- 3 fists of room - materials ace the knock test - unbelievable door closing sound - comes with 40 banana boxes - with mounted hammer on the accelerator
Thanks Bjorn. You are probably the most experienced EV tester. I’ve watched you from the start and really appreciate your information. It looks a lot better, but still no instruments, no HUD, no stalks, no shade for the glass roof in Summer. Hopefully they will take your suggestions seriously.
Lets hope FSD isn't affected by the ninety-ninety rule, so that the lack of stalks would be worthwhile in a meaningful amount of time. It almost certainly is, and absolutely won't. Actual autopilot/FSD has only been Next Year for what... 8(?) years now, Next Year will be the year! /s
@@mikewilliams6467Some years ago BMW had a press release, actually on April 1st, that told the people to use the blinker stalk as long as they have it... 🤣 By the way, was it a woman who invented the blinker stalk once upon the time?
I don’t WANT a HUD. I have before and just find it distracting, especially at night. I don’t want an instrument cluster in front of me. (Night time forward vision with neither of these is just fabulous.) I currently have stalks in my 2019, but really look forward to getting rid of them when I update to the Highland. (Waiting for the P!)
I own a Long Range and 100% approve these changes. I'd never buy a performance model, because I have absolutely no use for the performance features. More comfort and lower consumption ftw.
The lower consumption is mainly coming from the new tyres which have a significant reduced rolling resistance. Buy yourself a set of Hankook iON Evo and you will receive similar consumption with your existing M3 LR
To be fair the M3 Long Range is a very performant car too, and is more than enough for most people. I also really like these changes, except the removal of the stalks. Hell, they should rather have added a stalk for windscreen wipers instead of removing the two existing ones!
Have a Y LR - it in chill mode and do overtaking on 80” roads with confidence. Drivers car - a V6 with manual shift. Dayly commute/ long trip Tesla LR’s
@@fr3238Let's say it's winter and slightly snowing, then it's important to be able to manually operate the windscreen wipers. First of all you have to manually check that they aren't frozen. Then it's good if there is no ice in the wiping area.
Thank you for the double penetration video. I was moderately pissed at Tesla for not giving you the same treatment they gave to Carwow, for a simple reason. Carwow is NOT an EV channel. One could argue it is not even a CAR channel. It is entertainment pure and simple. But you are without a doubt the single most knowledgeable EV tester, period. If I were Tesla, I would have contacted the Bjorn Nylands in the world (not sure how many there are) and given THEM this kind of info, because the average Carwow subscriber simply does not understand, or even care, about technical stuff.
But it’s about appealing to the masses for Tesla right now. And Carwow has a lot of potential for reaching new customers to educate them on the vehicles and plant the seed for making the transition to EVs. Sure this channel is a lot more technical and niche and that’s great, but the average Joe isn’t going to be clicking on videos like this generally…
@@RyanKershaw not sure we are talking about the same Carwow. Matt never made a secret of the fact that he does not particularly like EVs. Carwow is mostly for petrolheads.
Tesla simply did as the other traditional carmakers are doing for a long time: exclusive first access to only a few selected youtubers by Country and number of subscribers. And probably ones that didn't criticise in past. However you judge it, Carwow has 8.49M subscribers. But I wouldn't trust them for an impartial review 😏
@@Emaratilfy 8.5 million people who mostly watch improbable drag races. Bjorn’s average viewer is 100 times mor likely to own an EV or to be on the market for one. I found Bjorn’s channel when looking for our first EV and trusted him for both our EV purchases. You simply can’t find a better and more data driven channel.
It was a mistake to remove the stalks. A lot of people really hate those buttons on the wheel, me included. Especially the turn signals are really annoying to use in roundabouts. That was a really bold move, considering that the aim with this refresh was to make the car more appealing to more people. That move alone will instead make it a deal breaker for some. Instead of a rear screen and ambient lighting they should have focused on adding a small instrument cluster or a HUD, kept the stalks, and redesigned the back so that it became a proper hatchback instead. Far more practical! That sure would have made it more appealing to more people. Now they are actually alienating a lot of people instead just because of the stalks, and the small cost cut isn't really worth it in my opinion.
@@cokyrobes It fits in their philosophy of no parts are the best parts. And I can imagine it will make a future retractable steering wheel more easy to implement. Note: I'm not saying I agree with these reasons.
M3 is not an option for me because of it not being a hatchback. I have not tried the no-stalks, but I would think the problem here is not implementing steer-by-wire too. If they had that setup with a maximum of +- 90 degrees from center, I think the buttons would be ok.
sexy buttons company has already said they’re working on stalks. Which is silly, but perhaps the only way I’d buy a highland. Indicators are bad, haptics not even real button is even worse. Drive mode also bad - if you’re parking or turning in a narrow road and need to change between D/R mulitple times quickly - a stalk/gear shifter lets you do that part blind so you can concentrate on your surroundings. Reaching over to the screen and swiping (and hoping it selected correctly) will slow you down and lose sight of whats around. Also I think risks increased accidents from people thinking they’re in D/R when they aren’t..
I think you are on a correct trace here. There are a number of situations when it's good to be able to handle quite fast. Let's say you have to reverse onto a road near a crest...
Have heard similar arguments before, and i totally understand. Just a note, the new "buttons" are improved haptic wise compared to the S and X. Its no button, but other reviewers made it seem like it almost felt like one. (due to the great active haptic)
It's laughable that after spending this much on a new car, the first thing you have to do when you get it is finish building it yourself, using third party modifications... Those buttons on the wheel was clearly designed by an American who is unaware that most of the world uses roundabouts, not intersections...
@@FireWalkMusic I im well aware that many people oppose this, but again, Tesla is minimalist and want to remove as much clutter as possible. The stalks aren't the end of the world, but certainly do have a learning curve. And i doubt they were designed by an unaware american. First, they've gotten plenty of feedback from S and X, so they could have changed it. The question is why not. The wheel returned but the stalk didn't.
The fact that you are, have been and forevermore will be Tesla Bjorn is vital and unique in the world of EV commentary. You have owned, driven and tested every Tesla and pretty much every other EV. So, you are uniquely placed to test, drive and compare on behalf of the wider community and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the new M3.
Regarding the top speed its been reduced due to the rating of the tyre they now use on the Highlander. The tyres are designed for comfort and noise reduction rather than higher top speeds.
The new tyres are first and foremost reduced in rolling resistance. Tesla claims in the WLTP tests that they now test with a rolling resistance of 7 (old 7,5). Unfortunately this is also the main reason for the lowered consumption figures or increased range. As soon as you change to winter tyres or any other tyres the consumption might be the same as on the old Model 3.
@@desmoheliYou're correct. WLTP range went from 491 km to 513 km. That's only a 4,5 % improvement in range. Low resistance tires can give a 2-3 % range increase.
To me it seems like there is a lot of bullshit about this... This has never done in any other car before and I see no use. At somepoint somebody will decide to change the tyres for whatever reason and they should be able to tune their car as they please. It is not Tesla's car anymore, I think some people are forgetting this... From my point of view the speed reduction is just a strict business decision to differentiate their trims and models. If you want more speed: go to the performance version or the Model S and pay more.
Well done Bjorn. Glad to hear the open trunk lights on the diffuser provide adequate safety warning. I remember seeing extra lights behind the trunk-mounted tail lights on another car before. Seemed dumb to have redundant tail lights. Lotsa love to all especially Ammery with child #2 ❤❤❤
I'm past-owner of an Model 3 and now owner of a Polestar 2. I used Tesla during hot summer only with towels on the hot seats but in Polestar standard-seats i don't need anything to feel dry.
