all you see, posted about, but the 99.5% of cars that are fine don't get counted.
I would say that road noise and a few rattles in the cabin (which started after several years of driving) are the only real things that could be improved build quality-wise. The road noise isn't just because there is no engine so you suddenly hear it more.. I've sat in gas cars that are definitely far quieter even with the engine noise added in. But if you're on a smooth asphalt road it's extremely quiet. It seems all the noise is from the tires and they just didn't do anything to prevent it from reaching the cabin. I even pulled up the carpet and put in some noise dampening material and found that yes, there is a tiny bit from the factory, but it's very minimal.
As for the HUD or button argument, I'm pretty sure almost everyone is very happy with only the touch screen/steering wheel controls. I actually find that driving a non-Tesla car now is kind of ridiculous and far more confusing than the screen UI. You are just used to it already, so your brain will assume changing it will be confusing .. but it really isn't and prefer the screen over 50 buttons any day. Plus voice controls are excellent and will do anything you want with one button.
@@Longsnowsm I should mention that I would 100% buy one again even with the few minor complaints. it's a better driving and ownership experience than any other car I've owned/rented/test driven in my life. There are a lot of surveys out there that say Tesla has the highest brand loyalty/customer satisfaction of any car manufacturer. People might make a few points that could use improvement but overall, they are super reliable, maintenance-free and great to drive.
My gas powered small SUV has gradually lost MPG on its way to 130k miles despite consistent maintenance schedule so I am looking at a Tesla for my next vehicle. The inconvenience alone for proper maintenance of a gas vehicle in taking time off to get it done or time to do it yourself and disposing of materials is more than made up for with the added cost for an EV for many people.
Thank you for your video! Your car looks amazing!
I just ticked over 45,000mi in my 2019 LR AWD and it's been such a joy these last 4 years. Looking forward to many many more miles with my car.
Very practical video
Love the cat in the background. Had one just like him named Zippy!
Thanks for the review and insight. I just bought my first model 3 2023 :)
Excellent and honest review. Thank you.
Great informative video. I enjoyed watching and learning more about the Tesla and HVs. Thank you
did our first road trip. round trip was 300 miles plus. Charged at super charger. Went to the bathroom. 15 mins later was at about 70% and got home no issue. The time to charge is way overblown especially when you have Netflix in the car. I thought' it'd be an issue but it wasn't. Now I'm just worried about my tires...
Love your software glitch speech. Did IT work for 30 years and never updated any server until service pack 2 was out. Unless it was a security flaw or zero day patch.
Great, candid video! I'm a new owner with 125 miles as I write this! A lot of point brought up is conversation I've had with friends with doubt and skepticism to some degree and that's natural. EVs are really new TECH and its going to take a little rewiring the brain in how to make your EV be as beneficial as possible. I've come up with way MORE positives than negatives and therefore made the purchase. No buyer's remorse! Will there be problems? I'm sure just like ICE cars have them. I just think somewhat different. I spent recent money on my Acura MDX 12' for oil change, power stirring pump, a number of seals needed to be done in the rear axle( mileage 161k) all this was about 3k but the warranty covered it beside my deductible. This mean I've had the expense of a paying for a warranty, maintenance outside of that, payments, insurance and gas! NOW that car is up to par and be ready for the winter here in COLO. if and when I don't want to put my LR3 in the snow. I really think for anyone the idea is to really think of all the pluses after at least doing a TEST DRIVE and weighing in whatever negative you have. If the PLUSES are more than the NEGATIVES... knowing that the TECH is only going to get better, especially with range and lower cost, you could wait for all that. But if you can find a way to get into an EV(Tesla IMO being the best option) GO FOR IT! Hold on to your ICE as needed if you like! If you have Solar would be another great reason to get an EV. Remember the GOV may be able to help as well.
Good to know about battery degradation is just 6% is awesome. I owned 3 Tesla - 2 MY LR and M3 worry free compared w/ my two MBenz that I sold always reminding me on service engine soon...not going back to ICE cars again...