@@IceyJ4lyf The M3 is the sportier vehicle: you sit lower, the suspension is harder, the acceleration is more direct.It's also about 10-15% more efficient and has more rear seat space. The P2 is the more comfortable and nicer car: you sit a little higher (but not like in an SUV), the suspension is more responsive and a little softer, the engines are more torque-oriented, the standard brakes are better, it's quieter, you can get it without a glass roof, the seats are made of woven fabric which is more breathable and you have parking sensors that works. The charging performance is similar - the M3 starts off significantly stronger, but also decreases more quickly. It is better to charge both only up to 70% on long journeys and therefore more often. Some problems on both models were fixed with the facelift. As in the past, people buy an electric car not only because of the best price/performance ratio but also because of personal preferences. I've never driven cars that can be seen on every corner, but that's how it is now with Tesla. Good luck with your selection.
I was plan to purchase a Model Y next year around spring time, but honestly, seeing what are the improvements on the ''Highland'' model, I'd rather be patient a wait that Tesla is releasing the Model Y (Highland) called ''Juniper''. Thanks Björn.
Im not sure the juniper y will be released 2024. For our needs the current y is worth more than the new highline(too small and we need big tailgate) we will pick up the y at the end of September
@fr3238 One good thing about taking out the stalks is that Tesla won't be stuck with current model Y stock. Plenty of people will prefer the version with stalks.
Does it have 5g or stil 4g? Does it have a forward pedestrian warning system now on low speeds? Does it have hw4, hw 3.5 or just 3? Do.the turn lights have a sequence? That are questions people should answer not this default things we already knew
Hey Bjørn, I really enjoy the "audio only" content, did you ever think about additionally releasing it as podcast? I think it would be great to be able to listen to it on the go (by downloading it e.g. in Apple Podcasts) or without having to have the RUclips app open on the phone. To pay for it, or even generate additional revenue, you could include a short sponsored section, like in other podcasts.
Great video, I love your focus on technical details. Btw - the Polestar does seem to have high cabin noise at 70 (my guess at your speed). There is a constant tyre noise......
The reduced top speed is a non issue really: my 2021 has 233kmh and I actually did 205 kmh exactly 3 times for less than 5min each time over 50000km. It anyway only works in DE and absolutely noone needs that. Usually you could not drive that fast anyway...
I often go Basel-Stuttgart and back, often times it's limited to 120, back in Switzerland also max 120 of course. The limit is only a problem in people's minds, not in reality haha
@@dingdong2103 you should come to the CZ... here that ia definitely not the case. but then again we also have reasonable speed limits besides Teslas are the most efficient so we do not need conserving much 🤣
@@tesla-spectre That's not my experience. About 9 out of 10 Teslas I see on the road are driving way below the speed limits. I recall only a couple of cases where a Tesla was actually driving rigorously.
For me the only reason why i went for Model 3 Perf. Cuz of the track mode. I want to be able to turn all the safety off and have in rear wheel drive in winter to be a little bit ignorant from time to time 😁 And yes even more power and better performance brakes are a big plus as well. I guess wanting to stand out a bit more as well. Cuz everyone and your mom has a model 3 long range. So also added some after market carbon fiber bits to the outside and even lowered it a bit more. Of course some cool wheels as well. Standard/stock model 3s are driving around everywhere in Norway, every one has literally the same looking car. So i had to do something hehe.
@@Torsten. Yep, I mean its kinda like facebook. It was cool at the start, until everyone's mom and grandfather started using it :D Same with Tesla it has awesome technology it has crazy speed BUT because literally everyone has one it became (at least for me) the most uncool car brand right now. So i think i will go back to something like BMW again, when im done with my Model 3.
In info on the front bumper camera? Apparently it was shown on the vehicle photos on the tesla website for a day or two, and it has now disappeared from all photos.
Hi Bjorn, thank you for the video. Did they mention anything about the front camera. Will it have a 360 degree view. Interested in updates to Tesla vision.
Best part is no part. Best roof is no roof…just a window. My Ford F-150 moonroof dies after 10 years, only used it a few times a year. They wanted $7,000 USD to fix/replace the whole thing after a cheap plastic part broke….no thank you!!
I wonder if they can put the right turn signal on the right side of the steering wheel and then single press any to switch off or double press to inverse blinking. This would help with roundabouts. The auto switch off mechanism already helps in all other situations.
I'd be surprised if Tesla didn't do ample usability testing with the turn signal before making the product decision. I'd say try it out first for a while. Chances are that it actually is better because it makes you keep your hands on the wheel.
@Martinit0 tests done on this channel show it is very difficult to use on roundabouts. The only way to keep your hands on the wheel would be a steer-by-wire system and even then the buttons would be inverted at some point.
your the best... I love the change on inside. better glass , better intérior . I don't understand why we remove the stalk. the sliding for active the D or R in winters ... imagine....its not for me I love my kia ev6
Good insight, thanks. I’ve never driven above 200 kmh in my M3P, it would likely mean a stint in jail if you got caught here in Oz 🇦🇺. And yes - Moveable glass sun roofs are nice to use VERY occasionally, but a total nightmare with all sorts of issues including leaks. P.S. I am very happy about losing the stalks. Good riddance. I will update my 2019 as soon as I can get the P Highland. (There’s a VERY good reason that Formula 1 drivers have no such rubbish! Just keep the hands on the wheel at 10 to 3, even on a roundabout, easy!)
Yes, surely Tesla has been watching all your videos and taken your critiques to heart ...... maybe you could get Tesla to update the Y and release next month as many of us are ready to purchase the next gen 🙂
The echos you mention could be flutter echos or more probably a focal effect of the curved glass. If you ever try to have meetings in "nice" meeting rooms with curved walls, ceilings or even entire domes you will have these weird phenomenons because everything is reflected back to the center or any focal point(s). Unfortunately architects usually get one week of acoustics education during 5 years of study. Basically my job is to fix what architects design.
@Bjorn, have you had a chance to check audio experience in the SR+ version of Highland? I have heard there was slight improvement: Amp and more speakers (up to 9?), but is there sub in the trunk??
08:00 only 200 is only a theme in Germany. Purchasing speed index W tires living in a 130 limited country can be a pain. When I look on a tire website, most cheap tires have already V for 240 km/h. Some other have H for 210, but no major price difference. So 240 would have been very reasonable.
Another great one Bjorn. Glad you're 'team stalks'. I really dont understand how and why this change was made. Tesla always says 'safety numer one priority'. Well, stationary stalks are safer than moving buttons...always. So.... Tesla want to maximize the acceleration of EV adoption. So thats maximizing desirability. Stalks are most probably more desirable than buttons. Fanboys be like 'doesn't matter, Tesla sells all cars they make'. True, but when demand is even higher due to higer desirability, you can sell the same cars with slightly more margin. Which is good for Tesla (, me) and plebeians who have a couple of shares. Elon doesn't want expensive engineers working on solutions for problems that don't exist? So WTF is this remove the stalks thing. Seems like him (and/or Franz) are pushing their own opinion, regardless of the claimed priorities at Tesla. I hope Tesla reconsiders, or I cant buy a new Tesla when my Model 3 (2019) has to go.
Actually Franz wanted to keep the stalks. You can hear him say in an episode of 'Ride the lightning' podcast (in January 2023) that he doesn't see a need or a demand to get rid of the stalks for Model 3/Y. Removing the stalks is Elon's stupid decision. My hope is that nobody buys that car and with very low sales Elon will have no choice but to get the stalks back.
There is another way out: steer by wire. Variable steering rate similar to 2023 Lexus RZ. But the removal of the stalks so prematurely (before introduction of mature steer by wire / super safe FSD) is not a good sign. Someone is not listening to the customers.
Driving faster than 180 km\h in my M3LR is just too noisy and consumes to much energy. Chilling at 150 km\h is the winner. Highland having a speed limit at 200 shout not be a problem unless you track it.
I agree... Deleting the stalks is obviously stupid. Fine to have buttons as well, great. But there has to be stalks... Stalks were invented for a good reason and it is exactly because when you are turning the wheel there is no way a button on the wheel is anywhere near as ergonomic or even possible to use
Yea auto high beams are so trash it is embarrassing. I was kind of annoyed that Tesla took out the door pocket lights that were good ambient light. Some people like to see an outline of their feet and not sitting in a black hole. Passenger Lumbar being deleted was the most silly thing they had done.
Totally agree on the comfort speed issue. For me 200km/h is more then enough, would much prefer a better ride and a little more range. If you want more speed and performance then get the performance model. Also make the performance model and the long range model more diverse. That is give the performance model much more acceleration, handling and speed. Then give the long range model a lot more range with a comfortable ride and enough acceleration to safely pass trucks and trailers on the open road.The standard model for people who rarely road trip or have no interest in racing and therefore don't want to pay for either.
But why do they need to reduce speed to get better comfort? That doesn´t make sense. Other manufacturers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, etc. have way better comfort AND stability at high speed at the same time. There is something to the Tesla suspension that is not as well engineered as a German premium car. I mean Tesla is superior in other aspects like the onboard computer, entertainment features, etc., but they could have improved the quality of the suspension without reducing its performance at high speeds. Mercedes-Benz is a prime example for that. Have you ever experienced how quiet and comfortable a C-Class is at speeds way north of 200 km/h? Tesla just doesn´t have the know how to build a suspension like Mercedes-Benz, but instead of cheaping out on such a central aspect and having a bad compromise as a result, they could have bought the knowledge by letting engineers with such knowledge build the suspension.
@@felixklusener5530if you do not plan to drive north of 200 it is actually nice for reducing running costs. Replacement tires approved for 200+ are more expensive.
Been driving id3 for over a year now and the average speed around Dublin is....28kmh if you're driving down the country best to set your speed to 100kmh cruise for best economy...they're trying to stop people killing themselves on the roads over here...but every week more young people are killed in cars
@@christianolsen9781 At least in Germany roughly 90 % of summer tires have a speed index V (240 km/h) or higher. With most newer cars requiering such high speed tires, the demand for tires with lower speed index is so small, that many manufacturers don´t offer them anymore. But if you want to use tires with a lower index, you can just do it with all season tires or winter tires. German law just requires you to either have a warning visible to the driver, or that you limit the maximum speed of the vehicle to match the lower speed index. That shouldn´t be a problem. You just need to put a sticker on the dashboard that says ´max. 190 km/h´ if the index is T for example, or limit the cars speed which you can do in the Tesla app and in the vehicles settings. As far as I know only Italy requires you to have a speed index that matches the cars top speed, but only during summer time.
@@felixklusener5530 First, there is a safety margin (forgot how much it was). Second, no manufacturer is going to deliver a car with tires that do not match its top speed.
I went for a 2018 Model S just b/c of the sun roof. For the same money I could have bought 2019 'Raven' MS with faster charging and smoother air suspension, but I am one of the seldom persons to actually open the sun roof from time to time. (I don't line airco).
I kinda wish you spoke to the knowledgeable Tesla guy about the things that you potentially expected to be added on the new Model 3., but weren’t .. and possibly finding out why. Like Tesla using all the engineering knowledge they gathered from the cybertruck and applying it to the M3 eg. removing the door handles, adding steer by wire, or changing to the 48v architecture. Or even asking why haven’t they gone full giga casting like the model Y? It just seems that Tesla spent a lot of time on this project and performed a lot of testing for what seems to be mostly cosmetic and subtle changes to the model 3
Do you know if the gear ratio in the Highland is still the same? Having a limited top speed it would make sense for them to have slightly shorter gear ratio to reduce current and temperature during acceleration limiting the top speed to avoid over revving of the motors.
@@alfo40 Yes it has a reduction gear but the car would never "over rev" the motor when accelerating only when travelling at top speed ... and since the car has always had a software limited top speed this isn't going to happen. With a lower top speed they could potentially change the final ratio to make it so the motor speed was slightly higher at lower speeds ... but do they want/need to do that?
Exactly! It would make sense cause at the same acceleration rate the motor would require less amps and would create less heat. I'm not an engineer and I'm not really into Tesla's technicals, but I've been racing with brushless motors rc cars since 1998 and I've seen the differences for the motor and battery changing final ratio @@MrAdopado
One topic every youtube guy seems to be ignoring is the lack of a front facing camera or ultrasonic sensors. Did no one ask Tesla about the reason they did not include it in the updates? Tesla Vision still seems to suck for parking…
Probably we have to wait for the frist batch of cars if it is really missing or the press cars just didn't have the cameras. It is still clearly visible on the website materials.
@@michlblacksmith in the car configuration not any longer. A wild guess: it has something to do with HW 4.0 which aparently was not ready for release for the highland model 3 yet but might come later
Regarding ambient light I have made a simple solution in the current M3. I have used some orange tape covering one roof light in the back and one in the front. It’s off course important to use tape, that allows light to pass through. Cover it and cut it round with a sharp knife. Works perfect - almost as good in my BMW. It allows me to see all passengers and and other stuff I the car at night. Only downside is that you switch in on manually.
Yep, my 2008 Peugeot 308 has an amber down light in the cabin, illuminating the transmission tunnel from the rear vision mirror module. On all the time and it works well.
The nodel 3 tends to blind even on normal headlights. There is almost every day a Tesla that blinds me even at daylight. I don't have this issue with most other cars.
@@dr2okevin that is correct as some of them seem to have lights not aligned correctly. However, if we talk about auto high beam, they did a good job in some recent (few months ago) updates. I drive M3 every day and I’m no longer flashed by other cars and I rent a MY in US for one month, I even forget about auto high beam being on and drivers did not flash at me. So that is good job by Tesla on the software part. Drivers with misaligned lights should get that fixed no matter what car!
What i have noticed since owning a tesla for 3 years is that i hate driving with the windows down, so i can see why glassroof makes more sense over sunroof.
Anyone knows if the front bumper camera will be there? On the first pics you could see it but all the reviews don't show it anymore. Would be such a good addition for Tesla Vision.
Can't find any info about the camera, we probably have to wait for the first batch of cars. But most likely the camera in the front bumper is not there.
It's not about the top speed. It's about the stability. If they deemed it unstable over 200 kmh, it's a big problem. I don't want an unstable car even if it is comfy. Other manufacturers can make comfy and stable cars. Stable way over 200. I wont replace my current model 3 to a highland, for sure.
I saw that the hood has some gas cylinders in the hinge. Maybe for the hood to pop up on impact with pedestrians. Have you know something about? And the camera in the front is missing, but on the online photos it is.
I have the same kind of ambient lighting in my car and, for me, at least, it's not an issue. I keep it on max brightness and mostly on blue, because it should theoretically keep you more alert / awake. I guess the batteries are really not updated with the refresh, maybe they still have the older tech under contract, but they will probably upgrade the battery at some point without any whistles :)
About the lack of stalks for the correct indication on a roundabout and elsewhere, at least when navigation is on, it could signal automatically to follow route.