I bought a used 2018 with @17500 miles, its range was still @303 miles, its got 40k in it now, great car, definitely better than my old 2013 S RWD miss the sunroof and green paint thou ,Definitely get the phantom breaking, I think its a gps thing, it always happens Southbound on Rt 13 bypass Salisbury Maryland at Rt 50, drive out to AZ and back in both cars, definitely much better in the 3, ESPECIALLY THE SEATS! Great car, Ill keep it and replace the battery when needed, looking forward to the Cybertruck possibly.
Thanks man, you have no idea how much this review helps!
Good real life info and Tiger the Scene Stealer!
You may not have to change your oil, but you do wait every time that you have to charge the car - especially on road trips. That is mitigated somewhat by fast charging networks, but still it is not as fast as filling a car with gas. So on road trips, you will spend 30 minutes to charge your car on a fast charger (if you can find one), where a gas car requires about 5 minutes to fill. I agree that ICE cars require more maintenance.
I also do agree that having solar and using an EV is a smart choice. You are saving somewhere around $3000.00 a year in comparison with a gas-powered car. So you have saved approximately $12,000 of your purchase price for the car in your four years of ownership. That along with the $7500 rebate probably makes this car (roughly) affordable, though you bought the $60,000 version.
Great video. You do a great job in honestly explaining the good things and the shortcomings of the car. You are a likable person that is very congenial.
Not everyone cares about waiting 30
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@@jamesdawny1855 Sure, my comment was not a criticism, it was an observation, because you didn't mention the charging time on road trips. That charging time can be significant without a fast charger.
One other thing you forgot to mention was that often there are no electric chargers available at charging stations. The greatly exacerbates your wait time to charge your car on a road trip.
Another issue is charging EVs in very cold weather. Many EVs don't charge well in cold weather. Some EVs won't charge at all when it is really cold.
Also, most EVs lose about a third (or more) of their capacity in cold weather. Combined with slower charging speeds in cold weather, an EV owner can be hating life if they are using public charge stations.
My point in saying all of this is that there is more to the story than what you covered. That being said, I think you did a pretty good job with your video.
after driving 250 miles non stop, you should take a 30min rest break anyway.
@@stevenschaffert6577 The only reason I would stop for 30 minutes after driving 250 miles would be to get something to eat. Don't presume to speak for everyone else in the world.
Thank you. Long trips have been great in this car. Charging takes between 5 and 35 minutes on a trip depending on a few factors. It is usually ready before we are, so it's pretty much been a non issue.
People don’t realise ice cars are literally wearing out every time you drive them, but they’re concerned about battery health. I mean would you road trip a 12 year old car across country without worrying about it breaking down people who do lots of road trips generally buy relatively new vehicles because they want something that’s reliable. People that buy cheaper cars tend to drive locally and therefore won’t need as many miles, and when the batteries are completely done and really no good now for the vehicle they will be able to recycle them for people that have solar panelled roofs for battery storage. There is no need for it yet as the batteries are lasting longer than people think. But as more EV cars are sold there will be recycling companies that will buy back the batteries when their done and no longer useable. The average life span of any car is around 14 years, yes lots will last longer if not used as much but in general a well used car lasts around 14 years
Some good points there but there is a difference in concerns. You are able to fill the same gas tank amount regardless of vehicle age whereas you can't store the same (power) fuel in EVs over time.
Tesla will wear down with each trip too. Motors will wear out and cost 7500 each with the battery at 25.000. Steering, tires and suspension wears out plus other things. ONe person who did 1 million miles on an S went through at least 3 batteries and about 6 or 7 motors.
100% range doesn't honestly matter when you have access to the Superchargrer network. You never drive 100%-0%. It's more like 70%-15% and then you charge. As long as you can still Supercharge at max speed (my 2018 Model 3 has NO reduction in Supercharging speed) there is no practical difference.
GREAT VIDEO. Can wait to get one soon
I really wish that the engineers built EV's to be battery interchangeable like a toy R/C car you would buy for your kids. As soon as the batteries go completely south, you can drop in a whole new battery pack. Good as new.
@elon_musk_mpg ,
I am from Southern California. Long Beach, to be exact.
Thanks for posting this. Also, you remind me of a young Richard Greer
Great video. My Model Y is a road warrior and I'm happy every time I get to drive it somewhere. Of course EV ownership comes with caveats but the benefits have significantly outweighed the drawbacks for me so far.