Hi Bjorn, did the Tesla engineer that you recently spoke with about the Model 3 Highland mention why Tesla has opted not to use giga castings in the refreshed version of the 3 at this juncture? Thanks
Certainly Tesla could dim the LED: LEDs are dimmed by PWM (pulse width modulation), i.e. turning LED on/off very fast (could be MHz). It should be easy to do in software if the LED drivers support high enough bandwidth. Any Tesla intern should be able to implement this.
No, no, no... stalks should be standard for turning lights in any car, just like a regular steering wheel... and anyone wanting to be exclusive with turning signals on buttons in the steering wheel or yoke, they should just buy those things as an optional pack. Otherwise, we're reaching a point where you'll have to pay extra to have a regular steering wheel and turning signals on stalks!!
Bjorn, I hope you see this…. Im in the USA and i’ve been watching your videos about 4yr. I bought my first Tesla 2yr ago and felt i knew everything about it because of all your videos. I’ve become part of the Tesla community here in the USA. I get really upset when people in the Tesla community do not know about you. Im friends with some of the biggest Tesla influencers and I STILL value your information more than anyone else. The reason, is you test ALL EV’S and are truly unbiased. Please start using your Twitter/X account again and bring the much needed balance to the Tesla community on X that it needs…
I remember reading that Tesla changed their head lights a couple of years ago so that left and right hand drive cars use the same hardware. Software was used to adjust the light direction. 🇨🇦
What about new autopilot equipment? There was talk about new camera in the front or new radar unit, but no mention of it anywhere, so might not be anything new yet?
The small wordplay jokes is why I keep coming back to your videos Bjørn! Also thanks for showing these nuggets of info, I hope Tesla’s employees can relay more of this background info in the future as well
Would have been interesting to see what the Tesla engineer’s reasoning was for getting rid of the indicator stalk. That should be illegal and is so unsafe. I really hope they fix this as I really want to buy one but won’t with out the stalk. The rest of the car is absolutely stunning.
Did your Tesla contact confirm that the displayed cars were pre-production models? Guessing a few tweaks to design will still take place - front camera / removal of USS to all markets? Thanks
Dampening: Bjorn, can you test conversations? I'd like to know if acoustic changes make it easier to hear human's normal speech in the Highland. Very interesting. p.s. My revivifiers drive a Mercedes-Benz C-Class...
Idea for the interior strip lighting inside the Highland / CyberTruck... (Tesla probably already thought of this) The interior strip lighting could be used in conjunction with cameras and flight computer to point-light the strip up where cars / people are in the forward 180 degree view - just for blindspot coverage. Intensity = distance, colour = type (human vs vehicle). Otherwise the strip is a distraction.
...afterthought... And emergency vehicles (if they're detected ;) can be blinking red. ...afterthought#2... And when parked the door strip can blink red to warn before a person opens the relevant door into oncoming traffic / cyclists / pedestrians.
I personally miss the pano roof that my 2012 and 2015 MS had. I used the open pano roof frequently and although I love the glass roof in my 2022 MS, I wish I had the ability to open the roof for fresh air.
The main reason for the glass roof that cannot be opened is to prevent sealing and noise issues. One of my close friends has a Tesla Model S with such a glass roof and he has until this day a lot of issues with noise. He had also some issues with water sealing, but this could be solved after various attemps by Tesla.
My brother-in-law spent $ 130.000,00 on a Model S, and the amount of sounds it can make is disgusting. I hope they continue improving sound insulation, build quality, and overall reliability.
I would say the main reason is structural integrity. The roof adds significantly to the overall strength of the body shell. Having a sliding/opening section compromises that.
This is what I want to know. I love the handling (including the quick steering) of my 2021 Model 3 LR, and I’d like to know if/how much any of this has been sacrificed to improve comfort.
Can I send my wishes for M3 Performance? -CATL ShenXing Battery with at least 600km WLTP -sharper front -sporty wheels -tinted windows -HW4 with front camera -possible with trailer hitch -dark roof inside -real Matrix LED -real rain sensor -HUD -adaptive dampers ...yes, I can dream...
Tesla Model 3 Nyland.
11/10 would buy.
- 3 fists of room
- materials ace the knock test
- unbelievable door closing sound
- comes with 40 banana boxes
- with mounted hammer on the accelerator
Thanks Bjorn.
You are probably the most experienced EV tester.
I’ve watched you from the start and really appreciate your information.
It looks a lot better, but still no instruments, no HUD, no stalks, no shade for the glass roof in Summer.
Hopefully they will take your suggestions seriously.
Lets hope FSD isn't affected by the ninety-ninety rule, so that the lack of stalks would be worthwhile in a meaningful amount of time.
It almost certainly is, and absolutely won't. Actual autopilot/FSD has only been Next Year for what... 8(?) years now, Next Year will be the year! /s
@@mikewilliams6467Some years ago BMW had a press release, actually on April 1st, that told the people to use the blinker stalk as long as they have it... 🤣
By the way, was it a woman who invented the blinker stalk once upon the time?
Neue klasse BMW also NO instruments.
@@mikewilliams6467 Well, according to latest UNECE talks about autonomous driving regulations, next year might actually be a good year.
I don’t WANT a HUD. I have before and just find it distracting, especially at night.
I don’t want an instrument cluster in front of me.
(Night time forward vision with neither of these is just fabulous.)
I currently have stalks in my 2019, but really look forward to getting rid of them when I update to the Highland. (Waiting for the P!)
Hey Bjørn, some people in sales also care about technical details. 😂 Good to hear you found someone who could spill the beans on some stuff.
I own a Long Range and 100% approve these changes. I'd never buy a performance model, because I have absolutely no use for the performance features. More comfort and lower consumption ftw.
The lower consumption is mainly coming from the new tyres which have a significant reduced rolling resistance. Buy yourself a set of Hankook iON Evo and you will receive similar consumption with your existing M3 LR
To be fair the M3 Long Range is a very performant car too, and is more than enough for most people. I also really like these changes, except the removal of the stalks. Hell, they should rather have added a stalk for windscreen wipers instead of removing the two existing ones!
My revivifier would never buy a Performance either. Doc is scared witless by acceleration on Standard Range!
Have a Y LR - it in chill mode and do overtaking on 80” roads with confidence. Drivers car - a V6 with manual shift. Dayly commute/ long trip Tesla LR’s
@@fr3238Let's say it's winter and slightly snowing, then it's important to be able to manually operate the windscreen wipers. First of all you have to manually check that they aren't frozen. Then it's good if there is no ice in the wiping area.
Thank you for the double penetration video. I was moderately pissed at Tesla for not giving you the same treatment they gave to Carwow, for a simple reason. Carwow is NOT an EV channel. One could argue it is not even a CAR channel. It is entertainment pure and simple. But you are without a doubt the single most knowledgeable EV tester, period. If I were Tesla, I would have contacted the Bjorn Nylands in the world (not sure how many there are) and given THEM this kind of info, because the average Carwow subscriber simply does not understand, or even care, about technical stuff.
But it’s about appealing to the masses for Tesla right now. And Carwow has a lot of potential for reaching new customers to educate them on the vehicles and plant the seed for making the transition to EVs. Sure this channel is a lot more technical and niche and that’s great, but the average Joe isn’t going to be clicking on videos like this generally…
@@RyanKershaw not sure we are talking about the same Carwow. Matt never made a secret of the fact that he does not particularly like EVs. Carwow is mostly for petrolheads.
Tesla simply did as the other traditional carmakers are doing for a long time: exclusive first access to only a few selected youtubers by Country and number of subscribers. And probably ones that didn't criticise in past.
However you judge it, Carwow has 8.49M subscribers. But I wouldn't trust them for an impartial review 😏
@@Emaratilfy 8.5 million people who mostly watch improbable drag races. Bjorn’s average viewer is 100 times mor likely to own an EV or to be on the market for one. I found Bjorn’s channel when looking for our first EV and trusted him for both our EV purchases. You simply can’t find a better and more data driven channel.
Double penetration 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤😮🎉❤❤😂
Bjorn is about the only person I trust with Tesla reviews. Keeps it honest, balanced opinion, informative...and no hyperbole. Thank you!
It was a mistake to remove the stalks. A lot of people really hate those buttons on the wheel, me included. Especially the turn signals are really annoying to use in roundabouts.
That was a really bold move, considering that the aim with this refresh was to make the car more appealing to more people. That move alone will instead make it a deal breaker for some.
Instead of a rear screen and ambient lighting they should have focused on adding a small instrument cluster or a HUD, kept the stalks, and redesigned the back so that it became a proper hatchback instead. Far more practical! That sure would have made it more appealing to more people. Now they are actually alienating a lot of people instead just because of the stalks, and the small cost cut isn't really worth it in my opinion.
The rear screen is the best feature, what are you talking about. No more are we there yet???
It can’t be due to cost cutting - must be another reason…I can’t work it out though! I don’t like the buttons but would put up with it still
Could not agree more with you. Stalks and hatchback would be a lot more useful than rear screen. Seems like the wrong priority.
@@cokyrobes It fits in their philosophy of no parts are the best parts. And I can imagine it will make a future retractable steering wheel more easy to implement. Note: I'm not saying I agree with these reasons.
M3 is not an option for me because of it not being a hatchback.
I have not tried the no-stalks, but I would think the problem here is not implementing steer-by-wire too. If they had that setup with a maximum of +- 90 degrees from center, I think the buttons would be ok.
sexy buttons company has already said they’re working on stalks. Which is silly, but perhaps the only way I’d buy a highland. Indicators are bad, haptics not even real button is even worse. Drive mode also bad - if you’re parking or turning in a narrow road and need to change between D/R mulitple times quickly - a stalk/gear shifter lets you do that part blind so you can concentrate on your surroundings. Reaching over to the screen and swiping (and hoping it selected correctly) will slow you down and lose sight of whats around. Also I think risks increased accidents from people thinking they’re in D/R when they aren’t..
I think you are on a correct trace here. There are a number of situations when it's good to be able to handle quite fast. Let's say you have to reverse onto a road near a crest...
Have heard similar arguments before, and i totally understand.
Just a note, the new "buttons" are improved haptic wise compared to the S and X. Its no button, but other reviewers made it seem like it almost felt like one. (due to the great active haptic)
It's laughable that after spending this much on a new car, the first thing you have to do when you get it is finish building it yourself, using third party modifications... Those buttons on the wheel was clearly designed by an American who is unaware that most of the world uses roundabouts, not intersections...
@@FireWalkMusic I im well aware that many people oppose this, but again, Tesla is minimalist and want to remove as much clutter as possible.
The stalks aren't the end of the world, but certainly do have a learning curve.
And i doubt they were designed by an unaware american. First, they've gotten plenty of feedback from S and X, so they could have changed it. The question is why not. The wheel returned but the stalk didn't.
@@sebastianorye2702 simple, because it's cheaper. It's just a cost cutting measured. Cheaper and easier / quicker to manufacture.
Your 90% correctness is 20 times more correct then Carwow, and other car channels!!
I though my correctness was 99.99 % 🤣
thats why u have different sources to fact check by. Also carwow have now turned more towards entertainment it feels like
Carwow is a comercial chanel. But that brings most customers that don't bother with much details
The fact that you are, have been and forevermore will be Tesla Bjorn is vital and unique in the world of EV commentary. You have owned, driven and tested every Tesla and pretty much every other EV. So, you are uniquely placed to test, drive and compare on behalf of the wider community and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the new M3.
@@bjornnyland NEIN NEIN NEIN NEIN!!
Regarding the top speed its been reduced due to the rating of the tyre they now use on the Highlander. The tyres are designed for comfort and noise reduction rather than higher top speeds.
The new tyres are first and foremost reduced in rolling resistance. Tesla claims in the WLTP tests that they now test with a rolling resistance of 7 (old 7,5). Unfortunately this is also the main reason for the lowered consumption figures or increased range. As soon as you change to winter tyres or any other tyres the consumption might be the same as on the old Model 3.
@@desmoheliYou're correct. WLTP range went from 491 km to 513 km. That's only a 4,5 % improvement in range.
Low resistance tires can give a 2-3 % range increase.
@@desmoheliThe main reason for the increased range is a significant improvement in aerodynamics. The tyres also help.
Significant from 0.225-0.219?
To me it seems like there is a lot of bullshit about this... This has never done in any other car before and I see no use. At somepoint somebody will decide to change the tyres for whatever reason and they should be able to tune their car as they please. It is not Tesla's car anymore, I think some people are forgetting this... From my point of view the speed reduction is just a strict business decision to differentiate their trims and models. If you want more speed: go to the performance version or the Model S and pay more.
First of all, great videos on your channel!
Do you know if there is a front camera in the bumper now in the model 3 highland?
Could watch Norwegian scenery all day
Well done Bjorn. Glad to hear the open trunk lights on the diffuser provide adequate safety warning. I remember seeing extra lights behind the trunk-mounted tail lights on another car before. Seemed dumb to have redundant tail lights. Lotsa love to all especially Ammery with child #2 ❤❤❤
I'm past-owner of an Model 3 and now owner of a Polestar 2. I used Tesla during hot summer only with towels on the hot seats but in Polestar standard-seats i don't need anything to feel dry.
How's your Polestar 2 experience compared to Tesla M3? I'm in the process of deciding between the two following Polestar 2's 2024 update
@@IceyJ4lyf The M3 is the sportier vehicle: you sit lower, the suspension is harder, the acceleration is more direct.It's also about 10-15% more efficient and has more rear seat space.
The P2 is the more comfortable and nicer car: you sit a little higher (but not like in an SUV), the suspension is more responsive and a little softer, the engines are more torque-oriented, the standard brakes are better, it's quieter, you can get it without a glass roof, the seats are made of woven fabric which is more breathable and you have parking sensors that works.
The charging performance is similar - the M3 starts off significantly stronger, but also decreases more quickly. It is better to charge both only up to 70% on long journeys and therefore more often. Some problems on both models were fixed with the facelift. As in the past, people buy an electric car not only because of the best price/performance ratio but also because of personal preferences. I've never driven cars that can be seen on every corner, but that's how it is now with Tesla.
Good luck with your selection.
I was plan to purchase a Model Y next year around spring time, but honestly, seeing what are the improvements on the ''Highland'' model, I'd rather be patient a wait that Tesla is releasing the Model Y (Highland) called ''Juniper''. Thanks Björn.
I believe many people think like you, and this is why Tesla probably should get the Y updated as fast as possible too.
@@fr3238fully agree with both of you (wait for updated Y and best to release asap)
Im not sure the juniper y will be released 2024. For our needs the current y is worth more than the new highline(too small and we need big tailgate) we will pick up the y at the end of September
@fr3238 One good thing about taking out the stalks is that Tesla won't be stuck with current model Y stock. Plenty of people will prefer the version with stalks.
Does it have 5g or stil 4g? Does it have a forward pedestrian warning system now on low speeds? Does it have hw4, hw 3.5 or just 3? Do.the turn lights have a sequence? That are questions people should answer not this default things we already knew
Hey Bjørn, I really enjoy the "audio only" content, did you ever think about additionally releasing it as podcast?