I have had many old gas V8 cars that I can repair and keep going for 20/ 25 years but they get rusty. So dealing with the rust is
the big problem especially in the North. I think that Tesla`s incorporate a lot of aluminum and that is a big plus but I don`t hear much about that advantage.
Great review. Really nice to hear as someone who's been looking to hopefully get a Tesla. (Also nice to hear one from someone that enjoys driving efficiently.) With the recent price reduction, I might be able to finally get one, but I'm still figuring out if I'd rather go for an older one with things like FSD and AWD that I couldn't normally afford or go for a new basic one that'll have the color I want (blue) and a solid warrantee. I think buying a used Tesla seems a lot less scary than you'd expect (especially considering reviews like yours).
Something I always wonder about Teslas before 2021: how is the road noise? I'm really curious how much that window upgrade really even matters. They did add heated steering wheel and power trunk in '21 also, so those are still a consideration, but I wonder if it's even an issue. Since I don't think you mentioned it, I doubt it is an issue.
I don't really notice the road noise. Of course you don't have the ICE engine to contribute to the noise. Everything else is just the standard wind and tire noise. Not sure it would be that much different than most other cars. I know the tires have a foam insert to help.
The power trunk would be nice, but not a big deal. However, I was very disappointed that they did not have a heated steering wheel when I got my M3 in 2018. My hands are almost always cold, so for me personally that would really be nice. I know some people I have spoken with think it would be a complete non-issue for them, so I’m sure it just depends on how your body works. I try to remind myself, “Cold hands, warm heart”. LOL
@@edfessler Sounds like road noise wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, so that's good to know. Power trunk is big but my current car isn't powered and it does piss me off sometimes when it closes itself, but it's not the end of the world.
That was a surprise perk of my 2015 Nissan Leaf S. I didn't expect much, but it had heated steering and I was really surprised (and so was the dealer taking me on the test drive). Maybe I could find some wheel cover that's warm or doesn't get super cold, but I don't know. I'm currently suffering to enjoy the life of owning an EV, so I think I'd put up with a lot of crap. Haha. I love the "Cold hands, warm heart." 👍
Thanks for the great review, God bless you!
Nice car, looks good
Very nice. If I didn't have to drive mountain roads and stuck in traffic in winter I would also consider an EV.
What difference would being stuck in traffic in Winter make? An EV uses zero energy when it's stationary. And in any case, an EV battery is large enough to run a HOUSE for 3 to 4 days, so warming 2 cubic metres of car interior isn't going to trouble it for at least a week to ten days.......
Great video.
I do find it amusing that many people hate manually driving their Tesla. Although I'm intrigued that your phantom breaking issues aren't that bad. I find my car is afraid of hills in the summer. It's also afraid of the moon sometimes. Granted I got stuck with a vision only model Y.
Excellent reviews mate
Best thing is time saved going to service or filling up at the pump. That is tens of hours a year.
Same with keyless entry, exit, and start. We do this so many times and never consider the seconds it takes.
underrated video, awesome thank you
Good video, I have a 2022 M3 LR, love it, red same as yours without the chrome. Hope you do another vid at 150K.
Is 150K a thing? I was thinking 200K but maybe I should do another one at 150.
Thanks.
great review! thank you!
My tires are almost worn out on my 3 because I keep flooring the accelerator 😂
Great review
I bought my current car back in 2007, for people who keep the same car for many years, battery health is a issue so i would like to know how much it cost to replace/fix out of warranty.?