I think it would be great to be able to listen to it on the go (by downloading it e.g. in Apple Podcasts) or without having to have the RUclips app open on the phone. To pay for it, or even generate additional revenue, you could include a short sponsored section, like in other podcasts.
RUclips premium or other methods.
Great video, I love your focus on technical details. Btw - the Polestar does seem to have high cabin noise at 70 (my guess at your speed). There is a constant tyre noise......
Should have been the Nyland not the Highland.
There are 3 possible settings for interior accent lights: On, Off and Auto. Does the last one adjust automatically the intensity to ambient light?
Or maybe it just turns it on automatically at night, but at full brightness.
@@conradce That would be really stupid and unsafe for the driver...
The reduced top speed is a non issue really: my 2021 has 233kmh and I actually did 205 kmh exactly 3 times for less than 5min each time over 50000km. It anyway only works in DE and absolutely noone needs that. Usually you could not drive that fast anyway...
I often go Basel-Stuttgart and back, often times it's limited to 120, back in Switzerland also max 120 of course. The limit is only a problem in people's minds, not in reality haha
Usually Tesla drivers are the slowest of the bunch because they want to conserve the battery 😂
My old car also could go 210, but realistically you use it once a year and the rest you go 160 anyways, even on an ICE
@@dingdong2103 you should come to the CZ... here that ia definitely not the case. but then again we also have reasonable speed limits
besides Teslas are the most efficient so we do not need conserving much 🤣
@@tesla-spectre That's not my experience. About 9 out of 10 Teslas I see on the road are driving way below the speed limits. I recall only a couple of cases where a Tesla was actually driving rigorously.
For me the only reason why i went for Model 3 Perf. Cuz of the track mode. I want to be able to turn all the safety off and have in rear wheel drive in winter to be a little bit ignorant from time to time 😁
And yes even more power and better performance brakes are a big plus as well.
I guess wanting to stand out a bit more as well. Cuz everyone and your mom has a model 3 long range.
So also added some after market carbon fiber bits to the outside and even lowered it a bit more. Of course some cool wheels as well.
Standard/stock model 3s are driving around everywhere in Norway, every one has literally the same looking car. So i had to do something hehe.
I selled my Model 3 because Teslas are in every second Street. But I think there are a lot more of eggy Model Y than 3.
@@Torsten. Yep, I mean its kinda like facebook. It was cool at the start, until everyone's mom and grandfather started using it :D
Same with Tesla it has awesome technology it has crazy speed BUT because literally everyone has one it became (at least for me) the most uncool car brand right now.
So i think i will go back to something like BMW again, when im done with my Model 3.
Any updates on the base model 3 lfp battery?
In info on the front bumper camera? Apparently it was shown on the vehicle photos on the tesla website for a day or two, and it has now disappeared from all photos.
Hi Bjorn, thank you for the video. Did they mention anything about the front camera. Will it have a 360 degree view. Interested in updates to Tesla vision.
Scenery was so beautiful and peaceful
Yeah i have the 21 model with one moter in the tailgate. It happens quite often that it is not aligned. Good update.
What about HE4? In particular about the front camera at the front of the car?
Best part is no part. Best roof is no roof…just a window. My Ford F-150 moonroof dies after 10 years, only used it a few times a year. They wanted $7,000 USD to fix/replace the whole thing after a cheap plastic part broke….no thank you!!
Top speed probably limited by the tire choice?
What about 360 camera view and where are the front bumper cameras?
I wonder if they can put the right turn signal on the right side of the steering wheel and then single press any to switch off or double press to inverse blinking. This would help with roundabouts. The auto switch off mechanism already helps in all other situations.
I'd be surprised if Tesla didn't do ample usability testing with the turn signal before making the product decision. I'd say try it out first for a while. Chances are that it actually is better because it makes you keep your hands on the wheel.
@Martinit0 tests done on this channel show it is very difficult to use on roundabouts. The only way to keep your hands on the wheel would be a steer-by-wire system and even then the buttons would be inverted at some point.
What is about the new bumper cam in the front ?
I couldn’t see a new, additional cam so far.
your the best... I love the change on inside. better glass , better intérior . I don't understand why we remove the stalk. the sliding for active the D or R in winters ... imagine....its not for me I love my kia ev6
What about the front bumper camera?
Also, what is the turning radius for the RWD Highland model?
The reduction in max speed maybe also allows to use a better tyre which is a bit cheaper and also improves comfort ?
What about the new front camera in the bumper?
A bigger differentiation between the RWD/LR and performance is a wise move. The vast majority of people want comfort in their cars
Good insight, thanks. I’ve never driven above 200 kmh in my M3P, it would likely mean a stint in jail if you got caught here in Oz 🇦🇺.
And yes - Moveable glass sun roofs are nice to use VERY occasionally, but a total nightmare with all sorts of issues including leaks.
P.S.
I am very happy about losing the stalks. Good riddance. I will update my 2019 as soon as I can get the P Highland.
(There’s a VERY good reason that Formula 1 drivers have no such rubbish! Just keep the hands on the wheel at 10 to 3, even on a roundabout, easy!)
I get to try this out when the CT l ordered arrives Christmas Day 2025! My reservation is 75K....won't be disappointed if its early. ;)
Yes, surely Tesla has been watching all your videos and taken your critiques to heart ...... maybe you could get Tesla to update the Y and release next month as many of us are ready to purchase the next gen 🙂
The echos you mention could be flutter echos or more probably a focal effect of the curved glass. If you ever try to have meetings in "nice" meeting rooms with curved walls, ceilings or even entire domes you will have these weird phenomenons because everything is reflected back to the center or any focal point(s). Unfortunately architects usually get one week of acoustics education during 5 years of study. Basically my job is to fix what architects design.
Maybe the Model-3 Plaid will have a high speed performance just like the Model S plaid.
We have no info yet on M3 Highland Cameras of 5Mp or 1.2 Mp and HW version. Then nothing was said for M3P
I have heard from a different RUclipsr the Highland at IAA in Munich had HW4 due to red circle around the cameras.
They really should do something with their matrix headlights on M3 & MY.
@Bjorn, have you had a chance to check audio experience in the SR+ version of Highland? I have heard there was slight improvement: Amp and more speakers (up to 9?), but is there sub in the trunk??
No sub. Read the specs.
08:00 only 200 is only a theme in Germany. Purchasing speed index W tires living in a 130 limited country can be a pain. When I look on a tire website, most cheap tires have already V for 240 km/h. Some other have H for 210, but no major price difference. So 240 would have been very reasonable.
Another great one Bjorn. Glad you're 'team stalks'.
I really dont understand how and why this change was made.
Tesla always says 'safety numer one priority'. Well, stationary stalks are safer than moving buttons...always. So....
Tesla want to maximize the acceleration of EV adoption. So thats maximizing desirability. Stalks are most probably more desirable than buttons.
Fanboys be like 'doesn't matter, Tesla sells all cars they make'. True, but when demand is even higher due to higer desirability, you can sell the same cars with slightly more margin. Which is good for Tesla (, me) and plebeians who have a couple of shares.
Elon doesn't want expensive engineers working on solutions for problems that don't exist? So WTF is this remove the stalks thing. Seems like him (and/or Franz) are pushing their own opinion, regardless of the claimed priorities at Tesla.
I hope Tesla reconsiders, or I cant buy a new Tesla when my Model 3 (2019) has to go.