It's expensive, Tesla charges about $15-20k depending on the model. They basically give you a new battery, repair is usually not an option, it's a full replacement. There are shops already that specialize in battery repairs and they charge about 50% of that. You remember the first prius? When it first came out people were screaming that it was a garbage full of technology that nobody would be able to fix, and that the car would be garbage after 10 years when the battery dies. The technology turned out to be very simple and there is many shops out there specializing in toyota's hybrids only, the battery can be replaced for around $3k and it usually needs that at about 200k miles, or 15 years. With that being said, there are teslas with over 300k miles that are still going strong and had no previous serious issues. Calculate how much it costs to run regular maintenance on a gas vehicle for 300k miles + gas cost. Then, after 300k miles, if the gas vehicle isn't dead already, it will likely have other costly issues (the biggest one is usually the transmission, then you have the turbo, injectors etc.) To rebuild a transmission it costs $3k minimum, that's if you're lucky (I've seen $8k bills). Turbo rebuilds are also $1.5-3k. Injectors are $1k minimum nowadays too. Timing belt? Head gasket? You get the story. The worst part is that usually a transmission malfuncioning, or injectors, or turbo can cause other parts to malfunction as well. EVs don't have any of those elements and they are actually very simple. So overall it depends on what you need. If the cost of owning a vehicle is an issue for you, it's best to buy a used mid class 5yr old one with lower milage (already depreciated), run it for 5-10k years till it gets to about 150k miles and get rid off it, repeat the process. A used toyota/lexus usually does the job with minimum maintenance. Keeping a vehicle for too long will likely cost you more than replacing it with a newer one with low milage. Don't ask me how I know but I learnt that in a bad way - after owning an used cheap vehicle for nearly 3 years (my first serious job) that needed constant minor and major repairs + towing + uber and all that I put all the bills together (just the repair bills) and realized that I could have bought a much younger vehicle of the same class for what I paid for the vehicle + repair bills. My parents always told me "we can't afford to buy garbage" and then I learnt what that meant. It's a shame but it's usually the lower income people who end up with garbage vehicles and tons of repairs, but because it's a circle and they need a vehicle to work they keep putting the money into the repairs while they can't afford to spend a larger amount of money to buy a reliable vehicle that would cost them less in a long term run. In that case it doesn't matter if you drive an EV or a gas vehicle. I own a gas vehicle (lexus RXL) as well as the tesla model 3. They both perfectly accompany each other. My tesla is perfect for everyday use and short trips (like 500 miles total). My lexus is perfect for longer trips and hauling my entire family around. I love them both. There's no bad and good, there's a vehicle for everyone, but like everything on this planet, they all have their lifespan.
So many Tesla haters since the beginning of Tesla and even more haters now but these cars are amazing. Yes their build quality isn’t perfection but you also have to look at the pricing. The base m3 and my are affordable with the incentives depending on your state and the supercharging network is incredible and that’s why other manufacturers are partnering with Tesla so they can use their chargers.
I drive a Chevy bolt and I bought it over a m3 due to the price.. I picked it up brand new for $23k after incentives but I’ll be getting a m3 or Y next year. I started to drive more and the 50kw/hr charging on the bolt is slow compared to teslas charging.
Solid video (:
Thank you for sharing this.
Great video!
Great Video. How did you manage the solar charging? Have you got a system to manage the excess? I wrote an app to adjust the charging amps depending on the excess energy but I am not sure if it is a good idea adjusting the amps (between 5A to 15A) every 15 minutes. I don't know if it can affect the lifespan of the battery pack, it it affects at all? Thanks
good video, thank you
I'm pretty sure I have the correct video but a while back I made a comment about the chrome trim on the model 3 and how I have it as well on my 2020 performance and I think it's much nicer than the black trim, well I wanted to tell you a funny story I live here in Las Vegas and I do Uber part-time with my model 3 mine is the pearl white with dark tint the performance one with the carbon fiber spoiler and the dark 20-in wheels which I had dipped in a clear gloss which makes them glossy instead of the matte color so it gives a car a unique look but the funny thing that I want to tell you was this lady was jumping up and down when I picked her up at the Bellagio and she goes "wow I finally get to ride in a nice Tesla! She goes this must be a really expensive one because every single one I've ridden in so far is a base model and I finally get to ride in one of these nice ones!" Well eventually she went on to tell me that she thought that the ones with the black door handles and the black trim the newer ones were all base models and the ones with the chrome trim were the expensive ones and how beautiful mine is and it really made me feel good so I just thought I would tell you that I thought it was pretty cool that she was so excited!! Sorry this is a little lengthy cuz I'm doing voice typing but I thought it would be cool to let you know that!!
Very cool.. just a wee tip.. consider some full stops.. I nearly passed out reading your post. :)
66k miles for tires? wow. nice job.
That is unbelievable on the original tires. I had to change mine around 27k. Just bought my third set of tires around 67k. Got my M3 in May 2018 & have had no major issues.
Love it
Great video thank you
Great video…. Did you wrap ur car or applied anything to keep the paint looking good?
Nope. My car is au naturale! 🙂
Just a bit of touchup paint from Tesla here and there.
@@edfessler Your lucky. I've had tons of issues with my paint.
How is the paint holding up? I have the red color and there is swirl marks all over the place and the paint seems extremely thin and chip prone.
My paint is holding up extremely well. Just a few nicks in the front from road debris I used touchup paint on. I had someone who repairs bodywork and paint that said Tesla paint is some of the best. I'm not sure why you are having trouble with yours. No swirls on mine.
Do you use touch car washes? Anyway look up polishing. For about $250-300 you can polish your own car and give it a mirror finish.
I do use touch car washes with no trouble.
@@edfessler interesting I was asking the OP that but I’m surprised you don’t have swirl marks using a touch car wash. That is good paint if you’re not getting swirl marks from that. Typically that is one of the contributing factors to micro scratches. The other is washing your car with a mitt before properly rinsing it down. Is your Tesla red?
Yes, as you can see in my video, my Tesla is red.
That’s great. Thx!
I’m lucky enough to have free charging access… so I put the cost of what I would of used on gas in a savings, $80 a week. Don’t mind holding unto my Model Y for as long as I can.
Savings might be for battery
I wish I needed a personal vehicle. I would definitely buy a Tesla.
I use free destination charger's to charge my car.
I had to have an oil change and it was a Saturday. I had to pay $80 for this privilege. I am an old fart here in Louisiana and I have never even seen a Tesla but I have a few shares of their stock and am glad.
I had to pay for oil change every month when I had my ICE car. Afterwards I only purchased EVs and put 50k miles and literally paid zero for maintainer, not even tires. Only purchased a set of winter tires which I would have done it anyway with any car. It is great feeling for sure, but sometimes I miss my Corolla, because it was paid for. My Tesla has monthly payments, but I have to remind myself the savings I had with the Tesla. It is easy to consider them given. But they are indeed not.
If you do a lot of miles like me, I would highly recommend one. If you don’t, it is a nice splurge which you can resell with minimum losses. Tax credits help massively when bought new.
Agreed. We early adopters bought the 2018 TM3 sight unseen. My first sighting was my car when picking it up July 2018. I drove it around the block. Stopped. Took a deep breath. Called my broker and instructed her to buy as much Tesla stock as possible. She thought me crazy. I still enjoy the 2018 TM3 continue to be pleased with my decision to buy Tesla stock.
I did the same thing in 2018 after test-driving TM3. I am looking forward to test-drive CT and make another investment decision.
My Ex Wife bought the new Model S with the 402 mile range with free money made off her Tesla stock that I told her to buy! I bought her Long Range 2018 Model 3 and am buying another New Re Fresh Model 3 Long Range! I am hoping for a 400 mile range on it! My daughter is getting my 2018 M3! When you drive a Tesla you don’t want to drive anything else!
Didn’t buy stock but been watching it since 2013 it’s been a roller coaster 🎢 ride lots of ups and downs but if I bought some back then I could have bought 10 Tesla’s by now.
Did the same thing with significant stock purchase after our reservation in 2017. Knew it was going to be a game changer.
Looking back, I could almost say our dual motor model 3 was "free" from the stock market gains, and it is also supporting my early retirement.
The stock can be a rollercoaster as Elon is a divisive billionaire business leader. I think SpaceX shows that he still has the disruptive itch.
My man look like he was about to tell me about the power of Jesus
According to the internet a replacement NEW Tesla 75kw battery pack for this car is $16,500 installed. So if you buy a used 100k miles 2018 for $30k. Drive it till it’s 400k, the battery fails, replace for 16.5k and go another 400k. You’ve spent $46.500 and gotten 700k miles. Not a bad deal today.
no mention of the electric motors. They can’t go forever..surely? What do they cost to replace? You’re right about the battery just not sure which would go (become a liability) first, the battery or motors?