Actually Franz wanted to keep the stalks. You can hear him say in an episode of 'Ride the lightning' podcast (in January 2023) that he doesn't see a need or a demand to get rid of the stalks for Model 3/Y.
Removing the stalks is Elon's stupid decision.
My hope is that nobody buys that car and with very low sales Elon will have no choice but to get the stalks back.
There is another way out: steer by wire. Variable steering rate similar to 2023 Lexus RZ. But the removal of the stalks so prematurely (before introduction of mature steer by wire / super safe FSD) is not a good sign. Someone is not listening to the customers.
AI and autonomy.
All input is error.
@@waynerussell6401
A polite way of saying it is : the car is ahead of its time.
The blunt way : maybe I’ll buy the car AFTER FSD is matured
@@gtyang81Even then...as long as there is a manual driving option there should be stalks.
We need to know what is it with front bumper camera! :D
Will we ever see a option for adding stalks to the steering wheel? Or are there any aftermarket solutions for this?
Yes, makers of S3XY buttons are already working on those. They look like stock, great quality.
@@KamenMarkovcan you provide a link for that?
Driving faster than 180 km\h in my M3LR is just too noisy and consumes to much energy. Chilling at 150 km\h is the winner. Highland having a speed limit at 200 shout not be a problem unless you track it.
I agree... Deleting the stalks is obviously stupid. Fine to have buttons as well, great. But there has to be stalks... Stalks were invented for a good reason and it is exactly because when you are turning the wheel there is no way a button on the wheel is anywhere near as ergonomic or even possible to use
It is impossible to indicate in a roundabout when exiting 😢
@@SuperJustid yeah exactly bro I can imagine
Yea auto high beams are so trash it is embarrassing. I was kind of annoyed that Tesla took out the door pocket lights that were good ambient light. Some people like to see an outline of their feet and not sitting in a black hole. Passenger Lumbar being deleted was the most silly thing they had done.
Totally agree on the comfort speed issue. For me 200km/h is more then enough, would much prefer a better ride and a little more range. If you want more speed and performance then get the performance model. Also make the performance model and the long range model more diverse. That is give the performance model much more acceleration, handling and speed. Then give the long range model a lot more range with a comfortable ride and enough acceleration to safely pass trucks and trailers on the open road.The standard model for people who rarely road trip or have no interest in racing and therefore don't want to pay for either.
But why do they need to reduce speed to get better comfort? That doesn´t make sense. Other manufacturers like Audi, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, etc. have way better comfort AND stability at high speed at the same time. There is something to the Tesla suspension that is not as well engineered as a German premium car. I mean Tesla is superior in other aspects like the onboard computer, entertainment features, etc., but they could have improved the quality of the suspension without reducing its performance at high speeds. Mercedes-Benz is a prime example for that. Have you ever experienced how quiet and comfortable a C-Class is at speeds way north of 200 km/h? Tesla just doesn´t have the know how to build a suspension like Mercedes-Benz, but instead of cheaping out on such a central aspect and having a bad compromise as a result, they could have bought the knowledge by letting engineers with such knowledge build the suspension.
@@felixklusener5530if you do not plan to drive north of 200 it is actually nice for reducing running costs. Replacement tires approved for 200+ are more expensive.
Been driving id3 for over a year now and the average speed around Dublin is....28kmh if you're driving down the country best to set your speed to 100kmh cruise for best economy...they're trying to stop people killing themselves on the roads over here...but every week more young people are killed in cars
@@christianolsen9781 At least in Germany roughly 90 % of summer tires have a speed index V (240 km/h) or higher. With most newer cars requiering such high speed tires, the demand for tires with lower speed index is so small, that many manufacturers don´t offer them anymore. But if you want to use tires with a lower index, you can just do it with all season tires or winter tires. German law just requires you to either have a warning visible to the driver, or that you limit the maximum speed of the vehicle to match the lower speed index. That shouldn´t be a problem. You just need to put a sticker on the dashboard that says ´max. 190 km/h´ if the index is T for example, or limit the cars speed which you can do in the Tesla app and in the vehicles settings. As far as I know only Italy requires you to have a speed index that matches the cars top speed, but only during summer time.
@@felixklusener5530 First, there is a safety margin (forgot how much it was). Second, no manufacturer is going to deliver a car with tires that do not match its top speed.
if you have an highland, make an lightshow for testing the matrix function…
I went for a 2018 Model S just b/c of the sun roof. For the same money I could have bought 2019 'Raven' MS with faster charging and smoother air suspension, but I am one of the seldom persons to actually open the sun roof from time to time. (I don't line airco).
Amazing scenic road.
I kinda wish you spoke to the knowledgeable Tesla guy about the things that you potentially expected to be added on the new Model 3., but weren’t .. and possibly finding out why. Like Tesla using all the engineering knowledge they gathered from the cybertruck and applying it to the M3 eg. removing the door handles, adding steer by wire, or changing to the 48v architecture. Or even asking why haven’t they gone full giga casting like the model Y?
It just seems that Tesla spent a lot of time on this project and performed a lot of testing for what seems to be mostly cosmetic and subtle changes to the model 3
Do you know if the gear ratio in the Highland is still the same? Having a limited top speed it would make sense for them to have slightly shorter gear ratio to reduce current and temperature during acceleration limiting the top speed to avoid over revving of the motors.
No gears in an EV
@@peterjenkins8522 there is a reduction gear from the motor. Actually it is 9:1
@@alfo40 Yes it has a reduction gear but the car would never "over rev" the motor when accelerating only when travelling at top speed ... and since the car has always had a software limited top speed this isn't going to happen. With a lower top speed they could potentially change the final ratio to make it so the motor speed was slightly higher at lower speeds ... but do they want/need to do that?
@@MrAdopadogearing it for lower top speed gives a higher torque multiplication. So better acceleration.
Exactly! It would make sense cause at the same acceleration rate the motor would require less amps and would create less heat. I'm not an engineer and I'm not really into Tesla's technicals, but I've been racing with brushless motors rc cars since 1998 and I've seen the differences for the motor and battery changing final ratio @@MrAdopado
I'm happy highland is here, more occasion options of old Model 3 👌
What about the LR battery? Is it CATL? What chemistry, what gross and net cap etc? Is it (semi) structural? Pls uniform us
One topic every youtube guy seems to be ignoring is the lack of a front facing camera or ultrasonic sensors. Did no one ask Tesla about the reason they did not include it in the updates? Tesla Vision still seems to suck for parking…
Probably we have to wait for the frist batch of cars if it is really missing or the press cars just didn't have the cameras. It is still clearly visible on the website materials.
@@michlblacksmith in the car configuration not any longer. A wild guess: it has something to do with HW 4.0 which aparently was not ready for release for the highland model 3 yet but might come later
As a BMW driver I think I can manage without the stalks:D
I think all cars are made without stocks, I don't know what stocks even are on a car? Do you mean stalks?
Huh? @@Roll_the_Bones
Regarding ambient light I have made a simple solution in the current M3. I have used some orange tape covering one roof light in the back and one in the front. It’s off course important to use tape, that allows light to pass through. Cover it and cut it round with a sharp knife. Works perfect - almost as good in my BMW. It allows me to see all passengers and and other stuff I the car at night. Only downside is that you switch in on manually.
Hi
Does somebody know if the M3 Highland is equiped with HW4?
Yep, my 2008 Peugeot 308 has an amber down light in the cabin, illuminating the transmission tunnel from the rear vision mirror module. On all the time and it works well.
They already improved the auto high beam, is not that disaster anymore. I drove for months now in the night and I was not flashed once.