@@lawrencecoleman6998 Actually electric motors do last a long time, I would be surprised if you needed to replace them in 700K miles. I believe they are designed for a Million Miles however they are only warrantied for 120,000
Some Teslas suffer from inverter failure (occasionally very early in the car's life) that renders the drive unit inoperable. There was a recall in China but not so in the United States.
@@lawrencecoleman6998The motors generally should go much farther than the battery.
Early Model S motors have been known to fail, in some cases before 100,000 miles, but these are groundbreaking motors, the first of their kind. Later ones seem more reliable.
I watch and read a lot about EVs. I'm not aware of any motor failures in Model 3 or Y. It must have happened to someone somewhere, but it's not something you hear about.
@@lawrencecoleman6998 The motors are expected to last 800k miles.
Great video, people need accurate information about Teslas. It's amazing how regular media won't acknowledge what an amazing transformation this is. Thank you for putting this video together.
I agree! Too much nonsense on both sides of this topic. I will never drive an ICE car again, but it has nothing to do with any political stance I have. Honest reviews like this are what we need.
Yup! The people at the ICE Car industry plants people to bad mouth Teslas’s it’s the same with foreigners that watch CNN they all hate President Trump! The big Three Auto manufacturers are in Big Trouble along with Toyota, Honda and Nissan! They Have to Bash Tesla with Negative information to try to get even 10% of us to buy Gas Pigs with constant problems! I have had Zero Problems with my Tesla long range model 3 and Enjoy the Car immensely over my Mercedes CLS 550 twin Turbo V8 with real wood and Message seats that heat and cool…… the Beauty is the Simplicity and Quiet ride! As fast as a Porsche 911 S Carrera and 1/3 the Price and next to nothing to Travel anywhere! I go from Palm Desert to Marina Del Rey going 75 for $12 & no oil changes or engine air filters or rotor/brake pad replacements! My Paint is Perfect and I have No panel gaps for the ICE Care Nut Jobs out there!
Ahahahahahahabahahahahahahahahahahah a completely mass media BRANDING operation to boost the agenda BEHIND the 2030 agenda, and as usual another PROPAGANDA video,noting to see HERE.
It's amazing to you becasue you're an obvious automobile neophyte. If you REALLY knew anything about he cars, you'd run like hell!
It's very simple. Musk bashed Biden. Game over from the media. No unions in Tesla factories. Are you catching on yet ?
My first language is Arabic and I have been working in media for a long time.
You can imagine that I did not complete a video of more than 20 minutes a long time ago and I often do not write comments, and I am not even obsessed with Tesla, but as soon as I opened the video I completed it to the end, because your style and the arrangement of your ideas and your ability to choose your words and the transition between points were smooth, beautiful, and beneficial to the audience, so I found it my duty to tell you that I enjoyed watching the video, and I strongly advise you to produce videos about anything in life, and you will find viewers. best regards bro.
Thank you!
@@edfessler I totally agree with this commenter!!!! I thought a similar thing when watching this video!! Subscribed!
My 2018 M3P is at 93k. 11% degradation, slower charging even with pre-conditioning (20 min vs 30 min). Charging habits are half SC, and half 240V home. Had a windshield replaced under warranty. Paid for a dead 12V just after warranty expired (of course). Replaced normal wear and tear items (on my 3rd sets of carbon cabin filters & tires). She still pulls 1g accelerating!
Love the car, no regrets.
Sounds like u got a lemon
My 2018 M3LR at 90k has 12% degradation. Seldom supercharge, only about 5 times in 4.5 years.
RUclips videos of people experiencing Tesla linear acceleration, being pressed back in their seats, from stop to whatever speed you want to get to, still gives me a smile! Our production dual motor without any modifications is rated 0-60 in 4.2 seconds. Over and over and over.
It is beyond comparison with any other mass produced internal combustion can ever be.
Change has arrived... our kids will wonder what took us so long.
You should make more videos! Your review was concise and very interesting, had me watching the whole way through! A+!
Thank you!
Got my Y last month and as you said the quietness and effortlessness is one of the most wonderful features of the car. Another game changer is one pedal driving on twisty country roads. How good it this😊!