I can confirm that on my Y RWD
The nodel 3 tends to blind even on normal headlights. There is almost every day a Tesla that blinds me even at daylight. I don't have this issue with most other cars.
@@dr2okevin that is correct as some of them seem to have lights not aligned correctly. However, if we talk about auto high beam, they did a good job in some recent (few months ago) updates. I drive M3 every day and I’m no longer flashed by other cars and I rent a MY in US for one month, I even forget about auto high beam being on and drivers did not flash at me. So that is good job by Tesla on the software part. Drivers with misaligned lights should get that fixed no matter what car!
What i have noticed since owning a tesla for 3 years is that i hate driving with the windows down, so i can see why glassroof makes more sense over sunroof.
any info on the battery chemistry for the LR version?
What I could find was no battery change vs non-Highland.
Anyone knows if the front bumper camera will be there? On the first pics you could see it but all the reviews don't show it anymore. Would be such a good addition for Tesla Vision.
Can't find any info about the camera, we probably have to wait for the first batch of cars. But most likely the camera in the front bumper is not there.
It's not about the top speed. It's about the stability. If they deemed it unstable over 200 kmh, it's a big problem. I don't want an unstable car even if it is comfy. Other manufacturers can make comfy and stable cars. Stable way over 200. I wont replace my current model 3 to a highland, for sure.
The car has to be totally stable at the rated top speed... and clearly it will be!
I saw that the hood has some gas cylinders in the hinge. Maybe for the hood to pop up on impact with pedestrians. Have you know something about? And the camera in the front is missing, but on the online photos it is.
They've always had gas lifting struts on the hood (bonnet).
Unbelievable that I sit and watch this video until the end , your voice communication is so superb.
Btw I m a guy from Hang-Dong. 😊
Chiang Mai ftw!
Hi Bjorn. Please make top10 ev s in your opinion.
Love silent cars. Love your videos
I love seeing the beautiful Norwegian countryside while listening to Bjørn's informative commentary. 😀
That countryside,nice as it is, is booooring compared to the roads at the looong coast of Norway. Trust me...
I have the same kind of ambient lighting in my car and, for me, at least, it's not an issue.
I keep it on max brightness and mostly on blue, because it should theoretically keep you more alert / awake.
I guess the batteries are really not updated with the refresh, maybe they still have the older tech under contract, but they will probably upgrade the battery at some point without any whistles :)
Guessing Tesla are using the battery upgrade at a later date to keep sales momentum going.
About the lack of stalks for the correct indication on a roundabout and elsewhere, at least when navigation is on, it could signal automatically to follow route.
Hi Bjorn, did the Tesla engineer that you recently spoke with about the Model 3 Highland mention why Tesla has opted not to use giga castings in the refreshed version of the 3 at this juncture? Thanks
I doubt the "why" of that decision is widely shared within the company. It's an implementation detail that isn't user-facing.
Certainly Tesla could dim the LED: LEDs are dimmed by PWM (pulse width modulation), i.e. turning LED on/off very fast (could be MHz). It should be easy to do in software if the LED drivers support high enough bandwidth. Any Tesla intern should be able to implement this.
No, no, no... stalks should be standard for turning lights in any car, just like a regular steering wheel... and anyone wanting to be exclusive with turning signals on buttons in the steering wheel or yoke, they should just buy those things as an optional pack.
Otherwise, we're reaching a point where you'll have to pay extra to have a regular steering wheel and turning signals on stalks!!
Bjorn, I hope you see this…. Im in the USA and i’ve been watching your videos about 4yr. I bought my first Tesla 2yr ago and felt i knew everything about it because of all your videos. I’ve become part of the Tesla community here in the USA.
I get really upset when people in the Tesla community do not know about you. Im friends with some of the biggest Tesla influencers and I STILL value your information more than anyone else. The reason, is you test ALL EV’S and are truly unbiased. Please start using your Twitter/X account again and bring the much needed balance to the Tesla community on X that it needs…
I remember reading that Tesla changed their head lights a couple of years ago so that left and right hand drive cars use the same hardware. Software was used to adjust the light direction. 🇨🇦
I think this was around the time of the opening of the Berlin factory, where the matrix lights where presented.
Björn waiting for some Information on Tesla Y Project Juniper 2024 on the Channel 😂.
Materials are from now on divided in to two categories. "Ketchup wipeable" and "Non ketchup wipeable".
What about new autopilot equipment? There was talk about new camera in the front or new radar unit, but no mention of it anywhere, so might not be anything new yet?
The small wordplay jokes is why I keep coming back to your videos Bjørn!
Also thanks for showing these nuggets of info, I hope Tesla’s employees can relay more of this background info in the future as well
ABC - Always Be Coming back
Would have been interesting to see what the Tesla engineer’s reasoning was for getting rid of the indicator stalk. That should be illegal and is so unsafe. I really hope they fix this as I really want to buy one but won’t with out the stalk. The rest of the car is absolutely stunning.
Bumper camera!!!! Did you see it?????
Did your Tesla contact confirm that the displayed cars were pre-production models? Guessing a few tweaks to design will still take place - front camera / removal of USS to all markets? Thanks
Dampening: Bjorn, can you test conversations? I'd like to know if acoustic changes make it easier to hear human's normal speech in the Highland. Very interesting. p.s. My revivifiers drive a Mercedes-Benz C-Class...
Idea for the interior strip lighting inside the Highland / CyberTruck... (Tesla probably already thought of this)
The interior strip lighting could be used in conjunction with cameras and flight computer to point-light the strip up where cars / people are in the forward 180 degree view - just for blindspot coverage. Intensity = distance, colour = type (human vs vehicle). Otherwise the strip is a distraction.
...afterthought... And emergency vehicles (if they're detected ;) can be blinking red.
...afterthought#2... And when parked the door strip can blink red to warn before a person opens the relevant door into oncoming traffic / cyclists / pedestrians.
Any improvement on the steering radius ? Since the suspension is redesigned…
If its the same software quality as the vision only parking, the matrix lights turn off when other cars approche 😉
Have you happened to ask about the FSD computer? Is it a HW4 car?
I would also like to know HW3 or HW4?
I personally miss the pano roof that my 2012 and 2015 MS had. I used the open pano roof frequently and although I love the glass roof in my 2022 MS, I wish I had the ability to open the roof for fresh air.
The main reason for the glass roof that cannot be opened is to prevent sealing and noise issues. One of my close friends has a Tesla Model S with such a glass roof and he has until this day a lot of issues with noise. He had also some issues with water sealing, but this could be solved after various attemps by Tesla.
My brother-in-law spent $ 130.000,00 on a Model S, and the amount of sounds it can make is disgusting. I hope they continue improving sound insulation, build quality, and overall reliability.
On older S the glass roof is a Mercedes design. Key is annual maintenance: Cleaning and greasing the rails and rubber with silicone grease.
I would say the main reason is structural integrity. The roof adds significantly to the overall strength of the body shell. Having a sliding/opening section compromises that.
Dampening = more or less wet
Damping = less ocilliations
How is the body roll and handling in highland vs 2023?
This is what I want to know. I love the handling (including the quick steering) of my 2021
Model 3 LR, and I’d like to know if/how much any of this has been sacrificed to improve comfort.
Amazing content as always Bjorn. Thank you.
Can I send my wishes for M3 Performance?
-CATL ShenXing Battery with at least 600km WLTP
-sharper front
-sporty wheels
-tinted windows
-HW4 with front camera
-possible with trailer hitch
-dark roof inside
-real Matrix LED
-real rain sensor
-HUD
-adaptive dampers
...yes, I can dream...