Phantom braked a couple of times but I know why, it occasionally mistakes shadows for physical objects and paints marks on the road can throw it at times also but overall a fabulous car to drive..and the amount of space is a whole other topic.
Very informative video btw. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺👍
this is the best boring guy I ever saw. Finally someone who isn't on drugs
Nice to see that a Tesla Model 3 from 2018/19 is still in that good condition in 2023! I have my M3 now a good year and it is still the best choice I've ever done.
m3 sounds like bmw lol
Made our reservation for the long range dual motor as soon as we could in June 2018, and took delivery of one of the first in Canada in September 2018.
100,000 km (62,000 miles) later and it is still amazing. Did PPF paint protection as I knew this could easily last 20 years. Looking at how much used ones go for, others would agree.
I am not a fan of EV's, but I am a realist and I understand that the world is going in this direction. So eventually I probably will break down and buy one. But, what I want to say here is that I appreciate your review greatly. It was a fair and honest review of your real world experience. You didn't try to persuade people toward or against EV's. You presented your facts and your reaction to what you experienced over time. A great review. Thank you. I enjoyed it.
I would recommend you consider plug in hybrids. They are the best of both worlds. It’s like a mini ev with mini ev range. They tend to have 15-40 miles of electric range which is good for most of the peoples commutes.
Accotding to Elon Musk, gas cars have at least another 50 years before we notice a diminished presence on the road. the igasoline/diesel nfrastructure is there as opposed to EVs with close to 2% infrastrucure and 2-3hour wait times to get an open charger then another 45 minutes to charge to 50%. Yeah... sounds like a REAL revolution!
@seanoleary1979 all new cars sold in the eu will be evs after 2030. Doubt it will take 50 years to see EV dominance. There are already tons on the roads around me. (But I live in quite a wealthy area)
@@froge_ The EU always seems to think they are looking forward while in actuality, they're going backwards. On the other hand, there is probably 10X the amount of nuclear power to generate electricity while the US is still 60-70% fossil fuel and coal. The needs and demands of cars in the EU is NOT anywhere near the same as the US. People over there drive around in cars that resemble pimples. Here, men are men, and sheep are scared!
@@Beafybrian we had a plug in Pacifica hybrid which was great for when we had it. Zero complaints. One downside to the hybrids that I came to recognize is usually overlooked: they have double the engine / motor maintenance / potential problems vs a pure EV or pure ICE as they have both propulsion systems. Still a good choice I think when the pure EV doesn't fit the requirements for some reason (other than FUD)
I’m 32 and I like it quiet, the world is so noisy 😊
You have a 4 year old car with 100,000 miles with 6% battery loss. Assuming you replace the batteries at 400,000/ another 12 years what will be the cost to replace them? And with battery technology advancing and costs for those batteries declining, there's no reason not to believe costs will plummet. And with the sheer number of Model 3 (and Model Y) sold there will most likely be after market companies offering battery replacement options.
I think it's not a given, that batteries will be cheaper in the future.
Great colour choice. Our red dual motor has over 100,000km (62,000 miles) since delivery in Sept 2018. I love that with the free over the air software updates, it's better than the day it was delivered! Map software is always current, without additional fees (compared to our Chrysler van $$$ for updates).
The "come to you" service is underestimated. No time wasted at the garage waiting for your vehicle to be serviced.
People need to experience it to believe it.
It's interesting, people will see their MPGs drop and not bat an eye since that's part of a car getting old and worn, but when an EV loses 4% battery people lose their minds. Lower MPG is less mileage per full tank, and degrading battery is less mileage per charge.
Btw, 14:05 is easily the best time stamp I've ever seen 😂
Watching this in my 2018 LR Model 3 currently 290 miles displayed at full. No issues so far. Only maintenance has been windshield wipers, 12v battery and a set of tires. Car drives exactly the same as the first day I got it. Best car ownership in smiles per mile ever!
Great video. I bought my Model 3 (same colour) back in October 2018 and it’s been nothing but fun and excitement. Battery degradation is similar, but like you said it doesn’t really matter, as long as you have a good number of miles in the battery, you’ll be fine. Your cat stole the show, by the way.
#TeamRed rocks ;)